It was recorded during his performances at the José Miguel Agrelot Coliseum in Puerto Rico on August 10 and 11, 2007 as a part of his worldwide Black and White Tour.

The song "Somos la Semilla", first included on A Medio Vivir, promoted the album.

Ricky Martin Live: Black and White Tour peaked inside top ten on the Spanish DVD chart and Argentine Albums chart and was certified Gold in both countries.

In the United States, it reached number twelve on the Billboard Top Latin Album chart.

In Mexico, the album peaked at number twenty-four and was certified Gold.