Industry Jun 22, 2026
Producer Recounts Recording "Livin' La Vida Loca" with Early Digital Technology
“It was like, you know, Thomas Edison or something," says Desmond Child. "We made it all the way to number one in a completely digitised format”
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The producer for Ricky Martin's "Livin' La Vida Loca" described the recording process, which faced numerous technical issues with the early all-digital format. Despite 19 breakdowns per day, the team persevered with their "Slow Tools" approach. Originally reported by MusicRadar.
The producer compared the achievement to Thomas Edison, highlighting their success in reaching number one with a fully digitized recording. This marked a significant milestone in music production using pioneering technology. Originally reported by MusicRadar.