Ricky Martin came out as gay on March 29, 2010 writing on his website: "I am proud to say that I am a fortunate homosexual man. I am very blessed to be who I am."
He attended Sagrado Corazón School and was an average student. He participated in school extra-curricular activities and sang in the school choir, where he began to realize that his talent captivated the audiences. Through the encouragement of his father, he began to take voice lessons, and auditioned for television advertising spots.
Martin first achieved worldwide success with his selection to replace Ricky Melendez in the Latin boy band Menudo from 1984 until 1989. His meteoric ascent to fame started in Menudo's homebase, Caguas, site of his first concert. He signed with Sony in 1990.
After he left Menudo, he decided to continue his career. He moved to Mexico City where he started acting, first in theater in productions like Mamá ama el rock, and Los tenis Rojos with Angélica María and Angélica Vale. He starred in telenovelas such as Alcanzar una Estrella and performed in the music group Muñecos De Papel of that production. In 1994, he moved to Los Angeles, California. He received a role as bartender (Miguel Morez) in the American soap opera General Hospital.
Ricky established himself in Miami and connected with music creator Desmond Child, former Menudo band-mate Robi Draco Rosa and Puerto Rican agent Angelo Medina. With these 2 in tow, Ricky created hits like "María", "The Cup of Life", and "Livin' La Vida Loca". He sang "The Cup Of Life" during a World Cup broadcast that gave him worldwide exposure, but it was "Livin' La Vida Loca" which became a massive crossover hit, made him popular around the world and propelled him into the covers of Tiger Beat and many other major magazines worldwide.
One of Ricky's career high points was the recording of the Spanglish ballad "Cuidado" ("Be Careful") with Madonna and William Orbit. The original version was written with Patrick Leonard and the first demo remains just one of many unreleased Madonna songs.
Ricky was chosen, along with Félix Trinidad in 1999, to lead Puerto Rico's worldwide tourism campaign, both exemplifying Puerto Rico's youthfulness, enthusiasm and "never give up" character. In 2003, Martin announced that he and his agent, Angelo Medina, had parted ways. In February of 2004, Martin received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Premios Lo Nuestro in Miami.
Martin recently adopted three little girls from India. The Ricky Martin Foundation created a project called People For Children, which aims to eliminate the industry of sexual exploitation and trafficking of children worldwide. His first benefit was held in Mexico City on November 10, 2005.
On October 11, 2005 Martin came out with his first English language album since 2000's Sound Loaded and the tenth album of his career. Most of the songs on the album, called Life, were co-written by Martin. Martin feels that the album is one of his more personal albums, saying "I was really in touch with my emotions. I think this album is very multi-layered, just like life is. It's about feeling anger. It's about feeling joy. It's about feeling uncertainty. It's about cuping a feeling. It's about feeling. And all my emotions are part of this production." The album debuted at #6 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums chart. The first single of the album, "I Don't Care" (Spanish version: “Qué Más Da”), featuring Fat Joe and Amerie, was Ricky’s first single since 2003's “Tal Vez.” He plans to release his next single called Drop It On Me.
Ricky Martin performed at the 2006 Winter Olympics Closing Ceremony in Turin.
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La Bomba
Ricky Martin Lyrics
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Que va cambiando tu vida
Una gotita de nada
Te vuelve loca
Loca divertida
Agua de risa
Con unas gotas de rosa
Y una aceituna sabrosa
Esa es la bomba
Muévete mamita
Que me vuelvo loco
Emborrachadita de la bomba estás
Cosa linda, cosa mona
Sube, sube que la bomba va
Boom, boom, dando media vuelta
Boom, boom, otra vuelta más
Boom, boom, y en cada esquina
Nena dame más
Boom, boom, dando media vuelta
Boom, boom, otra vuelta más
Boom, boom, y en cada esquina
Nena dame más
Que noche con vida
Intensamente vivida
Te vas quedando colgada
Inofensiva
Pura enamorada
Mira guapa
Sale volando la ropa
Sigue bailando la luna
Luna gatuna
Esa es la bomba
Muévete mamita
Que me vuelvo loco
Emborrachadita de la bomba estás
Cosa linda, cosa mona
Sube, sube que la bomba va
Boom, boom, dando media vuelta
Boom, boom, otra vuelta más
Boom, boom, y en cada esquina
Nena dame más
Boom, boom, dando media vuelta
Boom, boom, otra vuelta más
Boom, boom, y en cada esquina
Nena dame más
Muévete mamita
Que me vuelvo loco
Emborrachadita de la bomba estás
Cosa linda, cosa mona
Sube, sube que la bomba va
Que noche con vida
Intensamente vivida
Te vas quedando colgada
Inofensiva
Pura enamorada
Mira guapa
Sale volando la ropa
Sigue bailando la luna
Luna gatuna
Esa es la bomba
Boom, boom, dando media vuelta
Boom, boom, otra vuelta más
Boom, boom, y en cada esquina
Nena dame más
Boom, boom, dando media vuelta
Boom, boom, otra vuelta más
Boom, boom, y en cada esquina
Nena dame más
Boom, boom, dando media vuelta
Boom, boom, otra vuelta más
Boom, boom, y en cada esquina
Nena dame más
Boom, boom, dando media vuelta
Boom, boom, otra vuelta más
Boom, boom, y en cada esquina
Nena dame más
The lyrics of Ricky Martin's song "La Bomba" are about a drink that changes your life, making you crazy and carefree. It's described as a fun and bubbly drink, made of laughter and a few drops of rose with a tasty olive. The song is an invitation to dance and enjoy this party drink, with the words "muévete mamita" (move, baby) and "sube, sube que la bomba va" (go up, up, the bomba is coming). The chorus repeats the phrase "boom, boom" to evoke the beat of the music and the excitement of the party.
