Manny Manuel
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Cruz Manuel Hernández Santiago (born December 1, 1972), known artistically as Manny Manuel, is a Puerto Rican
singer of merengue, boleros, and tropical music. He became famous first as a member of the group Los Sabrosos del Merengue, before launching a successful solo career in 1994.
. He studied elementary and high school
in the José Rojas Cortés School at his hometown. Since a young age, he started presenting himself in talent shows and other musical activities. He later joined the group Tempo Merenguero, and subsequently became a vocalist and choreographer for the merengue duo of Mayra y Celinés.
, featuring Manuel prominently in the lyrics. The album even included a cover version of Rocío Dúrcal
's song "Te Amo". The group continued with their second album titled Haciendo Historia
. These included hits like "Colegiala" and "Frente a Frente", among others.
selling out six shows.
In 1996, he released his second album titled Auténtico followed by concerts at the Guaynabo Performing Arts Center and at the Roberto Clemente Coliseum
. The following year, he collaborated with several artists in concerts and albums like:
' song "Corazón partío". The album took him on a tour through Spain where the album was certified gold. His next album, Lleno de Vida, preceded a second presentation at the Roberto Clemente Coliseum. This concert was recorded and later released on CD.
After a change of labels and a move to the United States, Manuel released the album Serenata in 2003, which included covers of traditional romantic songs. The album sold over 100,000 and Manuel followed it with yet another presentation at the Coliseum in 2004. For this album, he was also nominated for a Latin Grammy.
In 2007, he released another album, Tengo Tanto
, which included fusions of merengue with other Caribbean rhythms like vallenato
. Manuel was one of several artists selected to perform in "KQ Live Concert" on September 27, 2008, organized by KQ 105 FM, the event included several renowned artists from Puerto Rico and other Latin American locations.
Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico , officially the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico , is an unincorporated territory of the United States, located in the northeastern Caribbean, east of the Dominican Republic and west of both the United States Virgin Islands and the British Virgin Islands.Puerto Rico comprises an...
singer of merengue, boleros, and tropical music. He became famous first as a member of the group Los Sabrosos del Merengue, before launching a successful solo career in 1994.
Early life
Manny Manuel was born in the mountain town of Orocovis, Puerto RicoOrocovis, Puerto Rico
Orocovis is a municipality of Puerto Rico located in the Central Mountain Range, north of Villalba and Coamo; south of Morovis and Corozal; southeast of Ciales; east of Jayuya; and west of Barranquitas...
. He studied elementary and high school
High school
High school is a term used in parts of the English speaking world to describe institutions which provide all or part of secondary education. The term is often incorporated into the name of such institutions....
in the José Rojas Cortés School at his hometown. Since a young age, he started presenting himself in talent shows and other musical activities. He later joined the group Tempo Merenguero, and subsequently became a vocalist and choreographer for the merengue duo of Mayra y Celinés.
Musical career
After several years, Manuel joined the group Los Sabrosos del Merengue, debuting with the hit song "Fiera Callada". After the success of the song, the group released their first album, Sin FronterasSin Fronteras
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, featuring Manuel prominently in the lyrics. The album even included a cover version of Rocío Dúrcal
Rocío Dúrcal
Rocío Dúrcal , born as María de los Ángeles de Las Heras Ortíz, was a Spanish singer and actress, known artistically as Rocío Durcal. Spanish is the best selling solo albums with more than 80 million to date...
's song "Te Amo". The group continued with their second album titled Haciendo Historia
Haciendo Historia
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. These included hits like "Colegiala" and "Frente a Frente", among others.
Soloist career
After recording these two albums with Los Sabrosos, Manuel decided to pursue a solo career. In June 1994, Manuel left the group and on October 1 of the same year debuted as a solo artist. Several months later, he released his first solo album titled Rey de Corazones. The album was certified platinum after a few weeks. With the success of the album, on November, 1995, Manuel presented himself at the Luis A. Ferré Performing Arts CenterLuis A. Ferré Performing Arts Center
The Luis A. Ferré Performing Arts Center, or Centro de Bellas Artes Luis A. Ferré in Spanish, is a multi-use performance centre located Santurce, San Juan, Puerto Rico. It features three main concert and theater halls for performing arts displays, including ballet, plays, operas and concerts, as...
selling out six shows.
