Ricky Martin is known as the "King of Latin Pop" and has made significant contributions to the music industry as a singer, songwriter, and actor.
Born on Christmas Eve in 1971, Ricky Martin began his musical journey at the age of six, inspired by both Latin music and classic rock.
He achieved fame as a member of the boy band Menudo before launching a successful solo career in the early 1990s.
Biography
Early Life
Enrique "Ricky" Martín Morales was born on December 24, 1971, in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Raised in a musically inclined family, he began singing at the tender age of six, using wooden kitchen spoons as makeshift microphones. His mother, Doña Nereida Morales, played a significant role in shaping his musical tastes, introducing him to Latin music while he also enjoyed classic rock from bands like Led Zeppelin and Journey. Despite his parents' divorce when he was just two years old, Martin enjoyed a supportive upbringing, moving freely between his mother's and father's homes. He has Spanish heritage, with roots tracing back to Basque and Canarian ancestry.
Career
Ricky Martin's career took off when he joined the famous Puerto Rican boy band Menudo at the age of 12. His persistence paid off after initially being rejected for being too short. He made his debut with the group in 1984 and quickly gained fame. In 1991, he launched his solo career with his self-titled album, followed by the successful "Me amarás" in 1993. Over the years, Martin has released numerous albums, including "Vuelve," "Sound Loaded," and "Música + alma + sexo," showcasing his versatility across genres such as Latin pop, dance, and reggaeton. He is often referred to as the "King of Latin Pop" and has received multiple accolades, including a Grammy Award for Best Latin Pop Album.
Personal Life
Ricky Martin holds dual citizenship in the United States and Spain. He publicly came out as gay in 2010, stating he was proud to be a homosexual man. Martin is also a father to twin boys born via gestational surrogacy in 2008. He has expressed a desire for sexual freedom, rejecting labels and emphasizing the importance of emotional connections. His journey has been marked by both personal and professional milestones, making him a prominent figure in the music industry and a role model for many.
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Discography
Esencial2018
- 1.Vente pa' ca4:19
- 2.La mordidita3:29
- 3.Jaleo3:41
- 4.Maria (Spanglish version)3:59
- 5.La copa de la vida (Spanglish remix)4:37
- 6.Pégate (MTV unplugged version) (radio edit)3:10
- 7.La bomba4:34
- 8.Lola Lola4:45
- 9.Livin' La Vida Loca4:02
- 10.Shake Your Bon-Bon3:11
- 11.She Bangs4:34
- 12.Dame más (Loaded)3:52
- 13.Adiós3:59
- 14.Déjate llevar (It's Alright)3:33
- 15.Más4:10
- 16.Lo mejor de mi vida eres tú3:36
- 17.Tu recuerdo (MTV Unplugged version)4:07
- 18.Y todo queda en nada4:36
- 19.Tal vez4:38
- 20.Bella (She's All I Ever Had)4:54
- 21.No importa la distancia (Go the Distance)4:51
- 22.Asignatura pendiente3:55
- 23.Vuelve5:07
- 24.Somos la semilla3:52
- 25.Perdido sin ti4:10
- 26.Te extraño, te olvido, te amo4:38
- 27.A medio vivir4:41
- 28.Fuego de noche, nieve de día5:34
- 29.El amor de mi vida3:56
- 30.Fuego contra fuego4:28
A quien quiera escuchar2015
- 1.Adiós4:00
- 2.Disparo al corazón3:50
- 3.Isla bella4:55
- 4.Perdóname4:00
- 5.Náufrago3:26
- 6.La mordidita3:31
- 7.Cuanto me acuerdo de ti3:31
- 8.Mátame otra vez4:03
- 9.Nada3:25
- 10.A quien quiera escuchar4:10
- 11.Náufrago (acoustic version)3:20
- 12.Mátame otra vez (acoustic version)4:02
- 13.Nada (Dharmik version)3:11
Personalidad2015
- 1.Vida (Spanglish version)3:26
