In aBillboard 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 [he] introduce some characters there who are all artists, like Tico with his boom box inManhattan. [He] made them up but they're real."[5]
TheNew 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 ofSpanish Harlem."[6] Joey Guerra fromHouston 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" and "Livin' la Vida Loca".[7] Grace Bastidas fromLatina, 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."[8]Jon Pareles fromThe New York Times said that: "Bouncy, disco-revival beats, like those that have powered hits byLady Gaga andThe Black Eyed Peas, drive "Más" ("More"), a song about people with dreams coming to the big city."[9] Leila Cobo fromBillboard said: ""Más," is an invitation to dance with lyrics that encourage listeners to celebrate a night out."[10]
Ricky Martin premiered the music video for "Más" on April 28, 2011. It was directed bySimón Brand and filmed live at the opening of theMúsica + Alma + Sexo World Tour inPuerto Rico.[11] 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.[12]
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 byRalphi Rosario and López.[13] In Europe, "Más" (Wally López Remixes) EP was released on July 8, 2011, including three remixes by López.[14] Three remixes (two by López and one by Rosario) were included on the Fan Edition ofMúsica + Alma + Sexo, released in November 2011. Additionally, "Más" (Wally Bilingual Remix) was featured on theGreatest Hits (2011) andGreatest Hits: Souvenir Edition (2013) compilations, and "Freak of Nature" (Ralphi Rosario's Big Room Club Vocal Mix) was included onPlaylist: The Very Best of Ricky Martin (2012).
^"New Videoclip "Más"".Ricky Martin's Official Website. Sony Music Entertainment, Columbia. Archived fromthe original on July 27, 2011. RetrievedApril 28, 2011.
