Album: Insomniac

Introduction
"Insomniac" is the eighth studio album by Spanish singer-songwriter Enrique Iglesias, released on June 12, 2007, by Interscope Records. This album marks Enrique's first English-language record considering that his 2003's album entitled "7". "Insomniac" showcases a more fully grown sound and varied designs, reflecting Enrique's growth as an artist. Despite its title, the album isn't an idea album about sleeplessness; instead, it is a metaphor for Iglesias' non-stop work ethic and endless passion for music.

Album Production and Collaborations
Enrique co-wrote and co-produced the majority of the tracks on "Insomniac", taking a more hands-on method to his music. The album includes cooperations with several popular artists and producers, such as John Shanks, Max Martin, Kristian Lundin, and Sean Garrett. One significant collaboration is with rap artist Lil Wayne on the track "Push", which was likewise included in the movie "Step Up 2: The Streets".

Album Sound and Style
With "Insomniac", Enrique checks out different styles and categories, integrating elements of pop, rock, R&B, and electronic music. The album displays Enrique's adaptability as a vocalist and his capability to manage various categories perfectly. Ballads like "Somebody's Me" and "Stay Here Tonight" highlight his emotive singing abilities, while up-tempo tracks like "Do You Know? (The Ping Pong Song)" and "Tired of Being Sorry" showcase his capability to produce memorable hooks and contagious choruses.

Lead Singles and Chart Performance
The lead single from the album, "Do You Know? (The Ping Pong Song)", was released in April 2007. The tune got blended evaluations from critics but was a business success, peaking at number 21 on the United States Billboard Hot 100 and arriving 10 in numerous European nations. The track features a distinct, appealing sample of a ping pong ball bouncing, which was motivated by Enrique's love for the game.

The second single, "Somebody's Me", is a romantic ballad that talks about the recurring feelings someone can leave after completion of a relationship. The track peaked at number 38 on the United States Billboard Hot 100 and reached the top 10 in nations like Sweden and Spain.

"Tired of Being Sorry", the third single, was at first recorded and launched by the French vocalist, Nâdiya, under the title "L'Amour est Mort". Enrique's variation fared well on charts, reaching top in France, Hungary, and Russia, and making it into the top 20 in several other nations.

Reception and Sales
"Insomniac" received usually favorable reviews from music critics, praising Enrique's maturation in sound and musical variety. The album debuted at number 17 on the United States Billboard 200 chart, selling over 45,000 copies in its first week. It was also well gotten in other countries, reaching the top 20 in the United Kingdom, Spain, Greece, and Finland.

Though "Insomniac" didn't attain the exact same industrial success as some of Enrique's previous albums, it still handled to sell over 1.5 million copies worldwide, showing his effectiveness as a crossover artist and his capability to preserve a strong fan base throughout his career.

Conclusion
"Insomniac" is an album that showcases Enrique Iglesias' development and adaptability as an artist, combining various music designs to produce a special sound. Though it may not be his most effective work to date, it still managed to discover a place in the heart of his fans and allowed him to keep progressing in the music market.