Studio Album · No. 1
Ricky Martin Songwriting Credits by Ricky Martin
Produced by Mariano Pérez Bautista
Sony Discos
Latin popDance-popPop rock
0%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 0 of 11 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 0 / 11 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 11 tracks with documented writers, by whether Ricky Martin carries a lyricist or composer credit.
0 trackswritten by Ricky Martin
11 tracksoutside writers
Ricky Martin's roles on this album
Share of the 11 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist0%
Composer0%
Producer0%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
11
Tracks
19
Lyricists
1
Producers
500,000
Worldwide Copies Sold
1991
Released
Data Insight
Ricky Martin wrote nothing on his debut. Every song was handed to him by outside writers and Spanish-language adapters, with Mariano Pérez producing and Sony's teams reshaping foreign pop into Latin ballads for a 19-year-old fresh out of Menudo. The record leans on Brazilian songwriters Michael Sullivan and Paulo Massadas and on Spanish versions of songs first written by acts like the Easybeats' Harry Vanda and George Young. It set the template for his early career: a strong voice singing other people's material.
Track Listing & Credits 11 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Fuego Contra Fuego
#3
|
Carlos Gómez GarcíaMariano Pérez | Carlos Gómez GarcíaMariano Pérez | Mariano Pérez | Ricky Martin (Lead Vocals) |
| 2 |
Dime Que Me Quieres
|
Harry VandaGeorge YoungFrances LayMariano Pérez | Harry VandaGeorge YoungFrances Lay | Mariano Pérez | Ricky Martin (Lead Vocals) |
| 3 |
Vuelo
#11
|
Fernando RibaKiko Campos | Fernando RibaKiko Campos | Mariano Pérez | Ricky Martin (Lead Vocals) |
| 4 |
Conmigo Nadie Puede
|
Michael SullivanPaulo MassadasRodolfo Tovar | Michael SullivanPaulo Massadas | Mariano Pérez | Ricky Martin (Lead Vocals) |
| 5 |
Te Voy a Conquistar
|
Michael SullivanPaulo MassadasKaren Guindi | Michael SullivanPaulo Massadas | Mariano Pérez | Ricky Martin (Lead Vocals) |
| 6 |
Juego de Ajedrez
|
Manuel Pacho | Manuel Pacho | Mariano Pérez | Ricky Martin (Lead Vocals) |
| 7 |
Corazón Entre Nubes
|
Carlos CollaMarcos ValleKaren Guindi | Carlos CollaMarcos Valle | Mariano Pérez | Ricky Martin (Lead Vocals) |
| 8 |
Ser Feliz
|
Michael SullivanPaulo MassadasKaren Guindi | Michael SullivanPaulo Massadas | Mariano Pérez | Ricky Martin (Lead Vocals) |
| 9 |
El Amor de Mi Vida
#8
|
Eddie Sierra | Eddie Sierra | Mariano Pérez | Ricky Martin (Lead Vocals) |
| 10 |
Susana
|
Caroline BogmanFerdy LanceeMark FoggoMariano PérezRodolfo Tovar | Caroline BogmanFerdy LanceeMark Foggo | Mariano Pérez | Ricky Martin (Lead Vocals) |
| 11 |
Popotitos
|
Larry Williams | Larry Williams | Mariano Pérez | Ricky Martin (Lead Vocals) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 20 contributors
MP
Mariano Pérez
Writer · Producer
KG
Karen Guindi
Writer
MS
Michael Sullivan
Writer
PM
Paulo Massadas
Writer
RT
Rodolfo Tovar
Writer
CC
Carlos Colla
Writer
CG
Carlos Gómez García
Writer
CB
Caroline Bogman
Writer
ES
Eddie Sierra
Writer
FL
Ferdy Lancee
Writer
FR
Fernando Riba
Writer
FL
Frances Lay
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions Ricky Martin
Did Ricky Martin write his debut album?
No. Ricky Martin did not write any songs on his 1991 self-titled debut. The album was built entirely from outside writers and Spanish-language adaptations, produced by Mariano Pérez, at a point when Martin had just left the boy band Menudo.
Who wrote the songs on Ricky Martin's 1991 album?
The songs came from a range of outside writers, including the Brazilian team Michael Sullivan and Paulo Massadas, and Spanish adapters such as Karen Guindi and Rodolfo Tovar who rewrote foreign pop songs in Spanish. Ricky Martin himself held no writing credits.
What was Ricky Martin's first solo album?
Ricky Martin (1991) was his first solo studio album, released on Sony Discos after his years in Menudo. It launched his Spanish-language solo career across Latin America.
What was the biggest single from Ricky Martin's 1991 debut?
"Fuego Contra Fuego" was the lead single and biggest hit, reaching No. 3 on Billboard's Hot Latin Songs chart. "El Amor de Mi Vida" and "Vuelo" also charted in the Hot Latin top ten and top fifteen.
Is "Popotitos" a cover?
Yes. "Popotitos" is a Spanish-language cover of Larry Williams' "Bony Moronie," a 1950s rock and roll song. It closes the album.
When was Ricky Martin's debut album released?
The self-titled debut was released in November 1991 through Sony Discos. It sold over 500,000 copies worldwide and went Gold in several Latin American markets.