MTV Unplugged (Ricky Martin album)

MTV Unplugged is the name of the first live album by Puerto Rican singer Ricky Martin. It was released to the market in CD and DVD formats by Sony BMG Norte on November 7, 2006. It has sold more than 2 million copies worldwide and has been certified with several platinum and gold discs.

MTV Unplugged
Live album by
Ricky Martin
ReleasedNovember 7, 2006 (2006-11-07)
RecordedAugust 17, 2006 in Miami, Florida
Genre
LabelSony BMG Norte
ProducerTommy Torres
Ricky Martin chronology
Life
(2005)		 MTV Unplugged
(2006)		 Ricky Martin... Live Black & White Tour
(2007)
Ricky Martin video chronology
Europa: European Tour
(2001)		 MTV Unplugged
(2006)		 Ricky Martin... Live Black & White Tour
(2007)
Singles from MTV Unplugged
  1. "Tu Recuerdo"
    Released: September 26, 2006
  2. "Pégate"
    Released: December 19, 2006
  3. "Gracias por Pensar en Mi"
    Released: March 20, 2007
  4. "Con Tu Nombre"
    Released: June 26, 2007
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]

Background

MTV Unplugged was taped on August 17, 2006 in Miami. It premiered on MTV Latin America, MTV Tr3s and MTV Puerto Rico in October 2006. This album includes Puerto Rican influences, particularly "Tu Recuerdo" (based mainly on a Puerto Rican "aguinaldo jíbaro",[2] and finishing with an "aguinaldo orocoveño"[3]) and "Pégate", a Puerto Rican plena. Christian Nieves plays the Puerto Rican cuatro on both tracks.

Formats

The album was re-released as a CD and DVD combo-package in May 2007. An exclusive Wal-Mart packaging was made available with the original CD purchase and a DVD titled "The Making of Ricky Martin MTV Unplugged", which includes a 40-minute behind the scenes documentary and the music video to "Tu Recuerdo". The music video for "Tu Recuerdo" is just an extracted live performance of the song from MTV Unplugged.

Commercial performance

In the United States, MTV Unplugged debuted at number one on the Top Latin Albums and number thirty-eight on the Billboard 200, with first week sales of 29,000 copies. It has also charted inside top ten in Argentina, Spain and Mexico.

MTV Unplugged was certified 2× Platinum Latin award in the United States, Diamond in Mexico, 2× Platinum in Argentina, and Gold in Spain. In the US, it has sold over 197,000 copies.[4]

Three new tracks on the album included: "Tu Recuerdo", which topped the Hot Latin Songs for three weeks and peaked at number eighty-nine on the Billboard Hot 100; "Pégate", second single that peaked at number eleven on the Hot Latin Songs and number six on the Hot Dance Club Songs and "Con Tu Nombre", which peaked at number forty-seven on the Hot Latin Songs. "Gracias por Pensar en Mi" also received airplay in the United States and Mexico.

Accolades
Year Ceremony Award Result
2007 Billboard Latin Music Awards Latin Pop Album of the Year, Male Nominated
Latin Grammy Awards Album of the Year Nominated
Best Male Pop Vocal Album Won
Best Long Form Music Video Won
2008 Premio Lo Nuestro Pop Album of the Year Won

Track listing
CD/DVD
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Gracias por Pensar en Mi"
Tommy Torres4:38
2."Con Tu Nombre"Cristian Zalles, Juan Carlos Pérez SotoTorres4:20
3."María"
Torres5:31
4."Tu Recuerdo" (featuring La Mari of Chambao and Tommy Torres)TorresTorres4:07
5."Perdido Sin Ti"
Torres4:26
6."Asignatura Pendiente"Ricardo ArjonaTorres4:19
7."Vuelve"Franco De VitaTorres5:35
8."Lola, Lola"
  • Rosa
  • Porter
  • Escolar
Torres4:20
9."Volverás"
  • Blake
  • Porter
  • Escolar
  • Martin
Torres5:05
10."La Bomba"
  • Rosa
  • Porter
  • Escolar
Torres5:49
11."Fuego de Noche, Nieve de Día"
  • Blake
  • Porter
  • Escolar
Torres5:12
12."Pégate"
  • Martin
  • Roy Tavaré
  • Torres
Torres4:05
Japanese bonus tracks
No.TitleWriter(s){{{extra_column}}}Length
13."Pégate" (Echo & Diesel Remix)
  • Martin
  • Roy Tavaré
  • Torres
Torres3:38
Wal-Mart exclusive DVD bonus
No.TitleLength
1."The Making of Ricky Martin MTV Unplugged"40:00

Personnel
  • Raphael Alkins Engineer
  • Wanda Berrios Make-Up, Cabelo
  • Gustavo Borner Engineer
  • Richard Bravo Percussion
  • David Cabrera Guitar (Acoustic), Director, Spanish Guitar, Coros
  • Andrés Casanova Assistant Engineer
  • Albert Centrella Audio Production
  • Bob Clearmountain Engineer
  • Roger Cooper Product Manager
  • Omar Cruz Photography
  • Guillermo Cubero Guiro, Pandereta Seguidor
  • Mari DeChambao Performer
  • Bruno Del Granado Executive Producer
  • Roman Diaz Stylist
  • Brett Dicus Engineer
  • Brandon Duncan Assistant
  • Ron Dziubla Saxophone
  • Scott Flavin Violin
  • Paul Forat A&R
  • Chris Glansdorp Cello
  • Ted Jensen Mastering
  • Hardi Kamsani Digital Editing
  • Daniel Lopez Percussion
  • Waldo Madera Bateria
  • Richard Martinez Pandereta Seguidor
  • Hector "Tito" Matos Pandereta Requinto
  • Phil McArthur Double Bass, Bajo Sexto
  • Christian Nieves Cuatro
  • George Noriega Guitar
  • Scott ODonnell Viola
  • Luis Olazabal Photography
  • Alfredo Oliva Violin
  • Carlos David Pérez Coros
  • Carlos Perez Graphic Design, Creative Director
  • Liza Quin Coros
  • Luis Aquino Trumpet
  • R.J. Ronquillo Guitar (Acoustic), Mandolin, Spanish Guitar
  • Erik Noel Rosado
  • Charlie Singer Producer, Executive Producer
  • Ben Stivers Piano, Wurlitzer
  • Jose Tillán Producer/Executive Producer
  • Tommy Torres Producer
  • Victor Vazquez Trombone
  • Mike Rivera Producer Versíon Salsa
  • Immanuel Ramirez Ingeniero Versíon Salsa
  • Jose Luis Vega Image Design

Charts

Certifications and sales

Release history
Region Date Label Format Catalog
Taiwan January 16, 2007[28] Sony Music CD 88697009092
February 8, 2007[29] DVD 88697-009109
Japan March 21, 2007[30] Sony Music Japan CD SICP-1388

See also

References
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  30. https://www.cdjapan.co.jp/product/SICP-1388
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