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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Sin Ti
Anthony Cruz Lyrics
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Al momento que calmas despiertas mil cosas por dentro
Cuando estoy a tu lado quisiera perderme contigo con un simple beso
En algo prohibido, deslumbraste mi alma con solo mirarme un momento
Yo sentí que te amaba y me domino el sentimiento solo tu has
Conseguido llenar ese Punto preciso
Sensual vulnerable te has vuelto mi vicio.
En mi piel has dejado mi huella te adueñaste de mi
Yo no se vivir sin ti,
Tu lograste descubrir esa llama que enciende mi overa
La pasión que vive en mi, como un deseo prohibido penetraste poco a
Poco todos mis sentidos
Desnudaste mi alma con solo mirarme un momento
Presentí que te amaba y me domino el sentimiento
Solo tu has conseguido llenar ese Punto preciso sensual
Vulnerable te has vuelto mi vicio.
Yo no se vivir sin ti, tu me acostumbraste así
En mi piel has dejado mi huella te adueñaste de mi
Yo no se vivir sin ti,
Tu lograste descubrir esa llama que enciende mi overa
La pasión que vive en mi, como un deseo prohibido penetraste poco a
Poco todos mis sentidos
Yo no se vivir sin ti, tu me acostumbraste a ti
(Algo en mi se crece en ti y pude descubrir que ahora soy feliz)
Yo no se vivir sin ti, tu me acostumbraste a ti
(Tu lograste descubrir esa llama que enciende mi overa
La pasión que vive en mi)
Yo no se vivir sin ti, tu me acostumbraste a ti
(Son tus besos tus caricias tu ternura lo que me hace feliz)
Yo no se vivir sin ti, tu me acostumbraste a ti
(Te necesito a cada momento por que
No se controlar lo que siento sin ti)
Yo no se vivir sin ti, tu me acostumbraste a ti
(Como un deseo prohibido penetraste poco a
Poco todos mis sentidos)
Yo no se vivir sin ti, tu me acostumbraste a ti
(Tu forma de ser tu forma de hablar sera tu forma de besar
Lo que me enloquece a mi).
Yo no se vivir sin ti, tu me acostumbraste a ti
(Y no dejas de sorprenderme con esa
Forma de quererme te adueñaste de mi)
Como un deseo prohibido penetraste poco a
Poco todos mis sentidos... yo no se vivir sin ti.
In Anthony Cruz's song "Sin Ti," the lyrics express the singer's intense emotions when they are in the presence of their loved one. The singer says that when they are with their significant other, they lose control of their emotions and feel a rush of sensations within them. They are drawn to their partner's sensuality and vulnerability and become addicted to the way they make them feel. The singer cannot imagine living without their partner and describes how they have taken over their life, leaving a mark on their skin and penetrating all of their senses. They feel complete with their loved one and are grateful for how they have made them happy by loving them in their own unique way.
The lyrics of "Sin Ti" are powerful and describe the intense emotions that come with being in love. The singer expresses how they have found solace in their partner's presence and how they want to lose themselves in them. The lyrics also show how the singer has become emotionally dependent on their partner and cannot live without them. The words "como un deseo prohibido penetraste poco a poco todos mis sentidos" illustrate the sense of excitement and danger that comes with falling in love. Overall, the song captures the essence of love and how it can consume us entirely.
Line by Line Meaning
Cuando estoy a tu lado no se controlar lo que siento
Being near you makes me lose control of my emotions
Al momento que calmas despiertas mil cosas por dentro
You calm me down, but at the same time make me feel so much more
Cuando estoy a tu lado quisiera perderme contigo con un simple beso
I want to get lost in your kiss and be with you forever
En algo prohibido, deslumbraste mi alma con solo mirarme un momento
You captivated me with just one look, despite the fact that our love is forbidden
Yo sentí que te amaba y me domino el sentimiento solo tu has
I knew I loved you and couldn't control my emotions, only you have this power over me
Conseguido llenar ese Punto preciso
You have filled a void in me that I didn't even know existed
Sensual vulnerable te has vuelto mi vicio
You have become my addiction, so sensual and vulnerable
Tu lograste descubrir esa llama que enciende mi overa
You have discovered the flame that ignites my passion
La pasión que vive en mi, como un deseo prohibido penetraste poco a poco todos mis sentidos
You slowly penetrated all of my senses with the passion that burns within me, like a forbidden desire
Desnudaste mi alma con solo mirarme un momento
You bared my soul with just one look
Presentí que te amaba y me domino el sentimiento
I knew I loved you and couldn't control my emotions
Solo tu has conseguido llenar ese Punto preciso sensual vulnerable te has vuelto mi vicio
Only you have the power to fill that void in me and become my sensual, vulnerable addiction
Yo no se vivir sin ti, tu me acostumbraste así
I don't know how to live without you, you have become my habit
En mi piel has dejado mi huella te adueñaste de mi
You have left your mark on my skin and taken ownership of me
Son tus besos tus caricias tu ternura lo que me hace feliz
It's your kisses, your caresses, your tenderness that make me happy
Te necesito a cada momento por que No se controlar lo que siento sin ti
I need you in every moment because I can't control my emotions without you
Como un deseo prohibido penetraste poco a poco todos mis sentidos
Like a forbidden desire, you slowly penetrated all of my senses
Tu forma de ser tu forma de hablar sera tu forma de besar Lo que me enloquece a mi
Your way of being, your way of speaking will be the way you kiss me, that's what drives me crazy
Y no dejas de sorprenderme con esa Forma de quererme te adueñaste de mi
You never cease to surprise me with the way you love me, you have taken ownership of me
Como un deseo prohibido penetraste poco a Poco todos mis sentidos... yo no se vivir sin ti
Like a forbidden desire, you slowly penetrated all of my senses... I don't know how to live without you
Writer(s): Benito Manny
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