228-504: " Livin' la Vida Loca " ( transl. "Livin' the Crazy Life" ) is a song recorded by Puerto Rican singer Ricky Martin for his fifth studio album and English-language debut, Ricky Martin (1999). The song was written by Draco Rosa and Desmond Child , while the production was handled by the latter. It was released to radio stations by Columbia Records as the lead single from the album on March 27, 1999. A Latin pop and dance song with elements of salsa , surf , and ska , it
456-646: A Guinness World Record , and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame . His philanthropy and activism focus on LGBT rights and fighting against human trafficking ; in 2004, he founded The Ricky Martin Foundation, a non-profit, non-governmental organization that focuses on denouncing human trafficking and educating about the crime's existence. Enrique Martín Morales was born on December 24, 1971, in San Juan, Puerto Rico . His mother, Doña Nereida Morales,
684-792: A 2010 Grammy nomination for "Best Latin Rock Alternative Album" and received the Rock Record of the Year at Premios Lo Nuestro 2011 with two other nominations for Artist and Song of the Year. A successful tour followed culminating in Rock in Rio in Madrid, where Rosa shared the main stage with Jane's Addiction and Rage Against the Machine . On January 28, 2012, Rosa made a comeback to
912-409: A groove of 140 beats per minute . Martin's vocals span from the low note of C ♯ to the high note of G ♯ 4 . The construction includes a syncopated brass intro and a Spanish chorus . "Livin' la Vida Loca" was written by American musicians Draco Rosa and Desmond Child , with its production being handled by Desmond Child. Also, Spanish songwriter Luis Gómez Escolar joined
1140-449: A "frantically-paced, dance-ready track." Also from Billboard , Leila Cobo ranked it as the best track of Ricky Martin (1999), calling it "Awesome". She questions, "Was there a person alive in 1999 whose jaw literally did not drop when they saw Ricky Martin strut and swivel in the video to the song whose title would come to exemplify an era and a lifestyle?" In another article, she labeled it "an irresistible invitation to dance". Also from
1368-489: A "mega-hit", including The Hollywood Reporter , Rolling Stone , Billboard , Los Angeles Times , and Entertainment Tonight . Liz Calvario from Entertainment Tonight complimented the track, saying it is "part of pop culture history". Martin was featured on the cover of Interview magazine in June 1999 because of the popularity of the song. In the featured article, he was interviewed by his friend Gloria Estefan about
1596-411: A "rock-etched uptempo tune". During an interview with Digital Spy , Martin said that he has reworked the song several times for concerts, changing it "from heavy hardcore rock to being exclusively influenced by ska and it's been urban as well!" According to the sheet music published by Alfred Publishing on Musicnotes.com, "Livin' la Vida Loca" is composed in the key of C ♯ minor with
1824-534: A 15-piece band alongside and a large number of dancers and percussionists, Martin performed a bilingual version of "La Copa de La Vida" at the 41st Annual Grammy Awards , which was greeted with a standing ovation and met with acclaim from music critics. At the same night, Vuelve earned Martin his first Grammy award, for Best Latin Pop Performance . In October 1998, CNN confirmed that Martin has been working on his first English language album, following
2052-734: A 2021 interview, he still believes in God. He was raised Catholic but he said is not "the person who would ever look down upon one religion". He expressed that he also admires and likes Buddhist philosophy . In March 2001, Martin purchased a 7,082 sq ft (658 m ) house in Miami Beach for $ 6.4 million; he sold the unit for $ 10.6 million in 2005. In September 2004, he paid $ 11.9 million for an 11,000-square-foot Mediterranean-style villa in Los Angeles, which he sold in 2006 for $ 15 million. In May 2005, he purchased
2280-608: A 9,491-square-foot house in Miami Beach for $ 10 million; he sold the villa for $ 10.6 million in 2012. In 2007, he paid $ 16.2 million for a mansion in Golden Beach . He sold the property in 2012 for $ 12.8 million, incurring a loss. In the same year, he bought a 3,147-square-foot condominium in New York City for $ 5.9 million; he sold the condo for $ 7.1 million in 2017. In 2014, he rented
2508-674: A 900-square-metre mansion in Sydney, which became famous as "the Bronte Wave House" and was sold for $ 16 million in May 2015, marking one of the most expensive properties sold in the city that year. In December 2016, he purchased an 11,300-square-foot mansion in Beverly Hills . The estate, which is Martin's current house, has seven bedrooms and eight bathrooms with outdoor seating areas scattered throughout 33,000 square feet. It
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#17327824610852736-729: A Believer " have sold over 3.6 million copies in the United States, according to Nielsen SoundScan. The original Martin's song was also featured in the American live-action/animated adventure comedy film The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run (2020), the Mexican mystery thriller streaming television series Who Killed Sara? (2021), and the Ubisoft video games Just Dance 4 (2012) Far Cry 6 (2021). A pop-punk version of
2964-606: A CD single in Germany, Italy, Spain, and the United Kingdom. Musically, "Livin' la Vida Loca" is a Latin pop and dance song with elements of salsa , surf , and ska , that features Latin percussion rhythms and horn riffs mixed with surf rock -inspired guitar riffs. Suzy Exposito from Rolling Stone described the track as " salsa -rock fusion", and Marc Oxoby described it as an "energetic dance single" in his book, The 1990s . Larry Flick from Billboard named it
3192-408: A Latino, he is not afraid of sexuality and sings about sexuality and sensuality, bringing his culture with him onstage. Martin possesses a dramatic tenor vocal range . Peter Gilstrap from Variety commented that his "powerful voice" is "capable of belt or lilt", while The Jerusalem Post ' s Noa Amouyal described his voice as "soulful" and "very powerful". In 1995, Enrique Lopetegui of
3420-508: A Mi Moto . Consisting of 15 episodes of 60 minutes each, the series premiered on Amazon Prime Video on October 9, 2020, in Mexico, Latin America, and Spain. It was filmed in Mexico and Puerto Rico, and Martin was portrayed by actors Felipe Albors and Ethan Schwartz. The series premiered in the United States on February 14, 2021, on Estrella TV . On the review aggregation website Tomatazos,
3648-507: A Puerto Rican singer, musician, songwriter and entrepreneur. Rosa originally garnered fame as a member of boy band Menudo in the 1980s, singing lead on the band's biggest stateside hit, " Hold Me " and featuring prominently in the accompanying music video. After leaving the band he moved to Brazil where he released two albums, achieving mainstream success. Following a brief subsequent stint in California, he returned to New York and joined
3876-547: A big deal that from that moment on, never again did I move when I wasn't supposed to move. That was the discipline of Menudo: You either did things the way you were told or you were not part of the group." Although Martin enjoyed traveling and performing onstage with Menudo, he found the band's busy schedule and strict management exhausting, and later reflected that the experience "cost" him his childhood. Despite this, Martin acknowledged his "opportunity to have so many amazing experiences with so many amazing people" during his time with
4104-407: A car. She lives the ultimate crazy life and drives him crazy too, and shimmies and dances nearby. Lying on a pale brown blanket, he wakes up in a cheap New York City motel, and the woman grabs his hand from the window and brings him out. They flirt and kiss, while they walk on the sidewalk, and then Martin takes his jacket off and they kiss while dancing in the rain. In one of the later scenes, Martin
4332-474: A child, Martin used to sing songs by Menudo and rock bands such as Led Zeppelin , Journey , and REO Speedwagon , which were what his "older siblings were listening to at the time". While Martin and his brothers spent their time listening to classic rock, their mother would interrupt them to make them listen to Latin music. She brought him CDs of Fania All-Stars , Celia Cruz , El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico , and Gilberto Santa Rosa that slowly made him appreciate
4560-534: A coach on both the third and fourth seasons of The Voice Australia in 2014 and 2015, respectively. In 2014, Lars Brandle from Billboard stated in an article: "Through his high-profile slot on The Voice , Ricky's profile in Australia has never been as big as it is right now." On February 25, 2014, Wisin released a song titled " Adrenalina " ( transl. "Adrenaline" ) from his album El Regreso del Sobreviviente ( transl. The Return of
4788-641: A coach on the second season of the Australian singing competition television series The Voice in 2013. In the same year, he released a compilation album, entitled Greatest Hits: Souvenir Edition , which reached number two in Australia, as well as a new single, entitled " Come with Me ", which debuted at number three in the country. The artist then embarked on the Ricky Martin Live tour in Australia in October 2013. He continued serving as
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#17327824610855016-530: A depiction of his actualized artistic dreams". Credits are adapted from Tidal and the US maxi-CD single liner notes. Studio locations Personnel Sales figures based on certification alone. Shipments figures based on certification alone. Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. Ricky Martin Enrique Martín Morales (born December 24, 1971)
5244-583: A duet with Italian singer Eros Ramazzotti . The song debuted at number one in Italy and spent eleven consecutive weeks atop the chart. In January 2011, Martin launched his ninth studio album, Música + Alma + Sexo ( transl. Music + Soul + Sex ). The album debuted at number three on the US Billboard 200 chart, becoming the highest-charting primarily-Spanish language set since Dreaming of You (1995) by American singer Selena . It holds
5472-491: A few days, he received a phone call from producer Richard Jay-Alexander , and was offered the role of Marius Pontmercy in the play Les Misérables . After the conclusion of the A Medio Vivir Tour in Latin America, Martin returned to New York to appear in the play in an eleven-week run. He greatly enjoyed the experience, calling his time in the play an "honor" and "the role of [his] life". Martin continued to tour after
5700-513: A filmmaker. The music video was released on August 14, 2013. Draco made his return to the stage on December 6, 2013, at the José Miguel Agrelot Coliseum with a concert entitled "Draco & Friends". Many artists who collaborated on Vida performed alongside Draco, including Juan Luis Guerra , Enrique Bunbury , Calle 13 's René Pérez , Juanes and Ricky Martin . Draco announced that due to overwhelming demand,
5928-557: A game-changer for Latin music worldwide, that effectively ushered in the "Latin explosion". Then- United Talent Agency head Rob Prinz described the rendition as "the single biggest game changing moment for any artist in the history of the Grammys". According to Billboard , it has been cited as the beginning of the "Latin Pop invasion", which powerfully affected the US mainstream. According to Entertainment Tonight , "Livin' la Vida Loca" paved
6156-676: A group of impressive women dressed in glitter. Maria G. Valdez from Latin Times ranked his rendition as the sixth performance by a Latin artist at the MTV Video Music Awards, saying: "At the beginning we thought it was going to be a mystic performance, slow and focused on the vocals, but eventually it became a party and you definitely gotta see some of Ricky's best moves on full display during that performance." Wonderwall.com editors picked his performance as one of their favorite moments from MTV VMAs until 2020. "Livin' la Vida Loca"
6384-650: A kick-ass album' [in Spanish]. Martin's seventh studio album, Almas del Silencio ( transl. Souls from the Silence ) was released in May 2003. It debuted atop the Billboard Top Latin Albums chart with first-week sales of 65,000 copies, according to data compiled by Nielsen SoundScan, breaking the record as the largest first-week sales for a Spanish-language album in the US. The album also debuted at number 12 on Billboard 200, tying
6612-621: A multimedia production company that joined Dräco Cornelius Music with other writers under Phantom Vox Publishing, the company's subdivision for licensing of original compositions. Phantom Vox Studios, Rosa's own multimedia recording studio and another subdivision of the company, worked as Music Supervisor for Livin' the Life , an independent movie that won the Best Film Award in the 1999 New York Latin Film Fest. Phantom Vox filmed and edited
