In September 2008, the band broke up. According to Monchy, the break up was Alexandra's decision.
The Caribbean sound of bachata blended with a touch of romanticism. It is the perfect combination to showcase the interpretive abilities of the duo known as Monchy y Alexandra. This young duo hailing from the Dominican Republic in the Caribbean is at the forefront in bringing the world the music known as bachata.
History
This history making duo is made up of Ramon E. Rijo, better known as Monchy, and Alexandra Cabrera. Rijo was born September 19, 1977. From an early age he studied piano, guitar and singing. He was destined to become a success in the music industry. He first performed in a group in the Dominican Republic; this earned him a place in the recording of the Bachatazos series of releases. This success set the wheels in motion for him to find a partner for the follow-up release to come.
The feminine side of this duo belongs to Alexandra Cabrera, born October 19, 1978 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. She always loved to entertain her family even as a young child, interpreting well known songs that were both classics yet sang in a popular style that displayed her talented voice and distinctive styling. She attended a university in 1998, but her studies were put on hold when the opportunity arose to audition for arranger/producer Martires De Leon and executive producer Victor Reyes, who were looking for someone to pair with Monchy. Alexandra won and began the duo that would become Monchy & Alexandra.
Today this duo has sold over 500,000 copies worldwide of the releases Hoja En blanco, Unplugged, Confesiones, and the mix album. In their short career, Monchy & Alexandra have been recognized by some of the most prestigious organizations of the music business. They have been nominated for Billboard Latin Music Awards, Premios Cassandra, Premios Lo Nuestro and a Latin Grammy. This duo, in a short time, has made its impact on the Latin music world and continues to set the standard for bachata world-wide.
In 2003, the duo received its first major awards, "Tropical Album of the Year, Duo or Group" (for Confesiones) and "Tropical Airplay Song of the Year, Duo or Group" (for "Te Quiero Igual Que Ayer") from the Billboard Latin Music Awards. The pair also won the Tropical Album of the Year award for Éxitos y Más (Hits and More) and the Tropical Song of the Year prize for "No Es Una Novela" (It's Not a Novela at the 2007 Premios Lo Nuestro ceremony.[1]
Monchy y Alexandra has maintained the feeling of romantic bachata with slight influences of other rhythms such as Antillean music, rock, and Arabian music, as well as authentic folkloric rhythms of their homeland, the Dominican Republic. In their own words, "Our objective is secure, to provide music with a positive message to our generation and at the same time expand Bachata to places where it is not yet known."[citation needed]
The duo recently performed with Salvadoran singer Alvaro Torres, He Venido A Pedirte Perdon, on an album contributing to Mexican singer, Juan Gabriel.
Perdidos
Monchy y Alexandra Lyrics
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Yo Alexandra
Alexandra:
Esa sonrisa divina esa mirada,
que mata, esa aroma que envuelve
y que me embriaga hasta el alma
tu manera de hablarme al oido
Monchy:
Tu pelo negro que vuela y me acaricia
la cara ese beso que me enciende al
llegar la madrugada tu manera de hacerme
el amor al cielo me hace subir es que yo
quiero llevarte conmigo a un mundo nuevo
muy lejos de aqui
Alexandra:
Llevame a donde tu quieras amor
que junto a ti yo soy feliz, contigo
soy feliz (contigo soy feliz)
Coro:
Los dos estamos perdidos en un barco
sin destino navegando en lo prohibido
atrapados en los mares de pasion perdidos
entregados sin medidas en silencio y a
escondidas esperando a que amanesca en
nuestra tierra prometida
Monchy:
Hay que encontrar el camino a nuestra
feicidad en donde nadie mas diga a quien
tenemos que amar
Alexandra:
Venderemos amores, corazones, y
hecharemos a volar
Monchy:
es que yo quiero llevarte conmigo
a un mundo nuevo muy lejos de
aqui
Alexandra:
Llevame a donde tu quieras amor
que junto a ti yo soy feliz, contigo
soy feliz (contigo soy feliz)
Coro:
Los dos estamos perdidos en un barco
sin destino navegando en lo prohibido
atrapados en los mares de pasion perdidos
entregados sin medidas en silencio y a
escondidas esperando a que amanesca en
nuestra tierra los dos estamos perdidos
en un barco sin destino navegando en lo
prohibidoatrapados en los mares de
pasion perdidosentregados sin medidas
en silencio y a escondidas esperando a
que amanesca ennuestra tierra prometida
Prometida...
Prometida...
The lyrics of "Perdidos" describe the intense love and passion between two individuals who are so infatuated with each other that they feel lost in their own world. Alexandra describes the physical attributes of her love interest, such as his captivating smile, intoxicating aroma, and comforting whispers in her ear. She feels alive whenever he is around and feels a strong connection to him. Monchy talks about his love for Alexandra's flowing black hair that brushes against his face and her passionate kisses that ignite a fire in him. Their love-making takes them to new heights and inspires them to escape the mundane world and start anew.
The chorus emphasizes that the couple is lost in a ship without a destination, sailing in forbidden waters, and being consumed by their intense passion that has no boundaries. They are willing to do anything for each other and are caught up in the moment, waiting for the sunrise in their promised land. Towards the end of the song, both Monchy and Alexandra express their desire to find happiness and love without external interference or judgment. They want to sell love, hearts, and fly to a new world where they can be together forever.
Overall, "Perdidos" is a love song that celebrates the intensity, depth, and passion of a romantic relationship. It depicts the ups and downs of being in love and the desire to escape the oppressive world to live in a place full of happiness and promise.
Line by Line Meaning
Esa sonrisa divina esa mirada, que mata, esa aroma que envuelve y que me embriaga hasta el alma tu manera de hablarme al oido me hace vivir
Your divine smile, your captivating gaze, your enveloping aroma intoxicate me to my very soul. The way you speak to me in my ear makes me feel alive.
Tu pelo negro que vuela y me acaricia la cara ese beso que me enciende al llegar la madrugada tu manera de hacerme el amor al cielo me hace subir es que yo quiero llevarte conmigo a un mundo nuevo muy lejos de aqui
Your jet-black hair that flies and caresses my face, the kiss that ignites me when dawn arrives, and the way you make love to me so beautifully makes me feel like I'm soaring to the heavens. I want to take you with me to a brand new world far away from here.
Llevame a donde tu quieras amor que junto a ti yo soy feliz, contigo soy feliz (contigo soy feliz)
Take me wherever you want, my love, because I am happy with you. I am happy with you. (I am happy with you.)
Los dos estamos perdidos en un barco sin destino navegando en lo prohibido atrapados en los mares de pasion perdidos entregados sin medidas en silencio y a escondidas esperando a que amanesca en nuestra tierra prometida
The two of us are lost in a ship without a destination, sailing in forbidden waters, trapped in the sea of passion, surrendered without restraint in secret, and waiting for the dawn in our promised land.
Hay que encontrar el camino a nuestra feicidad en donde nadie mas diga a quien tenemos que amar
We must find the path to our own happiness, where nobody else tells us whom we should love.
Venderemos amores, corazones, y hecharemos a volar
We will sell love, hearts, and take off to fly.
Prometida...
Promised land...
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