Juan Gabriel is the 27th studio album by the Mexican singer-songwriter, originally released on May 4, 2010, after a seven-year hiatus from studio recordings. Produced by Juan Gabriel himself, the 37-minute album features 11 tracks, including five previously unrecorded songs and six tracks he had written for other artists but never recorded himself. The album showcases Juan Gabriel's versatility, between traditional mariachi material and pop-oriented tracks. It was noted for featuring his characteristic powerful vocals despite the long gap between albums and features one of his most popular songs "¿Por Qué Me Haces Llorar?" It is an essential album for all Juan Gabriel fans.