It was composed by Tito and Joan Ortiz and released on February 9, 2009, as the second single from his third studio album, El Patrón (2009).

"El Amor" was written by Tito and Joan Ortiz, produced by Nérol, and arranged by Roberto Cora.

[3] In addition to the original track, Tito re-recorded the song with Jenni Rivera, La India, and Yolandita Monge separately.

[5] Tito's duets with India and Rivera were included on the special edition of the album, El Patrón: La Victoría.

It reached number one for the week of May 16, 2009, replacing "Tú No Eres Para Mi" by Fanny Lu and later succeeded by Makano for "Te Amo".

It reached number one for the week of April 18, 2009, replacing "Por un Segundo" by Aventura, and later succeeded by Gilberto Santa Rosa for "Llegó El Amor".

[29][30] At the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers Awards of 2010, "El Amor" was named Latin Song of the Year.