DESDE UN PRINCIPIO/FROM THE BEGINNING won the 2001 Billboard Latin Award for Latin Greatest Hits Album of the Year. <p>Before Latin pop icon Marc Anthony became known in North America for his appearances in movies and his English-language hits, he was already the best-selling salsa artist in history. DESDE UN PRINCIPIO: FROM THE BEGINNING collects Anthony's biggest hits from his early albums, providing an excellent overview of his Spanish-language material. <p>The 15-track collection is arranged chronologically, beginning with his 1993 debut OTRA NOTA and continuing up to his 1999 self-titled release. Along the way are his salsa classics, his duets with India and Jennifer Lopez, and--at every turn--Anthony's smooth, passionate vocals. The compilation is a must for fans (whether Spanish-speaking or not), especially those unfamiliar with his early work. <p>Fans of the suave, updated salsa that put Marc Anthony on the map should delight in this well-thought-out collection. From 1993's "El Ultimo Beso" up to "No Me Ames," his sweet 1999 duet with Jennifer Lopez, all the favorites that carried this singer to international fame are here. There's the monumental romance of slow cookers like "Hasta Ayer" and "No Me Conoces" right alongside the up-tempo fire of "Nadie Como Ella" and ardent declaration of "Te Amare." Like any great compilation, DESDE UN PRINCIPIO appeals to old fans and neophytes alike--longtime listeners may relive their years of memories embedded in these jewels, while newcomers will find an introduction to this salsero's best pre-millennium material. Plus, the booklet folds out into a pin-up friendly mini-poster of you-know-who!