"Frío" ( English: "Cold") is the third

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from

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'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

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. 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

—is probably the strongest cut here." The ''

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'' called it a beautiful standout tune. '' Latina'' 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

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and number five on

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Music video

Martin shot the music video with

in the Paz Palace in

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on June 6, 2011. The female lead is portrayed by Argentinian top model, Paula Chaves. The video, directed by Carlos Pérez, premiered on July 21, 2011. Pérez worked with Martin on few of his previous videos, including: " Tal Vez," " Jaleo" and " The Best Thing About Me Is You."

Remixes

'' contains the original solo version of the song and a remix featuring

. 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/

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" during the

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on July 21, 2011.

Awards

"Frío" was nominated for the International Dance Music Award 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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