Mi Gente

"Mi Gente" (English: My People) is a song by former Latin superstar Héctor Lavoe from the album, La Voz. It is considered by many Latinos to be his signature song. The most popular version of the song was recorded in 1973 in Africa with the Fania All Stars.

Marc Anthony version

"Mi Gente"
Single by Marc Anthony
from the album El Cantante OST
Released	July 3, 2007
Recorded	2006
Genre	Salsa
Length	3:56
Marc Anthony singles chronology
"¿Qué Precio Tiene el Cielo?" (2006) "Mi Gente" (2007) "Aguanile" (2007)

"Mi Gente" is a cover of Hector Lavoe's song by Marc Anthony for the movie El Cantante as he plays Lavoe himself. The song was featured on Gloria Estefan's Mexican promo single of No Llores. The song received a nomination at the 2008 Latin Billboard Music Awards for "Tropical Airplay Song Of The Year".

Chart position

Chart (2007) [1]	Peak position
Billboard Hot Latin Tracks	23
Billboard Latin Tropical/Salsa Airplay	1

Other Covers

• Domingo Quiñones covered the song on his tribute album, "Quién Mató a Héctor Lavoe".
• Angel & Khriz covered "Mi Gente" while using Hector Lavoe's recorded voice. It was included as part of the Urban Tribute to Hector Lavoe.

External links

• http://www.fania.com/content/man-and-his-music

References

1. ^ http://www.allmusic.com/album/r1110791/charts-awards/billboard-single