Studio Album · No. 6
Sound Loaded Songwriting Credits by Ricky Martin
Produced by Draco Rosa, Desmond Child, Walter Afanasieff, Emilio Estefan, George Noriega, Mark Taylor, Steve Morales, K.C. Porter · Engineered by Tony Maserati, David Thoener, Sebastian Krys
Columbia Records
Dance-popPopLatin pop
0%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 0 of 15 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 0 / 15 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 15 tracks with documented writers, by whether Ricky Martin carries a lyricist or composer credit.
0 trackswritten by Ricky Martin
15 tracksoutside writers
Ricky Martin's roles on this album
Share of the 15 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist0%
Composer0%
Producer0%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
15
Tracks
26
Lyricists
9
Producers
7 million
Worldwide Copies Sold
2000
Released
Awards & Recognition 1
Latin Grammy Award for Best Music Video ("She Bangs") (2001)
Data Insight
Sound Loaded doubled down on the crossover formula: Robi Rosa and Desmond Child wrote and produced the bulk of it, with Emilio Estefan's team, Walter Afanasieff, and Diane Warren filling in. Ricky Martin again takes no songwriting credit across the record. 'Nobody Wants to Be Lonely,' later famous as a duet with Christina Aguilera, was a Desmond Child composition, and 'She Bangs' came from Child, Rosa, and Afanasieff. It sold well but marked the start of the crossover's commercial cool-down.
Track Listing & Credits 15 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
She Bangs
#12
|
Desmond ChildDraco RosaWalter Afanasieff | John Charles BarrettRobert Edward Rosa SuárezWalter Afanasieff | Draco RosaWalter Afanasieff | Ricky Martin (Lead Vocals) |
| 2 |
Saint Tropez
|
Desmond ChildDraco Rosa | John Charles BarrettRobert Edward Rosa Suárez | Desmond Child | Ricky Martin (Lead Vocals) |
| 3 |
Come to Me
|
James GoodwinDavid ResnikDraco Rosa | James GoodwinDavid ResnikRobert Edward Rosa Suárez | George NoriegaEmilio Estefan | Ricky Martin (Lead Vocals) |
| 4 |
Loaded
#97
|
Jon SecadaGeorge NoriegaDraco Rosa | Juan Francisco Secada RamírezGeorge NoriegaRobert Edward Rosa Suárez | Draco RosaGeorge NoriegaEmilio Estefan | Ricky Martin (Lead Vocals) |
| 5 |
Nobody Wants to Be Lonely
#13
|
Victoria ShawGary BurrDesmond Child | Victoria ShawGary BurrJohn Charles Barrett | Desmond Child | Ricky Martin (Lead Vocals) |
| 6 |
Amor
|
Draco RosaLiza QuintanaRandy Barlow | Robert Edward Rosa SuárezLiza QuintanaRandy Barlow | Draco RosaEmilio EstefanRandy Barlow | Ricky Martin (Lead Vocals) |
| 7 |
Jezabel
|
Desmond ChildPeter Amato | John Charles BarrettPeter Amato | Desmond Child | Ricky Martin (Lead Vocals) |
| 8 |
The Touch
|
Diane WarrenDesmond Child | Diane Eve WarrenJohn Charles Barrett | Desmond Child | Ricky Martin (Lead Vocals) |
| 9 |
One Night Man
|
Kara DioGuardiSteve MoralesDavid SiegelJon SecadaManny López | Kara DioGuardiSteve MoralesDavid SiegelJuan Francisco Secada RamírezManny López | Steve MoralesEmilio Estefan | Ricky Martin (Lead Vocals) |
| 10 |
She Bangs (Spanish Version)
|
Glenn MonroigJulia SierraDraco RosaDaniel LópezWalter AfanasieffDesmond Child | Glenn MonroigJulia SierraRobert Edward Rosa SuárezDaniel LópezWalter AfanasieffJohn Charles Barrett | Walter AfanasieffDraco Rosa | Ricky Martin (Lead Vocals) |
| 11 |
Are You in It for Love
|
Desmond ChildPaul Barry | John Charles BarrettPaul Barry | Mark Taylor | Ricky Martin (Lead Vocals) |
| 12 |
Ven a Mí (Come to Me)
|
Daniel LópezDavid ResnikJames GoodwinDraco Rosa | Daniel LópezDavid ResnikJames GoodwinRobert Edward Rosa Suárez | George NoriegaEmilio Estefan | Ricky Martin (Lead Vocals) |
| 13 |
If You Ever Saw Her
|
Paul BarryMark Taylor | Paul BarryMark Taylor | Mark Taylor | Ricky Martin (Lead Vocals) |
| 14 |
Dame Más (Loaded)
|
Draco RosaRoberto GaitánAlberto GaitánGeorge NoriegaJon SecadaRoberto Blades | Robert Edward Rosa SuárezRoberto GaitánAlberto GaitánGeorge NoriegaJuan Francisco Secada RamírezRoberto Blades | Emilio EstefanDraco Rosa | Ricky Martin (Lead Vocals) |
| 15 |
Cambia la Piel
|
Pau Donés | Pau Donés Cirera | K.C. Porter | Ricky Martin (Lead Vocals) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 34 contributors
DR
Draco Rosa
Writer · Producer
RE
Robert Edward Rosa Suárez
Writer
DC
Desmond Child
Writer · Producer
JC
John Charles Barrett
Writer
JS
Jon Secada
Writer
JF
Juan Francisco Secada Ramírez
Writer
GN
George Noriega
Writer · Producer
WA
Walter Afanasieff
Writer · Producer
DL
Daniel López
Writer
DR
David Resnik
Writer
JG
James Goodwin
Writer
PB
Paul Barry
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions Sound Loaded
Did Ricky Martin write Sound Loaded?
No. Ricky Martin held no songwriting credits on Sound Loaded. The album was written and produced mainly by Draco Rosa and Desmond Child, with contributions from the Estefan team, Walter Afanasieff, and Diane Warren.
Who wrote "She Bangs"?
"She Bangs" was written by Desmond Child, Robi Rosa, and Walter Afanasieff. It was the album's lead single and reached No. 12 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Who wrote "Nobody Wants to Be Lonely"?
"Nobody Wants to Be Lonely" was written by Victoria Shaw, Gary Burr, and Desmond Child. The album carries Ricky Martin's solo version; the famous duet with Christina Aguilera was recorded for later single and reissue releases.
Is Christina Aguilera on Sound Loaded?
Not on the original album track. "Nobody Wants to Be Lonely" appears as Ricky Martin's solo version on Sound Loaded, and the duet with Christina Aguilera was added to single and reissue editions afterward.
How did Sound Loaded sell?
Sound Loaded sold over seven million copies worldwide and was certified 2x Platinum in the US, where it debuted at No. 4 on the Billboard 200.
When was Sound Loaded released?
Sound Loaded was released on November 14, 2000, through Columbia Records. It was Ricky Martin's second English-language studio album.