Glenn Monroig was born on April 22,1957 and is a Puerto Rican composer, guitarist, and singer of various types of music styles, such as salsa, boleros and rumba.
13 Facts About Glenn Monroig
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Glenn Monroig is credited with having recorded the first rap song in Spanish.
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In 1980, Glenn Monroig recorded and had his first "hit" with "Jamas te voy abandonar asi otra vez".
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In 1983, Glenn Monroig recorded "No Finjas", the first Spanish language rap song.
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Glenn Monroig started composing by converting English songs into Spanish, such as "Forever" which was originally written by Kenny Loggins.
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Glenn Monroig wrote the anti-drug theme song for the Government of Puerto Rico's campaign against drugs.
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Glenn Monroig produced and directed musical videos for various artists.
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In September 2003, Monroig presented his "Esos son otros 20 pesos" concert at the Antonio Paoli Hall of the Luis A Ferre Center for the Performing Arts in San Juan.
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Glenn Monroig is currently involved in all of the aspects of music.
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The production was intended as an homage, and is composed of twenty-seven songs originally sung by Gilberto Glenn Monroig, released in a two disk set.
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Glenn Monroig had a long romance with Camille Carrion and became a second father to Carrion's daughter, Paloma Suau.
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Glenn Monroig was married to graphic designer Sonia Rivera with whom he has a daughter - Salome Glenn Monroig - born in 2004, who herself is a singer and actor.
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Glenn Monroig has been an outspoken supporter of many causes, such as the anti Castro movements.