Mala is the twenty-sixth studio album by Puerto Rican singer Yolandita Monge, released by Universal Music Latino after the acquisition of Univision Music. The album was released on November 25, 2008, and follows the same musical and lyrical style as Demasiado Fuerte and was produced by José Luis Pagán.
Monge has been releasing albums regularly since the 1970s, moving steadily toward a sleek, commercially friendly Latin pop sound. This goal is fully realized on this album, but as both the title and the forbidding cover imply (the cover art features a dramatic close-up of Monge's mascara-smeared eyes), there is something darker here. Indeed, the songs are mournful and moody, even on the uptempo, cabaret-style title track. For long-time fans, there's no shortage of Monge's usual flair for pop hooks and excellent dramatic delivery.
Reception
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The album achieved commercial success in Puerto Rico and some Latin America countries. A highly stylized music video for the track "Mala" was filmed.
Track listing
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| Track
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Title
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Songwriter(s)
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Duration
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| 1
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"Una Y Otra Vez"
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José Luis Pagán, Cirilo E. Rodulfo
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4:04
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| 2
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"Sin Pensarlo"
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José Luis Pagán
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4:08
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| 3
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"Mala"
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María Isabel Saaverdra
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3:15
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| 4
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"Nada Es Suficiente"
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José Luis Pagán, Yoel Henríquez
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4:53
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| 5
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"Oportunidad Perdida" (Feat. Víctor Manuelle)
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Jorge Luis Piloto, Yoel Henríquez
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4:17
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| 6
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"Sería Lamentable"
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Alexis Grullón
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3:42
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| 7
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"Viviré"
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José Luis Pagán, María Matto
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3:30
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| 8
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"Amor Del Bueno"
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José Luis Pagán
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3:24
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| 9
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"A Quien Le Importa"
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Jorge Luis Piloto, Yoel Henríquez, Elain Morales
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4:21
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| 10
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"Peor Que Tú"
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Jorge Luis Piloto, Yoel Henríquez
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3:50
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| 11
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"Mala" (Urban Remix) (Feat. Ivy Queen
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María Isabel Saaverdra, Martha Pesante
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3:19
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Credits and personnel
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- Vocals: Yolandita Monge
- Executive Producer: Alexis Grullón
- Vocal Direction: Jorge Luis Piloto
- Arrangements & Musical Direction: José Luis Pagan
- Arrangements & Musical Direction ('Una Y Otra Vez', 'Viviré'): José Luis Pagán, Cirilo Rodulfo
- Drums: José 'Jota' Morelli
- Bass: Guillermo Vadala
- Guitars: José Luis Pagán
- Keyboards: José Luis Pagán, Cirilo Rodulfo
- Chorus: Cynthia Nilson, José Luis Pagán
- Percussion: Eduardo Avena
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- Recorded: Estudios Mobile, Buenos Aires; Ultra Pop Studios, Miami; Rolo Studio, Puerto Rico
- Engineers: Gustavo 'Pichón' Dal Pont, Cirilo Rodulfo, Rolando Alejandro
- Mixing: José Luis Pagán, Ultra Pop Studios, Miami
- Mastering: Mike Couzzi, Mico Mastering Studios, Miami
- Creative Direction & Image: Carlos R. Pérez
- Graphic Design: Elastic People (Carlos R. Pérez, Kiley Del Valle)
- Photography: Mateo García
- Hair & Make-up: Fernando Báez
- Fashion Stylist: Raquel Ortiz
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Radio remixes
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| Track
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Title
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Collaborator(s)
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| 1
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"Mala" Urban Remix
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Ivy Queen
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| 2
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"Mala" Tropical Remix
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La India
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| 3
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"Uno Y Otra Vez" Urban Remix
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Divino
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| 4
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"Oportunidad Perdida"
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Anthony Ríos
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- Mala (2008)
- Una y Otra Vez (2009)
- Sin Pensarlo (2009)
- Sería Lamentable (2010)
- Oportunidad Perdida (featuring Victor Manuelle) (2011)
- Oportunidad Perdida (featuring Anthony Rios) (Radio Only) (2011)
Promotion
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Release history
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| Region
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Date
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| Puerto Rico
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November 22, 2008 (2008-11-22)
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| Worldwide
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November 25, 2008 (2008-11-25)
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References
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