6840-658: A nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series Or Movie at the 70th Primetime Emmy Awards . In February 2018, Martin released a song titled " Fiebre " ( transl. "Fever" ), featuring Wisin & Yandel . The song was commercially successful in Latin America, reaching number one in Chile, Ecuador, Guatemala, Mexico, and Uruguay. It also reached the summit of the Billboard Latin Airplay and Latin Rhythm Airplay charts. At
7068-547: A nomination for Best Re-Mix at the 2004 Premios Juventud . In 2022, "Livin' la Vida Loca" was selected by the Library of Congress among the recordings being inducted into the National Recording Registry , as "important contributions to American culture and history". Internationally, "Livin' la Vida Loca" topped the charts in more than 20 countries and is considered to be Martin's biggest hit, and one of
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7296-559: A nomination in this category. A Spanish-language version of "Livin' la Vida Loca" was recorded under the same title and reached the summit of the Billboard Hot Latin Songs chart in the United States. To promote the original version of the song, Martin performed it on many television programs and award shows, including the MTV Video Music Awards and the World Music Awards in 1999. It is generally seen as
7524-532: A peak of number two on September 3, 2011. The song has since become Martin's longest-charting hit, spending 357 weeks on the chart. "Livin' la Vida Loca" spent eight consecutive weeks atop the Canada Top Singles chart and topped the country's year-end chart. In the United Kingdom, it debuted at number one and stayed there for three weeks, making Martin the first Puerto Rican artist in history to hit number one. As of May 2017, Martin and Luis Fonsi are
7752-551: A performance as "Puppet". "The singer's mega hit came out in 1999, and helped turn the late '90s into a Latin pop explosion." — Entertainment Tonight ' s Liz Calvario in 2019. Martin is regarded by the media as the " Original Latin Crossover King ". Angie Romero from Billboard wrote: "If you look up 'crossover' in the dictionary, there should be a photo of Ricky shaking his bon bon and/or 'Livin' la Vida Loca'." Following his performance of "The Cup of Life" at
7980-486: A photo of himself, Yosef, and their newborn son, named Renn Martin-Yosef, with the caption: "Our son Renn Martin-Yosef has been born." In July 2023, Martin and Yosef announced they had separated and were divorcing after six years of marriage. During an interview with People in 2002, Martin expressed that he believes in "love", "the power of healing", and "God", thanks to his parents. The name he chose for his son Matteo means "gift from God". According to his statements in
8208-452: A press conference for the World's Best 10K on February 23, 2014. A routine test taken while on tour, led to the diagnosis of a diffuse B-cell lymphoma , non-Hodgkin type, which his doctors consider he may recover from again. Draco himself told his manager the night of the 2013 Latin Grammys . Rosa was declared again cancer-free on January 5, 2014. Rosa initially had planned to participate at
8436-452: A recording deal with Sony Music Latin and Syco Music . CNCO , known as the first boy band to make reggaeton , was the winner of the first season. Martin became their manager and produced the band's debut album, Primera Cita ( transl. First Date ) (2016). On September 23, 2016, Martin released a song called " Vente Pa' Ca " ( transl. "Come Here" ), featuring Colombian singer Maluma . The song became one of
8664-493: A recording studio, an independent music label and a multimedia company under the name of Phantom Vox. He also owns Hacienda Horizonte in the mountains of Utuado , where his recording studio was relocated to and where the music videos for "Paraíso Prometido" and "Reza Por Mí" from the album Amor Vincit Omnia have been filmed. Aside from the many different projects in Utuado, Draco also created his own line of rum, Ron Vagabundo with
8892-458: A result, the song was featured in the 1999 edition of The Guinness Book of Records as the biggest Latin hit. In Australia, "María" spent six weeks at number one, topped the country's year-end chart in 1998, and was certified platinum. The song also spent nine weeks at number one in France, and was certified diamond, selling over 1.4 million copies there. Additionally, the track reached
9120-1138: A role in the hit soap opera General Hospital (1994–1996), while his portrayal of Antonio D'Amico in The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story (2018) garnered him an Emmy nomination. He also starred as Ché in the Broadway revival of the musical Evita in 2012. Martin is one of the best-selling Latin music artists of all time, having sold over 70 million records worldwide. He has scored 11 Billboard Hot Latin Songs number-one songs, and won two Grammy Awards, five Latin Grammy Awards , five MTV Video Music Awards , two American Music Awards , three Latin American Music Awards , three Billboard Music Awards , nine Billboard Latin Music Awards , eight World Music Awards , fourteen Lo Nuestro Awards ,
9348-421: A second concert date was added for December 7, 2013, which featured other guest artists performing alongside him. Along with the authorship of Nena Niessen, it was announced on May 6, 2015, that Draco would release his first publication, a cookbook on nutritional and alternative cooking divided into three sections: the first devoted to fundamental ingredients for good health, the second dealing with body detox and
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9576-417: A singer." Considered to be a versatile artist, Martin describes his music as Latin pop , saying: "When you say 'Latin pop', the spectrum is so broad, It's inevitable to not be influenced by everything that's happening in the industry, but always keeping your identity firm by knowing who you are." He has also described his music as fusion, while noting that he does not "ride the waves that are in fashion at
9804-485: A singing battle to decide if music from 1999 or 2019 is better. Corden performed "Livin' la Vida Loca" and Cabello shimmied around the host while he performed the tune. Afterward, Cabello joked: "Okay, really impressive. Ricky Martin? OK boomer ." The 2000 album La Vida Mickey features re-make versions of Latin/pop songs with the voices of the Disney characters in the background singing along, and its title track , which
10032-448: A song that he is "extremely proud of", the first time he played it for a record label executive, the man said: "Are you crazy? You have ruined your career! I can't believe you are showing me this. You're finished — this is going to be your last album." Despite this, the track became Martin's breakthrough song and his first international hit. It topped the charts in 20 countries, and has sold over five million physical copies worldwide. As
10260-457: A song titled " La Copa de la Vida " (English: "The Cup of Life"). Martin wrote about the recording: From that moment on, we began to look at the album as part of a global strategy to promote Latin music worldwide, so we chose and arranged the songs with the sole mission of getting the entire globe to dance and sing in Spanish. It was a unique opportunity to introduce the charms of Latin music to
10488-720: A special appearance at Alejandro Sanz 's concert in Puerto Rico on May 12, 2013, in which both sang their duet of "Como Me Acuerdo", Draco and Sanz's duet was filmed and used for the music video released on October 21, 2013, which was removed from YouTube the same day. After making his first ever appearance at the Puerto Rican Day Parade on June 9, 2013, and performing at the Copacabana in Times Square on May 11, 2013, Draco confirmed that he will film
10716-477: A star ) (1992), was also produced in which Martin starred, and earned him an El Heraldo Award for his role. I was so excited about getting back into the music world that I didn't care what the conditions were. All of the hard work and passion I had exerted was finally now starting to come to fruition, and music came back to my life powerfully and definitively. —Martin, on recording his debut studio album. A Sony Discos executive noticed Martin's acting in
10944-564: A surprise guest to her The 1989 World Tour in Miami, and the two performed the song together. She teased the crowd before bringing him out, saying: "I'm about to bring out somebody whose album I bought when I was 10. When he came out, he paved the way for so many incredible Latin artists to cross over to pop and become huge and make amazing music. He's such an inspiring person, I'm so lucky to have him here tonight." On season two of The Voice Australia in 2013, Martin and other coaches performed
11172-413: A woman if I feel desire." Despite this, he expressed that he would not be interested in "an ongoing relationship with a woman", stating: "Men are my thing". Martin dated Puerto Rican economist Carlos González Abella from 2010 to 2014, as his first relationship with a man after coming out as gay. Syrian-Swedish painter Jwan Yosef shared a photo of himself and Martin on Instagram on March 30, 2016, with
11400-623: A year to capture the top spot and achieve the first number one hit for his label, Columbia. "Livin' la Vida Loca" also became the first number-one song, which was made entirely in Pro Tools. It finished 1999 as the year's tenth top Billboard Hot 100 song and the decade's 38th top song. The song also reached number one on the US Hot Dance Maxi-Singles Sales , Pop Songs , Adult Pop Songs , Rhythmic Top 40 , Top 40 Tracks , and Hot 100 Airplay charts. Thus it became
11628-424: A young age, he moved with his family to Puerto Rico where he spent much of his childhood in the town of Ponce . In 1984, Rosa joined the increasingly popular Puerto Rican boy band Menudo . During much of his tenure with the group, he would share the stage with a young Ricky Martin , which would eventually lead to a musical partnership between the two that proved instrumental in launching Martin's solo career. As
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#173278246108511856-498: Is "credited as the song that helped other Latin artists break through to English-speaking markets". As believed by Spin , the song "lit the fuse for the Latin pop explosion of the '90s". Lucas Villa from Spin wrote about it: "When the world went loca for Ricky, he led the way for other Latin music superstars like Spain's Enrique Iglesias, Colombia's Shakira and Nuyoricans like Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony to make their marks beyond
12084-572: Is a "private getaway in the middle of the city", located up the street from the Beverly Hills Hotel . Martin also owns a property in Puerto Rico and a private 19.7-acre island in Brazil. He purchased the latter for $ 8 million in 2008. In 2022, La Nación estimated his net worth at US$ 130 million. Martin has been called the " King of Latin Pop " by various publications. Martin's song "María (Pablo Flores Remix)", which
12312-566: Is a Puerto Rican singer, songwriter and actor. He is known for his musical versatility, with his discography incorporating a wide variety of many elements, such as Latin pop , dance, reggaeton , salsa , and other genres. Born in San Juan , Martin began appearing in television commercials at age nine and began his musical career at twelve, as a member of Puerto Rican boy band Menudo . He began his solo career in 1991 while in Sony Music Mexico , gaining recognition in Latin America with
12540-528: Is a former accountant; his father, Enrique Martín Negroni, is a former psychologist who previously worked as a regional supervisor for a Puerto Rican mental-health agency. His parents divorced when he was two years old, and although his mother had custody of Martin, he could also move freely between his father's house in the middle-class suburb of University Gardens in San Juan, and his paternal grandmother's house nearby. In an interview with People , he told
12768-519: Is about an irresistible, particularly sinister, wild woman who lives on the edge, seducing others into her crazy world. The song received acclaim from music critics , who complimented its lyrics and danceable rhythm. It was ranked as the best 1990s pop song by Elle , and was listed among the Best Latin Songs of All Time by Billboard . "Livin' la Vida Loca" was also commercially successful, reaching number one in more than 20 countries. It
12996-476: Is considered to be Martin's biggest hit and one of the best-selling singles of all time. In the United States, it topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart for five consecutive weeks, becoming Martin's first number-one single on the chart. Additionally, it broke several records on Billboard charts. It also spent eight consecutive weeks atop the Canada Top Singles chart and topped the country's year-end chart. In
13224-409: Is distracted while driving causing him to veer in another lane, resulting in another car knocking out a fire hydrant. Several women take their clothes off and dance in the rain, which is similar to the lyrics of the song. The video ends with Martin's performance on the stage. TheThings ranked "Livin' la Vida Loca" as the 10th most iconic pop music video from the 1990s. Leila Cobo from Billboard gave
