Gloria Trevi

The controversial pop star may still inspire discomfort -- or heated debates -- in her fanbase, but there's no denying the sheer bombast of Gloria Trevi's stage presence. The woman simply throws it all on the table when she sings, even when (as here) she indulges in slightly more reflective songs than usual. Trevi's still a powerful champion of the underdog, however, and Una Rosa Blu benefits from that and from its expansive incorporation of Caribbean and traditional Mexican rhythms. The album also features the first collaboration of Trevi's career, with Puerto Rican diva Olga Tanon.