"Frío" (

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from Ricky Martin's studio album, ''

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'' (2011). It was released as a digital download on July 11, 2011.

Background

In a ''

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'' interview, Martin described the track: "I fell in love with the melody of this song, which was brought to me by Wisin & Yandel. We sat down -- Wisin & Yandel,

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and me -- and we worked on the lyrics to make them more me. So we have several versions and we're working on a remix. The lyrics say, "You're beautiful, like the waves in the sea." And many people say, 'But Ricky, you've said you're gay.' And I say, 'Well, doesn't mean I'm blind. And I've also been in love with women before.'"

Critical reception

"Frío" received positive reviews from critics. The ''

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'' said: "steeped in the majestic atmospherics of reggaetón but reflected through a prism of creamy pop, the lush "Frío"—composed by famed boricua duo Wisin & Yandel—is probably the strongest cut here." The ''

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'' called it a beautiful standout tune. ''

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'' wrote that "the reggaeton-tinged "Frío" slows things down with lyrics about a beautiful woman imagined by Martin and collaborators Wisin & Yandel. The remix of the song makes for a sexy dance floor number."

Commercial performance

"Frío" reached number six on ''

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chart, number seven on Latin Pop Airplay and number five on Tropical Songs.

Music video

Martin shot the music video with Wisin & Yandel in

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on June 6, 2011. The female lead is portrayed by Argentinian top model,

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. The video, directed by Carlos Pérez, premiered on July 21, 2011. Pérez worked with Martin on few of his previous videos, including: "

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," " Jaleo" and "

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Remixes

'' contains the original solo version of the song and a remix featuring Wisin & Yandel. The latter was released as a single on July 18, 2011 as Remix Radio Edit. One week earlier, on July 11, 2011, the new version of "Frío" remixed by Wally López was also released as a digital download. Remix created by López was included later on the Fan Edition of ''Música + Alma + Sexo''.

Live performances

Ricky Martin performed "Frío" during his

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. He also performed a medley of "Frío/ Más" during the Premios Juventud on July 21, 2011.

Awards

"Frío" was nominated for the

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in category Best Latin/Reggaeton Track. The music video was nominated for the Premios People en Español for Mejor Video del Año.

Formats and track listings

*Digital single #"Frío" (DJ Wally Remix) – 3:15 *Digital single #"Frío" (Remix Radio Edit) – 3:36

Charts

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

References

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