"La Llamada" is an uptempo Mexican cumbia song centering on female empowerment.

On the week ending 9 April 2011, "La Llamada" entered the Regional Mexican Digital Songs chart.

A music video was released and features Selena dancing in a crowd at a beach house in Malibu, California.

There have been many cover versions of "La Llamada" ranging from Mexican to Dominican artists.

Quintanilla III had wanted to empower women, letting them know that they should hold their heads up and remember that life goes on.

[5] Howard Blumenthal wrote in his book The World Music CD Listener's Guide that "La Llamada" is an "energetic" song.

[7] Sue Anne Pressley of the Chicago Sun-Times believed that "La Llamada" is a "fan favorite", calling it "a danceable pop number".

[8] A Philadelphia Daily News editor called "La Llamada" a "catchy tune", though commented that it is the least memorable song on Live!.

[11] Dominican bachata singer Kiko Rodriguez recorded the song on his album Otra Vez Con Amor.