Studio Album · No. 9
Música + Alma + Sexo Songwriting Credits by Ricky Martin
Produced by Desmond Child · Engineered by Bob Clearmountain, Robert Orton
Columbia Records / Sony Music Latin
PopPop RockLatin popDance-Pop
100%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 13 of 13 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 13 / 13 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 13 tracks with documented writers, by whether Ricky Martin carries a lyricist or composer credit.
13 trackswritten by Ricky Martin
0 tracksoutside writers
Ricky Martin's roles on this album
Share of the 13 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer0%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
13
Tracks
16
Lyricists
3
Producers
1
No.1 Single
300,000
Worldwide Copies Sold
2011
Released
Data Insight
Música + Alma + Sexo is built almost entirely around Desmond Child, who produced every track and co-wrote all of them with Ricky Martin. Released after Martin came out publicly, it is his most personal album, and unusually he holds a writing credit on every song, always alongside Child and a rotating pool of pop writers like Claudia Brant and Andreas Carlsson. Guests Natalia Jiménez, Joss Stone, and Wisin & Yandel round out the record. The authorship is collaborative rather than solo, but his name is on all of it.
Ricky Martin's ninth album, released at the end of January 2011 and split between Spanish and English. Desmond Child produced every track and co-wrote all of them with Martin, moving in with his family for sessions run between Miami and Martin's home in Golden Beach. They wrote around 60 songs and cut the album from those. Joss Stone, Natalia Jiménez, Claudia Leitte, and Wisin & Yandel guest. It debuted at number three on the Billboard 200 with 32,000 copies, the highest chart position for a mostly Spanish-language album since Selena's Dreaming of You, and has sold more than 300,000 copies worldwide.
Track Listing & Credits 13 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Más
#13
|
Ricky MartinClaudia BrantTainyFerras AlqaisiDesmond Child | Enrique Martín MoralesClaudia BrantMarco MasísFerras AlqaisiJohn Charles Barrett | Desmond Child | Ricky Martin (Lead Vocals) |
| 2 |
Frío
#6
|
Ricky MartinWisinYandelTainyDesmond Child | Enrique Martín MoralesJuan Luis Morera LunaLlandel Veguilla MalavéMarco MasísJohn Charles Barrett | Desmond Child | Ricky Martin (Lead Vocals) |
| 3 |
Lo Mejor de Mi Vida Eres Tú
#1
|
Ricky MartinAndreas CarlssonClaudia BrantEric BazilianDesmond Child | Enrique Martín MoralesAndreas CarlssonClaudia BrantEric Michael BazilianJohn Charles Barrett | Desmond Child | Ricky Martin (Lead Vocals)Natalia Jiménez (Featured Vocals) |
| 4 |
Te Vas
|
Ricky MartinLester MendezDan KeyesClaudia BrantDesmond Child | Enrique Martín MoralesLester MendezDan KeyesClaudia BrantJohn Charles Barrett | Desmond Child | Ricky Martin (Lead Vocals) |
| 5 |
Tú y Yo
|
Ricky MartinClaudia BrantDesmond Child | Enrique Martín MoralesClaudia BrantJohn Charles Barrett | Desmond Child | Ricky Martin (Lead Vocals) |
| 6 |
Cántame tu Vida
|
Ricky MartinClaudia BrantLester MendezDavid CabreraDesmond Child | Enrique Martín MoralesClaudia BrantLester MendezDavid CabreraJohn Charles Barrett | Desmond Child | Ricky Martin (Lead Vocals) |
| 7 |
Te Busco y Te Alcanzo
|
Ricky MartinFernando OsorioLauren ChristyFerras AlqaisiDesmond Child | Enrique Martín MoralesFernando OsorioLauren ChristyFerras AlqaisiJohn Charles Barrett | Desmond Child | Ricky Martin (Lead Vocals) |
