Más (Ricky Martin song)

"Más"
Single by Ricky Martin
from the album Música + Alma + Sexo
Released	April 5, 2011 (2011-04-05)
Format	Digital download
Recorded	2010
Genre	Latin pop, dance
Length	4:09
Label	Columbia
Writer(s)	Desmond Child, Claudia Brant, Ricky Martin, Marco Masis, Ferras Alqaisi
Producer	Desmond Child
Ricky Martin singles chronology
"The Best Thing About Me Is You" (2010) "Más" (2011) "Frío" (2011)

"Más" (English: "More") is the second official single from Ricky Martin's album Música + Alma + Sexo. It was released as a digital download on April 5, 2011.^[1][2][3][4]

Background

In a Billboard interview, Martin describe the track: "It could be the 80s or the 90s or last Spring. Depends what generation you belong to. Martin claimed that what he wanted to do was "dance a little with this track and get away from the things you're supposed to do in life." And [he] introduce some characters there who are all artists, like Tico with his boom box in Manhattan. [He] made them up but they're real."^[5]

Critical reception

The New York Post was very positive with the song, saying: "the thrill of this disc is in the bright Latin pop tune: "Más", in which Martin tries to capture the early '90s streets of Spanish Harlem."^[6] Joey Guerra from Houston Chronicle praised the song, saying: "Más is an homage to starving artists (underground DJ, fledgling model) that plays like a sonic update on past hits "The Cup of Life" and "Livin' la Vida Loca".^[7] Grace Bastidas from Latina, positively said: ""Más" is a feel-good dance track about taking advantage of everything life has to offer without caring about what others say. It aims to jolt us like the "The Cup of Life" did in 1999."^[8] Jon Pareles from The New York Times said that: "Bouncy, disco-revival beats, like those that have powered hits by Lady Gaga and The Black Eyed Peas, drive "Más" ("More"), a song about people with dreams coming to the big city."^[9] Leila Cobo from Billboard said: ""Más," is an invitation to dance with lyrics that encourage listeners to celebrate a night out."^[10]

Music video

Ricky Martin premiered the music video for "Más" on April 28, 2011. It was directed by Simon Brand and filmed live at the opening of the Música + Alma + Sexo World Tour in Puerto Rico.^[11]

The video captures the energy of Martin on stage with his dancers and musicians, the essence of his show accompanied by the Puerto Rican audience cheered during his four performances sold out in March 2011.^[12]

Remixes and other versions

On April 2, 2011, Ricky Martin recorded "Freak of Nature", the English-language version of "Más". The Wally López Bilingual Remix was released on June 13, 2011. "Más" (Remixes) was released on June 14, 2011 in the US. It contains club remixes by Ralphi Rosario and Wally López.^[13] "Más" (Wally López Remixes) was released in Europe on July 8, 2011. It includes three remixes by López.^[14] "Más" (Wally Bilingual Remix) was also included on the UK only release 17: Greatest Hits.

Promotion

Ricky Martin gave an interview and later performed "Freak of Nature" on the The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, on May 3, 2011.^[15] He also performed a medley of "Frío/Más" during the Premios Juventud on July 21, 2011.

Formats and track listings

Digital single

1. "Más" – 4:09

Digital single

1. "Más" (Wally López Bilingual Remix) – 4:27

Digital EP (US)

1. "Más" – 4:09
2. "Más" (Ralphi Rosario Spanish Radio Remix) – 4:08
3. "Más" (Wally López Ibiza Es Más Radio RMX) – 4:27

Digital EP (Europe)

1. "Más" (Wally López Factomania In Miami RMX) – 4:20
2. "Más" (Wally López Ibiza Es Más Radio RMX) – 4:27
3. "Más" (Wally López Ibiza Es Más RMX) – 7:11

Charts

Chart (2011)	Peak position
Spanish Singles Chart[16]	43
US Billboard Hot Dance Club Songs[17]	7
US Billboard Hot Latin Songs[17]	13
US Billboard Latin Pop Songs[17]	2
US Billboard Tropical Songs[18]	30

References

1. ^ Más. Retrieved March 26, 2011.
2. ^ Nuevo sencillo. Retrieved March 26, 2011.
3. ^ Ricky Martin estrena "Más" el segundo sencillo de su ultimo disco. Retrieved February 28, 2011.
4. ^ Sencillo "Más" de Ricky Martin llega a la radio. Retrieved February 28, 2011.
5. ^ Leila Cobo (January 26, 2011). "Ricky Martin's "MAS" Track By Track". Billboard. http://www.billboard.com/features/ricky-martin-s-mas-track-by-track-1005012822.story#/features/ricky-martin-s-mas-track-by-track-1005012822.story. Retrieved April 19, 2011. 
6. ^ POST, New York (February 2, 2011). "New CDS from Ricky Martin, Rod Stewart, George Michael - NYPOST.com". New York Post. http://www.nypost.com/p/entertainment/music/keys_to_perfection_DTvX8DTECvXswAWhXzmDlK. Retrieved April 19, 2011. 
7. ^ GUERRA, Joey (February 3, 2011). "'M+A+S' Martin, less maudlin". Houston Chronicle. http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/ent/7406024.html. Retrieved April 19, 2011. 
8. ^ BASTIDAS, Grace (February 3, 2011). "REVIEW: Ricky Martin Gives Us Musica + Alma + Sexo". Latina. http://www.latina.com/entertainment/music/review-ricky-martin-gives-us-musica-alma-sexo. Retrieved April 19, 2011. 
9. ^ PARELES, Jon (February 3, 2011). "Critics’ Choice: New Cds Ricky Martin, Now as Himself". The New York Times. http://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/01/arts/music/01choice.html?_r=2. Retrieved April 19, 2011. 
10. ^ COBO, Leila (February 3, 2011). "Ricky Martin, "Musica + Alma + Sexo"". Billboard. http://www.billboard.com/new-releases/cold-war-kids-mine-is-yours-1005057932.story#/new-releases/ricky-martin-musica-alma-sexo-1005059432.story. Retrieved April 19, 2011. 
11. ^ "New Music Video "Más" - Premieres Thursday, April 28". Ricky Martin's Official Website. Sony Music Entertainment, Columbia. http://www.rickymartinmusic.com/Blog/Post/11167807-0f4d-4c5b-a7ad-d0580d7bb32d. Retrieved 2011-04-28. 
12. ^ "New Videoclip "Más"". Ricky Martin's Official Website. Sony Music Entertainment, Columbia. http://www.rickymartinmusic.com/Media/Videos?language=es. Retrieved 2011-04-28. 
13. ^ Más (Remixes). Retrieved June 6, 2011.
14. ^ http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00580C28U Más - Wally López Remixes. Retrieved July 3, 2011.
15. ^ "About (Late): Ricky Martin talks about coming out with Jay Leno". Los Angeles Times. http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/showtracker/2011/05/about-late-last-night-ricky-martin-talks-to-jay-leno-about-coming-out.html. Retrieved 2011-05-06. 
16. ^ Más (song). Retrieved June 16, 2011.
17. ^ ^{a b c} Currently on the Charts. Retrieved March 28, 2011.
18. ^ Chart Highlights: Pop, Christian, Gospel Songs & More. Retrieved April 11, 2011.