Azul

The song *Azul* by Cristian Castro stands out for a very particular detail: the word "azul" (blue) is repeated almost 60 times throughout its performance. This characteristic has given rise to a popular game among friends, where each mention of the color implies taking a sip of a drink. The piece, released on April 16, 2001, became the first promotional single from the Mexican singer-songwriter's seventh studio album, also titled *Azul*.

The production of *Azul* was handled by Kike Santander, who had previously collaborated with Cristian Castro on his previous work, *Mi Vida Sin Tu Amor* in 1999. The song's composition is by Kike Santander and Gustavo Santander. This album, released by BMG U.S. Latin on June 5, 2001, received a Grammy Award nomination for Best Latin Pop Album at the 2002 ceremony. The music video, filmed in South Beach, Florida, in April 2001 under the direction of Pedro Torres, featured the participation of two international models and friends of the artist. The song resonated strongly on music charts, reaching the number one spot on Billboard Hot Latin Tracks, Billboard Latin Pop Airplay, and Billboard Latin Tropical Salsa/Airplay. Additionally, *Azul* was part of the soundtrack for volume 1 of the Chilean telenovela *Amores de Mercado*, broadcast in 2001.