Glenn Monroig (born April 22, 1957), is a Puerto Rican composer, guitarist, and singer of various types of music styles, such as salsa, boleros and rumba. He is credited with having recorded the first rap song in Spanish.
Monroig was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico where he received his primary and secondary education. Monroig, his brother Gilberto Jr. and sister Linda were in constant contact with the world of music and were influenced at an early age by their famous father, the renowned singer of boleros, Gilberto Monroig. His professional debut as a singer was at age 14 when he sang at his father's night club La Guitarra de Gilberto and later went on to perform at places like Ocho Puertas La Tea and other cafe theaters in old San Juan.
First recordingEdit
In 1980, Monroig recorded and had his first "hit" with "Jamas te voy abandonar asi otra vez" (I'm never gonna leave you this way again). In 1982, he represented Puerto Rico in the "OTI" Music Festival with the song "Mirame a los Ojos" (Look into My Eyes). That year he also started his own record label "Mamoku" and later also founded his own recording company called "Sitting Duck".
The first Spanish language rap songEdit
External audio
You may listen to Glenn Monroig's "Por Siempre" on YouTube.
In 1983, Monroig recorded "No Finjas", the first Spanish languagerap song. In 1984, he recorded and sang the song "Me Dijeron" (I was told), which treated the sensitive subject of homosexuality in a respectful way. In 1986, Monroig had one of his greatest "hits' with "Por Siempre" (Forever). He started composing by converting English songs into Spanish, such as "Forever" which was originally written by Kenny Loggins.
With Lunna, Monroig recorded "A Todo Dar" (Everything Goes), the "first" digitally produced album in Puerto Rico. Monroig also wrote the anti-drug theme song for the Government of Puerto Rico's campaign against drugs. The theme has been recorded by Ednita Nazario, Danny Rivera, Sophy Hernandez and the group Menudo. Some of the other different styles of music that he has recorded are boleros such as "Intimo", rumbas such as "Rumbo a rumba" and blues with "Nevando en Puerto Rico".
In the 1990s, Monroig established the "Mezza Lunna Recording Studios" in San Juan, where he continued to work with national and internationally known artists. He also produced and directed musical videos for various artists.
2003-presentEdit
In September 2003, Monroig presented his "Esos son otros 20 pesos" (That will be another 20 dollars/That's another story) concert at the Antonio Paoli Hall of the Luis A. Ferre Center for the Performing Arts (Centro de Bellas Artes) in San Juan. Monroig is currently involved in all of the aspects of music.
After several years of inactivity Monroig released A papi in 2007. The production was intended as an homage, and is composed of twenty-seven songs originally sung by Gilberto Monroig, released in a two disk set.[1] The album includes Monroig's commentary on several matters including his relationship with his father and parts of his life.[1] The music was composed by Franky Suárez and was performed by more than fifty musicians.[1] The production was well received by the Puerto Rican media, with mainstream newspaper Primera Hora calling Monroig's performance a "prodigious interpretation, which defies the atmosphere and displays his strength and vocal versatility", while at the same time illustrating a "man of marvelous sapience and an exquisite taste for romantic and candent melody."[1] The musical soundtrack received a similar reception, being regarded as "excellent interpretations".[1] After twelve years without publishing an entirely original proposal, Monroig announced the release of a new production in October 2008. Among the themes included there is a song name "Claro" which criticizes the political situation of Puerto Rico.[2]
Personal lifeEdit
He had a long romance with Camille Carrion and became a second father to Carrion's daughter, Paloma Suau. Monroig was also married to graphic designer Sonia Rivera with whom he has a daughter - Salome Monroig - born in 2004, who herself is a singer and actor. Glenn Monroig has been an outspoken supporter of many causes, such as the anti Castro movements.
^ abcdeHiram Guadalupe Pérez (2007-06-15). "Así". Glen Monroig en su delirio musical (in Spanish). Puerto Rico: Primera Hora. p. 44.
^Karol Joselyn Sepúlveda (2008-10-08). . Primera Hora (in Spanish). Archived from the original on December 10, 2008. Retrieved 2008-10-11.
