The late salsa legend Frankie Ruiz makes a remarkable return to the top 10 of Billboard’s Tropical Airplay chart for the first time since his passing in 1998.
This resurgence is credited to his featured role on Victor Manuelle’s latest single, “Otra Noche Más,” debuting impressively at No. 9.
Musical Fusion and Legacy:
“Otra Noche Más” is an homage to Ruiz’s enduring legacy. It incorporates excerpts from his 1989 hit, “Deseándote,” and features musical arrangements by Junito Dávila. This collaboration pays tribute to one of salsa’s greatest artists and demonstrates the timelessness of Ruiz’s music.
Chart Success and Album Preview:
Ruiz’s return to the Tropical Airplay chart marks his seventh top-10 entry, while Manuelle achieves his record-extending 65th top-10 hit.
With 2 million audience impressions garnered in the U.S. during the week ending February 29, “Otra Noche Más” makes a strong debut, released via Sony Music Latin on February 22.
This collaboration previews Manuelle’s upcoming album, Retromántico, which celebrates the classic salsa sounds of the 1990s.
Chart History and Achievements:
During the 1990s, Ruiz was a dominant figure on the Tropical Airplay chart, tallying six top-10 hits, including two No. 1 singles, the last of which was the seven-week chart-topper “Ironía” in 1996.
Meanwhile, Victor Manuelle solidifies his position as the artist with the most top 10s on the Tropical Airplay chart since its inception in 1994, with “Otra Noche Más” following his previous hit, “Esta Noche Te Conviene,” which peaked at No. 9 in April 2023.
