Valió La Pena 2004
200 BPM - A Minor
#Cuban
Songwriters: Emilio Estefan Jr., Kike Santander, Roberto Blades (among co-writers credited for “Valió la Pena”). Producers: Emilio Estefan Jr., Sergio George (for the salsa / tropical version).
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Full mix
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Drums
Percussion
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Drums
Sound Effects Crowd
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Bass
Electric Bass
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Keys
Piano
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Keys
Brass Section
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Vocals
Backing Vocal
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Vocals
Lead Vocal

“Valió la Pena” is one of Marc Anthony’s emblematic tropical-salsa songs, blending romantic lyrics with a danceable Latin rhythm. The track combines powerful brass arrangements, energetic percussion, and Anthony’s expressive vocals to deliver a passionate message of love and emotional redemption. Its infectious groove and heartfelt delivery reflect Latin pop and salsa traditions, making the song a favorite in dance clubs and among Latin music fans worldwide. Released as a single following the success of Amar Sin Mentiras, “Valió la Pena” helped revitalize mainstream salsa in the 2000s, reaching wide audiences and reaffirming Marc Anthony’s status as one of the leading voices in Latin music.