External linksEdit
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September 02, 2023
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Glenn Monroig born April 22 1957 is a Puerto Rican composer guitarist and singer of various types of music styles such as salsa boleros and rumba He is credited with having recorded the first rap song in Spanish Glenn MonroigBorn 1957 04 22 April 22 1957 age 66 San Juan Puerto RicoGenresSalsa and BolerosOccupation s MusicianInstrument s Vocals GuitarYears active1980 present Contents 1 Biography 1 1 Early years 1 2 First recording 1 3 The first Spanish language rap song 1 4 2003 present 2 Personal life 3 See also 4 References 5 External linksBiography EditEarly years Edit Monroig was born in San Juan Puerto Rico where he received his primary and secondary education Monroig his brother Gilberto Jr and sister Linda were in constant contact with the world of music and were influenced at an early age by their famous father the renowned singer of boleros Gilberto Monroig His professional debut as a singer was at age 14 when he sang at his father s night club La Guitarra de Gilberto and later went on to perform at places like Ocho Puertas La Tea and other cafe theaters in old San Juan First recording Edit In 1980 Monroig recorded and had his first hit with Jamas te voy abandonar asi otra vez I m never gonna leave you this way again In 1982 he represented Puerto Rico in the OTI Music Festival with the song Mirame a los Ojos Look into My Eyes That year he also started his own record label Mamoku and later also founded his own recording company called Sitting Duck The first Spanish language rap song Edit External audio nbsp You may listen to Glenn Monroig s Por Siempre on YouTube In 1983 Monroig recorded No Finjas the first Spanish language rap song In 1984 he recorded and sang the song Me Dijeron I was told which treated the sensitive subject of homosexuality in a respectful way In 1986 Monroig had one of his greatest hits with Por Siempre Forever He started composing by converting English songs into Spanish such as Forever which was originally written by Kenny Loggins Among the singers who have worked with Glenn are Emmanuel Luis Enrique Cheo Feliciano Lucecita Benitez Nydia Caro Yolandita Monge Lunna Kenny Loggins when he visited Puerto Rico Jon Anderson on Deseo album by Jon Anderson His father Gilberto With Lunna Monroig recorded A Todo Dar Everything Goes the first digitally produced album in Puerto Rico Monroig also wrote the anti drug theme song for the Government of Puerto Rico s campaign against drugs The theme has been recorded by Ednita Nazario Danny Rivera Sophy Hernandez and the group Menudo Some of the other different styles of music that he has recorded are boleros such as Intimo rumbas such as Rumbo a rumba and blues with Nevando en Puerto Rico In the 1990s Monroig established the Mezza Lunna Recording Studios in San Juan where he continued to work with national and internationally known artists He also produced and directed musical videos for various artists 2003 present Edit In September 2003 Monroig presented his Esos son otros 20 pesos That will be another 20 dollars That s another story concert at the Antonio Paoli Hall of the Luis A Ferre Center for the Performing Arts Centro de Bellas Artes in San Juan Monroig is currently involved in all of the aspects of music After several years of inactivity Monroig released A papi in 2007 The production was intended as an homage and is composed of twenty seven songs originally sung by Gilberto Monroig released in a two disk set 1 The album includes Monroig s commentary on several matters including his relationship with his father and parts of his life 1 The music was composed by Franky Suarez and was performed by more than fifty musicians 1 The production was well received by the Puerto Rican media with mainstream newspaper Primera Hora calling Monroig s performance a prodigious interpretation which defies the atmosphere and displays his strength and vocal versatility while at the same time illustrating a man of marvelous sapience and an exquisite taste for romantic and candent melody 1 The musical soundtrack received a similar reception being regarded as excellent interpretations 1 After twelve years without publishing an entirely original proposal Monroig announced the release of a new production in October 2008 Among the themes included there is a song name Claro which criticizes the political situation of Puerto Rico 2 Personal life EditHe had a long romance with Camille Carrion and became a second father to Carrion s daughter Paloma Suau Monroig was also married to graphic designer Sonia Rivera with whom he has a daughter Salome Monroig born in 2004 who herself is a singer and actor Glenn Monroig has been an outspoken supporter of many causes such as the anti Castro movements See also Edit nbsp Puerto Rico portal nbsp Biography portal nbsp Music portalList of Puerto Ricans French immigration to Puerto Rico Puerto Rican SongwritersReferences Edit a b c d e Hiram Guadalupe Perez 2007 06 15 Asi Glen Monroig en su delirio musical in Spanish Puerto Rico Primera Hora p 44 Karol Joselyn Sepulveda 2008 10 08 Harto de la politiqueria Primera Hora in Spanish Archived from the original on December 10 2008 Retrieved 2008 10 11 External links EditPopular Culture Online Discography Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Glenn Monroig amp oldid 1150590605, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
