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TOP TRAX: RICKY MARTIN WANTS YOU TO LISTEN UP!

By DJ FR8-O

There are only a handful of recording artists that can grab my undivided attention as easily as Ricky Martin. It’s not just because of his smoldering good looks, killer smile or they way he can work a Speedo on the beach either – although that does help a little. Truthfully, it’s because very few artists can say they’ve had the longevity and crossover appeal that he has enjoyed throughout his career. From his early years in Menudo to solo success on the Latin charts and to his Grammy-nominated English debut album, Ricky has faced and conquered every challenge that anyone in his shoes might face, and some challenges that others will never know. Now after nine solo albums, a new family and a newfound honesty with the world, the Puerto Rican daddy is done proving himself and is ready to just have fun on his new album A Quien Quiera Escuchar (To Whoever Wants To Listen).

"A Quien Quiera Escuchar is a very romantic, honest and transparent record," explains the multilingual songwriter who sings in French, English and Spanish on his new collection. "The songs are filled with cultural influences, and they reveal my emotions and the experiences I’ve had over the course of my life." No track is more evident of this than the International chart-topping lead single "Adiós (Goobye)." With versions in Spanish, English, English-French and English-Turkish, Ricky pulls musical inspirations from all over the globe to create an epic opener for his 10-track Latin celebration (P.S. Look for Miami’s favorite rock star, Robert Elias, featured on the song’s English version and the haunting ballad "Perdóname"). Without missing a beat, Ricky then goes from care-free party boy to wounded lover on the follow-up No.1 single "Disparo al Corazón (Shot to the Heart)" – a risky move that only solidifies his…um…versatility (as an artist, of course).

From there, the set flows steadily across the entire spectrum of Latin music including rumba, salsa, merengue, pop, tango and cumbia. Ricky credits the album’s eclectic soundscape to his musical collaborators including Colombian producer Julio Reyes Copello. Some of the other talents who brought their signature magic to the party include renowned songwriters Pedro Capó, Yotuel Romero, Yoel Henríquez, Rafael Esparza Ruiz, Beatriz Luengo, José Gómez, David and Johnny Julca and Jorge Ruiz Flores. "I’m very proud of what we’ve achieved," Ricky declared. "And all I can do is thank the talented group of composers and producers who worked with me and guided me to communicate everything I wanted to express."

Now that he’s crossed "10th solo album" off his to-do list, the bangin’ boriqua is making preparations for his One World Tour that’s set to launch this fall. Don’t forget to grab your tickets if you want to live la vida loca with him in Miami on October 24. With all the great new tracks on A Quien Quiera Escuchar plus classic hits in English and Spanish to pull from his arsenal, the tour is set to be the most epic of his career. And if there’s a god, it may even feature a Speedo malfunction.

If you’re a recording artist, producer or musician and would like your work featured in TOP TRAX, hit me up at [email protected].

This article was originally published in Wire Magazine Issue 11.2015