Selena y Los Dinos is the debut album by Mexican-American Tejano pop band Selena y Los Dinos. The album was released on July 16, 1984 under Freddie Records, an independent studio label in South Texas. Selena's father, Abraham Quintanilla Jr, removed his children from Freddie Records after he had told him that Selena would never become a famous singer, could not bring in large crowds, and wasn't professionally ready to release a full-length album. Selena was also underpaid because she was a female in a male-dominate genre and no could understand a female singer lead a Tejano band. She was made fun of and even booed off-stage by Tejano fans. Undetermined, Abraham moved his children to Cara Records. The album was re-released in 1995, after Selena's murder, entitled Mis Primeras Grabcaciones (English: My First Recordings)
Selena y Los Dinos (album)
Questions and Answers
Q: What is Selena y Los Dinos?
A: Selena y Los Dinos is a Mexican-American Tejano pop band.
Q: When was Selena y Los Dinos' debut album released?
A: Selena y Los Dinos' debut album was released on July 16, 1984.
Q: Under which label was the album released?
A: The album was released under Freddie Records, an independent studio label in South Texas.
Q: Why did Selena's father remove his children from Freddie Records?
A: Selena's father removed his children from Freddie Records because he was told by the label that Selena would never become a famous singer, could not bring in large crowds, and was not ready to release a full-length album.
Q: Why was Selena underpaid?
A: Selena was underpaid because she was a female in a male-dominated genre, and no one could understand a female singer leading a Tejano band.
Q: How did Tejano fans treat Selena?
A: Tejano fans made fun of and even booed Selena off-stage.
Q: Why was the album re-released in 1995?
A: The album was re-released in 1995, after Selena's murder, entitled Mis Primeras Grabcaciones (English: My First Recordings).