The album performed better than other recordings from other contemporaneous female Tejano singers . She became the " dominant female vocalist in a predominately male industry . " The album enabled Selena to tour Arizona , New Mexico , Indiana , Illinois , Washington state , and Florida , areas where she previously was not in demand . '' Selena '' was responsible " for bringing a certain charm , innovative spirit , and new perspective to Tejano music . " While critics attest that it was a " door-opener " for the group in the Tejano market . This was echoed by '' Billboard '' magazine , who believed Selena 's recordings were not successful until she signed with EMI Latin in 1989 and released '' Selena '' . Author Lee Stacy wrote that '' Selena '' " achieved reasonable success " , while following the recording 's release , Selena 's popularity increased and she became a sex icon . According to '' Latin Style '' magazine , the tracks " Sukiyaki " , " Contigo Quiero Estar " , and " Besitos " , were " pivotal " recordings that showcased Selena 's " mixed rhythm and sound " which the magazine attributed it to being her " trademark " . At the 1990 Tejano Music Awards , Selena won Female Vocalist of the Year and Female Entertainer of the Year . A.B. was nominated for Songwriter of the Year . Songs from the album , " Contigo Quiero Estar " was nominated for Song of the Year , while " Amame , Quiereme " was nominated for Vocal Duo of the Year . Credits are taken from the album 's liner notes
1990 Tejano Music Awards
1990 Tejano Music Awards
Selena (album)