13452-506: Is included in his production Draco: Limited Collector's Edition , along with the Teatro Live DVD. Rosa yet again honored his roots in 2009 with the release of Amor Vincit Omnia ( Love Conquers All ). A collection of songs with a heavy influence of Puerto Rican folk music. Songs like "Esto es Vida", "Amores de mi Calle" and "Espejismo" have the old-school feel of mountain music of yesteryear. The critically acclaimed album received
13680-494: Is performed by Mark Lennon is a re-make of "Livin' la Vida Loca". A version of the "Livin' la Vida Loca" performed by Eddie Murphy and Antonio Banderas ( Donkey and Puss in Boots voice roles) is played at the end of the 2004 American animated comedy film Shrek 2 , which also appears on its soundtrack . The Guardian described their performance as exuberant and as of April 2007, this cover version and Murphy's cover of " I'm
13908-476: Is ranked as the most famous Latin music artist in the United States, according to YouGov surveys in 2023. During the 2000s, Martin was known for "guarding his private life" and being "uncomfortable discussing intimate aspects of his personal life"; he used to insist on asking public to focus on his music and "steered interviewers away from his personal life". However, he chose to live both his "professional and personal life", making his private life public since
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#173278246108514136-491: Is set for release later that month. Martin wrote about the recording of the song in his book: I would go so far as to say that during the process of recording the song we actually made magic. For "Livin' la Vida Loca" I had the good fortune of working once again with Draco Rosa and Desmond Child . Although I had made several records, I quickly realized that working with Desmond Child is working at an entirely new level. In 2018, during an interview with Attitude , Martin told
14364-530: The Daily Record ' s John Dingwall, with the visual, Martin ditched his teen idol image by transforming to a more mature one. It was consequently banned in several Latin American countries, such as the Dominican Republic. Martin told MTV News that the video represented freedom rather than his sexuality. The video was awarded Best Music Video at the 2nd Annual Latin Grammy Awards, Best Clip of
14592-568: The Los Angeles Times noted Martin's "improved vocal skills" on A Medio Vivir . Also from the Los Angeles Times , Ernesto Lechner later praised his vocal for being "charismatic enough to handle both ballads and up-tempo tunes". Similarly, Billboard ' s Chuck Taylor expressed "She's All I Ever Had" boasts "a versatility that contrasts nicely" with Martin's previous single, "Livin' la Vida Loca", labeling his vocal on
14820-699: The 18th Annual Latin Grammy Awards . The accompanying music video has received over 1.75 billion views on YouTube. Martin signed a concert residency , named All In , to perform at the Monte Carlo Resort and Casino in Las Vegas in 2017 and 2018. He portrayed fashion designer Gianni Versace 's partner Antonio D'Amico in the FX true crime anthology television series The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story , marking "the acting opportunity of his career". The role garnered him
15048-532: The 42nd Annual Grammy Awards . The album's lead single " Livin' la Vida Loca " ( transl. "Livin' the Crazy Life" ) topped the charts in more than 20 countries and is considered to be Martin's biggest hit, and one of the best-selling singles of all time. In the United States, it topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart for five consecutive weeks, becoming Martin's first number one single on
15276-404: The 42nd Annual Grammy Awards . The accompanying music video was directed by American director Wayne Isham and filmed in Los Angeles, California. It received a number of awards and nominations. At the 1999 MTV Video Music Awards , it won a total of five awards and was nominated for several other categories, including Video of the Year , making Martin the first Latin artist in history to receive
15504-592: The 44th Annual Grammy Awards . The solo Spanish version, entitled "Sólo Quiero Amarte" topped the Hot Latin Tracks chart. Both "She Bangs" and "Nobody Wants to Be Lonely" are certified silver in the UK. In February 2001, Martin released a Spanish compilation album entitled La Historia ( transl. The History ), which spent five weeks at number one on the Top Latin Albums chart, topped
15732-448: The 61st Annual Grammy Awards , Martin performed " Havana ", " Pégate " ( transl. "Get Closer" ), and " Mi Gente " ( transl. "My People" ), alongside Camila Cabello , J Balvin , Young Thug , and Arturo Sandoval , as the opening performance. Martin served as a coach on the eighteenth season of the Italian talent show Amici di Maria De Filippi ( transl. Friends of Maria De Filippi ) in 2019. In
15960-449: The Billboard Hot 100. In November 1999, it was labeled as one of the "hottest tracks" for Sony Discos in a list including the most successful songs released by the label since the launching of the Billboard Hot Latin Tracks chart in 1986. In January 2010, almost 11 years after the song's release, Billboard introduced a US Latin Digital Song Sales chart and "Livin' la Vida Loca" debuted at number 15 on January 23, 2010, before reaching
16188-526: The Billboard Hot Latin Tracks chart on the week of April 12, 2003, marking the first number one debut since February 1998, and becoming the sixth song overall in the chart's history to do so. It spent a total of 11 weeks at this position, surpassing "Livin' la Vida Loca" as Martin's longest number-one single on the chart, and was the longest-running number one of 2003. It also topped the charts in several Latin American markets. In October 2005, Martin released his third English album, Life . He commented on
16416-481: The José Miguel Agrelot Coliseum . In December 2012, he was declared cancer-free. In December 2013, Rosa's manager confirmed his cancer had relapsed, and he overcame cancer once again after a second bone marrow transplant, but had to remain in quarantine for four additional months. As of February 2019, Rosa has been cancer-free for five years. Rosa was born Robert Edward Rosa Suárez on Long Island , New York, to Puerto Rican parents, Norberto Rosa and Sonia Suárez. At
16644-694: The Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame at the New World Center in Miami and presented to him by Rubén Blades . After the presentation of the award, Draco and Rubén shared the stage to perform a duet of "El Tiempo Va", included in Vida . Two days after, Draco and Mexican band Maná performed "Penélope" together at the 2013 Billboard Latin Music Awards , held at the BankUnited Center in Miami on April 25, 2013. After making
16872-450: The Luis A. Ferré Performing Arts Center in San Juan (he had previously sung at a Menudo concert, at Ricky Melendez's last concert as a member of the band on September 16, 1984). During this performance, he inadvertently disobeyed the choreography by walking around the stage, when it was planned that he would stay still, and was chastised by the band manager after the show: "The mistake was such
17100-655: The Serrallés Destillery ; a brand of locally grown coffee, Café Horizonte and a clothing line, Vagabundo Clothing. Puerto Rico's Chamber of Commerce awarded Draco with the Zenit award as Businessman of the Year in 2011. On December 10, 2013, Rosa was recognized by the House of Representatives of Puerto Rico at the Capitol Building of Puerto Rico for his successful career while in recovery from cancer at
17328-535: The fourteenth season 's finale of American Idol . On November 15, 2016, Martin performed a medley of "Mr. Put It Down", "Livin' La Vida Loca", " Shake Your Bon-Bon " and " La Mordidita " on The Ellen DeGeneres Show . Many bands and singers have recorded their own cover version of the song, and it has been parodied several times. On the same evening that Martin was Saturday Night Live ' s musical guest in May 1999, American comedian and SNL cast member Jimmy Fallon parodied an acoustic version of his song under
17556-541: The second half of 2019, inspired by the 2019 political protests in Puerto Rico . He embarked on the Movimiento Tour in 2020. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent personal experiences, he decided to split the tour's associated album in two extended plays, Pausa ( transl. Pause ) and Play ; the former was released in May 2020, while the latter was released in May 2022. Pausa
17784-417: The "13 Videos to Appreciate Ricky Martin's Talent and Sickening Good Looks". The music video has received a number of awards and nominations. At the 1999 MTV Video Music Awards , it was nominated for several categories, including Video of the Year , making Martin the first Latin artist in history to receive a nomination in this category. It won two primary awards for Best Pop Video and Best Dance Video , and
18012-614: The (most) honest records you will hear this year — at any volume, in any language". Rosa is fluent in Spanish, English, German and Portuguese. He was married to actress and director Angela Alvarado , whom he met during the filming of Salsa , in which they both starred in. They married in 1988 and had two sons, Revel (born 1994) and Redamo (born 2001). In June 2019, Rosa filed for divorce in Los Angeles after nearly 30 years of marriage, citing "irreconcilable differences". He currently resides in Utuado , after moving from Los Angeles. Rosa owns
18240-507: The 100 most creative people in the entertainment industry. An English-language version of Frío , entitled Songbirds and Roosters was released in 1998. As he toured with his songs from Vagabundo , Rosa wrote and recorded his fellow former Menudo bandmate, Ricky Martin 's chart-topping album Vuelve , again under the pseudonym Ian Blake, which resulted in five hit singles including " The Cup of Life " (as well as its Spanish version "La Copa de la Vida"). Rosa formed Phantom Vox Corporation ,
18468-461: The 10K on behalf of a nine-year-old patient, who was recovering from a bone marrow transplant but his own recovery and quarantine prevented Rosa from participating. Rosa, instead, sent his wife Angela and son Redamo in his place. On February 26, Draco commenced his second bone marrow transplant in California and remained in quarantine for a course of four months before being declared cancer-free once again. On August 23, 2018, Rosa announced by way of
18696-550: The 1999 Blockbuster Entertainment Awards , and the following day, he performed it on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno . On May 29, 1999, he performed "Livin' la Vida Loca" and "The Cup of Life" on Bingolotto TV Show . Martin also delivered a performance of "Livin' la Vida Loca" on the BBC's Top of the Pops on August 6, 1999. At the 1999 MTV Video Music Awards, he performed " She's All I Ever Had " and "Livin' la Vida Loca", accompanied by
18924-542: The 2000 ASCAP Awards . The track won Pop/Ballad Song of the Year at the 1999 Premios Globo awards. It was also acknowledged as an award-winning song and Song of the Year at the 2000 BMI Latin Awards , and at the 15th Annual International Dance Music Awards , presented in 2000, the single won the award for Best Latin 12". "Livin 'la Vida Loca" won the Best Song award at the 2001 Music Television Awards. The song also received
19152-591: The 2002 album, Quizás ( transl. Maybe ) as the chart's highest Spanish-language debut. The album also debuted at number one in "at least 13 Latin American markets" and sold over two million copies worldwide. Almas del Silencio spawned three Hot Latin Tracks chart-topper hits: " Tal Vez " ( transl. "Perhaps" ), " Jaleo ", and " Y Todo Queda en Nada " ( transl. "And Everything Ends in Nothing" ). "Tal Vez" debuted at number one on
19380-562: The 7500 most important songs of 1944–2000, and Plain Dealer ranked it as the 42nd best No. 1 song of the 1990s. In 2020, Entertainment Tonight Canada named it the 14th Happiest Songs of All Time, and Billboard ranked it at number 30 on their "Best Latin Songs of All Time" list. Also from Billboard , Leila Cobo placed it on an unranked list of "10 Essential Latin Dance Songs" in 2016. In 2019, LiveAbout ranked "Livin' la Vida Loca" as
19608-423: The 90s. In GQ the track placed at number eight on their "Best Songs of 1999" list. Billboard and Rolling Stone ranked the song at number 13 and 51 respectively on their year-end lists. It was ranked at number 9 on uDiscoverMusic ' s "25 Songs That Defined The Millennium" list. In The Ringer , the song was placed in the 40th position on their year-end list. Bruce Pollock placed it on an unranked list of
