Only five years old, Cruz distinguished himself via talent shows and competitions as a sonero. Soon he started singing coro for Pedro Conga y Su Orquesta Internacional, as well as singing sessions for Roberto Lugo, Pedro Arroyo, and Mario Ortiz, to name a few. He was signed to the Musical Productions label, releasing his solo debut, Algo Nuevo, in 1990. The disc went gold, generating radio hits like "Si Supieras" and "Tu Traicion." Cruz's follow-up release, Para Ti in 1993 was less successfull. Cruz's third self-titled release featured the popular song "Cuanto Te Amo," getting him back on the charts after a six-years. Una Vez Mas was released in 1998. Cruz spent toured extensively throughout Latin America. He stayed with one label for the majority of his recording career. Cruz released two more records with Musical Productions, Un Nuevo Amanecer in 2002 and Para Mi Gente in 2007. The former generated a good deal of radio play through 2003 and 2004 with songs like "Que Bombon" and "Ven."
#2 With his cute baby face, captivating eyes, sexy physique, soulful voice, classy attire, shy-guy demeanour, fun-loving attitude and slick stage act, Anthony Cruz is regarded as one of the most charismatic entertainers around. And boy, does he have the ladies weak! There's no mistaking the mesmerising effect he has on the ladies. After nine years of holding his own in the music business, this talented singer is cruising his way to becoming one of Jamaica's greatest singers.
BORN ROHAN SMITH on December 17, 1974, Anthony Cruz grew up in Mandeville, Manchester. Hailing from a talented musical family - being the nephew of the celebrated singer Garnett Silk, as well as having a mother and father who were excellent singers - Cruz was convinced from a young age that he was destined to be a great singer. After graduating from Holmwood Technical High School, Cruz migrated to the United States, spending a few years in New York before moving to Miami. In 1993, while residing in Miami, fate would lead him to meet producer Willie Lindo who was impressed with a demo tape he heard of the artiste. Lindo decided to take him under his wings, working with the young singer to hone his rich vocals. Under his management, Cruz's career blossomed and the singer learnt the ropes of the entertainment business.
Convinced the world was ready for him, Lindo released Cruz's debut single, 'Tell Me What's Up' (an original), with several others to follow. It wasn't long before Cruz became a hit in Miami with the number one tune, 'Just Call My Name'. The single made him a household name, and as it made its way to the airwaves and charts in New York, England and other places, Cruz's popularity spread. The singer's debut album followed. Produced by Willie Lindo and titled 'Where There Is Love', the album featured the title track as well as the big hits 'When You Get Lonely' and 'Love Will Never Die', among others. The quiet, soft-spoken singer continued recording several tracks for Lindo, as well as making his name as a smooth performer on stage shows and club events in Miami, New York, Bahamas, among other parts of the world, working with some of Jamaica's top acts.
In 1999, Cruz decided to return to Jamaica to claim his piece of the pie in the land of his birth and the home of Reggae music. The first song he recorded back home became a hit. Recorded on the Chemist label, the song was titled 'Maria Maria' (a cover of the Santana/Product G&B big hit).
The lovers' rock singer went on to record for other producers, releasing tunes like the popular 'Them Boy Deh Nuh Really Know We' for CJ Records, with an accompanying music video; and 'You Remind Me' for John John.
Always sticking to his themes of love, culture and reality lyrics, Cruz's more recent releases include the popular, big hit 'You Got It Bad' for Mixing Finger, 'Closer I Get To You', 'Single Once Again', 'In The Club' (a combination with Louie Culture), 'Crazy Over You', 'Love Has Taken Over Me', 'Turn It Up', 'I Pray', 'A Man's Weakness', among others. Cruz has also been working the stage show circuit, showcasing his unique style and soulful voice on several big gigs the likes of Sting, Rebel Salute, Stone Love's annual anniversary dance, not to mention several school fetes where the girls swarm him like bees to honey as he charms his way into their hearts.
Continuing on the path to take his career to the ultimate level, Anthony Cruz signed a management, booking and recording contract with Fifth Element Records in the summer of 2000. After five successful years he departed in September 2005 and has now branched out on his own with the new recording label, Shanshan Music. His new album "Mama Blessing" is scheduled to be launched in December 2005 and given the popularity of some of the tracks, even though they have not been offically released, this is one of the most eargerly anticipated reggae albums in a long time.
Striving to be the most famous singer ever, Cruz is now focusing heavily on recording mainly original tracks of lyrics he has written. Considering that he is so engrossed in music that he sings morning, noon and night…even in his sleep…the world can expect great things from this talented singer and songwriter.
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Dile A El
Anthony Cruz Lyrics
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y era otro que ocupaba mi lugar,
ayer te vi,
con el intruso que invadió mi propiedad
ayer te vi
y el pasado de mi se apodero
con gran nostalgia vi como te abrazo
en mi garganta un grito que se ahogo
que no te comprendió
un pobre hombre que nunca te olvido
y descubrí también que aun te quiero.
