Ricky Martin is a Grammy-winning Latin pop superstar and global icon known for igniting the Latin explosion of the late 1990s with his electrifying stage presence, infectious energy, and genre-defying hits. Martin merged Latin music with pop elements to make Spanish-language music popular while achieving status as one of the most successful Latin artists in history.

Before starting his solo career in the early 1990s, Martin joined the boy band Menudo. His 1999 self-titled English-language debut featured the worldwide smash “Livin’ la Vida Loca,” which catapulted him to international fame and topped charts across the globe. The album also produced hits like “She’s All I Ever Had” and “Shake Your Bon-Bon,” firmly establishing Martin as a crossover sensation.