19836-503: The American Christmas musical fantasy film Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey . The film was released on Netflix on November 13, 2020, and received generally favorable reviews. In April 2021, Martin released his hit single " Canción Bonita " ( transl. "Pretty Song" ) with Colombian singer Carlos Vives , which experienced huge commercial success in Latin America, reaching number one in 12 countries. It
20064-556: The American romantic comedy /drama television series, The Love Boat (1985), and the Argentine soap opera, Por Siempre Amigos (1987). He also developed an interest in philanthropy when the group became UNICEF ambassadors. Finally, Martin left the band in July 1989, at age 17, hoping to rest and evaluate his career path; he stayed a few extra months after his "age-mandated retirement" came around. He performed his final show with
20292-505: The Best World Cup Anthem of All-Time by multiple sources, became a "musical template" for World Cup anthems, and Martin's Latin and dance crossover style has been much copied in the anthems, as well as soccer chant "Ole! Ole! Ole!" in the lyrics, according to The Hollywood Reporter . Martin is known as the pioneer in getting Latin pop music genre to mainstream recognition. Following his performance of "The Cup of Life" at
20520-697: The Billboard Top 10. The 1996 release of his second album, Vagabundo , recorded in England and produced by Roxy Music guitarist Phil Manzanera, has been hailed as a "tour de force of introspective haunting tunes". The video for the song "Madre Tierra", directed by Angela Alvarado, won Best Rock Video in the 1997 Billboard Latin Music Awards ; Vagabundo was included in Spin magazine's 1997 top 10 list of "greatest rock en español records of all time". Entertainment Weekly named Rosa to their IT LIST of
20748-724: The Billboard album charts, selling 22 million copies worldwide. For Martin's follow-up album, Sound Loaded , Rosa produced four tracks, including the hit single " She Bangs ". The album was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Album at the 42nd Grammy Awards. It won the American Music Award for Favorite Latin Artist and was nominated for the Favorite Pop/Rock Male Artist. It
20976-469: The Broadway revival of the musical Evita from March 2012 to January 2013. The show became a hit, breaking the theatre's box-office sales record after only six performances. Since then, it broke its own record six times and was nominated for Best Revival of a Musical at the 66th Tony Awards . The show's soundtrack album debuted at number one on Billboard ' s cast album chart. Martin served as
21204-434: The Grammys, and the success of "Livin' la Vida Loca" and Ricky Martin (1999), he opened the gates for many Latin artists such as Jennifer Lopez , Shakira , Christina Aguilera , Marc Anthony , Santana , and Enrique Iglesias who released their crossover albums and followed him onto the top of the charts. According to Entertainment Tonight , "Livin' la Vida Loca" paved the way for a large number of other Latin artists, and
21432-486: The Grammys, and the success of "Livin' la Vida Loca" and Ricky Martin (1999), he opened the gates for many Latin artists such as Jennifer Lopez, Shakira , Christina Aguilera, Marc Anthony , Santana , and Enrique Iglesias who released their crossover albums and followed him onto the top of the charts. His performance of "The Cup of Life" at the Grammys not only changed the course of his career, but also altered how people regard Latin music in America. It has been known as
21660-504: The Heart" ), and " La Mordidita " ( transl. "the Nibble" ). "Disparo al Corazón" was nominated for both Record of the Year and Song of the Year at the 16th Annual Latin Grammy Awards . "La Mordidita" experienced huge commercial success, being certified 15× Latin platinum in the United States. Its accompanying music video has received over 1.2 billion views on YouTube. To promote
21888-802: The Live in Mexico tour. In February 2015, Martin released his tenth studio album, A Quien Quiera Escuchar ( transl. To Those Who Want to Listen ). The album debuted at number one on Billboard ' s Top Latin Albums chart and peaked at number one in Argentina. It won the award for Best Latin Pop Album at the 58th Annual Grammy Awards and Album of the Year at the 1st Latin American Music Awards . The album spawned three Hot Latin Songs top-10 hits: " Adiós " ( transl. "Goodbye" ), " Disparo al Corazón " ( transl. "Shot to
22116-588: The One Night Only tour, which featured an acoustic segment. Finally, Martin taped his MTV Unplugged set in Miami in August 2006, performing both romantic ballads and up-tempo tropical dance songs. During the performance, he debuted three new tracks, including " Tu Recuerdo " ( transl. "Your Memory" ), which was released to radio stations as the lead single from his debut live album MTV Unplugged (2006). The album debuted at number one on
22344-502: The Spanish-speaking crowds." He also described Martin as "a trailblazer in globalizing Latinx culture" in his Grammy.com article. Also from Grammy.com, Ernesto Lechner described "Livin' la Vida Loca" as "the manifesto for all the fun-loving, tropically tinged Latin hit singles that followed", stating that Martin led "the Latin music explosion that took over the U.S. at the tail end of the '90s". According to The Independent ,
22572-639: The Survivor ), which featured Jennifer Lopez and Martin, and became the Univision 's 2014 World Cup song . Later that year, Martin released his single " Vida " ( transl. "Life" ) for the 2014 FIFA World Cup . The song reached the top five in Spain and on the US Hot Latin Songs chart. Also in 2014, he served as a coach on the fourth season of The Voice Mexico , and embarked on
22800-585: The Top Latin Albums chart and sold over two million copies worldwide, marking his highest-certified album in Mexico. It won two Latin Grammy awards and was nominated for Album of the Year . "Tu Recuerdo" reached number one in five countries, as well as the Billboard ' s Hot Latin Songs and Latin Pop Airplay charts. The track was certified quadruple platinum in Mexico and was nominated for Record of
23028-467: The US Billboard 200 with first-week sales of 661,000 copies, becoming the largest sales week by any album in 1999. It also broke the record as the largest first-week sales for any pop or Latin artist in history, as well as any Columbia Records artist during the SoundScan era. With this album, Martin became the first male Latin act in history to debut at number one on the US Billboard 200 chart. It
23256-618: The US Billboard Hot Latin Songs chart and was nominated for Record of the Year, Song of the Year , and Best Short Form Music Video at the 12th Annual Latin Grammy Awards . To promote the album, Martin embarked on the Música + Alma + Sexo World Tour in 2011. In February 2012, he appeared as Spanish teacher David Martinez on the twelfth episode of the third season of the American musical television series Glee , The Spanish Teacher . Martin starred as Ché in
23484-678: The US Navy's security zone surrounding the island-municipality of Vieques . Rosa has vehemently opposed the US Navy training missions in Vieques and has been a vocal supporter of the environmental movement and the independence movement . Shortly after leaving Menudo, Rosa started taking drugs, and often drew inspiration from hallucinogens and alcohol for his songwriting. Although this generated heavy criticism, most of his fans did not seem to be bothered by this. Rosa has always been very open about
23712-411: The US. The album featured two hit singles, " She Bangs " and " Nobody Wants to Be Lonely ". The former reached number one in seven countries, including Italy and Sweden, as well as the top five in Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom, and several other countries. It was nominated for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance at the 43rd Annual Grammy Awards . The Spanish-language version of "She Bangs" reached
23940-402: The United Kingdom, it debuted at number one and stayed there for three weeks, making Martin the first Puerto Rican artist in history to hit number one. It has received several certifications , including double platinum in the UK. The track was nominated for Record of the Year , Song of the Year , Best Male Pop Vocal Performance , and Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocalist(s) at
24168-495: The Year at the 8th Annual Latin Grammy Awards . The artist then embarked on the Black and White Tour in 2007, including four sold-out shows at the José Miguel Agrelot Coliseum in Puerto Rico. The concerts in Puerto Rico were compiled into his second live album Ricky Martin... Live Black & White Tour (2007). Later that year, he released his first Italian song, " Non siamo soli " ( transl. "We Are Not Alone" ) as
24396-419: The Year – Latin at the 2001 Billboard Music Video Awards, and Video of the Year at the 13th Lo Nuestro Awards . Martin became a teen idol with his debut as a member of Menudo, and a pop icon following global fame as a solo artist. Metro Puerto Rico stated that he "raised the name of Puerto Rico internationally". Variety described him as "Puerto Rico's arguably most famous son" in 2021. He
24624-524: The album, Martin embarked on the One World Tour from 2015 to 2017. He served as an executive producer and a judge on the American singing competition series La Banda ( transl. the Band ), which premiered in 2015 and 2016 on Univision. The first season was "looking for the next Latin boy band", while the second season was looking for a Latin girl band. The contestants would compete for
24852-482: The album: "I was really in touch with my emotions. I think this album is very multi-layered, just like life is. It's about feeling anger. It's about feeling joy. It's about feeling uncertainty. It's about feeling. And all my emotions are part of this production". To promote Life , Martin embarked on the worldwide One Night Only with Ricky Martin tour. Although Martin's team and MTV had discussed an MTV Unplugged for years, but it became more serious after Martin's
25080-538: The artists who paved the way for him, naming Feliciano as one of the people who inspired him when he was a teenager: "I was always fascinated with his music." In addition to the musical influences, Martin is inspired by David Bowie 's "ambiguous sexuality". While growing up, he used to ask himself if he wanted to be like the openly gay singer Elton John or he just liked him, admiring his music, colors, and wigs. He has also cited Barbra Streisand as an entertainer he wants to be like: "I want to be an entertainer, not just
25308-410: The attention of FIFA . They contacted Martin and asked him to create a song as the 1998 FIFA World Cup anthem. He stated about the request: "I have to admit that the challenge made me a bit nervous, but the massive growth potential for my career was such that I decided to accept." Following his acceptance, musicians K.C. Porter , Robi Rosa , and Desmond Child joined him and they started working on
25536-760: The award for Pop Song of the Year at the 2000 Lo Nuestro Awards , and Latin Pop Track of the Year at the 2000 Latin Billboard Music Awards , both for the second year in a row. It also received a respective nomination for Hot Latin Track of the Year at the Latin Billboard Music Awards. "Livin' la Vida Loca" was honored as Song of the Year and was recognized as one of the most performed songs, both in Pop/Ballad category at
25764-711: The band Maggie's Dream , which split after only one album, allowing him to resume his solo career. The singer and composer has released numerous albums, and has composed multiple songs for Ednita Nazario , Julio Iglesias and former Menudo band-mate, Ricky Martin . He has also been featured on VH1 's Behind the Music . Rosa has been highly influenced by the works of Bob Dylan , Miles Davis , Iggy Pop , Jimi Hendrix , Johnny Cash , Luis Alberto Spinetta , The Doors , Camarón de la Isla , Horacio Quiroga , Caetano Veloso , Glenn Danzig , Edgar Allan Poe and Jim Morrison . In 1988, at age 18, he made his motion picture debut in
25992-405: The band "full of fresh-faced members". Although the executives enjoyed his dancing and singing at his first two auditions, Martin was rejected because he was too short. By the third audition, his persistence impressed executives, and in 1984, 12-year-old Martin became a member. He replaced member Ricky Melendez at Menudo. A month after joining Menudo, he made his debut performance with the group at
26220-402: The best '90s pop song. In Women's Health , the song placed at number 45 on their decade-end list. VH1 ranked it at number 28 on their "Greatest Songs of the '90s" list, while Cosmopolitan ranked it at number 36 on their decade-end list. LiveAbout named it the 18th best song of the decade and the fourth pop song of 1999. Latina ranked the single as the third-best Latin-infused song from
26448-428: The best-selling singles of all time. In the United States, the single debuted at number 54 on the Billboard Hot 100 on April 17, 1999, becoming Martin's third entry. The following week it climbed to number 32, and in its third week, it became Martin's first top 10 in the country. In its fourth week, it reached number one and remained at the top for five consecutive weeks, making Martin the first solo male artist in over
