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Ms (Ricky Martin song)
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Wikipedia article
{{Infobox song
| name = Ms
| cover = Mas Ricky Martin single.jpg
| alt =
| type = single
| artist = Ricky Martin
| album = Msica + Alma + Sexo
| released =
| recorded = 2010
| studio =
| venue =
| genre = Latin pop, dance
| length = 4:09
| label = Columbia
| writer = Desmond Child, Claudia Brant, Ricky Martin, Tainy, Ferras
| producer = Desmond Child
| prev_title = The Best Thing About Me Is You
| prev_year = 2010
| next_title = Fro
| next_year = 2011
| misc =
}}
"'Ms'" (English: "More") is the second single from Ricky Martin's studio album, 'Msica + Alma + Sexo' (2011). It was released as a digital download on April 5, 2011.[https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004T9XJOM Ms]. Retrieved March 26, 2011.[http://www.rickymartinmusic.com/ Nuevo sencillo]. Retrieved March 26, 2011.[http://www.terra.com/musica/noticias/ricky_martin_estrena_quotmasquot_el_segundo_sencillo_de_su_ultimo_disco/oci1198377 Ricky Martin estrena "Ms" el segundo sencillo de su ultimo disco]. Retrieved February 28, 2011.[http://www.vocero.com/escenario-es/sencillo-mas-de-ricky-martin-llega-a-la-radio Sencillo "Ms" de Ricky Martin llega a la radio] . Retrieved February 28, 2011.
Background
In a 'Billboard' 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 in Manhattan. [He] made them up but they're real."
Critical reception
The 'New York Post' was very positive with the song, saying: "the thrill of this disc is in the bright Latin pop tune: "Ms", in which Martin tries to capture the early 1990s streets of Spanish Harlem." Joey Guerra from 'Houston Chronicle' praised the song, saying: "Ms 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". Grace Bastidas from 'Latina', positively said: ""Ms" 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." Jon Pareles from 'The New York Times' said that: "Bouncy, disco-revival beats, like those that have powered hits by Lady Gaga and The Black Eyed Peas, drive "Ms" ("More"), a song about people with dreams coming to the big city." Leila Cobo from 'Billboard' said: ""Ms," is an invitation to dance with lyrics that encourage listeners to celebrate a night out."
Commercial performance
"Ms" reached number thirteen on 'Billboard's Hot Latin Songs chart, number two on Latin Pop Airplay and number thirty on Tropical Songs. With the help of remixes by Ralphi Rosario, "Ms" also peaked at number seven on the Dance Club Songs chart. In Spain, the song reached number forty-three. In Mexico, "Ms" peaked at number four on the Mexican Espanol Airplay and the single was certified Gold for sales of over 30,000 digital copies.
Music video
Ricky Martin premiered the music video for "Ms" on April 28, 2011. It was directed by Simn Brand and filmed live at the opening of the Msica + Alma + Sexo World Tour in Puerto Rico. 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.
Remixes
On April 2, 2011, Martin recorded "Freak of Nature," an English-language version of "Ms." The Wally Lpez Bilingual Remix was released digitally on June 13, 2011. "Ms" (Remixes) EP was released in the US on June 14, 2011, featuring club remixes by Ralphi Rosario and Lpez.[https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00542G9MM Ms (Remixes)]. Retrieved June 6, 2011. In Europe, "Ms" (Wally Lpez Remixes) EP was released on July 8, 2011, including three remixes by Lpez.[https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00580C28U https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00580C28U Ms - Wally Lpez Remixes]. Retrieved July 3, 2011. Three remixes (two by Lpez and one by Rosario) were included on the Fan Edition of 'Msica + Alma + Sexo', released in November 2011. Additionally, "Ms" (Wally Bilingual Remix) was featured on the 'Greatest Hits' (2011) and 'Greatest Hits: Souvenir Edition' (2013) compilations, and "Freak of Nature" (Ralphi Rosario's Big Room Club Vocal Mix) was included on 'Playlist: The Very Best of Ricky Martin (2012).
Live performances
Martin performed the bilingual version of "Ms" on 'The Tonight Show with Jay Leno', on May 3, 2011. He also performed a medley of "Fro/Ms" during the Premios Juventud on July 21, 2011. "Ms" was also performed during Msica + Alma + Sexo World Tour in 2011.
Awards
The "Ms" music video was nominated for the Premios Quiero in category Video del Ao in 2011.
Formats and track listings
'Digital single'
#"Ms" 4:09
'Digital single'
#"Ms" (Wally Bilingual Remix) 4:27
'Digital EP (US)'
#"Ms" 4:09
#"Ms" (Ralphi Rosario Spanish Radio Remix) 4:08
#"Ms" (Wally Lpez Ibiza Es Ms Radio RMX) 4:27
'Digital EP (Europe)'
#"Ms" (Wally Lpez Factomania in Miami RMX) 4:20
#"Ms" (Wally Lpez Ibiza Es Ms Radio RMX) 4:27
#"Ms" (Wally Lpez Ibiza Es Ms RMX) 7:11
'Promotional CD single (US)'
#"Ms" (Ralphi Rosario Spanish Club Vocal) 7:50
#"Ms" (Ralphi Rosario Spanish Radio Edit) 4:08
#"Ms" (Wally Lpez Ibiza Es Ms Vocal) 7:11
#"Ms" (Wally Lpez Factomania in Miami Vocal) 4:20
#"Ms" (Wally Lpez Ibiza Es Ms Radio Edit) 4:27
'Promotional CD single (US)'
#"Freak of Nature" (Ralphi Rosario's Big Room Club Vocal) 8:09
#"Freak of Nature" (Ralphi Rosario's Big Room Dub)
#"Freak of Nature" (Ralphi Rosario's Club Vocal)
#"Freak of Nature" (Ralphi Rosario's Radio Edit)
Charts and certifications
Weekly charts
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!scope="row"|Mexico Airplay ('Billboard')
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Year-end charts
Certifications and sales
References
Category:2011 singles
Category:Ricky Martin songs
Category:Spanish-language songs
Category:Songs written by Desmond Child
Category:Songs written by Claudia Brant
Category:LGBT-related songs
Category:2011 songs
Category:Songs written by Tainy
Category:Songs written by Ricky Martin
Category:Columbia Records singles
Category:Songs written by Ferras
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