In 1996, he released his second album titled Auténtico followed by concerts at the Guaynabo Performing Arts Center and at the Roberto Clemente Coliseum
Roberto Clemente Coliseum
The Roberto Clemente Coliseum is a sporting events and concert arena in San Juan, Puerto Rico.It was, for many years, Puerto Rico's largest indoor event facility, and it continues being one of the largest....
. The following year, he collaborated with several artists in concerts and albums like:
- Performances with Trío Los Condes, especially the song "Querube".
- Collaboration with Antonio Cabán ValeAntonio Cabán ValeAntonio Cabán Vale a.k.a. "El Topo" , is a guitarist, singer and composer of Puerto Rican folklore themes. He is one of the founders of the "new song" movement of the early 1970s...
"El Topo" titled Lo que mi Pueblo Atesora. - Recording the SalsaSalsa musicSalsa music is a genre of music, generally defined as a modern style of playing Cuban Son, Son Montuno, and Guaracha with touches from other genres of music...
song "Payaso" from Raphy Leavitt. - Release of the album Manuel y el Trío Borínquen comprising traditional boleros.
- Recording the song "Dame la mano y ven" (a Spanish version of the Beatles hit song "I Wanna Hold Your Hand") for the album Tropical Tribute to the BeatlesTropical Tribute to The BeatlesTropical Tribute to the Beatles is a tribute album of tropical artists released in 1996 by RMM Records , produced by Oscar Gomez ....
. - Performances of several of Bobby CapóBobby CapóFélix Manuel Rodríguez Capó , better known as Bobby Capó, was an internationally known singer and songwriter from Puerto Rico...
's hits for the album Siempre Piel Canela released by Banco Popular.
2000-present
Manuel released his next album titled Es Mi Tiempo in 1998 which included the hits "Como duele", "Margarita", and a cover of Alejandro SanzAlejandro Sanz
Alejandro Sanz , is a Spanish singer-songwriter and musician. For his work, Sanz has won a total of fifteen Latin Grammy Awards and three Grammy Awards. He has won the Latin Grammy for Album of the Year three times, more than any other artist...
' song "Corazón partío". The album took him on a tour through Spain where the album was certified gold. His next album, Lleno de Vida, preceded a second presentation at the Roberto Clemente Coliseum. This concert was recorded and later released on CD.
After a change of labels and a move to the United States, Manuel released the album Serenata in 2003, which included covers of traditional romantic songs. The album sold over 100,000 and Manuel followed it with yet another presentation at the Coliseum in 2004. For this album, he was also nominated for a Latin Grammy.
In 2007, he released another album, Tengo Tanto
Tengo Tanto
Tengo Tanto is an album recorded by Puerto Rican singer Manny Manuel. The album was released on September 11, 2007, in Puerto Rico and North America by Universal Music. The first single from the album was "No Me Hagas Sufrir"...
, which included fusions of merengue with other Caribbean rhythms like vallenato
Vallenato
Vallenato, along with cumbia, is currently a popular folk music of Colombia. It primarily comes from the Colombia's Caribbean region. Vallenato literally means "born in the valley". The valley influencing this name is located between the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta and the Serranía de Perijá in...
. Manuel was one of several artists selected to perform in "KQ Live Concert" on September 27, 2008, organized by KQ 105 FM, the event included several renowned artists from Puerto Rico and other Latin American locations.
Discography
- Rey de Corazones (1994)
- Auténtico (1996)
- El Trío (1997)
- Es Mi Tiempo (1998)
- Lleno de Vida (1999)
- Manny Manuel (2002)
- Serenata (2003)
- Nostalgia (2004)
- Tengo TantoTengo TantoTengo Tanto is an album recorded by Puerto Rican singer Manny Manuel. The album was released on September 11, 2007, in Puerto Rico and North America by Universal Music. The first single from the album was "No Me Hagas Sufrir"...
(2007) - Tengo Tanto (Deluxe Edition)Tengo TantoTengo Tanto is an album recorded by Puerto Rican singer Manny Manuel. The album was released on September 11, 2007, in Puerto Rico and North America by Universal Music. The first single from the album was "No Me Hagas Sufrir"...
(2008) - Rayando El SolRayando El SolRayando El Sol is the ninth studio album by Puerto Rican singer-songwriter Manny Manuel, released by Universal Music on August 17, 2010. The album covers the songs by Mexican rock band, Maná.-Tracklisting:-Charts:...
(2010)