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Ricky Martin Live: Black and White Tour (2007)
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This live album marked Ricky Martin's first ever Blu-ray Disc release.
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Recorded at the Agrelot Coliseum (2007)
Live show José Miguel Agrelot Coliseum — The album was recorded during Martin's performances at this arena in Puerto Rico on August 10 and 11, 2007, as part of the Black and White Tour. Google Maps · Apple Maps
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Album story
Overview
- Ricky Martin Live: Black and White Tour is the second live album by Ricky Martin
- Released by Sony BMG Norte
- Recorded during performances at the José Miguel Agrelot Coliseum in Puerto Rico on August 10 and 11, 2007
- Part of Martin's worldwide Black and White Tour
- Issued in CD/DVD format, with a DVD and a CD
Background
- Follows his previous album, MTV Unplugged, which also came in CD/DVD format
- The song "Somos la Semilla" was first included on A Medio Vivir and promoted this album
Recording
- Recorded over two nights, 10 and 11 August 2007, at the Agrelot Coliseum in San Juan
- Jamie King credited as stage director
- David Cabrera credited as music producer
- Ricky Martin credited as performer, executive producer and concept
- Dago González credited for visual concept
- Credits list eight dancers and ten musicians
Cover
- Josue Balsiero credited for cover photography
- Berny Flores credited for back cover photography
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
Tracklist
| 1 | Intro / Pégate / Raza de mil colores / Por arriba, por abajo | 5:40 |
| 2 | I Don't Care / María mix | 4:46 |
| 3 | Vuelve | 5:07 |
| 4 | Revolución | 4:15 |
| 5 | It's Alright | 4:32 |
| 6 | Livin' la vida loca | 3:53 |
| 7 | Somos la semilla | 4:07 |
| 8 | Rave Intro / Drop It on Me / Lola, Lola / The Cup of Life | 12:20 |
| 9 | Tal vez | 4:34 |
| 10 | Tu recuerdo | 5:42 |
Sources: musicbrainz.org
Artist
Formation
- Enrique Martín Morales, born December 24, 1971 in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
- Began singing at age six; appeared in television commercials from age nine.
- Joined the boy band Menudo in 1984 at age 12, leaving in July 1989.
- Began his solo career in 1991 with Sony Music, releasing the album Ricky Martin.
Members
- Solo artist; no group members.
Career
- A Medio Vivir (1995) brought the hit "María" and his first international success.
- Vuelve (1998) earned his first Grammy Award and the FIFA World Cup anthem "La Copa de la Vida".
- The English album Ricky Martin (1999) debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200; "Livin' la Vida Loca" topped the Billboard Hot 100.
- Often credited with launching the late-1990s Latin pop boom in the US mainstream.
- Has sold over 70 million records worldwide.
- Acted in General Hospital and as Ché in the Broadway revival of Evita.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
Reception
At release
- Released by Sony BMG Norte as a live album
- Issued in CD/DVD format, with DVD and CD
- Same format as the previous album, MTV Unplugged
- Martin's first ever Blu-ray Disc release
- The song "Somos la Semilla" promoted the album
- Recorded at Puerto Rico shows on 10 and 11 August 2007
- Second live album by Ricky Martin
Records
- Peaked inside top ten on the Spanish DVD chart
- Peaked inside top ten on the Argentine Albums chart
- Certified Gold in Spain and Argentina
- Number twelve on the Billboard Top Latin Albums chart in the United States
- Number twenty-four in Mexico, certified Gold there
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
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