Unlike his previous albums, he describes the album as a mixture of Reggaeton, merengue, perico ripiao, soca and dance hall. Before the release, Daddy Yankee confirmed that the album would include 13 tracks plus 3 bonus tracks on the iTunes version. The album doesn't include the tracks recorded with Luis Fonsi and Don Omar since Yankee signed for the album to be released under Sony Music and not Universal Music Group. He had also recorded a new song named "Intenso" which was released on his birthday for his fans, but said that it was not going to be on the album.
Album title and release
Title
About the title of the album, he said: "Reflects my experiences lived in all promotional trips, in summary, Daddy Yankee Mundial is an album with a great musical variety where The Street joins The World."
Release
The album was first intended to be released on 13 October 2009, then 17 November 2009, and was then was postponed to 13 April 2010. The album was finally released on 27 April 2010. During its first week of release, the album debuted on the US Billboard 200 at number 29, selling over 18,500 copies. In Argentina, the album was certified gold for selling over 20,000 copies.
Promotion
Singles
Official singles
"Grito Mundial" was released as the official first single on 8 October 2009 and digitally on October 20, 2009. The music video was filmed in Argentina & Brazil and was premiered on 20 January 2010. The song peaked on #7 on the BillboardLatin Rhythm Airplay. The song was chosen as the official anthem for the 2010 FIFA World Cup but since Ayala would not have owned 100% of the song on profits, he declined and decided to give it to the federation. They chose Shakira's Waka Waka instead.
"Descontrol" is the second single released for airplay on 12 January 2010 and digitally on 23 February 2010. The song topped the Billboard Latin Rhythm Airplay, and a music video was filmed for the song in New York City and was released on 17 May 2010.
"La Despedida" is the third single released on 4 August 2010. The song has become the most successful song off the album, reaching #4 in both BillboardTop Latin Songs and Latin Pop Songs. Also, the song has entered the top 10 in many Latin countries due to heavy airplay.
Promo singles
"El Ritmo No Perdona " was released for free download through his official website on 1 July 2009 as the album's buzz single, and the music video was released the same date. The song peaked at number #2 on Billboard Latin Rhythm Airplay. The song is not part of the main track list, but was included as iTunes bonus track of the album.
