Iconic Mexican Novela "Rebelde" turns 10:RBD's 10 best songs
Mexican telenovela Rebelde turned 10 years old since first launching on Oct 4, 2004. The show featured prep school teens struggling with various issues that spring up at that age, but at the center of it all was the Spanish pop band RBD. As Rebelde conquered Latin America, the U.S. and pretty much the world soon after, Dulce María, Anahí, Maite Perroni, Christopher Uckermann, Christian Chavez and Alfonso Herrera, the six band members, grew in popularity with the show. Their first album, also titled Rebelde, was an instant success as were follow-up releases Nuestro Amor and Celestial. They attempted to break the American music scene in 2006 with the English-language record Rebels but the band's adoring audience only wanted more Spanish releases so they put out Empezar Desde Cero and a final album in 2009, the aptly-titled Para Olvidarte De Mí. RBD was created on Rebelde but it soon became something bigger than the telenovela with hearts across the globe resonating with the band's pop-rock anthems. In honor of 10 years of Rebelde, here are RBD's 10 best tracks.
10. “Cariño Mio” from Rebels (2006)
9. “Este Corazón” from Nuestro Amor (2005)
8. “Bésame Sin Miedo” from Celestial (2006)
7. “Inalcanzable” from Empezar Desde Cero (2007)
6. “Ser O Paracer” from Celestial (2006)
5. “Sálvame” from Rebelde (2004)
Anahí shattered hearts around the world with “Sálvame,” RBD's best ballad to date. In a sea of synths, she calls out for a former flame to save her from the darkness and feelings of loneliness. Always weeping on Rebelde as Mia Colucci, she brought those exaggerated tears to track and knocked it out of the ball park. “Sálvame” remains one of the brightest moments among RBD's discography while the English-language version “Save Me,” on the hand, failed to capture that magic.
4. “Empezar Desde Cero” from Empezar Desde Cero (2007)
Among the three ladies on RBD, Maite got the least amount of time on the microphone as compared to Anahí or Dulce María. Perroni finally got her moment, though, on the title track from 2007's Empezar Desde Cero. The cute little pop song featured the raven-haired member on lead as she sang about a head-over-heels feeling of love. She brightened up the track's '80-inspired, chipper sound with her sugary sweet performance.
3. “Nuestro Amor” from Nuestro Amor (2005)
For the second record, RBD led a love revolution with the title track from Nuestro Amor. Each member duetted with each other, singing words of love over a soundscape that was enchanting in every way but still packed a pop-rock punch. “En nuestro amor, todo va sucediendo (With our love, everything will happen),” Alfonso and Maite sang together. The force of love was strong within this one.
2. “Solo Quédate En Silencio” from Rebelde (2004)
Familiar guitar chords opened RBD's most well-known hit “Solo Quédate En Silencio” from the album Rebelde. The six voices within the group came together in perfect harmony on the massive chorus that captivated audiences on a global scale. All they asked for is five minutes of silence on the soaring pop-rock tune so they give one unforgettable kiss and be on their merry way. Little did RBD know that the impact of that “kiss” would linger for years to come.
1. “Rebelde” from Rebelde (2004)
RBD officially launched in October 2004 with the premiere of “Rebelde” and the telenovela's title theme. Channeling the teenage angst that comes with every generation, they seized it fiercely that year with the rabble-rousing anthem “Rebelde.” On the roaring chorus, they sang, “Y soy rebelde cuando no sigo a los demás (And I'm a rebel when I don't follow the rest).” RBD made sure to arrive in a big way with its rock-fuelled rebel yell for the masses.
I remember my sister bought the Nuestro Amor album and I would constantly play it lmaooo omg I finally figured out that they did a spanish version of Kelly Clarkson's "Gone" on it too "Me Voy" it was I think. Let me listen again!
Their music was actually really good for a tv show act. I stan!
It was corny AF but their music was good and it wasn't your typical dated ass ballad latin popstars usually release I just realized they snubbed this one too.