pop-rock
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song written by
José Ramón Flórez José Ramón Flórez (also known as J.R. Flórez), is a Spanish songwriter and record producer.
He wrote songs for many popular singers in Mexico during the 1980s. His work included compositions and mixing & mastering for Yuri,Miguel Blasco for Mexican singer
Paulina Rubio
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's second studio album, ''
24 Kilates
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'' (1993). The song was released as the four and last single off the album by
EMI Latin
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History
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on une 4, 1994. It peaked at number twelve on the Mexican Singles Chart.
"Asunto De Dos" was later included for several Rubio's compilation album.
Background
"Asunto De Dos" was Rubio's third single from her second studio album ''24 Kilates (1993)'' in Mexico. In US it was intended to be the third worldwide single release from the album but was cancelled in favour of "Vuelve Junto A Mí". Eventually, the song was released in the United States, but didn't generate much success.
This single was heavily promoted on Mexico TV while Rubio was recording her 3nd studio album '' El Tiempo Es Oro (1995)'' shortly after completing work on her first feature film '' Bésame En La Boca''.
Music video
The
music video
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shows Paulina in different outfits and a natural make up. The video was directed by Tito Lara.
Usage in media
The song was used for the
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playlist of the Mexican television series ''
La Casa de las Flores
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'' in 2019 and in one of the episodes, an impersonating drag queen of Rubio performs the song.
Formats
Mexican CD single
# "Asunto De Dos" – 3:46
Credits and personnel
* Paulina Rubio - lead
vocals
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J.R. Florez
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Arrangement
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