Intenso has been accurately considered a salsa album; however, it is appropriate to mention
Gilberto Santa Rosa's music influences while making this record, from Spanish flamenco to Cuban son and bolero, and even Latin rock.
Intenso features traditional salsa: "Advertencia," "Alguna Parte de Ti," the hit single "Pero No Me Ama," written by Puerto Rican Rafy Monclova, a romantic song called "Mentira," and "Si No Lo Digo Ahora," composed by Cuban
Jorge Luis Piloto.
Intenso's hybrid sounds turn it into an interesting, experimental tropical album.