Elvis Crespo facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Elvis Crespo
Crespo in 2018
Background information
Birth name	Elvis Crespo Díaz
Born	(1971-07-30) July 30, 1971 (age 54) New York City, U.S.
Origin	Guaynabo, Puerto Rico
Genres	Merengue
Occupation(s)	Singer
Years active	1988–present

Elvis Crespo Díaz is a famous Puerto Rican singer. He was born on July 30, 1971. Elvis Crespo is well-known for his exciting merengue songs. He has won many important awards, including a Grammy and a Latin Grammy Award.

Early Life and Beginnings

Elvis Crespo was born in New York City, in the United States. He was named after the famous singer Elvis Presley. When he was a child, he moved to Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, where he grew up.

Musical Journey

Elvis Crespo started his music career in the mid-1990s. He first became popular as a member of a group called Grupo Mania in Puerto Rico. In 1998, he decided to start singing on his own.

First Solo Album

His first solo album was called Suavemente. It was a huge success in Latin America and the United States. The song "Suavemente" became a massive hit. This song helped him win an award from Billboard magazine for Best Male Tropical/Salsa Album of the Year.

The Suavemente album sold over 500,000 copies in the United States in its first year. It also went platinum in Venezuela and Central America, and gold in Chile. The song "Suavemente" stayed at the top of Billboard's Hot Latin Tracks chart for six weeks. Many people, even those who spoke English, loved the song, especially in cities like Miami and New York.

Later Albums and Hits

While his first album was mostly merengue, Elvis Crespo explored different sounds in his later music. His third solo album was Wow Flash!. In 2007, he released Regresó el Jefe, and its first song was "La Foto Se Me Borró."

In 2016, Elvis Crespo was featured on a popular song called "Bailar" by Deorro. This song was even used in a commercial for Target Corporation.

Personal Life Highlights

Elvis Crespo married his manager, Maribel Vega, in Puerto Rico on March 16, 2009. After 15 years of marriage, they announced their separation in December 2024. Elvis Crespo shared that this part of his life taught him a lot and that his daughter, Génesis, is a special blessing. He has said he is now focusing on his music and creating new experiences for his fans.

Music Albums

Elvis Crespo has released many studio albums throughout his career:

• 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
• 2025: Poeta Herio

Awards and Recognitions

Elvis Crespo has received many awards for his music. Here are some of the awards he has won:

Premio Lo Nuestro Awards

• 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 Grammy Awards

• 2005
  • Best Merengue Album (for Saborealo)

See also

In Spanish: Elvis Crespo para niños

• List of Puerto Rican songwriters
• List of Puerto Ricans
• Merengue