He started composing by converting English songs into Spanish, such as "Forever" which was originally written by Kenny Loggins.Īmong the singers who have worked with Glenn are: In 1986, Monroig had one of his greatest "hits' with "Por Siempre" (Forever). In 1984, he recorded and sang the song "Me Dijeron" (I was told), which treated the sensitive subject of the homosexual in a respectful way. In 1983, Monroig recorded "No Finjas", the first Spanish language rap song. That year he also started his own record label "Mamoku" and later also founded his own recording company called "Sitting Duck". In 1982, he represented Puerto Rico in the "OTI" Music Festival with the song "Mirame a los Ojos" (Look into My Eyes). 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).
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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. 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. Monroig was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico where he received his primary and secondary education. He is credited with recording the first rap song in Spanish. Glenn Monroig (born April 22, 1957), is a composer, guitarist, and singer of various different types of music styles, such as salsa, boleros and rumba. Glenn Monroig From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Glenn Monroig Promotional picture of Glenn Monroig Background information BornAp(age 51) OriginSan Juan, Puerto Rico Occupation(s)Musician Instrument(s)Vocals Guitar Years active1980 - present Glenn Monroig (born April.