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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Me Gusta
Anthony Cruz Lyrics
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Ya no puedo resistir este castigo
Pero tengo que decirte la verdad
No puedo mas, no puedo mas
Me gustaaas!
Me gustas mas que nunca, no puedo ocultarlo
Me gustaaas!
Quisiera que esta misma noche
Para saciar esta sed de amor
Ay!
Ya no tenemos que hablar
No hacen falta palabras
Solo tiene que entrar tu boca a la mia
Y al besarme yo se bien que diras
No puedo mas, no puedo mas
Uoh!
Me gustaaas!
Me gustas mas que nunca, no puedo ocultarlo
Me gustaaas!
Quisiera que esta misma noche
Bajo las estrellas me entregues tu ser
Para saciar esta sed de amor
Ay como me gustas!
No puedo ocultarlo mami!
Eeba!
Chikilla!
Me gustaaas!
Me gustaaas!
Este sentir me tiene loco corazon
Y no puedo ocultarlo
Me gustaaas!
Me gustaaas!
Se que contigo la vida cambiaria
Todo seria alegria, alegria, alegria
Me gustaaas!
Como me gustas
Me gustaaas!
Ya que me gustas tanto
Oye mamita pero tanto
Este amor me esta matando
Sabroson!
Na!
Eeeba!
Me gustaaas!
Me gustaaas!
Pase lo que pase
Venga lo que venga
Digan lo que digan
Me seguiras gustando
Me gustaaas!
Me gustaaas!
Nada tenemos que hablar
Solo tenemos que actuar
Para este amor de sed saciar
Y vuelve!
Oyelo! nana!
Me gustaaas! Me gustaaas! Me gustaaas! Me gustaaas!
Ay como me gustas!
Perdona pero no puedo aguantar mas
Me tengo que confesar
Me gustaaas! Me gustaaas! Me gustaaas! Me gustaaas!
Ay como me gustas!
A mi a mi a mi, me gusta ser tu hombre
A ti... te gustaria ser mi mujer?
Me gustaaas! Me gustaaas! Me gustaaas! Me gustaaas!
Ay como me gustas!
Hogar, una familia contigo es lo que quiero
Despues! muchos nenes!
(Melvin Franco)
The song "Me Gusta" by Anthony Cruz is a confession of love to a special someone. The singer can no longer hide his feelings and needs to express himself. He mentions that he cannot resist the punishment of keeping his emotions to himself and then proceeds to declare his love. He wants to be with this person and even imagines a scenario of being under the stars with them. The lyrics suggest that the attraction is mutual and the two can communicate without words, just by sharing a kiss. The singer believes that his life would change for the better with this person and that he cannot contain his desire any longer.
The lyrics illustrate a sense of passion and desperation that arises from the feeling of love. The repetition of "Me Gustas" emphasizes the intense attraction the singer feels, as if he cannot say it enough. The use of "no puedo mas" also suggests that holding back his emotions has been a struggle, and he is relieved to finally express them. The mention of wanting "una familia contigo" (a family with you) shows a deeper desire for a long-term commitment.
Overall, "Me Gusta" captures the vulnerability and rawness of confessing one's love. It communicates a yearning for connection and affection that many can relate to.
Line by Line Meaning
Ya no puedo aguantar mas tengo que confesartelo
I can’t hold it anymore, I have to confess it to you.
Ya no puedo resistir este castigo
I can no longer endure this punishment.
Pero tengo que decirte la verdad
But I have to tell you the truth.
No puedo mas, no puedo mas
I can’t take it anymore, I can’t take it anymore.
Me gustaaas!
I like you!
Me gustas mas que nunca, no puedo ocultarlo
I like you more than ever, I can't hide it.
Quisiera que esta misma noche Bajo las estrellas me entregues tu ser Para saciar esta sed de amor Ay!
I would like that this very night, under the stars, you give yourself to me to quench this thirst of love. Oh!
Ya no tenemos que hablar No hacen falta palabras
We don't have to talk anymore, no words needed.
Solo tiene que entrar tu boca a la mia Y al besarme yo se bien que diras
Just bring your mouth close to mine, and when I kiss you, I know exactly what you'll say.
