Ricky Martin
Ricky Martin is a Puerto Rican singer, songwriter and actor known for his musical versatility across Latin pop, dance, reggaeton, salsa and more.
Origins
Born Enrique Martin Morales in San Juan, he began appearing in commercials at nine and joined the Puerto Rican boy band Menudo at twelve, launching his solo career in 1991 with Sony Music Mexico.
The sound
His discography spans Latin pop, dance, reggaeton and salsa; his early albums leaned on ballads before he became a global pop-dance star.
Legacy
He gained recognition across Latin America in the early 1990s and grew into one of the most internationally visible Latin artists, prized for his versatility.
Signature song
Livin' la Vida Loca
"Livin' la Vida Loca" is his signature song, the dance-pop smash that helped ignite the late-1990s Latin pop crossover.
Top songs
- 1
Livin' la Vida Loca ★
Ricky Martin · 1999
- 2
She Bangs
Sound Loaded · 2000
- 3
La Copa de la Vida
Ricky Martin · 1999
- 4
Vuelve
Vuelve · 1998
- 5
María
A Medio Vivir · 1995