Ay! Mi Vida by Jerry Rivera - DeepRiffs

ALBUM

Jerry Rivera makes another strong step forward toward Latin pop stardom with Ay Mi Vida. Though perhaps a step away from his salsa career and the fans whom he left behind, the strength of this 2005 release begs the question, "Has this been Rivera's true identity all along?" His pop performance is so confident and seamless that it's easy to forget the heritage of this onetime heir to salsa's throne. Thanks in part to longtime collaborator and producer Ramon B. Sanchez, the sonic quality of Ay Mi Vida is simultaneously shimmering, clear, and yet warm. From a production perspective, this is as fine a record as can be found anywhere in the pop world. The tracks on the title cut, "Right on Time," and "Como Duele" are funky and grooving without overshadowing Rivera's vocal performance. The salsa remixes present seem a bit like an afterthought. Only adding a few salsa elements to the sample-driven title cut and "Sobre Tu Piel" makes their inclusion feel like lip service. In a genre filled with mediocrity, Rivera and his team have produced a pleasingly sophisticated and listenable project. Subtlety and taste are very precious commodities, and they abound on Rivera's debut album for the mighty Norte label.
© Evan C. Gutierrez /TiVo

1. Ay! Mi Vida

by Jerry Rivera

Primary Artist: Jerry Rivera; Main Performer
Performer: Jerry Rivera; Performer
Composer: Danilo Ballo; Composer
Lyricist: Elena Roggero; Composer
Producer: Emanuele Ruffinengo; Production

2. Alto Más

by Jerry Rivera

Primary Artist: Jerry Rivera; Main Performer
Performer: Jerry Rivera; Performer
Composer: Emanuele Ruffinengo; Composer
Lyricist: Elena Roggero; Composer
Producer: Emanuele Ruffinengo; Production

3. No Te Rindas

by Jerry Rivera

Primary Artist: Jerry Rivera; Main Performer
Performer: Jerry Rivera; Performer
Composer: Danilo Ballo; Composer
Lyricist: Emanuele Ruffinengo
Elena Roggero
Antonio Castro; Composer
Producer: Emanuele Ruffinengo; Production

4. Right On Time

by Jerry Rivera

Primary Artist: Jerry Rivera; Main Performer
Performer: Jerry Rivera; Performer
Composer: Danilo Ballo; Composer
Lyricist: Elena Roggero; Composer
Producer: Emanuele Ruffinengo; Production

5. Sobre Tu Piel

by Jerry Rivera

Primary Artist: Jerry Rivera; Main Performer
Performer: Jerry Rivera; Performer
Composer: Manuel Lopez
Jorge Luis Piloto; Composer
Lyricist: Manuel Lopez
Jorge Luis Piloto; Composer
Producer: Emanuele Ruffinengo; Production

6. Ríos De Dolor

by Jerry Rivera A Dúo Con Saned

Featured Artist: Saned; Main Performer
Primary Artist: Jerry Rivera; Main Performer
Composer: Jerry Rivera
Saned Rivera; Composer
Lyricist: Jerry Rivera
Saned Rivera; Composer
Producer: Emanuele Ruffinengo; Production

7. Boricua Siempre Seré

by Jerry Rivera A Dúo Con La Sister

Featured Artist: La Sister; Main Performer
Primary Artist: Jerry Rivera; Main Performer
Composer: Jerry Rivera; Composer
Lyricist: Jerry Rivera; Composer
Producer: Ramón Sánchez; Production

8. Ríos De Dolor (Salsa Version)

by Jerry Rivera

Primary Artist: Jerry Rivera; Main Performer
Performer: Jerry Rivera; Performer
Composer: Saned Rivera
Jerry Rivera; Composer
Lyricist: Saned Rivera
Jerry Rivera; Composer
Producer: Ramón Sánchez; Production

9. Ay! Mi Vida (Salsa Version)

by Jerry Rivera

Primary Artist: Jerry Rivera; Main Performer
Performer: Jerry Rivera; Performer
Composer: Elena Roggero; Composer
Lyricist: Elena Roggero; Composer
Producer: Ramón Sánchez; Production

10. Sobre Tu Piel (Salsa Version)

by Jerry Rivera

Primary Artist: Jerry Rivera; Main Performer
Performer: Jerry Rivera; Performer
Composer: Manuel Lopez
Jorge Luis Piloto; Composer
Lyricist: Manuel Lopez
Jorge Luis Piloto; Composer
Producer: Ramón Sánchez; Production

11. Cómo Duele

by Jerry Rivera

Primary Artist: Jerry Rivera; Main Performer
Performer: Jerry Rivera; Performer
Composer: Norgie Noriega; Composer
Lyricist: Norgie Noriega; Composer
Producer: Norgie Noriega; Production

12. Miento

by Jerry Rivera

Primary Artist: Jerry Rivera; Main Performer
Performer: Jerry Rivera; Performer
Composer: Norgie Noriega; Composer
Lyricist: Norgie Noriega; Composer
Producer: Norgie Noriega; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

12 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

51 minutes and 53 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 640x640 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

All tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

6/12 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

World

Label

Sony Music Latin

Music Distribution Service

Unknown

Country

United States

Language

Spanish (Spain)

Popularity

Release Date

Jul 20, 2008

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

828767247427