 The music also incorporated elements of Afro-Cuban rhythms, unusual instrumentations, environmental sounds, and the lush romantic themes of Hollywood.Sandra Warner was showcased on the album cover for "Exotica", helping it to reach no.1 on the Billboard charts and eventually giving the entire genre its name.She appeared on the first 12 Martin Denny album covers, 16 overall, and became a lasting iconic association with both the genre and tiki culture.