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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Nunca Te Falle
Anthony Cruz Lyrics
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no me escuchaste, no me creiste
pero tu nunca te fuiste permaneciste
aqui conmigo
Y desafiando al mundo entero vivo yo
para borrar esas heridas del amor
para salvar tu corazon con la mirada
Por que tu si si si si mi amor,
solo tu si si si si mi amor
eres mia solo mia (bis)
Mia mia
Y cabalgando en una nube de ilusiones
y tu recuerdo se apodera de mi ser
cuando la brisa jugueteaba con tu pelo
y tu refugio era yo era mi piel
Porque tu si si si mi amor
solo tu si si si si mi amor
eres mia solo mia (2X)
mia mia
Te equivocaste amor te equivocaste
no soy culpable nunca te falle
te equivocaste amor te equivocaste
no soy culpable nunca te falle
no te falle mi amor
CORO
porque tu si si si si mi amor
es que tu si si si si mi amor
eres mia
nunca te falle, no me escuchaste
te equivocaste mi vida
CORO
un mal entendido, te digo fustro lo nuestro
CORO
Y a pesar de todo permanece conmigo
en mi mente y mi corazon
CORO
No puedo olvidarte, no puedo alejarme
de tu corazon
CORO
so
The lyrics to Anthony Cruz's song Nunca Te Falle are about a misunderstanding that caused a break in a relationship, but the singer wants to repair the damage and be with the person he loves. He acknowledges that he wasn't heard or believed when he tried to explain himself, but even though there was a rift between them, she remained with him. He pledges to do whatever it takes to heal the wounds of love and save her heart with his gaze so that no other love will ever erase his footprints. The singer is consumed with thoughts of the woman he loves, saying that her memory takes over him and that she is his refuge. He then repeatedly affirms that she and only she is his love, and he will always be hers.
The song's tone is one of regret and longing, with the singer expressing a deep desire to make things right with his love. Despite the hurt and pain that caused their separation, he still feels a strong bond to her and wants to be with her always. The lyrics speak to the power of love and the strength it takes to overcome difficulties in relationships, asking listeners to hold on to what matters most.
Line by Line Meaning
Un mal entendido, fustro lo nuestro
Our relationship was ruined by a misunderstanding
no me escuchaste, no me creiste
You did not listen to or believe me
pero tu nunca te fuiste permaneciste
But you never left, you stayed here with me
aqui conmigo
Here with me
Y desafiando al mundo entero vivo yo
I live challenging the whole world
para borrar esas heridas del amor
To erase the wounds of love
para salvar tu corazon con la mirada
To save your heart with my gaze
y que mis huellas nunca las borre otro amor
So that no other love can erase my footsteps
Por que tu si si si si mi amor,
Because you, yes, my love
solo tu si si si si mi amor
Only you, yes, my love
eres mia solo mia (bis)
You are mine, only mine
Y cabalgando en una nube de ilusiones
And riding on a cloud of illusions
y tu recuerdo se apodera de mi ser
And your memory takes hold of my being
cuando la brisa jugueteaba con tu pelo
When the breeze played with your hair
y tu refugio era yo era mi piel
And your refuge was me, my skin
Te equivocaste amor te equivocaste
You were mistaken, my love, you were mistaken
no soy culpable nunca te falle
I am not guilty, I never failed you
no te falle mi amor
I did not fail you, my love
CORO
Chorus
porque tu si si si si mi amor
Because you, yes, my love
es que tu si si si si mi amor
It's because you, yes, my love
eres mia
You are mine
nunca te falle, no me escuchaste
I never failed you, you did not listen to me
te equivocaste mi vida
You were mistaken, my life
un mal entendido, te digo fustro lo nuestro
A misunderstanding ruined our relationship
Y a pesar de todo permanece conmigo
And despite everything, you remain with me
en mi mente y mi corazon
In my mind and my heart
No puedo olvidarte, no puedo alejarme
I cannot forget you, I cannot distance myself
de tu corazon
From your heart
Contributed by Kennedy H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@laurasalcedo5662
Cómo cantaba mi hijo 😇😢 está canción y cada vez que la escucho y la estoy bailando no puedo aguantar las ganas de llorar 😢 y empiezo a cantarla bien duro y me pongo a ver el cielo 😢😢 siempre te voy a amar hijo 😇 el era enfermo con la salsa ❤️😘
@juanpablotimana3489
que melooo salseros x siempre hasta en la tumba
@rubenmarcano5163
Que le sucedió a tu hijo amiga y disculpa la pregunta?
@paolaescudero8600
😞
@edwardalexandercedielvasqu7070
🎶 Q. E. P. D 🎶
@luissalsa8513
Side Vera's Eres la Madre de Anthony Cruz🇵🇷💪♥️👏👏👏 gracias por El por su excelente voz( Unos de mis favoritos, lo escuche SIEMPRE) que " El Gran Comfortador" te lo tenga en su santo seno 🙏✝️ Vive feliz y con su musica como seguro El lo quisiera, de seguro q aoarecio tu Amor ♥️ Y cariño!!!
@anaestherdelossantosaquino1702
🥃🥃🥃salud por todo aquel que le gustan las salsa de Anthony cruz
@virgiliomarrero381
Gratos recuerdos me traen estos temas a la edad de 25 años, mas o menos"
@fernandoquijano8655
Tremenda...interpretación con exelente voz.... Anthony Cruz.....y también darle el reconocimiento a esa gran Cantautora Colombiana...Mimi Ibarra....mucho hit ...la sacaron del estadio...
@vivianvanessa1485
Exacto las canciones escritas por Mimi Ibarra todas son un éxito ❤