Dile a el,
hay como lo envidio
dile a el,
que vivo al asecho
dile a el,
lo que daría por estar a tu lado
tan solo un minuto
Dile a el,
hay como lo envidio
dile a el,
que vivo al asecho
dile a el,
como te quise
dile a el
que aun te quiero
dile a el
dile, dile
dile a el
dile, dile
dile a el
que yo fui primero
dile a el
dile, dile
dile a el
dile, dile
dile a el
que aun te quiero
dile a el
que daría por estar a tu lado
tan solo un minuto
dile a el
dile a el
que aun te quiero …
The lyrics to Anthony Cruz's song "Dile a El" are about a man who sees his ex-girlfriend with another man and realizes that he still loves her. He sees them together and feels a pang of jealousy, wishing that he could have been the one with her instead. He admits that he was foolish not to understand her and that he was a poor man who never forgot her. He urges her to tell her new lover that he was there first and that he still loves her.
The song explores themes of regret, jealousy, and love. The man in the song is regretting his past mistakes and wishing he could be with the woman he loves. He is jealous of her new lover and wants her to know that he still loves her. The lyrics are powerful and emotional, and they convey the message of longing and heartbreak.
Overall, "Dile a El" is a powerful song that explores the themes of love, regret, and jealousy. The lyrics are heartfelt and emotional, and Anthony Cruz's voice delivers them with passion and intensity, making the song a memorable and poignant experience.
Line by Line Meaning
Ayer te vi,
Yesterday I saw you,
y era otro que ocupaba mi lugar,
and there was someone else occupying my place,
ayer te vi,
Yesterday I saw you,
con el intruso que invadió mi propiedad
with the intruder who invaded my property
ayer te vi
Yesterday I saw you
y el pasado de mi se apodero
and my past took over me
con gran nostalgia vi como te abrazo
with great nostalgia I saw how he hugged you
en mi garganta un grito que se ahogo
a scream in my throat that choked
y descubrí que fui un estupido
and I realized that I was a fool
que no te comprendió
who didn't understand you
un pobre hombre que nunca te olvido
a poor man who never forgot you
y descubrí también que aun te quiero.
and I also discovered that I still love you.
Dile a el,
Tell him,
hay como lo envidio
how envious I am of him
dile a el,
Tell him,
que vivo al asecho
that I live lurking
dile a el,
Tell him,
lo que daría por estar a tu lado
what I would give to be by your side
tan solo un minuto
just for a minute
que yo fui primero
that I was first
dile a el
Tell him
que aun te quiero
that I still love you
Writer(s): Elizabeth Ibarra
Contributed by Addison L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Patty Del Perú
Ayer te vi,
y era otro que ocupaba mi lugar,
ayer te vi,
con el intruso que invadió mi propiedad
ayer te vi
y el pasado de mi se apodero
con gran nostalgia vi como te abrazo
en mi garganta un grito que se ahogo
y descubrí que fui un estupido
que no te comprendió
un pobre hombre que nunca te olvido
y descubrí también que aun te quiero.
Dile a el,
hay como lo envidio
dile a el,
que vivo al asecho
dile a el,
lo que daría por estar a tu lado
tan solo un minuto
Dile a el,
hay como lo envidio
dile a el,
que vivo al asecho
dile a el,
como te quise
dile a el
que aun te quiero
dile a el
dile, dile
dile a el
dile, dile
dile a el
que yo fui primero
dile a el
dile, dile
dile a el
dile, dile
dile a el
que aun te quiero
dile a el
que daría por estar a tu lado
tan solo un minuto
dile a el
dile a el
que aun te quiero …
Ana Arce B
SU TIMBRE DE VOZ ES MARAVILLOSO !!. NO SE COMPARA CON NADIE . SOLO LO DEJA , EN UN NIVEL MUY ALTO 💖
Ray David
Salseros de la nueva generación inspirados por la antigua y porque la salsa no muera ❤️❤️ ANTHONY SIN DUDA FUE EL MEJOR PARA TODOS LOS QUE SEGUIMOS SU TRAYECTORIA (A PESAR DE YO TENER 21) SABEMOS QUE FUE NOMINADO A UN GRAMMY LATINO POR ESA HERMOSA VOZ CON LA.QUE FUE BENDECIDO ARRIBA ANTHONY QUE SIEMPRE VIVIRÁS EN NUESTROS CORAZONES
Renzo Vasquez
😊
Roberto
Uno de los mejores salseros, lástima que no está en vida, una voz limpia, llena de alegría, ritmo y mucho son
Rafelito Candelario
Gracias Anthony Cruz por darnos tan bellas canciones Descansa en paz 🎗🙏🎗🙏
carlos
Descansa en paz maestro que dios te tenga en su gloria gracias por las canciones lindas que dejastes .
Yula Belliki
0
J Cam
Pura voz de Salsa , que descanses en el Paraíso Anthony .
Danny Asmat Pantoja
2020 y nunca dejaré de escuchar la buena salsa 👍🔥
Pilar Flores GG
Si asi es y será