26676-539: The biggest Spanish-language songs of 2016, reaching number one in seven countries, as well as Billboard ' s Latin Airplay , Latin Pop Airplay, and Tropical Airplay charts. It also reached top five in Spain and on the Billboard Hot Latin Songs, being certified quadruple platinum in Spain and diamond in Mexico. The track was nominated for both Record of the Year and Song of the Year at
26904-850: The book was "one of the reasons" he decided to come out earlier that year. The book also had a Spanish edition title Yo ( transl. Me ), which was published simultaneously by Celebra. Me spent several weeks at number one on the New York Times Best Seller list . Martin's first children's book Santiago the Dreamer in Land Among the Stars was published by Celebra and illustrated by Patricia Castelao in November 2013 for ages between five and nine. Its Spanish-language edition, Santiago El Soñador en Entre Las Estrellas ,
27132-459: The caption: "Obviously we're starting a band." In January 2018, Martin confirmed that he had secretly married Yosef: "I'm a husband..." On December 31, 2018, they announced that they had welcomed their first daughter together, named Lucia Martin-Yosef. In September 2019, while accepting an award at the 23rd annual Human Rights Campaign (HRC) National Dinner, he announced that they were expecting their fourth child. On October 29, 2019, he shared
27360-420: The channel about Latin Music globalization: "This has been work that started with Ricky Martin's 'Livin' La Vida Loca' and Shakira like 15 or 20 years ago." Puerto Rican rapper and singer Wisin has described its music video as the video of another artist that has impacted him the most. Colombian singer-songwriter J Balvin referenced "Livin' la Vida Loca" on his song "Reggaetón" (2018) since Martin "gave as clear
27588-410: The chart. Additionally, it broke several records on Billboard charts. It also spent eight consecutive weeks atop the Canada Top Singles chart and topped the country's year-end chart. In the United Kingdom, it debuted at number one and stayed there for three weeks, making Martin the first Puerto Rican artist in history to hit number one. The track was ranked as the best '90s pop song by Elle , and
27816-430: The charts in Argentina and Sweden, and was certified quadruple Latin platinum in the United States. Later that year it was also announced that he would star in a remake of Elvis Presley 's Viva Las Vegas alongside Jennifer Lopez , but this did not eventuate. Following the success of Ricky Martin and Sound Loaded , he initially planned to release the third English-language album as his seventh studio album, which
28044-545: The charts in more than 60 countries, and reaching number one in 30 countries, Both "Vuelve" and "Perdido Sin Ti" peaked at number one on the US Billboard Hot Latin Tracks chart; the former also reached number one in eight countries. On July 12, 1998, Martin performed "La Copa de la Vida" as the official anthem at the 1998 FIFA World Cup Final in France, in front of more than a billion TV viewers around
28272-754: The clock" to finish filming Alcanzar una estrella II and recording music, he released his debut solo album, Ricky Martin , on November 26, 1991. The album peaked at number five on the US Billboard Latin Pop Albums chart and spent a total of 41 weeks on the list. It sold over 500,000 copies worldwide, was certified gold in several countries, and spawned his first solo hit singles, " Fuego Contra Fuego " ( transl. "Fire Against Fire" ), " El Amor de Mi Vida " ( transl. "The Love of My Life" ), and " Dime Que Me Quieres " ( transl. "Tell Me You Love Me" ). Both "Fuego Contra Fuego" and "El Amor de Mi Vida" reached
28500-494: The concert was the basis for a CD/DVD, offering a full-length documentary of the live performance directed by Rosa's wife, Angela Alvarado, and released in 2005. Rosa also presented sold-out concerts at Centro de Bellas Artes in September of that year. After this, his contract with Sony Records ended and he released his second album in Spanish titled Vino in 2008, which Rosa considers as the follow-up album to Vagabundo and
28728-424: The conclusion of the show's run, and noted that his audiences were growing in both size and enthusiasm. While the A Medio Vivir Tour had not been concluded yet, Martin returned to the studio to record his fourth album Vuelve ( transl. Come Back ). He called the experience of touring and recording at the same time "brutal and incredibly intense". As he was finishing the record in 1997, "María" caught
28956-469: The disease", said the producer. As a thank you to messages of hope and recovery, Rosa released the music video to an unpublished version of his own rendition of " Silent Night " in both English and Spanish on December 23, 2012, filmed at his California residence. The first official single of Vida was released on January 6, 2013. The highly anticipated duet between Draco Rosa and fellow ex- Menudo member and long-time friend Ricky Martin on " Más y Más "
29184-457: The door for a string of Latin artists who waved the flags of their heritage, but who sang in English." Additionally, she compared Martin's song with "Despacito" in one of her Billboard articles: "'Livin', like 'Despacito', became not just a global hit but a cultural phenomena that transcended all barriers of language and nationality." In another article, she described it as the song that "ignited
29412-596: The early 2010s. In 2021, he went on the cover of People with the title "No More Secrets" and told the magazine that he is "a man with no secrets", stating that he is "more comfortable in his own skin than ever before". Martin is considered to be a sex symbol . In his early life, Martin had relationships with both men and women. In 2000, American broadcast journalist Barbara Walters asked Martin about his sexuality on national television: "You could stop these rumors. You could say, 'Yes I am gay or no I'm not. ' " Martin, who answered with "I just don't feel like it" at
29640-514: The family was musically inclined and his maternal grandfather was a poet. Martin later reflected on his time spent with his family as a child: "Every time I find myself in front of an audience, be it twenty people or one hundred thousand, once again I feel the energy that consumed me back at the family gatherings of my youth." He attended Colegio Sagrado Corazón, a bilingual Catholic grade school in University Gardens since fourth grade and
29868-649: The film Salsa , which was a big hit in Puerto Rico. During the filming of the movie, he met actress Angela Alvarado who would later become his wife. In 1996, he released the Latino alternative rock album Vagabundo produced by Phil Manzanera before helping launch Ricky Martin 's musical career into a new global setting with Vuelve . Rosa wrote and produced various of Martin's hit singles including " María ", " Livin' la Vida Loca ", " She's All I Ever Had ", " The Cup of Life ", " She Bangs " and " Shake Your Bon-Bon ", among others. Rosa toured with Lenny Kravitz during
30096-416: The first Latin artist in history to receive a nomination in this category. It won a total of five awards at the ceremony, making it rank among the videos with most wins in the history of the MTV Video Music Awards . The explicit sexual scenes of the music video for "She Bangs" were met with criticism from the audience; several American television stations cut the scenes when airing the video. According to
30324-430: The first season has a positive score of 75%. The website's critical consensus summary states, "A good trip to the past that recalls a band that defined the youth of a certain public, but that doesn't ignore the darkest moments in the lives of its members." On August 19, 2010, Martin announced that he had been working on his memoir, mentioning its title as Me and publish date as November 2, 2010. He expressed that writing
30552-579: The first song in history to top Billboard ' s Adult Pop Airplay, Pop Airplay, and Rhythmic Airplay charts, holding its record as the only song to do so for 14 years. On the US Dance Club Songs chart, it peaked at number 5, becoming Martin's first top 10. The song was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), denoting shipments of over one million copies. As of February 2000,
30780-580: The former "tender and heartfelt". Steve Gerrard of the Montreal Rocks complimented "his vocal maturity" on A Quien Quiera Escuchar . Billboard labeled Martin "a video icon", and ranked him as the 79th Greatest Music Video Artist of All Time in 2020, stating: "From the moment he sashayed up to the mic in 'Livin La Vida Loca' all dressed in black, and gave us that look, the Menudo alum became
31008-422: The four " General Field " categories. Thus, he became the only mainstream Latin act, who had achieved global success and had major Grammy impact in 2000. The Spanish version was nominated for Record of the Year at the 2000 Latin Grammy Awards . As of 2017, "Livin' la Vida Loca" and " Despacito " are the only songs to be nominated for Record of the Year in both Grammy Awards and Latin Grammy Awards . The song won
31236-444: The fourth top Latin pop song of all time. The song was voted the top dance track of all time by VH1 viewers. In 2023, Billboard ranked it as the 180th Best Pop Song of All Time. "Livin' la Vida Loca" was nominated for Record of the Year , Song of the Year , Best Male Pop Vocal Performance , and Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocalist(s) at the 42nd Annual Grammy Awards , marking Martin's first acknowledgment in one of
31464-408: The group at the same venue where he had performed his first performance as a member. Martin returned to Puerto Rico to "get a break from the pressures of the group, the promotional tours, and the constant stress of work." He graduated from high school, and 13 days after turning 18, he moved to New York City to celebrate his financial independence; since he was a minor during his time with Menudo, Martin
31692-543: The group. During his time with Menudo, he became a "key-member of the group" and a "fan-favorite", while the band released 11 albums, including the Grammy -nominated Evolución ( transl. Evolution ) (1984) and their highest-charting and longest-running album on the US Billboard 200 , Menudo (1985). The former featured Martin's debut single, "Rayo de Luna" ( transl. "Moonlight" ) and
31920-452: The huge success of Vuelve . The album was titled Ricky Martin and was released on May 11, 1999, two weeks ahead of schedule, because of the huge interest in the disc, following Martin's performance at the Grammy Awards. Tim Devin, the general manager of Tower Records stated about Martin: "He's always been one of our strongest Latin artists, but interest in him has picked up considerably since that performance." Ricky Martin debuted atop
32148-494: The late 1980s. Rosa subsequently moved to Los Angeles where he had gotten the lead-role in the film Salsa . During its filming, Rosa met his future wife, Angela Alvarado . Like Rosa, Alvarado was also born in New York to Puerto Rican parents. Rosa also appeared alongside Christopher Mitchum in a German film entitled Gummibärchen küßt man nicht . Rosa wrote, produced and performed two songs ("Angela" and "Little Woman") for
32376-417: The late-'90s Latin explosion". Also from Billboard , Gary Trust wrote: "The song helmed a Latin pop boom in the U.S., with Jenner Lopez, Marc Anthony and others crossing over, as well." Writing for LiveAbout.com, Bill Lamb credited the song as "the record which kicked off a wave of major Latin performers hitting the pop mainstream". During an interview with mitú in 2021, Colombian singer-songwriter Maluma told
32604-509: The latter at the 41st Annual Grammy Awards . His first English album, Ricky Martin (1999) became his first US Billboard 200 number one. The lead single " Livin' la Vida Loca " topped both the Billboard Hot 100 and the UK Singles Chart . Martin's success in the late 1990s is generally seen as the beginning of the "Latin explosion". He has been credited for propelling the Latin pop music genre to mainstream recognition, paving
32832-507: The latter included the hit single " Hold Me ". "Hold Me" became the group's first and only entry on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, peaking at number 62. It was ranked among the "100 Greatest Boy Band Songs of All Time" by Billboard , the "75 Greatest Boy Band Songs of All Time" by Rolling Stone , and the "30 Best Boy Band Songs" by Complex . Besides the musical career, Martin appeared with other members of Menudo in
33060-714: The latter said it "was truly inescapable as the century drew to a close". An author of ABC labeled the track "an unprecedented classic" and named it Martin's "most characteristic song". In her review for O, The Oprah Magazine , Amanda Mitchell ranked the track as Martin's second-best song on her 2019 list. In 2020, MTV Argentina ranked it as one of Martin's best songs, and Luca Mastinu from Optimagazine listed it as one of Martin's five greatest hits. Brittany Berkowitz and Elisa Tang from Good Morning America described "Livin' la Vida Loca" as an "epic dance song", and Katrina Rees from CelebMix described it as infinitely infectious. Metro Weekly ' s Randy Shulman complimented
