Critical Reception
| Professional ratings | |
|---|---|
| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic | |
| The Dallas Morning News | (favorable) |
Many music critics believed Entre a Mi Mundo was the "breakthrough album" for Selena. Bruce Tomaso of The Dallas Morning News stated that "her brand of infectious Tejano pop had attracted a sizable audience charmed by her appealing voice". stated that "Entre a Mi Mundo strengthened the Selena juggernaut". Mario Tarradell of The Dallas Morning News wrote that "Entre a Mi Mundo, marked her acceptance into the pop side of the Latin music". Mario Tarradell of The Dallas Morning News stated that "Entre a Mi Mundo did feature Los Dinos as the backing band, but the album was undoubtedly a solo star-making turn for Selena" Roundup Newsletter of Allmusic wrote that "Selena, with her crystal clear vocals and dynamic stage presence, became one of Tex-Mex music's premier performers in only a few years. She was named Top Female Entertainer and Female Vocalist of the Year for three years straight at the Tejano Music Awards. Tracks include "Si La Quieres," "Yo Te Sigo Queriendo," and "Las Cadenas". Joey Guerra of Amazon.com wrote that it was because Selena and her brother grew up listening to classic pop, R&B, and disco that those genres were materialized in Entre a mi mundo. Guerra also stated that the album was "consistently satisfying and wonderfully diverse". Guerra also gave examples of the songs on the album and their central theme "from the rousing cumbia "La carcacha" (about a boyfriend's beat-up old car) to the spirited mariachi kiss-off anthem "¿Qué Creías?," which has become a fan favorite, "Missing My Baby" is street-smart R&B, and "Amame" pulses with fiery club rhythms". Guerra also stated that "Much of the credit should go to Quintanilla, who helped Selena challenge the often-stifling boundaries of Tejano music. Entre a Mi Mundo also includes Selena's first international hit, "Como La Flor," a lilting cumbia highlighted by a pleading vocal delivery and lost-love lyrics".
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