Mala (Yolandita Monge album)

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.

Mala
Studio album by
ReleasedNovember 22, 2008 (2008-11-22)
RecordedBuenos Aires, Miami, Puerto Rico
GenreLatin pop
Length32:02
LabelUniversal Music Latino
ProducerJosé Luis Pagán
Yolandita Monge chronology
Demasiado Fuerte
(2007)
Mala
(2008)
Más Para Dar
(2012)
Singles from Mala
  1. "Mala"
    Released: October 6, 2008
  2. "Una y Otra Vez"
    Released: February 6, 2009
  3. "Sin Pensarlo"
    Released: July 11, 2009
  4. "Oportunidad Perdida"
    Released: August 9, 2011

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 Title Songwriter(s) Duration
1 "Una Y Otra Vez" José Luis Pagán, Cirilo E. Rodulfo 4:04
2 "Sin Pensarlo" José Luis Pagán 4:08
3 "Mala" María Isabel Saaverdra 3:15
4 "Nada Es Suficiente" José Luis Pagán, Yoel Henríquez 4:53
5 "Oportunidad Perdida" (Feat. Víctor Manuelle) Jorge Luis Piloto, Yoel Henríquez 4:17
6 "Sería Lamentable" Alexis Grullón 3:42
7 "Viviré" José Luis Pagán, María Matto 3:30
8 "Amor Del Bueno" José Luis Pagán 3:24
9 "A Quien Le Importa" Jorge Luis Piloto, Yoel Henríquez, Elain Morales 4:21
10 "Peor Que Tú" Jorge Luis Piloto, Yoel Henríquez 3:50
11 "Mala" (Urban Remix) (Feat. Ivy Queen María Isabel Saaverdra, Martha Pesante 3:19

Credits and personnel

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Radio remixes

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Track Title Collaborator(s)
1 "Mala" Urban Remix Ivy Queen
2 "Mala" Tropical Remix La India
3 "Uno Y Otra Vez" Urban Remix Divino
4 "Oportunidad Perdida" Anthony Ríos

Singles

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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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Mala... Tour 2009

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Mala... Tour 2009
Tour by Yolandita Monge
 
Promotional poster for Yolandita's 2009 tour
Associated albumMala
Start dateApril 24, 2009
Yolandita Monge concert chronology

A tour to promote the album will begin on April 24, 2009 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Yolandita Monge, will begin her tour in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, which will tour several countries in Latin America.[1]

Release history

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Region Date
Puerto Rico November 22, 2008 (2008-11-22)
Worldwide November 25, 2008 (2008-11-25)

Charts

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Chart (2008) Peak
position
US Billboard 200[2] 159
US Top Latin Albums (Billboard)[3] 3
US Latin Pop Albums (Billboard)[4] 2

Singles

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Year Chart Song Peak
2008 Mala US Hot Latin Songs (Billboard)[5] 23
US Latin Pop Airplay (Billboard)[6] 17
US Latin Rhythm Airplay (Billboard)[7] 13
US Tropical Airplay (Billboard)[8] 15
2009 Una y Otra Vez US Hot Latin Songs (Billboard)[5] 35
US Latin Pop Airplay (Billboard)[6] 31
US Latin Rhythm Airplay (Billboard)[7] 17
US Tropical Airplay (Billboard)[8] 32

References

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