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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Nada Nada Nada
Anthony Cruz Lyrics
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Al decirme adiós, llego la hora de partir
Que no me conformado solo paro con llorar
No tengo quien me pueda consolar
CORO
Nada nada nada
Es igual si tu no estas
Xq tu cariño me hace falta y no me puedo acostumbrar
Viviendo en una noche sin final (bis)
Un nudo en mi garganta
Que no me puedo explicar
Lo mucho que te kiero
Y que no t puedo extrañar
Que no me e conformado, solo paro con llorar
No tengo quien me pueda consolar...(Rep. coro)
Nada nada nada
Nada es igual si no estas
Tu cariño me hace falta
Nada nada nada
Nada solo paro con llorar
No tengo quien me pueda consolar
Nada nada nada
Que no termine esta hora
Para que te quedes mi amada
Nada nada nada
Yo me la paso llorando sobre la almohada
Nada nada nada
Un beso, una sonrisa y un abrazo para decirle adiós
Nada nada nada nada
Para dejarme tan solo con frío y sin tu calor
Nada nada nada nada
Nada es igual si no estas
Me muero en la soledad
Nada nada nada nada
Yo te di mi corazon mi vida y te me vas
Nada nada nada nada
Xq me dejas entre la pared y la espada
Nada nada nada nada
Nada sin ti, sin ti yo no soy nada
Nada. nada. nada .nada .nada...
Si no te tengo mi amada tengo la vida acabada
Nada...
Xq tu sabes mi cielo que eres la luz de mi alma
Nada
Nada soy sin ti
Ay sin ti yo no soy nada ...
The lyrics of Anthony Cruz's "Nada Nada Nada" are about the pain of heartbreak and the feeling of being lost without the love and comfort of a significant other. The song begins with the singer bidding his farewell to his loved one and being met with a kiss, a smile, and a hug, even though the other person is also suffering to say goodbye. The singer cannot stop crying and has no one to console him. He confesses his love and how much he misses his partner's love and warmth, and how he cannot adjust to living without it.
The chorus repeats the phrase "Nada nada nada" and emphasizes the idea that nothing is the same without the loved one, and the singer cannot be happy or find solace in anything else. He gave his heart to the other person, but they are leaving him alone to suffer endlessly.
The second verse echoes the first with lyrics about the pain and inability to understand why the person left, with tears and no console to be found. The constant repetition of "Nada nada nada" reflects the emptiness and lack of everything that the singer feels without his lover. At the end, the singer pleads to his loved one not to leave him alone, as he is nothing without her.
Overall, the lyrics portray the intense agony of heartbreak and the deep feeling of losing everything without the warmth of a romantic partner.
Line by Line Meaning
Un beso, una sonrisa y un abrazo ver sufrir
To see you suffer as you give me a kiss, a smile, and a hug goodbye
Al decirme adiós, llego la hora de partir
The time has come to leave, as you say goodbye
Que no me conformado solo paro con llorar
I can't settle for this, I only know how to cry
No tengo quien me pueda consolar
There's no one to comfort me
Nada nada nada
Es igual si tu no estas
Xq tu cariño me hace falta y no me puedo acostumbrar
Yo te di mi corazón y tu me vas a dejar
Viviendo en una noche sin final (bis)
Nothing compares to losing you
Without your love, I can't adjust
I gave you my heart, but you're leaving me
Living in an endless night (repeat chorus)
Un nudo en mi garganta
Que no me puedo explicar
Lo mucho que te kiero
Y que no t puedo extrañar
I have a knot in my throat
That I can't explain
How much I love you
And how much I miss you
Nada nada nada
Nada es igual si no estas
Tu cariño me hace falta
Nada nada nada
Nada solo paro con llorar
No tengo quien me pueda consolar
Nothing can fill the void you left
Without your love, I can only cry
There's no one to comfort me (repeat chorus)
Nada nada nada
Que no termine esta hora
Para que te quedes mi amada
Nada nada nada
Yo me la paso llorando sobre la almohada
I wish this hour never ends
So you can stay with me, my love
But I spend my time crying on my pillow (repeat chorus)
Nada nada nada
Un beso, una sonrisa y un abrazo para decirle adiós
Nada nada nada nada
Para dejarme tan solo con frío y sin tu calor
Just a kiss, a smile, and a hug to say goodbye
Leaving me alone, cold, and without your warmth (repeat chorus)
Nada nada nada nada
Me muero en la soledad
Nada nada nada nada
Yo te di mi corazon mi vida y te me vas
Nada nada nada nada
Xq me dejas entre la pared y la espada
Nada nada nada nada
Nada sin ti, sin ti yo no soy nada
Nada. nada. nada .nada .nada...
Nothing can keep me alive in loneliness
I gave you my heart and my life, but you're leaving me
I'm caught between a rock and a hard place
Without you, I'm nothing (repeat chorus)
Si no te tengo mi amada tengo la vida acabada
Nada...
Xq tu sabes mi cielo que eres la luz de mi alma
Nada
Nada soy sin ti
Ay sin ti yo no soy nada ...
If I don't have you, my love, my life is over
Nothing...
Because you know, my angel, that you are the light of my soul
Nothing
Without you, I'm nothing (repeat chorus)
Writer(s): Felix Antonio Maribal
Contributed by Evan H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@lilianakarineescalantepalo4626
Un maestro de la salsa, que nostalgia que ya no esté aquí, pero dejo excelente música, vuela alto señor Anthony🕊️🕊️❤️
@escot84
A 4 años d su partida viendo todos sus videos del gran Anthony Cruz 😎👍
@dianayataco8055
Hermosa canción recuerdos de mi adolescencia 😍❤️
@brucelong7629
ESTÁ CANCIÓN ES DE MÍ 1999 YO TENÍA 16 AÑOS AHORA TENGO 40 AÑOS
@juliodelcarpio9255
Me encanta esta canción. Recuerdos lindos. Lo máximo Anthony Cruz
@carmencapellan5589
Tremendo tema , de un buen compositor Dominicano. Felix Mirabal👍
@summerv312
Nadie te preguntó 😁
@janetkattytorresjacobi1596
Recuerdo escuchar este hermoso tema cuando tenía 12 años de edad en el año 1999,no sabía que había fallecido😢que lindos temas nos dejó grande ANTONY CRUZ❤❤🤩🕊🕊🕊Q.E.P.D desde Lima-Perú
@gabrielosorio7204
esta canción me remonta a mi niñez, la primera vez que me compre cassettes de salsa y esta canción estaba en una de ellas y la escuchaba una y otra vez los que son de mi época me entenderán; cosas que nos ponen nostálgicos de como el tiempo va muy rápido. Ya con el tiempo la puse en la memoria de mi primera computadora para seguirla escuchando una y otra vez jajaja
@fortnite_king_of_drift
Seré yo o me equivoco 🤔 siento que el es el único que se puede decir que es un segundo Franklin Ruiz 🥺 su voz es casi idéntica y leda sabor a la música y ritmo 🙏