| 8 |
Será Será
|
Ricky MartinClaudia BrantFerras AlqaisiTainyDesmond Child | Enrique Martín MoralesClaudia BrantFerras AlqaisiMarco MasísJohn Charles Barrett | Desmond Child | Ricky Martin (Lead Vocals) |
| 9 |
No te Miento
|
Ricky MartinJodi MarrLauren ChristyFerras AlqaisiDesmond Child | Enrique Martín MoralesJodi MarrLauren ChristyFerras AlqaisiJohn Charles Barrett | Desmond Child | Ricky Martin (Lead Vocals) |
| 10 |
Basta Ya
|
Ricky MartinClaudia BrantLester MendezDavid CabreraFederico VindverDesmond Child | Enrique Martín MoralesClaudia BrantLester MendezDavid CabreraFederico VindverJohn Charles Barrett | Desmond Child | Ricky Martin (Lead Vocals) |
| 11 |
The Best Thing About Me Is You
|
Ricky MartinEric BazilianAndreas CarlssonDesmond Child | Enrique Martín MoralesEric Michael BazilianAndreas CarlssonJohn Charles Barrett | Desmond Child | Ricky Martin (Lead Vocals)Joss Stone (Featured Vocals) |
| 12 |
Shine
|
Ricky MartinLester MendezDan KeyesDesmond Child | Enrique Martín MoralesLester MendezDan KeyesJohn Charles Barrett | Desmond Child | Ricky Martin (Lead Vocals) |
| 13 |
Frío (Remix)
|
Ricky MartinWisinYandelTainyDesmond Child | Enrique Martín MoralesJuan Luis Morera LunaLlandel Veguilla MalavéMarco MasísJohn Charles Barrett | Desmond ChildWisin & YandelTainy | Ricky Martin (Lead Vocals)Wisin & Yandel (Featured Vocals) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 25 contributors
DC
Desmond Child
Writer · Producer
EM
Enrique Martín Morales
Writer
JC
John Charles Barrett
Writer
RM
Ricky Martin
Writer · Vocals
CB
Claudia Brant
Writer
T
Tainy
Writer · Producer
FA
Ferras Alqaisi
Writer
LM
Lester Mendez
Writer
MM
Marco Masís
Writer
AC
Andreas Carlsson
Writer
DK
Dan Keyes
Writer
DC
David Cabrera
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions Música + Alma + Sexo
Did Ricky Martin write Música + Alma + Sexo?
Yes, throughout. Ricky Martin co-wrote every track on the album, always with producer Desmond Child and a rotating group of pop writers. It is one of his most consistently self-credited records, though never as a sole author.
Who wrote "Lo Mejor de Mi Vida Eres Tú"?
"Lo Mejor de Mi Vida Eres Tú" was written by Ricky Martin with Andreas Carlsson, Claudia Brant, Desmond Child, and Eric Bazilian. The duet with Natalia Jiménez reached No. 1 on Billboard's Hot Latin Songs chart.
Who produced Música + Alma + Sexo?
Desmond Child produced the entire album and co-wrote every song with Ricky Martin. The reggaeton remix of "Frío" added production from Wisin & Yandel and Tainy.
Who are the guests on Música + Alma + Sexo?
The album features Natalia Jiménez on "Lo Mejor de Mi Vida Eres Tú," Joss Stone on "The Best Thing About Me Is You," and Wisin & Yandel on the remix of "Frío."
Is Música + Alma + Sexo a personal album?
Yes. It was Ricky Martin's first album after he came out publicly in 2010, and its title and songs reflect that openness. His writing credit on every track is part of that personal turn.
When was Música + Alma + Sexo released?
Música + Alma + Sexo was released on February 1, 2011, through Sony Music Latin. It debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard 200, his highest US chart position for a Spanish-language album.
Sources
Wikipedia: Música + Alma + Sexo
Wikipedia: The Best Thing About Me Is You
Wikipedia: Frío (song)
Discogs: Música + Alma + Sexo (release 2718492)
MusicBrainz: Música + Alma + Sexo release group
Cover Art Archive: Música + Alma + Sexo front cover
Cover Art Archive: Música + Alma + Sexo by Ricky Martin