Independiente was composed and written within one year,(3 October 2011). "Arjona goza de "libertad extrema" consciente de sus riesgos" (in Spanish). EFE Agency. Retrieved 15 October 2011. and marks the fourth time Arjona had collaborated with Tommy Torres, who had helped writing, composing, producing and providing backing vocals. The other three albums in which the two artists had worked together are Quién Dijo Ayer, in which Torres helped producing the singles "Quién" and "Quiero", and offering additional work on the new versions of Arjona's hits; 5to Piso, and Adentro, respectively. Also, in the album, Arjona returned to his classic and trademark sound, which Torres has helped crafting it since six years now, after the drastic change he made in Poquita Ropa. On that album, the artist made use of the fewest instruments possible, simplifying his sound, and introducing what he called a "stripped-down version of his music".(26 August 2010). "Arjona presenta canciones con Poquita Ropa" (in Spanish). La Patria. Retrieved 15 October 2011.
