Glenn Monroig
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Glenn Monroig
Promotional picture of Glenn Monroig
Background information
Born April 22, 1957 (age 51)
Origin San Juan, Puerto Rico
Occupation(s) Musician
Instrument(s) Vocals Guitar
Years active 1980 - present
Glenn Monroig (born April 22, 1957), is a composer, guitarist, and singer of various different types of music styles, such as salsa, boleros and rumba. He is credited with recording the first rap song in Spanish.
Contents [hide]
1 Biography
1.1 Early Years
1.2 First recording
1.3 The first Spanish language rap song
1.4 2003-present
2 Personal life
3 See also
4 References
5 External links
[edit]Biography
[edit]Early Years
Monroig was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico where he received his primary and secondary education. Monroig, his brother Gilberto Jr. and sister Linda were in constant contact with the world of music and were influenced at an early age by their famous father, the renowned singer of boleros, Gilberto Monroig. His professional debut as a singer was at age 14 when he sang at his father's night club La Guitarra de Gilberto and later went on to perform at places like Ocho Puertas La Tea and other cafe theaters in old San Juan.
[edit]First recording
In 1980, Monroig recorded and had his first "hit" with "Jamas te voy abandonar asi otra vez" (I'm never gonna leave you this way again). In 1982, he represented Puerto Rico in the "OTI" Music Festival with the song "Mirame a los Ojos" (Look into My Eyes). That year he also started his own record label "Mamoku" and later also founded his own recording company called "Sitting Duck".
[edit]The first Spanish language rap song
In 1983, Monroig recorded "No Finjas", the first Spanish language rap song. In 1984, he recorded and sang the song "Me Dijeron" (I was told), which treated the sensitive subject of the homosexual in a respectful way. In 1986, Monroig had one of his greatest "hits' with "Por Siempre" (Forever). He started composing by converting English songs into Spanish, such as "Forever" which was originally written by Kenny Loggins.
Among the singers who have worked with Glenn are:
Emmanuel,
Luis Enrique,
Cheo Feliciano,
Lucecita Benitez,
Nydia Caro,
Yolandita Monge,
Lunna,
His father Gilberto.
With Lunna, Monroig recorded "A Todo Dar" (Everything Goes), the "first" digitally produced album in Puerto Rico. Monroig also wrote the anti-drug theme song for the Government of Puerto Rico's campaign against drugs. The theme has been recorded by Ednita Nazario, Danny Rivera, Sophy and the group Menudo.
Some of the other different styles of music that he has recorded are boleros such as "Intimo", rumbas such as "Rumbo a rumba" and jazz with "Nevando en Puerto Rico".
In the 1990s, Monroig established the "Mezza Lunna Recording Studios" in San Juan, where he continued to work with national and internationally known artists. He also produced and directed musical videos for various artists.
[edit]2003-present
On September 2003, Monroig presented his "Esos son otros 20 pesos" (That will be another 20 dollars) concert at the Antonio Paoli Hall of the Luis A. Ferre Center for the Performing Arts (Centro de Bellas Artes) in San Juan. Monroig is currently involved in all of the aspects of music.
After several years of inactivity Monroig released A papi in 2007. The production was intended as an homage, and is composed of twenty-seven songs originally sang by Gilberto Monroig, released in a two disk set.[1] The album includes Monroig's commentary on several matters including his relationship with his father and parts of his life.[1] The music was composed by Franky Suárez and was performed by more than fifty musicians.[1] The production was well received by the Puerto Rican media, with mainstream newspaper Primera Hora calling Monroig's performance a "prodigious interpretation, which defies the atmosphere and displays his strength and vocal versatility", while at the same time illustrating a "man of marvelous sapience and an exquisite taste for romantic and candent melody."[1] The musical soundtrack received a similar reception, being regarded as "excellent interpretations".[1]
[edit]Personal life
He had a long romance with Camille Carrion and became a second father to Carrion's daughter, Paloma Suau. Monroig is currently married to graphic designer Sonia Rivera with whom he has a daughter - Salomé - born in 2004.
Glenn Monroig has been an outspoken supporter of many causes, such as the anti Castro movements.