- 2.Lo mejor de mi vida eres tú3:38
- 3.Tu recuerdo (MTV unplugged version)4:07
- 4.Te extraño, te olvido, te amo4:41
- 5.Fuego de noche, nieve de día5:30
- 6.Tal vez4:38
- 7.Vuelve5:08
- 8.A medio vivir4:42
- 9.No importa la distancia (Go the Distance)4:50
- 10.Perdido sin ti4:11
- 11.Livin' la vida loca (Spanish version)4:05
- 12.María (Pablo Flores Spanglish radio edit)4:32
- 13.Come with me (Spanglish version)3:37
- 14.La copa de la vida (La canción oficial de la copa mundial, Francia '98) (Spanish version)4:29
- 15.Más4:09
- 16.Private Emotion4:00
- 17.She Bangs (Spanish version)4:36
Playlist: The Very Best of Ricky Martin2012
- 1.Maria (Pablo Flores Spanglish radio mix)4:31
- 2.The Cup of Life (English radio mix)4:37
- 3.Livin' La Vida Loca4:03
- 4.She's All I Ever Had4:55
- 5.Shake Your Bon-Bon3:10
- 6.She Bangs (radio mix)4:04
- 7.Nobody Wants to Be Lonely4:11
- 8.Loaded (Fused Re-Loaded mix)3:42
- 9.I Don't Care (Ralphi & Craig's club radio mix)3:36
- 10.It's Alright (radio mix)3:22
- 11.Sleep Tight3:52
- 12.Save the Dance4:04
- 13.The Best Thing About Me Is You3:37
- 14.Shine4:46
- 15.Freak of Nature (Big Room club vocal remix)8:10
Música + alma + sexo2011
- 1.Más4:09
- 2.Frío3:23
- 3.Lo mejor de mi vida eres tú3:39
- 4.Te vas4:31
- 5.Tú y yo6:15
- 6.Cántame tu vida4:38
- 7.Te busco y te alcanzo3:30
- 8.Será será3:27
- 9.No te miento3:31
- 10.Basta ya4:31
- 11.The Best Thing About Me Is You3:37
- 12.Shine4:47
- 13.Frío (remix radio edit)3:37
- 14.Too Late Now3:27
- 15.Liar3:30
- 16.Soñador4:35
- 17.Samba3:08
- 18.Lo mejor de mi vida eres tú (Spanish Jump Smokers dance version)4:42
- 19.The Best Thing About Me Is You (Jump Smokers dance version)5:13
- 20.Más (Wally Lopez Ibiza es más radio remix)4:26
- 21.Más (Wally Lopez bilingual remix)4:26
- 22.Más (Ralph Rosario Spanish radio remix)4:07
- 23.Frío3:15
17: Greatest Hits2011
- 1.Livin’ la Vida Loca4:03
- 2.María (Pablo Flores Spanglish radio edit)4:30
- 3.She Bangs (English version)4:40
- 4.Shake Your Bon‐Bon3:09
- 5.Nobody Wants to Be Lonely4:10
- 6.The Cup of Life (La Copa de la Vida) [the official song of the World Cup, France ’98] [English version with crowd noise]4:32
- 7.La bomba4:34
- 8.I Don’t Care (English version)3:51
- 9.Private Emotion4:00
- 10.She’s All I Ever Had4:55
- 11.Come to Me4:32
- 12.The Best Thing About Me Is You3:35
- 13.Spanish Eyes / Lola, Lola (medley) [music from “One Night Only” video]5:47
- 14.Loaded (George Noriega radio edit 2)3:48
- 15.It’s Alright3:31
- 16.Pégate (MTV Unplugged Version) [radio edit]3:11
- 17.Más (Wally bilingual remix)4:29
Lo nuevo y lo mejor2009
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Greatest hits of Ricky Martin2009
- 1.Fuego contra fuego
- 2.El amor de mi vida
- 3.Que dia es hoy (self-control) (remix)
- 4.Maria (remix spanglish version)
- 5.Te extrano te olvido te amo
- 6.Bombon de azucar
- 7.A medio vivir
- 8.La copa de la vida (spanglish version)
- 9.Perdido sin ti
- 10.Por arriba por abajo
- 11.La bomba (remix)
- 12.Vuelve
- 13.Livin la vida loca
- 14.Bella (shes all i ever had)
- 15.Shake Your Bon-Bon
- 16.Private Emotion (with meja)
- 17.You Stay With Me
- 18.Amour
- 19.Be Careful (duet with Madonna)
- 20.Nobody wants to be lonely (feat. Christina Aguilera)
- 21.She Bangs
- 22.Loaded
- 23.Come To Me
- 24.Amour Remix
- 25.Jaleo (Spanglish)
- 26.Tal vez
- 27.Juramento
- 28.Asignatura pendiente
- 29.Y todo queda en nada
- 30.I dont care (remix) (feat. fat joe and Amerie)
- 31.Drop it on Me (Ft Daddy Yankee)
- 32.Its Alright
- 33.Tu recuerdo (unplugged) (feat. la mari)
- 34.Pegate (unplugged)
- 35.Con Tu Nombre (unplugged)
- 36.Save the dance
- 37.Maria (unplugged)
172008
- 1.Fuego contra fuego4:29
- 2.El amor de mi vida3:59