33288-902: The magazine that he "never had to make decisions" about who he loved more, and he was "always happy". Martin has two older maternal half-brothers, Fernando and Ángel Fernández, two younger paternal half-brothers, Eric and Daniel Martín, and a younger paternal half-sister, Vanessa Martín. Martin has Spanish heritage of Basque and Canarian descent. As he explained to ABC , the paternal Martins traveled from Segovia , Spain to Puerto Rico in 1779. He also has some Corsican origins through his paternal grandmother. Martin grew up Catholic . The people closest to him called him "Kiki" (a nickname that comes from Enrique). He began singing at age six, using wooden kitchen spoons as make-believe microphones; he often sang songs by Puerto Rican boy band Menudo , as well as English-language rock groups such as Led Zeppelin , Journey , and REO Speedwagon . His mother's side of
33516-401: The magazine that the release of the song was not decided until he started working on "Be Careful (Cuidado Con Mi Corazón)" with Madonna : "This album was almost going to be released without 'Livin' la Vida Loca', but three days before I walked into the studio with Madonna, we were done with 'Livin' La Vida Loca', so I showed her what I was presenting – and she was like, 'Yep! I'm ready to go into
33744-418: The moment". Martin sings in Spanish, English, Portuguese, Italian, and French. About his lyrics, Martin has emphasized that although his music will always make the listener dance, it does not mean his lyrics "have to be meaningless" and he sings about love and heartbreak, as well as "things that are good for a society", such as "freedom, freedom of expression, and social justice". He has also declared that as
33972-533: The most difficult stages that he lives, who has been fighting cancer for the past two years. As part of the new projects, Draco and Ricky participated together in the recording of the single's music video in New York under the direction of Carlos Pérez. Vida was recorded in Spain, England, Mexico, Argentina, United States and Puerto Rico. The 2013 edition of the San Sebastian St. Festival , considered to be Puerto Rico's final Christmas celebration,
34200-402: The most memorable and watchable drop-dead handsome guy in pop music." He has collaborated with various directors to produce his music videos, including Carlos Perez, Wayne Isham , Jessy Terrero , Simón Brand , Gustavo Garzón , Nigel Dick , Kacho Lopez , and Memo del Bosque. "Livin' la Vida Loca" was nominated for Video of the Year at the 1999 MTV Video Music Awards , making Martin
34428-567: The music video for duet of "Esto Es Vida" with Juan Luis Guerra in the Dominican Republic which he appraised during his illness as one of his "best compositions". "It was a strong moment in my life. They're important parts with serious people, important", he expressed. Filming took place on June 17, 2013, at the ruins of the Engombe Sugar Mill in Santo Domingo . The video was directed by Guerra's own son, Jean Gabriel Guerra,
34656-701: The only Puerto Rican singers to reach number one in the UK. Later in 1999, the song was certified platinum by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI), denoting sales of over 600,000 physical copies. It sold a total of 776,000 copies in the country that year, becoming the sixth best-selling song of 1999. In March 2021, the track was certified double platinum by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) for additional track-equivalent sales of 1.2 million digital units since 2011. In Australia, it peaked at number four and
34884-644: The only member of Menudo who had a native grasp of English, Rosa sang lead vocals on many of the English-language tracks released by the group, including their stateside hit, " Hold Me ". However, Rosa started to grow disenchanted with the band, particularly after he was denied the opportunity to write songs for them. Rosa quit the group in 1987. After moving to Barra Beach, Rio de Janeiro , Rosa spent time with local artists, adding to his musical education. He would go on to release two commercially successful Portuguese-language solo albums in quick succession in
35112-421: The opportunity to work with Calderón, he noted, "I always felt that that record was more his than mine." The album sold over one million copies worldwide and was certified triple-platinum in Chile. In 1994, Martin's agent encouraged him to move to Los Angeles to act in an American sitcom called Getting By . The show was canceled after two seasons, but soon afterward, Martin was given the role of Miguel Morez on
35340-438: The original version's lyricists to write the Spanish version. The original version of the song runs for a total of 4 minutes and 3 seconds, and was recorded without using then-conventional recording studio equipment; instead, the track was created at Desmond Child's Gentlemen's Club Studio, which uses a 169-track Pro Tools digital system. The recording is also noted for its exceptional use of dynamic range compression to increase
35568-575: The play. While he was performing onstage in Mama Ama el Rock , a producer in the audience took notice of Martin's acting and offered him a role in the Mexican telenovela Alcanzar una estrella ( transl. To reach a star ) (1990). Martin also joined the cast for the second season of the show, titled Alcanzar una estrella II (1991). A film based on the TV series, titled Más que alcanzar una estrella ( transl. More than reaching for
35796-416: The popular hit soap opera General Hospital ; Morez, a bartender and singer, known for his long and flowing hair, was a Puerto Rican citizen hiding in the United States from his lover's criminal mastermind father and created a love triangle with his fiancé Lily Rivera and Brenda. Martin portrayed the role for two years and gained huge popularity and stardom, becoming "one of the most-talked about actors on
36024-487: The public light after his long absence due to cancer treatment to announce a concert in which he will be sharing the stage with Juan Luis Guerra and Rubén Blades . The concert took place on March 30, 2012, at the José Miguel Agrelot Coliseum . Last time the three collaborated was nearly ten years before in the Banco Popular Christmas special Encuentro in 2002. In memory of that event, Rosa's comeback
36252-405: The rain", and leaves him broke and alone in a "funky cheap hotel". "Livin' la Vida Loca" has been met with overwhelmingly positive reviews from music critics. Chuck Taylor from Billboard applauded the song, saying it is "so electrifying, so terrifically filled with life, that even folks at the retirement home down the street could get their groove on with couple spins", and described the song as
36480-648: The recent light of his relapse. Outside of his personal investments, musical and otherwise, he has also contributed towards the improvement of artistic and cultural life in Puerto Rico, sponsoring the Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Puerto Rico and setting up an annual scholarship for outstanding students at the Conservatory of Music of Puerto Rico . On April 9, 2001, Rosa was arrested alongside Senator Luis Gutiérrez , Edward James Olmos , Robert Kennedy Jr. and other protesters for civil disobedience when they invaded
36708-405: The record as the highest-charting Latin album of the 2010s, and represents the highest-ever chart debut on the Billboard 200 for a Sony Music Latin release. Música + Alma + Sexo also peaked at number one in Argentina and Venezuela, as well as Billboard ' s Top Latin Albums. Its lead single, " Lo Mejor de Mi Vida Eres Tú " (English: "The Best Thing About Me Is You") reached number one on
36936-502: The release date of Draco Rosa's new album Vida had been pushed back from November 13, 2012, to February 2013 due to Rosa entering quarantine after a bone marrow transplant months before. "He's fine, he spent several months in the hospital, he was discharged and is at home in this process they call quarantine, but for 80 days, which fall due in December. Draco has been two years in this process and I am impressed by how brave he has faced
37164-577: The release of his first two studio albums, Ricky Martin (1991) and Me Amaras (1993), both of which were focused on ballads . Martin's third album, A Medio Vivir (1995), helped him rise to prominence in European countries. The chart-topping single " María " incorporated a mixture of Latin music genres and became his first international hit. His international success was further solidified with his fourth album, Vuelve (1998). The album, which earned Martin his first Grammy Award , spawned songs " Vuelve " and " La Copa de la Vida ". Martin performed
37392-423: The rest of the world. "La Copa de la Vida" was included on Vuelve , released February 12, 1998. The album became a huge success; it sold over eight million copies worldwide, becoming the best-selling Spanish-language album in history, according to his label. Also, some sources have reported the album's sales as six million copies worldwide. It spent 26 weeks atop the US Billboard Top Latin Albums chart and
37620-570: The richness of Puerto Rican culture. Also, she once took them to a Fania All-Stars concert, which Martin is "beyond grateful" for. He expresses that thanks to her mother, those influences had a "profound effect" on his musical career. Martin has also cited Elvis Presley , the Beatles , Michael Jackson , and Madonna for teaching him "the beauty of pop". He stated about Madonna: "I was very influenced by her and her music. I know every choreography of Madonna." Additionally, he mentions Carlos Santana , José Feliciano , Celia Cruz, and Gloria Estefan as
37848-498: The rising wave of Latin music . Agustin Gurza from Los Angeles Times celebrated the song, labeling it "a sensual smash hit that came to symbolize the frenzied cultural breakthrough of a long-marginalized minority". Writing for LiveAbout.com , Bill Lamb gave the song a positive review, saying: "It's irresistibly sexy and nearly impossible to listen to without moving the body." Both Katherine Keenan and Noa Amouyal from The Jerusalem Post described "Livin' la Vida Loca" as catchy, while
38076-420: The same magazine, Harley Brown wrote, "No matter what language it was in, 'La Vida Loca' was a bona fide hit." In addition, Billboard staff praised the single, saying: "The big horns, the seductive bass, the debauchery in the lyrics, and Ricky Martin shaking his bon-bon: how could anyone resist this late '90s anthem penned by Robi Draco Rosa and Desmond Child?" Multiple sources have named "Livin' la Vida Loca"
38304-492: The same year, Maluma released a song called " No Se Me Quita " ( transl. "It Doesn't Go Away" ) from his album 11:11 , which featured Martin. The song reached number one in Mexico and was certified quadruple platinum in the country. Martin hosted the 20th Annual Latin Grammy Awards in November 2019, along with Roselyn Sánchez and Paz Vega . The artist started recording his eleventh studio album, initially titled Movimiento ( transl. Movement ), in
38532-414: The second single from the album in June 1999. It peaked at numbers two and three on the US Billboard Hot 100 and Canada Top Singles charts, respectively. The Spanish version, "Bella" ( transl. "Beautiful" ) topped the charts in five countries, as well as Billboard ' s Hot Latin Tracks chart. To further promote Ricky Martin , he embarked on the worldwide Livin' la Vida Loca Tour , which
38760-582: The single is "widely regarded as the song that began the first Latin pop explosion". People ' s Jason Sheeler credited it as the song that "led the way for the late-'90s so-called 'Latin explosion' that dominated pop music into the new century: Shakira, Enrique Iglesias, Marc Anthony, and Jennifer Lopez". Leila Cobo named the track one of the genre's biggest singles of the past 50 years in his 2021 book Decoding "Despacito": An Oral History of Latin Music . She also wrote about his impact in " Whenever, Wherever " chapter: "Ricky Martin's phenomenal success opened
38988-525: The soap opera". Despite this, Martin felt he lacked chemistry with the rest of the General Hospital cast and observed that people treated him differently because of his Puerto Rican accent. At the time, it was relatively uncommon for Latin actors to appear on American television, and people suggested that he take accent reduction classes, which he refused. In 1995, Martin refocused on his music career, and began working on his third studio album, A Medio Vivir ( transl. Half Alive ). The album
39216-430: The soap operas and offered him his first solo music recording contract. Eager to record his first solo album and hustled by the executive, Martin signed the contract without reading its conditions and inadvertently signed a deal in which he would only be paid one cent for each album sold. Despite viewing the contract as unfair, Martin referred to the record as "the start of something phenomenal" for him. After working "around