Tu
Glenn Monroig Lyrics
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Y de sorpresa te lo juro me tomo
De ti esperaba tantas, tantas cosas
Pero está no
Yo sé que habíamos pedido un tiempo
Una tregua para tanto amor y desamor
Pero aún guardaba ingenuo una esperanza, para los dos
Entre tú y yo pasaron tantas cosas
Que hacía falta espacio para resolver
Pues tal parece que al dejarnos tanto espacio, me equivoque
Entre tú y yo no existen juramentos
Ni bendición ni sacramentos, solo la fe
Que no se aclara porque aún seguimos siendo
Yo tú hombre y tú mi mujer
Aunque te cases con el
Hoy me a llegado justo aquí a mis manos
Afilada como si fuera un puñal
La invitación y tuve que aceptarlo
Te vas a casar
Sentí el dolor mientras miré al pasado
Me aguante las ganas de querer llamar
Debo aceptar que lo que no aguante fue tanto, para llorar
Entre tú y yo pasaron tantas cosas
Que hacía falta espacio para resolver
Pues tal parece que al dejarnos tanto espacio, me equivoque
Entre tú y yo no existen juramentos
Sin bendición ni sacramentos, solo hay fe
Que no se aclara porque aún seguimos siendo
Yo tú hombre y tú mi mujer
Aunque te cases con el
Acabo de enterarme de tu boda
The lyrics of Glenn Monroig's "Tú" depict the singer's reaction upon learning about his former lover's wedding. The singer expresses his surprise and disappointment, as he had expected more from their relationship. Although they had previously agreed to take a break from their love and the heartache that came with it, the singer had hoped for reconciliation. However, in spite of their tumultuous past and the emotional distance they had put between them, the singer still identifies himself as the woman's man and her as his woman, indicating that their connection is deep and enduring.
Additionally, the singer reflects on the many challenges that they had faced as a couple, requiring space to work through their issues. He acknowledges that their breakup may not have been the right decision, and that he made a mistake in assuming that the distance would make things better. The absence of oaths or blessings between the couple highlights the fact that their union was not official - it was founded solely on faith and hope, which has allowed them to maintain a connection even in the face of the woman's impending marriage to someone else.
Overall, the lyrics of "Tú" communicate a deep sense of longing and regret, as the singer comes to terms with the finality of his relationship with the woman he loves.
Line by Line Meaning
Acabo de enterarme de tu boda
I just found out about your wedding
Y de sorpresa te lo juro me tomo
And it took me by surprise, I swear
De ti esperaba tantas, tantas cosas
I expected so many things from you
Pero está no
But not this
Yo sé que habíamos pedido un tiempo
I know we asked for some time
Una tregua para tanto amor y desamor
A truce to deal with so much love and heartbreak
Pero aún guardaba ingenuo una esperanza, para los dos
But I still naively held onto hope for us
Entre tú y yo pasaron tantas cosas
So many things happened between us
Que hacía falta espacio para resolver
That we needed space to figure things out
Pues tal parece que al dejarnos tanto espacio, me equivoque
But it seems like I was wrong in giving us so much space
Entre tú y yo no existen juramentos
There are no vows between you and me
Ni bendición ni sacramentos, solo la fe
No blessing or sacraments, only faith
Que no se aclara porque aún seguimos siendo
Which is not clear because we are still
Yo tú hombre y tú mi mujer
Me as your man and you as my woman
Aunque te cases con el
Even if you marry him
Hoy me a llegado justo aquí a mis manos
Today it just landed in my hands
Afilada como si fuera un puñal
Sharp as a knife
La invitación y tuve que aceptarlo
The invitation and I had to accept it
Te vas a casar
You are getting married
Sentí el dolor mientras miré al pasado
I felt the pain as I looked back
Me aguante las ganas de querer llamar
I held back the urge to call you
Debo aceptar que lo que no aguante fue tanto, para llorar
I must accept that what I can't stand anymore is enough to cry over
Entre tú y yo pasaron tantas cosas
So many things happened between us
Que hacía falta espacio para resolver
That we needed space to figure things out
Pues tal parece que al dejarnos tanto espacio, me equivoque
But it seems like I was wrong in giving us so much space
Entre tú y yo no existen juramentos
There are no vows between you and me
Sin bendición ni sacramentos, solo hay fe
No blessing or sacraments, only faith
Que no se aclara porque aún seguimos siendo
Which is not clear because we are still
Yo tú hombre y tú mi mujer
Me as your man and you as my woman
Aunque te cases con el
Even if you marry him
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Glenn Monroig
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Rafael Luvdove
Que cancion mas lindo
gonzalza
cmo se llama entonces, lo importante en escencia es la cancion
Brahyan Eduardo Vanegas
asi no se llama esa cancion
Jinnojoel Betancourt tovar
no puedo creer que a los japoneses les gusta este tipo de música a se me olvidó que ay alguno que les gusta el suin latino y afrocaribeño