Enrique Iglesias - Addicted

What this video is

Released in October 2003 as the lead single from Enrique Iglesias's seventh studio album '7' (Interscope Records), 'Addicted' arrived at the height of Latin pop's mainstream crossover penetration in Anglo markets. Iglesias had established a massive global fanbase through 'Hero' (2001) and 'Escape' (2001), and 'Addicted' extended his formula of cinematic, desire-driven ballads. The video's high-production,…

Why it matters

A defining artifact of early-2000s Latin crossover pop, 'Addicted' exemplifies the post-'Hero' Iglesias formula: orchestral rock-pop production, confessional romantic lyricism, and cinematic video narratives. The video's narrative complexity — directing credit, dual regional edits, professional…

The director

Peter Berg (born March 11, 1964) is an American director, producer, writer, and actor. After establishing himself as an actor — notably as Dr. Billy Kronk on CBS drama Chicago Hope (1994–2000) — Berg transitioned to directing, debuting with Very Bad Things…