His international success was further solidified with his fourth album, Vuelve (1998). The chart-topping single ' María', incorporated a mixture of Latin music genres and became his first international hit. Martin's third album, A Medio Vivir (1995), helped him rise to prominence in European countries. He started his solo career in 1991 while in Sony Music Mexico, gaining recognition in Latin America with the release of his first two studio albums, Ricky Martin (1991) and Me Amaras (1993), both of which were focused on ballads.
Born in San Juan, Martin began appearing in television commercials at the age of 9 and began his musical career at age 12, as a member of Puerto Rican boy band Menudo. Dubbed the ' King of Latin Pop', the 'King of Latin Music', and the 'Latin Pop God', he is regarded as one of the most influential artists in the world. He is known for his musical versatility, as his discography spans multiple genres, including Latin pop, pop, dance, reggaeton, and salsa.
Enrique Martín Morales (born December 24, 1971), known professionally as Ricky Martin, is a Puerto Rican singer, songwriter, and actor.
