Glenn Monroig

Quick Facts

Full Name	Glenn Monroig
Occupation	Singer
Date Of Birth	Apr 22, 1957(1957-04-22)
Age	67
Birthplace	San Juan
Country	United States
Birth City	San Juan
Horoscope	Taurus

Glenn Monroig Biography

Glenn Monroig is one of the most popular and richest Singer who was born on April 22, 1957 in San Juan, San Juan, United States. Glenn Monroig (born April 22, 1957), is a 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.

On 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. The album includes Monroig’s commentary on several matters including his relationship with his father and parts of his life. The music was composed by Franky Suárez and was performed by more than fifty musicians. 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.” The musical soundtrack received a similar reception, being regarded as “excellent interpretations”. 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.

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.

Glenn Monroig Net Worth

Glenn Monroig is one of the richest Singer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Glenn Monroig 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

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”.

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.

He had a long romance with Camille Carrion and became a second father to Carrion’s daughter, Paloma Suau. Monroig is currently 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.

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Facts & Trivia

Glenn Ranked on the list of most popular Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Glenn Monroig celebrates birthday on April 22 of every year.