: Won in both Gospel-Pop and Tropical-Merengue categories—the first time a single song ("Las Avispas") won both simultaneously. Other Milestones
: Although released in late 2004, the album's impact led to major wins at the 2005 ceremonies:
The album was both a commercial success and a critically acclaimed "masterpiece": Juan Luis Guerra 2004
: It was certified 3x Platinum by the RIAA for selling 300,000 copies in the US and sold over half a million copies worldwide.
2004 marked a pivotal "comeback" year for Juan Luis Guerra , ending a six-year hiatus from studio recording following his conversion to Evangelical Christianity in the mid-1990s. This period is defined by the release of his first entirely religious album, which blended his signature danceable rhythms with spiritual themes. This period is defined by the release of
Experience the sound of his 2004 comeback with the hit single 'Las Avispas': Las Avispas Juan Luis Guerra - Topic YouTube• Jul 4, 2019
In August 2004, Guerra released ("For You"), his first new album since 1998. 2019 In August 2004
: It debuted at #1 on the US Top Latin Albums and reached #110 on the Billboard 200.