# Otra Vez (MDO album)

Otra Vez is a studio album by the Puerto Rican boy band MDO, released in 2005 by the record label OLE Music. Produced by Alejandro Jaén and recorded between Miami and Puerto Rico, the album includes ten tracks that range from emotional ballads to upbeat songs, blending genres such as rock, ska, and Caribbean rhythms. The lineup featured Daniel Rodríguez, Elliot Suro, Luis Montes, Lorenzo Duarte.
The album's promotion included a tour through several countries, with standout performances and a music video filmed at Puerto Rico's urban train stations. Commercially, Otra Vez was well-received, debuting in significant positions on Latin charts and reaching second place on the Latin Pop Albums chart. The success earned the group gold certifications in the United States and Mexico.
An acoustic version of the album was released in the same year, titled Onda Acustica.

## Production and recording

The album was produced by Alejandro Jaén and recorded at studios located in Miami and Puerto Rico. The production features a selection of ten tracks that explore various emotions and experiences, with a focus on ballads and upbeat songs. The genres explored include fusions of rock, ska, and Caribbean rhythms, which enhance the musical diversity of the record. The team of songwriters includes names such as Rudy Pérez, Roberto Livi, Jorge Luis Piloto, Fernando Osorio, Juan Carlos Pérez Soto, and Rayito, who contributed to crafting lyrics and melodies filled with emotion.

## Release and promotion

The album was released on January 25 under the OLE Music label. Promotional efforts included an extensive tour through countries like the Dominican Republic, Honduras, Miami, and Puerto Rico, with standout performances such as at the "Festi Juventud" alongside artists like Shalim and Don Omar.
The tour also visited locations such as El Salvador, Philadelphia, New York, Los Angeles, and Washington, D.C.. MDO's performances highlighted their vocal skills, especially those of Luis Montes, and included the use of instruments like guitars, played by some members.

## Singles

Only one single was released to promote the album: the song "Otra vez". Released in 2005, the track appeared on two of Billboard magazine's music charts: the Hot Latin Tracks, where it peaked at number 10, and the Latin Pop Airplay chart, where it reached number 6 for two consecutive weeks. The song was also featured in the soundtrack of the telenovela Juana la virgen, aired by Univisión Puerto Rico.
The music video was directed by the group's manager and creator, Edgardo Díaz, and filmed over two days at the facilities of the urban train in Puerto Rico. Filming took place at various stations, such as Cupey, Universidad, and Jardines, highlighting public artworks that adorn the area, including the mural "Mi Río Piedras" and the murals "Esporas" by Edgardo Rodríguez Luiggie and "Enpapelando la Ciudad" by Eric Shroeder Vivas. Unlike narrative-driven music videos, this one focuses on the individual performances of the group members, lacking a central storyline but emphasizing the visual presentation of the group. Angie Cortés, a finalist in the "Chica MDO" contest, makes a special guest appearance in the video.

## Onda Acustica

In the same year as the album's release, OLE Music launched a special edition titled Onda Acustica featuring eight of the ten tracks in acoustic versions, along with a DVD that included the Otra Vez EPK, two music videos, and a photo gallery.

## Commercial performance

Commercially, the album also achieved success. On February 12, 2005, it debuted on the music chart Top Latin Albums, published by Billboard magazine, at position number 56. It eventually peaked at position number 12 on this chart. On the Latin Pop Albums chart, it reached position number 2.
Regarding sales awards, the CD was certified gold in the United States. In Mexico, they received the award from José Luis Rodríguez and María Inés Guerra on the program Disco de Oro, broadcast by TV Azteca.

## Charts

| Chart (2002) | Peak position |
| United States (Billboard Top Latin Albums) | 12 |
| United States (Billboard Latin Pop Albums) | 2 |
| United States (Billboard Top Heatseekers) | 22 |

## Certifications

| Region | Certification | Certified Sales |
| United States Puerto Rico | Gold | 50,000^ |
| Mexico | Gold | 50,000^ |