Donde Quiero Estar (album)
# Donde Quiero Estar (album)

Donde Quiero Estar (English: Where I Want to Be) is the debut studio album by Spanish rapper Quevedo, released on 20 January 2023 through Taste the Floor. It was preceded by five singles, including the Spanish number one "Playa del Inglés". The album includes collaborations with Myke Towers, Omar Montes, Ovy on the Drums, JC Reyez, and a spoken introduction by Cruz Cafuné. It debuted at number one and spent eight weeks atop the chart in Spain.

## Background

Quevedo expressed in a statement that he wanted to convey how he has searched to find where he wants to be, both in "the geographical sense and from the sense of [his] career" on the album. Regarding the title, he stated that he was initially unsure whether to make it a "question or affirmation", but made his mind up that he is clear about "where he wants to be". The song "Yankee" is named after and a tribute to Puerto Rican reggaeton artist Daddy Yankee.

## Critical reception

Professional ratings :

| Review scores ||
| - | - |
| Source | Rating |
| Mondo Sonoro | 7/10 |

Luis M. Mainez of Mondo Sonoro wrote that the album is "on par with almost any star of the international genre" and complimented how Quevedo made the album without a major label, although acknowledged that "Quevedo's success is the crystallization not only of his own talent, but also of the work and commitment of many others who tamed the horses he now rides".

## Charts

Chart performance for Donde Quiero Estar :

| Chart (2023) | Peak position |
| - | - |
| Italian Albums (FIMI) | 42 |
| Spanish Albums (PROMUSICAE) | 1 |
| Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade) | 35 |
| US Top Latin Albums (Billboard) | 12 |

## Certifications

Certifications for Donde Quiero Estar :

| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
| - | - | - |
| Spain (PROMUSICAE) | 2× Platinum | 80,000 |
| Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |||
