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With Ricky Martin's explosive English-language single ''Livin' La Vida Loca'' near the top of the charts, the time may be nigh for a Latin-music crossover. And if you're related to late Tejano superstar Selena -- well, all the better. Both Selena's brother, A.B. Quintanilla, and her widower, Chris Perez, are making bids for stardom: Quintanilla's band Los Kumbia Kings released ''Amor, Familia y Respeto'' on March 23, while the Chris Perez Band's ''Resurrection'' is due May 18.
Unlike ''Amor,'' Perez's album features songs in English and Spanish for maximum multiethnic appeal. ''Ricky Martin's definitely opening doors,'' says Perez, ''but we've been working on our album for, like, a year, so I don't want people to think we're just jumping on a bandwagon.'' On the other hand, he'd have to be loco not to want to hitch a ride: ''Hey -- it's a good time to cross over.'' Si, senor. -- Tom Sinclair