The song is also about the feeling of being swept away by the joy of life, without inhibitions. The lyrics describe a night of intense life, where the singer is "colgada" (literally "hung up", but meaning "lost in the moment") and "pura enamorada" (purely in love). The clothes fly off and the moon is dancing too, reflecting the fun and wild atmosphere of the bomba.
Overall, "La Bomba" is a celebration of life, love, and joy, with a catchy rhythm and playful lyrics that invite the listener to join in the fun.
Line by Line Meaning
Es una bebida
Referring to the experience of the song as a drink that changes your life
Que va cambiando tu vida
The effects of the 'drink' are life-changing
Una gotita de nada
A small amount of the 'drink' is all it takes
Te vuelve loca
The 'drink' has an intoxicating effect
Loca divertida
The feeling induced is not just intoxicating, but also fun and enjoyable
Agua de risa
The 'drink' is associated with laughter and joy
Con unas gotas de rosa
The drink contains some romantic or sexual elements
Y una aceituna sabrosa
Aspects of the drink are also tasty or enjoyable
Y en lo caliente
When things get hot
Esa es la bomba
That's what makes it the bomb
Muévete mamita
Move, my dear
Que me vuelvo loco
The artist is so taken by the 'drink' and the experience that they are going crazy
Emborrachadita de la bomba estás
The addressee is 'drunk' on the experience and the 'drink'
Cosa linda, cosa mona
Addressee is being called cute or pretty
Sube, sube que la bomba va
Ride the experience as it gets more intense
Boom, boom, dando media vuelta
Refers to the dancing that the song is encouraging
Boom, boom, otra vuelta más
Encouraging the addressee to keep dancing
Boom, boom, y en cada esquina
At every corner
Nena dame más
Give me more
Que noche con vida
It's a night to remember
Intensamente vivida
Lived intensely
Te vas quedando colgada
You are getting caught up in the moment
Inofensiva
The experience is harmless
Pura enamorada
The addressee becomes enamored by the experience
Mira guapa
Look good
Sale volando la ropa
Clothes are coming off, indicating the fun and excitement of the experience
Sigue bailando la luna
The party goes on all night, under the moonlight
Luna gatuna
Cat-like moon, enhancing the atmosphere of fun and excitement
Esa es la bomba
This is what makes the experience the best
Nena dame más
Once again, give me more
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group, Unison Rights S.L., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: K. C. Porter, Robert Edward Rosa, Luis Gomez Escolar Roldan, Desmond Child
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@ParaRecordar_666
La mejor época de Ricky Martín, su música era contagiosa , alegre y físicamente impecable
@ParaRecordar_666
Por favor apoyen a mis chicos de música, como el amor que les di, les deseo siempre felicidad.
@fonsiealvarez4910
Un artista completo. Canta, baila mejora , se acomoda a la epoca. No se encasilla como otros. Esto es un verdadero artista.
@dragon16af
que tiene canciones tristes y alegres,jaja
@antoniolobaton4965
Este video es del 2000 parece que lo han producido ese año la calidad de imagen la vestimenta el sonido todo
@mariateresa8927
Seguir escuchando
@Dondonden1234
It's true, he is a rare one these days. Not many start as kids and continue to be this successful as they've aged.
@luisgonzaloduranmendoza8987
@@antoniolobaton4965 no , este video es de 1998
@artist2073
A mi no me interesa si es el mas guapo o el mas homosexual, a mi me interesa decir que este POP latino ha sido y serà por siempre lo mejor que ha dado la historia musical. Cómo quisiera que esto todavia sonase en las estaciones de radio como en los 90.
@rufuscasimiro7739
El mas homosexual 🤣🤣🤣