Marc anthony date of birth

He is the top selling salsa artist of all time. Known for his Latin salsa numbers and ballads, Anthony's achievements have been honored through various recognitions.

Marc anthony parents

He was raised Roman Catholic. His musical education began at home, where he learned to sing in both Spanish and English under the guidance of his father, Felipe, himself a professional guitarist. According to Anthony, renowned Puerto Rican percussionist and bandleader Tito Puente in particular wielded a profound personal and professional influence throughout his life.

Anthony began his career as a session vocalist for freestyle music and underground New York house music acts. After changing his name to avoid confusion with his namesake, [ 11 ] Anthony worked as a songwriter and backing vocalist for pop acts Menudo and the Latin Rascals. Unlike the more socially conscious New York salsa musicians of the s and s, or the highly produced "romantic" salsa artists of the s, Anthony gained fame performing a salsa style that borrowed more heavily from the African American and urban genres that he listened to growing up, such as rhythm and blues and house.

His first album was a freestyle music record, "Rebel", which debuted in on Bluedog Records. At the same time, he collaborated with music producer Little Louie Vega , who featured the singer on many freestyle club hits " Ride on the Rhythm " and the "When The Night Is Over" album, which featured the freestyle classic "Time. After , he changed his style from freestyle to salsa and other Latin styles.

Anthony was initially reluctant to become a salsa musician; he declined an offer to make an album in this genre when Ralph Mercado , president of RMM Records , asked him. Subsequent tours throughout the Americas, including an opening slot for Blades, established Anthony as one of the newest stars in salsa. By the early s, Anthony had sold more salsa records than any other performer on the planet, solidifying his position among the most important new salsa artists to emerge in the s.

The album has sold more than , copies and has become established as a gold record in both the United States and in Puerto Rico. Otra Nota , Todo a Su Tiempo , and Contra La Corriente established him as the top-selling singer in the history of the genre, able to sell out Madison Square Garden and prestigious venues internationally.