- 3.Que día es hoy (Self-control) (remix)4:53
- 4.Te extraño, te olvido, te amo4:41
- 5.María (Pablo Flores Spanglish radio edit)4:32
- 6.Vuelve5:10
- 7.La copa de la vida (La canción oficial de la copa mundial, Francia '98) (Spanglish radio edit)4:40
- 8.La bomba (remix - single edit)4:29
- 9.Livin' la vida loca4:05
- 10.Bella (She's All I Ever Had)4:57
- 11.Nobody Wants to Be Lonely4:15
- 12.Tal vez4:41
- 13.Asignatura pendiente4:00
- 14.Y todo queda en nada4:40
- 15.I Don't Care (Ralphi & Craig's club radio edit)3:38
- 16.Déjate llevar (It's Alright)3:36
- 17.Tu recuerdo (MTV unplugged version)4:08
Live Blanco y negro Tour2007
- 1.Intro / Pégate / Raza de mil colores / Por arriba, por abajo5:40
- 2.I Don't Care / María mix4:46
- 3.Vuelve5:07
- 4.Revolución4:15
- 5.It's Alright4:32
- 6.Livin' la vida loca3:53
- 7.Somos la semilla4:07
- 8.Rave Intro / Drop It on Me / Lola, Lola / The Cup of Life12:20
- 9.Tal vez4:34
- 10.Tu recuerdo5:42
MTV Unplugged2006
- 1.Gracias por pensar en mí4:37
- 2.Con tu nombre4:20
- 3.María5:30
- 4.Tu recuerdo4:07
- 5.Perdido sin ti4:25
- 6.Asignatura pendiente4:19
- 7.Vuelve5:34
- 8.Lola, Lola4:19
- 9.Volverás5:04
- 10.La bomba5:47
- 11.Fuego de noche, nieve de día5:11
- 12.Pégate4:04
Life2005
- 1.Til I Get to You4:56
- 2.I Won't Desert You3:50
- 3.I Don't Care3:48
- 4.Stop Time Tonight4:01
- 5.Life4:08
- 6.I Am3:32
- 7.It's Alright3:31
- 8.Drop It on Me3:55
- 9.This Is Good3:36
- 10.Save the Dance4:05
- 11.Qué más da (I Don't Care) (Luny Tunes reggaeton mix)3:29
- 12.Déjate llevar (It's Alright)3:34
Almas del silencio2003
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La historia2001
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The Best of Ricky Martin2001
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Sound Loaded2000
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One Night Only2000
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Ricky Martin1999
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Greatest Hits '991999
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Vuelve1998
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A medio vivir1995
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Me amarás1993
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Ricky Martin1991
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PLAY2022
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PAUSA2020
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Label
- Record label
- Columbia Records
- Record label
- Sony Music
- Record label
- Sony Music
Achievements
- Award
- Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year
- Award
- Lo Nuestro Excellence Award
- Award
- Grammy Award for Best Latin Pop Album
- Award
- Latin Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Album
- Award
- hispanoamericano Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Album
- Award
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
- Award
- Billboard Spirit of Hope Award
Groups
- Artists for Haiti (Latin)current
- Menudolead vocals · 1984–1989
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Identifiers & aliases
Also known as: Enrique Martín Morales, Rickey Martin, Ricky Marrtin
Enrique "Ricky" Martín Morales 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. Dubbed the "King of Latin Pop", the "King of Latin Music", and the "Latin Pop God", he is regarded as one of the most influential artists in the world. 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 the release of his first two studio albums, Ricky Martin (1991) and Me Amaras (1993), both of which were focused on ballads.
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