A New Yorker born and raised, the product of a music-loving Puerto Rican family, his parents named him Marco Antonio Muñíz in honor of the great Mexican balladeer of the same name.
Born Marco Antonio Muñiz September 16, 1964 (age 52)
New York City, New York, U.S.
Nationality American Puerto Rican
Occupation Singer songwriter actor record producer television producer
Years active 1988–present
Musical career
Genres
Latin, Salsa, Ballads, Freestyle
Labels Blue Dog (1988) Atlantic (1991) RMM (1992–98) Columbia (1999–present) Sony (1999–present)
He began his recording career singing the English-language dance music known as freestyle, but he hit his stride between 1993 and 1997 with his first three salsa albums (Otra Nota, Todo a Su Tiempo, and Contra La Corriente). These productions established him as the top-selling singer in the history of the genre, able to sell out Madison Square Garden and prestigious venues internationally. Marc Anthony is a singer, songwriter, actor, record producer and television producer. Anthony is also the top selling tropical salsa artist of all time. The two-time Grammy Award and five-time Latin Grammy Award winner has sold more than 12 million albums worldwide.[5] He is best known for his Latin salsa numbers and ballads. Anthony has won numerous awards and his achievements have been honored through various recognitions. He was the recipient of the 2009 Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) Chair's Award. He also received the "2009 CHCI Chair's Lifetime Achievement Award" on September 16, 2009.[6] He holds the Guinness World Record for best-selling tropical/salsa artist and the most number-one albums on the Billboard Tropical Albums year-end charts
Marco Antonio Muñiz, known professionally by his stage name Marc Anthony, was born in New York City to parents from Yauco, Puerto Rico.[2] His mother Guillermina was a housewife, his father, Felipe Muñiz, a musician and hospital lunchroom worker. Anthony's parents named him after Mexican singer Marco Antonio Muñiz. Anthony grew up in East Harlem, also known as Spanish Harlem and El Barrio, and is the youngest of eight surviving children. He was raised Roman Catholic
In 1991 he released his first album, When the Night is Over. His 1995 collection, "Todo a su tiempo", was nominated for a Grammy with songs like "Te Conozco Bien", "Hasta Ayer", "Nadie Como Ella", "Se Me Sigue Olvidando", "Te Amare", and "Llegaste A Mi".
Anthony was born Marco Antonio Muñiz in New York City, US, to Guillermina, a housewife, and Felipe Muñiz, a musician and hospital lunchroom worker.[3] His parents are Puerto Rican and named him after Mexican singer Marco Antonio Muñiz. He has a sister named Yolanda Muñiz. He also has 4 older brothers and 2 additional older sisters, 4 siblings from his mother's and 2 siblings from his father's prior marriages.
Marc Anthony married pop superstar Jennifer Lopez on June 5, 2004. On February 22, 2007 they welcomed twins Max David and Emme Marbiel Muñiz-Lopez.
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Dãmelo
Marc Anthony Lyrics
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Que tu quisieras acercarte a mi
Si tu supieras que te quiero amar
Que hasta el cielo te quiero llevar
No me dejes solo con mi corazón
Que esta enloquecido con esta pasión
Si es que me deseas nena dímelo
Ay dímelo, ven dímelo
Porque por tu amor estoy muriendo yo
Ay dímelo, ven dímelo
Porque por tu amor estoy muriendo yo
Si yo pudiera acariciar tu piel
Tu cuerpo entero quiero conocer
Esta pasión no me deja dormir
Este deseo no me deja vivir
No me dejes solo con mi corazón
Que esta enloquecido con esta pasión
Si es que me deseas nena dímelo
Porque por tu amor estoy muriendo yo
Ay dímelo, ven dímelo
Porque por tu amor estoy muriendo yo
Ay dímelo, ven dímelo
Porque por tu amor estoy muriendo yo
In "Dimelo," Marc Anthony sings about an unrequited love where he is desperately hoping the girl he loves reciprocates his feelings. He sings about how people are saying that she wants to approach him, and if she only knew how much he wanted to love her and take her to the skies. The chorus repeatedly emphasizes that he is dying for her love and asks her to tell him if she desires him.
The lyrics continue with Anthony's desire to explore her skin and get to know her body wholly. He reveals that his passion is not letting him sleep and that his desire is not letting him live. The chorus repeats again, emphasizing his wanting of her love and asking for her to tell him if she wants him too.
The lyrics of "Dimelo" are recurring themes in Marc Anthony's music, reflecting his love for ballads and his ability to display emotions through his voice. The song's underlying message is one of passionate love and enthusiasm, making it a universally relatable song. Overall, the track is an excellent example of how Anthony's musical abilities can tug at people's heartstrings.
Line by Line Meaning
La gente anda diciendo por allí
There are rumors going around that you want to get close to me.
Que tu quisieras acercarte a mi
That you would like to get closer to me.
Si tu supieras que te quiero amar
If only you knew how much I want to love you.
Que hasta el cielo te quiero llevar
I want to take you all the way up to the sky.
No me dejes solo con mi corazón
Don't leave me alone with my crazy heart.
Que esta enloquecido con esta pasión
It's going insane with this passion.
Si es que me deseas nena dímelo
If you want me, baby, tell me.
Porque por tu amor estoy muriendo yo
Because I'm dying for your love.
Ay dímelo, ven dímelo
Oh, tell me, come on and tell me.
Si yo pudiera acariciar tu piel
If I could just touch your skin.
Tu cuerpo entero quiero conocer
I want to know your entire body.
Esta pasión no me deja dormir
This passion won't let me sleep.
Este deseo no me deja vivir
This desire won't let me live.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MARK ROONEY, MARC ANTHONY, ROBERT BLADES, ANJEANNETTE CHIRINO
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