Studio Album · No. 5
Ricky Martin Songwriting Credits by Ricky Martin
Produced by Desmond Child, Draco Rosa, Emilio Estefan, Jon Secada, George Noriega, Walter Afanasieff, William Orbit · Engineered by Joe Chiccarelli, Elliot Scheiner
Columbia Records
Dance-popPopLatin pop
0%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 0 of 14 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 0 / 14 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 14 tracks with documented writers, by whether Ricky Martin carries a lyricist or composer credit.
0 trackswritten by Ricky Martin
14 tracksoutside writers
Ricky Martin's roles on this album
Share of the 14 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist0%
Composer0%
Producer0%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
14
Tracks
12
Lyricists
10
Producers
1
No.1 Single
15 million
Worldwide Copies Sold
1999
Released
Awards & Recognition 1
Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Album (2000, Nominated)
Data Insight
The self-titled English album made Ricky Martin a global superstar on the strength of one song he did not write: 'Livin' la Vida Loca,' by Draco Rosa and Desmond Child. That team, along with Jon Secada, George Noriega, and Walter Afanasieff, built almost the entire record, and Diane Warren supplied two ballads. Martin holds no writing credit anywhere on the album, even as it sold more than 15 million copies. Madonna co-wrote and sings on 'Be Careful,' making her a rare guest author on a Ricky Martin record.
Track Listing & Credits 14 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Livin' la Vida Loca
#1
|
Draco RosaDesmond Child | Robert Edward Rosa SuárezJohn Charles Barrett | Desmond Child | Ricky Martin (Lead Vocals) |
| 2 |
Spanish Eyes
|
Desmond ChildDraco Rosa | John Charles BarrettRobert Edward Rosa Suárez | Desmond Child | Ricky Martin (Lead Vocals) |
| 3 |
She's All I Ever Had
#2
|
Jon SecadaDraco RosaGeorge Noriega | Juan Francisco Secada RamírezRobert Edward Rosa SuárezGeorge Noriega | Jon SecadaWalter AfanasieffGeorge Noriega | Ricky Martin (Lead Vocals) |
| 4 |
Shake Your Bon-Bon
#22
|
Desmond ChildGeorge NoriegaDraco Rosa | John Charles BarrettGeorge NoriegaRobert Edward Rosa Suárez | George NoriegaDraco RosaEmilio Estefan | Ricky Martin (Lead Vocals) |
| 5 |
Be Careful (Cuidado Con Mi Corazón)
|
MadonnaWilliam Orbit | Madonna Louise CicconeWilliam Mark Wainwright | William OrbitMadonna | Ricky Martin (Lead Vocals)Madonna (Featured Vocals) |
| 6 |
I Am Made of You
|
Desmond ChildDraco Rosa | John Charles BarrettRobert Edward Rosa Suárez | Desmond Child | Ricky Martin (Lead Vocals) |
| 7 |
Love You for a Day
|
Randall BarlowDraco RosaDesmond Child | Randall BarlowRobert Edward Rosa SuárezJohn Charles Barrett | Randall Barlow | Ricky Martin (Lead Vocals) |
| 8 |
Private Emotion
#67
|
Eric BazilianRob Hyman | Eric Michael BazilianRobert Andrew Hyman | Desmond Child | Ricky Martin (Lead Vocals)Meja (Featured Vocals) |
| 9 |
The Cup of Life (Spanglish Radio Edit)
|
Luis Gómez-EscolarDesmond ChildDraco Rosa | Luis Gómez-Escolar RoldánJohn Charles BarrettRobert Edward Rosa Suárez | Desmond ChildDraco Rosa | Ricky Martin (Lead Vocals) |
| 10 |
You Stay with Me
|
Diane Warren | Diane Eve Warren | Desmond Child | Ricky Martin (Lead Vocals) |
| 11 |
Livin' la Vida Loca (Spanish Version)
|
Draco RosaDesmond ChildLuis Gómez-Escolar | Robert Edward Rosa SuárezJohn Charles Barrett | Desmond Child | Ricky Martin (Lead Vocals) |
| 12 |
I Count the Minutes
|
Diane Warren | Diane Eve Warren | Walter Afanasieff | Ricky Martin (Lead Vocals) |
| 13 |
Bella (She's All I Ever Had)
|
Luis Gómez-EscolarGeorge NoriegaJon SecadaDraco Rosa | Luis Gómez-Escolar RoldánGeorge NoriegaJuan Francisco Secada RamírezRobert Edward Rosa Suárez | Jon SecadaWalter AfanasieffGeorge Noriega | Ricky Martin (Lead Vocals) |
| 14 |
María (Spanglish Radio Edit)
|
Draco RosaLuis Gómez-EscolarK.C. Porter | Robert Edward Rosa SuárezLuis Gómez-Escolar RoldánKarl Cameron Porter | K.C. Porter | Ricky Martin (Lead Vocals) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 26 contributors
DR
Draco Rosa
Writer · Producer
RE
Robert Edward Rosa Suárez
Writer
DC
Desmond Child
Writer · Producer
JC
John Charles Barrett
Writer
LG
Luis Gómez-Escolar
Writer
GN
George Noriega
Writer · Producer
LG
Luis Gómez-Escolar Roldán
Writer
JS
Jon Secada
Writer · Producer
DE
Diane Eve Warren
Writer
DW
Diane Warren
Writer
JF
Juan Francisco Secada Ramírez
Writer
KP
K.C. Porter
Writer · Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions Ricky Martin
Did Ricky Martin write "Livin' la Vida Loca"?
No. "Livin' la Vida Loca" was written by Draco Rosa and Desmond Child. It became one of the biggest hits of 1999 and a signature song for Ricky Martin, but he did not write any of it.
Did Ricky Martin write his 1999 English album?
No. Ricky Martin held no songwriting credits on his self-titled English-language album. It was built by outside writers and producers including Draco Rosa, Desmond Child, Jon Secada, and Diane Warren.
Is Madonna on the Ricky Martin album?
Yes. Madonna co-wrote and sings on "Be Careful (Cuidado Con Mi Corazón)," a duet she created with producer William Orbit. It is one of the few tracks in Martin's catalogue with a famous guest co-author.
Who wrote "She's All I Ever Had"?
"She's All I Ever Had" was written by Jon Secada, Draco Rosa, and George Noriega. It reached No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and had a Spanish counterpart, "Bella," on the same album.
How many copies did the 1999 Ricky Martin album sell?
The album sold more than 15 million copies worldwide and was certified 7x Platinum in the US, where it had the biggest opening sales week of 1999.
When was the Ricky Martin English album released?
The self-titled English-language album was released on May 11, 1999, through Columbia Records. It was his first English album and his commercial peak.