39444-457: The song has sold over 1.2 million physical copies in the United States, according to Nielsen SoundScan , and although it was released years before the digital era , it has sold over 502,000 digital copies in the United States, as of January 2011. The Spanish version debuted at number two on Billboard ' s Hot Latin Tracks chart on April 17, 1999, and reached number one the following week, becoming Martin's third number one. It remained at
39672-407: The song in Puerto Rico during the Black and White Tour was included on the live album Ricky Martin... Live Black & White Tour (2007). Martin also performed the track along with his other hits during the 48th, 55th, and 61st editions of the Viña del Mar International Song Festival in 2007, 2014, and 2020, respectively. In October 2015, American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift invited Martin as
39900-436: The song that began the "Latin pop explosion" and paved the way for a large number of other Latin artists such as Jennifer Lopez , Shakira , Christina Aguilera , Marc Anthony , Santana , and Enrique Iglesias . Many bands and singers covered the song, and it has been featured in several films and video games. In February 1999, Ricky Martin performed his smash hit " The Cup of Life " at the 41st Annual Grammy Awards , which
40128-681: The song together. On February 10, 2015, he performed " Adiós ", " Disparo al Corazón " and "Livin' la Vida Loca" on the Honda Stage at the iHeartRadio Theater . Two days later, he performed "Adiós", "Livin' la Vida Loca" and "The Cup of Life" on The Today Show . He also performed "Livin' la Vida Loca", " She Bangs " and " Adrenalina " with the show's finalists, and "La Copa de la Vida" with Cristina Scuccia on season two of The Voice of Italy in 2014. On May 13, 2015, he performed " Mr. Put It Down ", "Livin' la Vida Loca", "She Bangs", and "The Cup of Life" alongside Clark Beckham , Nick Fradiani , Quentin Alexander , Qaasim Middleton , and Rayvon Owen on
40356-452: The song was played in the action role-playing video game Gotham Knights (2022). The song has been covered by many contestants on various music talent shows. Chico Slimani performed "Livin' la Vida Loca" on series two of The X Factor in 2005. Ray Quinn performed it on series three in 2006, Wagner on series seven in 2010, Stevi Ritchie on series 11 in 2014, and Matt Linnen on series 14 in 2017. In 2018, Luke Anthony covered
40584-413: The soundtrack of the latter film, which was released by RCA Records under his publishing company, Ceiba Tree Music . However, he would soon move back to his birth state of New York, where he formed the band Maggie's Dream , an alternative funk rock/metal band who released a self-titled album in 1990 and toured with Fishbone , the Black Crowes and Faith No More . A planned follow-up album, Elysium
40812-455: The studio with you!" Columbia Records released "Livin' la Vida Loca" to radio stations on March 27, 1999, as the lead single from the album. Afterwards, standard-length commercial formats were released in the United States on April 20, 1999. It was included as the first track on Martin's fifth studio album Ricky Martin , released May 11, 1999, and the Spanish version was included as the eleventh track. On July 5, three remixes were released as
41040-459: The subject, even admitting that his wife, Angela, saved his life on at least one occasion. Rosa stopped taking drugs in 2005. On April 25, 2011, Rosa was diagnosed with cancer: a non-Hodgkin lymphoma , near his liver. He followed several alternative treatments, such as high vitamin C doses or neoplasm treatment at the Burzynski Clinic in Houston . Finally, he underwent conventional treatments of chemotherapy and bone marrow transplantation. He
41268-434: The summer of 2004 to promote his concept album Mad Love . In April 2011, Rosa was diagnosed with a non-Hodgkin lymphoma cancer near his liver. He underwent alternative and traditional treatment in Houston and Santa Monica . This kept Rosa in a hiatus for almost a year until his return in March 2012, when he started recording his latest album with Vida , and gave a concert with Juan Luis Guerra and Rubén Blades at
41496-419: The summit of the Hot Latin Tracks chart and won the Latin Grammy Award for Best Music Video at the 2nd Annual Latin Grammy Awards . "Nobody Wants to Be Lonely" was re-recorded along with American singer Christina Aguilera, peaking at number one in five countries, as well as the top five in Italy, Germany, Spain, and the United Kingdom, among others. It was nominated for Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals at
41724-406: The third with recipes easy to prepare dishes that combine a good and important nutrition detoxification. The book, entitled El Secreto de la Vida a Base De Plantas ( The Secret of Life Based on Plants ) was released late July 2015. Monte Sagrado , Rosa's first album of original material in over a decade, was released on October 26, 2018. Rolling Stone ' s David Fricke called it "one of
41952-441: The time, later revealed that her question had made him feel "violated", since he "was just not ready to come out" and was "very afraid"; he said that it resulted in "a little fake PTSD " that "still haunts him". In August 2008, Martin became a father to twin boys named Matteo and Valentino, born via gestational surrogacy . He explained that he chose surrogacy to become a parent for being "intriguing and faster" than adoption, which
42180-426: The title "Livin' la Vida Yoda " as an ode to the fictional character in the Star Wars universe. A live cover of "Livin' la Vida Loca" was performed as part of a reggaeton medley by Calle 13 , Julio Voltio , La Sista , Randy , Héctor el Father during the Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year gala in 2006 where Martin was honored with the accolade. Concert footage of American heavy metal band Slipknot
42408-427: The top 10 in the United Kingdom, and became Martin's first entry on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. To promote A Medio Vivir , he embarked on the worldwide A Medio Vivir Tour, that lasted for more than two years, through which he performed 63 shows and visited Europe, Latin America and the United States. During an interview with The Miami Herald in 1996, Martin expressed an interest in performing on Broadway . In
42636-528: The top 10 on the US Billboard Hot Latin Tracks . To promote the album, Martin embarked on a successful Latin American tour, breaking box office records, which the singer referred to as "an indescribable feeling, almost like coming home". After the success of Ricky Martin and its subsequent tour, Martin's record company met him with the Spanish musician Juan Carlos Calderón to work on his second studio album, Me Amaras ( transl. You'll Love Me ) (1993). Although Martin felt "very grateful" for
42864-495: The top for nine weeks, and also reached number one and two on the US Latin Pop Songs and Tropical/Salsa charts, respectively. On May 15, 1999, it became the first single ever to rule four different Billboard charts and made Martin the first act to simultaneously scale a pop, Latin, and dance chart. Two weeks later, he became the first artist to simultaneously top the Billboard 200 , Hot Latin Tracks, Hot Dance Music/Club Play, Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales, Top 40 Tracks, and
43092-465: The top of the Latin Album Billboard chart based only on its sales in Puerto Rico. After two years of experimentation and sessions in studios around the world, Rosa released Mad Love on March 30, 2004. With most songs in English, collaborations with musicians from all over the world and the music videos for "Dancing in the Rain" and "Lie Without a Lover" (both directed by Angela Alvarado Rosa), Mad Love debuted at No. 2 on Billboard's Heatseeker charts and
43320-493: The tour he visited several major US cities, as well as Japan, Singapore, England, Spain, Germany, Denmark, Panama, Brazil, Colombia and Argentina, among others. In Bogota , Colombia in particular, he closed the 2004 Rock al Parque , a multitudinous all-day musical extravaganza with a crowd of 150,000 people. Rosa ended the tour in his native Puerto Rico, where he sold out the island's recently opened new 18,000-seat arena, José Miguel Agrelot Coliseum . Titled "Draco al Natural",
43548-460: The track on season seven of The Voice Australia , while his rendition failed to impress the audience. Princess La Tremenda and Kynnie Williams delivered a performance of the song on the third season of The Voice Brasil in 2014. Joey Fatone performed the song as "Rabbit" on the first season of the American television series The Masked Singer in 2019. On the second season of The Masked Singer Australia in 2020, Simon Pryce gave it
43776-459: The track's perceived loudness . Lyrically, "Livin' la Vida Loca", which translates to "Livin' the Crazy Life" in English, is about an irresistible, particularly sinister wild woman who lives on the edge, seducing others into her crazy world, with lyrics including, "Upside, inside out / She's livin' la vida loca / She'll push and pull you down / Livin' la vida loca". Throughout the song, Martin sings about an evil seductress, who makes him go "dancing in
44004-651: The track, labeling it "a song with an infectious hook and a sexy, growling delivery". Alejandra Torres from ¡Hola! named its chorus "the greatest chorus of all time". Rafly G. from TheThings called the song "an iconic piece of art". Greg Kot from Chicago Tribune described it as "the year's most ubiquitous hit single" and wrote: "It's the kind of tune that defines the word 'pop': a jolt of instant caffeine, with its fizzy combination of surf guitar, Latin percussion and strutting horns." He also acclaimed its "canny, genre-leaping arrangement, eye-popping production, and Latin-lover lyrics". Elle hailed "Livin' la Vida Loca" as
44232-569: The video a positive review, saying: "From the moment he sashayed up to the mic in 'Livin La Vida Loca' all dressed in black, and gave us that look, the Menudo alum became the most memorable and watchable drop-dead handsome guy in pop music." Also from Billboard , Larry Flick described it as "high-tech" and "ultra-sexy", mentioning the fact that it had "gotten strong attention from video out-lets like MTV and VH1". Cristal Mesa from mitú named it Martin's best music video on her 2018 list, and an author of Cultura Colectiva listed "Livin' la Vida Loca" among
44460-419: The video for "Commitment #4", a track Rosa composed and recorded in dedication to the removal of the United States Navy from the island–municipality of Vieques , for bombing training in many parts of the island. Between 1998 and 1999, Rosa wrote and recorded Ricky Martin 's second eponymous album and the first in English, which includes the popular single " Livin' la Vida Loca ". The album debuted at No. 1 on
44688-462: The way for a large number of Latin artists to achieve global success. Martin has since released several successful albums, including Almas del Silencio (2003) and MTV Unplugged (2006), as well as Grammy Award winner A Quien Quiera Escuchar (2015). Notable singles in this period include " She Bangs ", " Nobody Wants to Be Lonely ", " Tal Vez ", " Tu Recuerdo ", " La Mordidita ", " Vente Pa' Ca ", and " Canción Bonita ". As an actor, Martin took
44916-460: The way for a large number of other Latin artists, and is "credited as the song that helped other Latin artists break through to English-speaking markets". According to The Independent , the single is "widely regarded as the song that began the first Latin pop explosion." In July 2019, SOMOS Productions, Endemol Shine Boomdog , and Piñolywood Studios announced the production of a biographical web television series about Menudo , titled Subete
45144-472: The world. To promote Vuelve , Martin embarked on the worldwide Vuelve Tour; he performed in Asia, Australia, Europe, Mexico, South America, and the United States. Although Latin music was not important to the Recording Academy or the mainstream music industry at the time, Tommy Mottola, then-chief of Columbia Records , was certain about Martin's stardom and pushed hard to have him on the Grammy Awards ceremony. Finally, on February 24, 1999, cavorting with
45372-465: Was aired on March 25, 1999, on MTV , and begins with a scene, showing a car hitting a fire hydrant on the sidewalk. Then, Martin is seen wearing a black shirt and pants, walking on stage in a nightclub and performing the song and dancing to it, backed by his band, playing horns, while a group of dancers and party-ready crowd are dancing to the song. At night, a young wild woman, portrayed by Croatian model Nina Morić , sits next to Martin, as he drives
45600-445: Was also nominated for Song of the Year and Best Pop Song at the 22nd Annual Latin Grammy Awards . Later that year, he embarked on his first co-headlining tour, the Enrique Iglesias and Ricky Martin Live in Concert alongside Spanish singer Enrique Iglesias . Martin released Play on July 13, 2022. The EP included singles " Otra Noche en L.A. " and " A Veces Bien y a Veces Mal "; the former reached number one in four countries. As
