Ricky Martin

Biography

Enrique "Ricky" Martín Morales is a Puerto Rican singer and songwriter. He is known for his musical versatility, with his discography incorporating a wide variety of many elements, such as Latin pop, dance, reggaeton, salsa, and other genres. Dubbed the "King of Latin Pop", the "King of Latin Music", and the "Latin Pop God", he is regarded as one of the most influential artists in the world. Born in San Juan, Martin began appearing in television commercials at age nine and began his musical career at twelve, as a member of Puerto Rican boy band Menudo. He began his solo career in 1991 while in Sony Music Mexico, gaining recognition in Latin America with the release of his first two studio albums, Ricky Martin (1991) and Me Amaras (1993), both of which were focused on ballads.

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Awards & recognition

• ★hispanoamericano Grammy Award — Best Pop Vocal Album · 2020
• ★Grammy Award — Best Latin Pop Album · 2016
• ★Latin Grammy Award — Best Male Pop Vocal Album · 2007
• ★Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year · 2006
• ★Lo Nuestro Excellence Award · 2004