Uoh!
Yeah!
Ay como me gustas! No puedo ocultarlo mami! Eeba! Chikilla!
Oh, how I like you! I can’t hide it, mommy! Woo! Girl!
Este sentir me tiene loco corazon Y no puedo ocultarlo
This feeling drives me crazy, heart, and I can't hide it.
Se que contigo la vida cambiaria Todo seria alegria, alegria, alegria Me gustaaas! Como me gustas
I know that my life would change with you, everything would be joy, joy, joy. I like you! How much I like you!
Ya que me gustas tanto Oye mamita pero tanto Este amor me esta matando Sabroson! Na! Eeeba!
Since I like you so much, listen mommy, but so much, this love is killing me. Delicious! No! Woo!
Pase lo que pase Venga lo que venga Digan lo que digan Me seguiras gustando Me gustaaas! Me gustaaas!
No matter what happens, no matter what comes, no matter what they say, I will still like you. I like you! I like you!
Nada tenemos que hablar Solo tenemos que actuar Para este amor de sed saciar
We don't have to talk about anything, we just have to act to quench this thirst of love.
Y vuelve! Oyelo! nana!
And come back! Listen to me! Nana!
Perdona pero no puedo aguantar mas Me tengo que confesar Me gustaaas! Me gustaaas! Me gustaaas! Me gustaaas! Ay como me gustas!
Sorry, but I can't hold it anymore, I have to confess. I like you! I like you! I like you! I like you! Oh, how I like you!
A mi a mi a mi, me gusta ser tu hombre A ti... te gustaria ser mi mujer? Me gustaaas! Me gustaaas! Me gustaaas! Me gustaaas! Ay como me gustas!
I like being your man, I do, I do, I do. And you... would you like to be my woman? I like you! I like you! I like you! I like you! Oh, how I like you!
Hogar, una familia contigo es lo que quiero Despues! muchos nenes!
A home, a family with you is what I want. Later on! Many kids!
Writer(s): Ramon Luis Rodriguez
Contributed by Landon C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@cheantonio3072
Saludos a todos los salseros que gustamos del sabor y la esencia de la música SALSA , saludos salseros desde Mexico 🇲🇽
@magdadiaz3782
No tuve la oportunidad de verlo en vivo a este grande de la salsa este vídeo es una joya saludos desde Veracruz
@gabrielcabrera8995
Panama presente mis respetos RIP Anthony Cruz
@annafraciscareyesescanio6108
❤😅
@johnblack-fd6kt
Un abrazo a la inmortalidad en el templo de la salsa sensual de Anthony Cruz la recuerdo desde los 90's viva la salsa sensual !!! 🇵🇦🇵🇦🇵🇦🇵🇦🇵🇦🇵🇦🇵🇦🇵🇦🇵🇦🇵🇦🎼🎶👑🔥🇵🇦🇵🇦🇵🇦🇵🇦
@jimmyliriano9525
Rip Anthony Cruz , tito Rojas y Frankie Ruiz de los mejores de la salsa ☀️🔥💪🏼
@adriansabando7847
Para mi el mejor salsero, de la salsa romántica, de ahí Frankie Ruiz, Tony Olivencia, Willie Gonzales, Giro López y ufffff Vity!!!!
Saludos desde Ecuador 🇪🇨
@jhonnysueldo9397
Por un poco y coincidimos,pero si son los mejores de la salsa romantica
@Rocatagliata25
Habia demasiado talento por aquellos años... Todos muy diferentes, todos con estilo mas romantico que el otro. Jerry Rivera, Anthony Martinez y la Solucion, Mickey Taveras, Rey Ruiz, Luis Enrique, Eddie Santiago, Omar Negro con Chaney, Cheo Andujar y que decir de Maelo Ruiz antes de que se le enronqueciera la voz...
@adriansabando7847
Henderson ufff como Héctor Rey tremendo salsero, o Tito rojas!!! En sudamerica el grupo Niche y Antonio Cartagena!!!! Paolo plaza ya es muy modernista, no me gusta mucho!!!! Pero Héctor Rey, tremendo salsero!!