"Más" (
English: "More") is the second
single
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from
Ricky Martin's studio album, ''
Música + Alma + Sexo
Musica (Latin), or La Musica (Italian) or Música (Portuguese and Spanish) may refer to:
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'' (2011). It was released as a
digital download on April 5, 2011.
Background
In a ''
Billboard
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'' 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
eintroduce some characters there who are all artists, like Tico with his boom box in
Manhattan.
emade them up but they're real."
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 1990s streets of
Spanish Harlem." 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
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" and "
Livin' la Vida Loca
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". 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 Cup of Life" did in 1999."
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." Leila Cobo from ''
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'' said: ""Más," is an invitation to dance with lyrics that encourage listeners to celebrate a night out."
Commercial performance
"Más" reached number thirteen on ''
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s
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chart, number two on
Latin Pop Airplay and number thirty on
Tropical Songs. With the help of remixes by
Ralphi Rosario
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Biography
When Hot Mix 5 was formed in 1981 on radio station WBMX (now WVAZ), Rosario, the youngest member of the group, was still in ...
, "Más" also peaked at number seven on the
Dance Club Songs
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chart. In Spain, the song reached number forty-three. In Mexico, "Más" peaked at number four on the
Mexican Espanol Airplay and the single was certified Gold for sales of over 30,000 digital copies.
Music video
Ricky Martin premiered the music video for "Más" on April 28, 2011. It was directed by
Simón Brand and filmed live at the opening of the
Música + Alma + Sexo World Tour
The Música + Alma + Sexo World Tour (also known as the M.A.S. Tour) was the eighth concert tour by Puerto Rican singer-songwriter Ricky Martin. The tour supported his ninth studio album, ''Música + Alma + Sexo'' (2011). It began with a series o ...
in
Puerto Rico. 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.
Remixes
On April 2, 2011, Martin recorded "Freak of Nature," an English-language version of "Más." The Wally López Bilingual Remix was released digitally on June 13, 2011. "Más" (Remixes) EP was released in the US on June 14, 2011, featuring club remixes by
Ralphi Rosario
Ralphi Rosario is an American house musician and founding member of the influential Chicago DJ group Hot Mix 5.
Biography
When Hot Mix 5 was formed in 1981 on radio station WBMX (now WVAZ), Rosario, the youngest member of the group, was still in ...
and López. In Europe, "Más" (Wally López Remixes) EP was released on July 8, 2011, including three remixes by López. Three remixes (two by López and one by Rosario) were included on the Fan Edition of ''
Música + Alma + Sexo
Musica (Latin), or La Musica (Italian) or Música (Portuguese and Spanish) may refer to:
Music Albums
* ''Musica è'', a mini album by Italian funk singer Eros Ramazzotti 1988
* ''Musica'', an album by Ghaleb 2005
* ), a German album by Giovan ...
'', released in November 2011. Additionally, "Más" (Wally Bilingual Remix) was featured on the ''
Greatest Hits'' (2011) and ''
Greatest Hits: Souvenir Edition'' (2013) compilations, and "Freak of Nature" (Ralphi Rosario's Big Room Club Vocal Mix) was included on ''
Playlist: The Very Best of Ricky Martin (2012).
Live performances
Martin performed the bilingual version of "Más" on ''
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno'', on May 3, 2011. He also performed a medley of "
Frío/Más" during the
Premios Juventud on July 21, 2011. "Más" was also performed during
Música + Alma + Sexo World Tour
The Música + Alma + Sexo World Tour (also known as the M.A.S. Tour) was the eighth concert tour by Puerto Rican singer-songwriter Ricky Martin. The tour supported his ninth studio album, ''Música + Alma + Sexo'' (2011). It began with a series o ...
in 2011.
Awards
The "Más" music video was nominated for the Premios Quiero in category Video del Año in 2011.
Formats and track listings
Digital single
#"Más" – 4:09
Digital single
#"Más" (Wally Bilingual Remix) – 4:27
Digital EP (US)
#"Más" – 4:09
#"Más" (
Ralphi Rosario
Ralphi Rosario is an American house musician and founding member of the influential Chicago DJ group Hot Mix 5.
Biography
When Hot Mix 5 was formed in 1981 on radio station WBMX (now WVAZ), Rosario, the youngest member of the group, was still in ...
Spanish Radio Remix) – 4:08
#"Más" (Wally López Ibiza Es Más Radio RMX) – 4:27
Digital EP (Europe)
#"Más" (Wally López Factomania in Miami RMX) – 4:20
#"Más" (Wally López Ibiza Es Más Radio RMX) – 4:27
#"Más" (Wally López Ibiza Es Más RMX) – 7:11
Promotional CD single (US)
#"Más" (Ralphi Rosario Spanish Club Vocal) – 7:50
#"Más" (Ralphi Rosario Spanish Radio Edit) – 4:08
#"Más" (Wally López Ibiza Es Más Vocal) – 7:11
#"Más" (Wally López Factomania in Miami Vocal) – 4:20
#"Más" (Wally López Ibiza Es Más Radio Edit) – 4:27
Promotional CD single (US)
#"Freak of Nature" (Ralphi Rosario's Big Room Club Vocal) – 8:09
#"Freak of Nature" (Ralphi Rosario's Big Room Dub)
#"Freak of Nature" (Ralphi Rosario's Club Vocal)
#"Freak of Nature" (Ralphi Rosario's Radio Edit)
Charts and certifications
Weekly charts
Year-end charts
Certifications and sales
References
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2011 singles
Ricky Martin songs
Spanish-language songs
Songs written by Desmond Child
Songs written by Claudia Brant
LGBT-related songs
2011 songs
Songs written by Tainy
Songs written by Ricky Martin
Columbia Records singles
Songs written by Ferras