Ricky Martin is back with his first album in five years. Musica + Alma + Sexo offers a variety of vibrant and relaxing songs that are filled with deep meanings. Except for two singles, the album is entirely in Spanish and sticks to the Latin Pop style Ricky Martin has forged throughout his musical career.
The Meaning Inside ‘Musica + Alma + Sexo’
Musica + Alma + Sexo is an album that reflects Ricky's present. It is also a statement about three elements that play a crucial role in the life of the Puerto Rican superstar: Music, soul and sex. Although the album is personal, Ricky Martin has said that Musica + Alma + Sexo offers global music with messages that appeal to all of us.
A Relaxing and Vibrant Mix
The album's thirteen songs offer a mix of music that combines vibrant songs influenced by electronic sounds and relaxing tunes filled with reflective lyrics about life issues. While you get the most energy from songs like "Mas," "Te Vas" and its English version "Shine," you get the relaxing vibes from "Cantame Tu Vida," "Lo Mejor De Mi Vida Eres Tu" and its English version "The Best Thing About Me Is You."
“The Best Thing About Me Is You”
Musica + Alma + Sexo was released to the world with the song "The Best Thing About Me Is You." The album also includes "Lo Mejor De Mi Vida Eres Tu," the Spanish version of the song. The single features Joss Stone in the English version and Julieta Jimenez in the Spanish one. The song was launched with a video that promotes equality and diversity, something quite significant for an artist who went through a full reflection before declaring to the world that he was gay. Because of this, this song is probably the most reflective, inspiring and positive of the whole album.
‘Musica + Alma + Sexo’ – Bottom Line
This is a nice comeback album. Although more mature, the Puerto Rican superstar keeps shinning with his usual force and energy. Musica + Alma + Sexo is a pleasant album to listen to and Ricky Martin’s fans won’t be disappointed with the musical return of one of the most influential artists of Latin Pop music.
‘Musica + Alma + Sexo’ – Best Tracks
- "Mas"
- “Frio”
- “Lo Mejor De Mi Vida Eres Tu”
- “Te Vas”
- “Cantame Tu Vida”
- “The Best Thing About Me Is You”
- “Shine”
Record Label: Sony U.S. Latin
Release Date: February 1, 2011
