Santana's album Supernatural , released in June 1999, is a massive 15x platinum Latin rock project known for its numerous high-profile collaborations and 9 Grammy Awards. Core Tracklist & Collaborators
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By the late 1990s, Carlos Santana was a revered guitar icon but commercially stuck. His 1970s fusion era had faded; 80s/90s albums sold modestly. Label Arista’s Clive Davis proposed a radical idea: ditch the core band. Pair Santana with young hitmakers (Lauryn Hill, Dave Matthews, Rob Thomas, Eric Clapton). Santana's album Supernatural , released in June 1999,
Suggested short blurb (for jacket or web): A triumphant, star-studded reinvention that pairs Santana’s unmistakable guitar voice with contemporary pop sensibilities — not always cohesive, but often irresistible. His 1970s fusion era had faded; 80s/90s albums sold modestly
A standout track that bridges the jam-band world. Dave Matthews’ vocals float over a sample of "In a Silent Way" by Miles Davis. It is atmospheric and moody, showing that Santana could groove with the modern rock crowd effortlessly.