Selena Quintanilla's instant classic album "Amor Prohibido" was released by EMI Latin on March 13, 1994.
That means it's been 25 years since music-lovers first heard "Bidi Bidi Bom Bom," "Techno Cumbia," or any of the other tracks that became instant favs.
Selenaโs album โAmor Prohibidoโ was released 25 years ago today! (March 13, 1994). Amor Prohibido was the first Tejano record to peak at number one on the Billboard Top Latin Albums chart. This album was also grammy-nominated. โค๏ธ
The late singer's official Instagram account commemorated the special occasion with this post.
Fans everywhere are marking the day and paying homage to the Queen of Tex-Mex!
I can't believe I missed this yesterday, but can we PLZ talk about the 25th anniversary of Selena's 'Amor Prohibido' album??
Ok I missed this yesterday but it was the 25th anniversary of Selena's "Amor Prohibido." La Reina has influenced and inspired so many, and she continues to do so today https://t.co/xOYcquyj5q
First time I saw Selena it was in the video Amor Prohibido. I went out and bought nothing but fluffy white blouses. ๐คฉ #reina #selena #selenaquintanilla #selenaforever ๐น
Wow 25 years later and it's Still my FAVORITE album #SiempreSelena ๐๐ https://t.co/XAXZierFvO
Even iTunes put out this tweet celebrating her "transcendent" album.
Celebrating 25 years of @SelenaLaLeyenda's transcendent album, #AmorProhibido. ๐ https://t.co/SngcFUyo3I
Latina entertainers like Jennifer Lopez (who played her in the movie), Becky G, and Ally Brooke also reflected on what Selena has meant to them throughout their careers in this article.
.@Jlo, @AllyBrooke, @iambeckyg and a few more leading Latina ladies share sweet sentiments on how Selena Quintanilla has inspired each of their musical journeys as today marks the 25th anniversary of 'Amor Prohibido.' ๐
Time to celebrate! Because it's never a bad idea to put on that album and let your body do the talkin'.
