Elvis Crespo facts for kids
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Elvis Crespo
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| Birth name | Elvis Crespo Díaz |
| Born | July 30, 1971 New York City, U.S. |
| Origin | Guaynabo, Puerto Rico |
| Genres | Merengue |
| Occupation(s) | Singer |
| Years active | 1988–present |
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Elvis Crespo Díaz was born on July 30, 1971. He is a famous Puerto Rican singer. He is best known for his lively merengue songs. Elvis Crespo has won many important awards for his music. These include a Grammy and a Latin Grammy Award.
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Early Life
Elvis Crespo was born in New York City. He was named "Elvis" after the famous singer Elvis Presley. He grew up in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico. This is where he spent his childhood and teenage years.
Musical Journey
Elvis Crespo became well-known in the mid-1990s. He joined a music group called Grupo Mania in Puerto Rico. In 1998, he decided to start his own solo career.
His first album, Suavemente, was a huge success. It was popular in both Latin America and the United States. The song "Suavemente" became a massive hit. It stayed at the top of the Billboard's Hot Latin Tracks chart for six weeks. This song also helped him win an award from Billboard magazine. His album sold very well, earning gold and platinum records in many countries.
After Suavemente, Elvis Crespo continued to make music. His third solo album was called Wow Flash!. In 2007, he released Regresó el Jefe. The first song from this album was "La Foto Se Me Borró." In 2016, Elvis Crespo was featured on the popular song "Bailar" by Deorro. This song was even used in a Target Corporation commercial.
Personal Life
On March 16, 2009, Elvis Crespo married his manager, Maribel Vega, in Puerto Rico. In December 2024, they announced their divorce after 15 years of marriage. Elvis Crespo shared that this part of his life taught him a lot. He also said his daughter, Génesis, is a special blessing. He is now focusing on his music and creating new experiences for his fans.
Music Albums
Studio albums
- 1998: Suavemente
- 1999: Píntame
- 1999: The Remixes
- 2000: Wow Flash!
- 2002: Urbano
- 2004: Saboréalo
- 2007: Regresó el Jefe
- 2010: Indestructible
- 2012: Los Monsters
- 2013: One Flag
- 2015: Tatuaje
- 2018: Diomedizao
- 2021: Regresó el Jefe 2.0
- 2021: Multitudes
Awards and Honors
Elvis Crespo has won many awards for his amazing music. Here are some of the awards he has received:
Premio Lo Nuestro
1999
- Tropical: Album of the Year (for Suavemente)
- Tropical: Male Artist of the Year
- Tropical: Best New Artist
- Tropical: Song of the Year (for "Suavemente")
2000
- Tropical: Album of the Year (for Pintame)
- Tropical: Male Artist of the Year
- Tropical: Song of the Year (for "Pintame")
2001
- Merengue: Artist of the Year
- People Choice Awards: Tropical Artist of the Year
2003
- Merengue: Artist of the Year
2005
- Merengue: Artist of the Year
2012
- Merengue: Artist of the Year
Grammy Awards
1999
- Best Merengue Performance (for Pintame)
Latin Grammys
2005
- Best Merengue Album (for Saborealo)
See also
In Spanish: Elvis Crespo para niños
- List of Puerto Rican songwriters
- List of Puerto Ricans
- Merengue