45828-416: Was also nominated for the Juno Award for International Album of the Year at the Juno Awards of 2000 . The album has sold over 22 million copies, worldwide. Rosa also produced Corazón (1999), the platinum album of Ednita Nazario , for which he also wrote and produced the song "Más Grande Que Grande" under the name Dolores del Infante, which reached a spot in the Top 10 Latin Billboards for 10 weeks. Corazón
46056-507: Was an "average" student there. When he was nine years old, he began appearing in television commercials for products such as soft drinks, toothpaste, and fast food restaurants, including Orange Crush and Burger King . In a year and a half, he starred in 11 commercials. After achieving moderate fame in Puerto Rico for his appearances in television commercials, Martin auditioned for membership in Menudo. Formed in Puerto Rico in 1977, Menudo members were usually replaced when they hit 16 to keep
46284-433: Was certified 7× platinum by RIAA, denoting shipments of over seven million copies in the US and breaking the record as the best-selling album by a Latin artist in the country. Only within three months, Ricky Martin became the best-selling album ever by a Latin artist. According to different sources, the album has sold over 15 million copies or even 17 million copies worldwide. It was nominated for Best Pop Album at
46512-479: Was certified double platinum by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA), denoting shipments of over 140,000 copies. The song also reached number one in Argentina, Chile, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Greece, Guatemala, Hungary, Ireland, Mexico, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Panama, Puerto Rico, and Saudi Arabia. Additionally, it peaked in the top 10 of numerous countries, including France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland. In Romania, "Livin' la Vida Loca"
46740-429: Was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). In Canada, the album peaked at number three and was certified double platinum. Vuelve spawned big hits, including the title track , "La Copa de la Vida", " Perdido Sin Ti " ( transl. "Lost Without You" ), and " La Bomba " ( transl. "The Bomb" ). "La Copa de la Vida" grew to be an international success, appearing on
46968-629: Was complicated and could take a long time. In March 2010, Martin publicly came out as gay via a message on his website, stating: "I am proud to say that I am a fortunate homosexual man. I am very blessed to be who I am." In an interview with Vanity Fair , he declared: "There was love, passion. I do not regret anything, any of the relationships I lived, they taught me a lot, both men and women." Martin also told Fama! : "I know that I like both men and women, I'm against sexual labels, we are simply human beings with emotional and sexual needs. I like to enjoy sex in total freedom, so I'm open to having sex with
47196-452: Was considered the No. 1 Latin album of 2004 by New York's Newsday. The video for " Más y Más ", also directed by Alvarado, won the 2004 Latin Grammy Award for Best Video. A few months after the release of Mad Love, Rosa released another compilation album intended specifically for the Latin market titled "Como Me Acuerdo", which included four new tracks along with some other songs. He went on an international tour to promote both albums. During
47424-411: Was declared cancer-free. A final statement was released on January 10, 2013, announcing that the official release date of Vida had been pushed back an additional month since Angelo Medina's October 2012 statement. The album's final release date would be March 19, 2013. Although both artists are not seen in person for many years, Draco said Ricky was one of the many friends who gave him support in one of
47652-402: Was dedicated to Draco for his outstanding career. The first live performance of the album took place at Premios Lo Nuestro 2013 where Draco and Ricky Martin shared the stage to perform live their single "Más y Más" for the first time since they were both in Menudo . On April 23, 2013, previous to the 2013 Billboard Latin Music Awards , Draco received the first Premio Conquistador given by
47880-564: Was edited with the audio of "Livin' La Vida Loca" in 2015 to create a mashup video, making Slipknot frontman Corey Taylor appear to be singing the song; the video went viral. Japanese singer Hiromi Go remade "Livin' la Vida Loca" in 1999 as "Goldfinger '99". The song became a hit in Japan and was covered itself by multiple Japanese artists, including Koda Kumi who recorded the song in 2019. On January 16, 2020, Cuban-born American singer Camila Cabello and English television host James Corden competed on The Late Late Show with James Corden in
48108-652: Was entitled "Encuentro". Angelo Medina, producer of the event, announced on February 24, 2012, that the concert was quickly sold out and a second concert was added for March 31. Both concerts premiered two of the multiple the collaborations planned for Rosa's next album. Guerra joined Rosa in "Esto Es Vida" and then Blades with "El Tiempo Va" alongside Draco Rosa. Both shows were such big hits that rumors quickly rose about two concerts that would have taken place in Dominican Republic and Panama, home places of Juan Luis Guerra and Rubén Blades respectively. On October 16, 2012, Rosa's manager and friend Angelo Medina announced that
48336-401: Was greeted with a massive standing ovation and met with acclaim from music critics . On October 22, 1998, CNN confirmed that Martin had started working on his first English language album, following the success of Vuelve . On March 6, 1999, almost two weeks after his Grammy performance, Billboard revealed the lead single 's name as "Livin' la Vida Loca" in an article and mentioned that it
48564-433: Was included on the set lists for Martin's the Livin' la Vida Loca Tour , the One Night Only with Ricky Martin tour, the Black and White Tour , the Música + Alma + Sexo World Tour , the Ricky Martin Live tour, the Live in Mexico tour, the One World Tour , the All In residency, the Ricky Martin en Concierto, the Movimiento Tour , and the Enrique Iglesias and Ricky Martin Live in Concert tour. Martin's performance of
48792-405: Was listed among the Best Latin Songs of All Time by Billboard . It was nominated for four categories at the 42nd Annual Grammy Awards , including Record of the Year and Song of the Year . Its Spanish version reached the summit of the Billboard Hot Latin Tracks chart, and was nominated for Record of the Year at the 1st Annual Latin Grammy Awards . "She's All I Ever Had" was released as
49020-438: Was listed as the most-played song of the year, however, its peak position on the weekly chart is unknown. The accompanying music video was filmed in Los Angeles, California, and directed by American director Wayne Isham , who had also directed the videos for Martin's previous singles " Vuelve ", " The Cup of Life ", and " La Bomba ". The video cost US$ 500,000 making it one of the most expensive music videos ever made . The visual
49248-415: Was nominated for Album of the Year and won the award for Best Pop Vocal Album at the 21st Annual Latin Grammy Awards . The second single from the EP, " Tiburones " ( transl. "Sharks" ) reached number one in Argentina and Puerto Rico, and was also nominated for Song of the Year at the 21st Annual Latin Grammy Awards. Martin starred as the voice of villainous miniature figure Don Juan Diego in
49476-430: Was nominated for the 2000 Billboard Latin Music Award for Female Pop Album of the Year. Rosa wrote and produced three songs for singer Julio Iglesias ' album Noche De Cuatro Lunas (2000). Rosa was one of three singer/songwriters honored in Banco Popular's Christmas Special Encuentro (2002) alongside Juan Luis Guerra and Rubén Blades . In 2002, Rosa released "Libertad del Alma", a compilation album which debuted at
49704-462: Was not allowed to access his own bank accounts. Martin was accepted into New York University 's Tisch School of the Arts in 1990, but before classes began, his friend invited him to Mexico City. He attended the musical comedy play, Mama Ama el Rock ( transl. Mom Loves Rock ) there, and was offered to stay and replace one of the actors. He accepted the offer, dropped out of university and moved from New York to Mexico City to perform in
49932-399: Was published simultaneously. Martin expressed that the book was inspired by his "personal life, with fantasy added to it", as well as "a lot of cartoons ". Draco Rosa Draco Cornelius Rosa Suárez ( Spanish: [ˈdɾako koɾˈneljus ˈrosa ˈswaɾes] ; born Robert Edward Rosa Suárez , June 27, 1969 ), also known as Draco Rosa, Robi Draco Rosa or simply Robi or Draco , is
50160-424: Was ranked among the "Greatest Latin Pop Songs of All Time" by Rolling Stone , and "11 remixes of classic Latin hits" by Billboard , "launched the Latin and dance music crossover of the '90s", according to the latter. Olivier Pérou from Le Point commented that "some have even learned, thanks to him, to count to three in Spanish" following the popularity of the song. "La Copa de la Vida", which has been hailed as
50388-425: Was recorded in 1992 but never officially released. In 1993, a solo contract with Sony Music Latin enabled Rosa to record in Spain the first of his Spanish-language solo albums, Frío . In between solo projects, Rosa worked on Ricky Martin 's A Medio Vivir under the pseudonym Ian Blake by co-writing and co-producing the majority of the songs on the album, including the hit single " María ", which made it to
50616-406: Was released as the second single from the album, Martin allowed himself "to go into a very Latin , African sound". He created a mix of different Latin music genres instead of singing a romantic ballad , the style that he focused on it in his first two albums, while Latin pop music in general was mainly made up of it at the time. Although Martin was satisfied with the track and he describes it as
50844-498: Was released in September 1995, and became a huge success; it sold over three million copies worldwide. being certified gold in the United States, platinum in France, 4× platinum in Spain, as well as many other certifications in Latin American countries. It spawned several successful hits, including " Te Extraño, Te Olvido, Te Amo " ( transl. "I Miss You, I Forget You, I Love You" ), " María ", and " Volverás " ( transl. "You Will Come Back" ). On "María", which
51072-481: Was released on iTunes weeks after Draco's quarantine expired and was declared cancer-free on December 31, 2012. "After so many years of writing and doing projects together, I felt that the right right thing was this should be the first single. Ricky is one of the main artists with whom I've worked with, so it was a great idea to do such a pretty duet. It's that kind of things that are destined to happen", said Draco. Also, on said date, after completing his quarantine, Draco
51300-466: Was supposed to be his first complete work in the field of songwriting. Despite Sony Music Entertainment's original plan after a two-year hiatus he decided to release a Spanish-language album: "I woke up five months ago, and I said 'We're doing an album in Spanish.' Everyone went nuts. They said, 'You don't have time; you have to release an album in English because of timing issues with your career.' And that's fine. But I told them, 'In five months, you'll have
51528-508: Was the highest-grossing tour of 2000 by a Latin artist in the US. While the Livin' la Vida Loca Tour had not been concluded yet, Martin returned to the studio to record his sixth studio album, Sound Loaded . The album was released on November 14, 2000. It debuted at number four on the Billboard 200 with first-week sales of 318,000 copies. The album has sold over seven million copies or even eight million copies worldwide, according to different sources, being certified double platinum in
51756-524: Was under quarantine in his California home until December 31, 2012, when Draco completed his quarantine and was declared cancer-free. On May 30, 2013, Rosa tweeted that his recent cancer study resulted negative, confirming he is completely cured of cancer. His tweet read: "Familia: I went in yesterday for a pet scan. Today my results came in; I'm free. So happy!! #cancerfree #celebration#love #faith #gratitude" [ sic ]. On December 9, 2013, Rosa's manager confirmed that Draco's cancer had relapsed in
51984-529: Was voted three additional awards in the International Viewer's Choice categories, making it rank among the videos with most wins in the history of the MTV Video Music Awards . Since then, Martin has become the most awarded Latin artist of all time in the ceremony. Martin gave his first live performance of "Livin' la Vida Loca" at the 11th Annual World Music Awards on May 5, 1999. Three and six days later, he performed it on Saturday Night Live and The Rosie O'Donnell Show . Two weeks later, he performed it at
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