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Ricky Martin and ‘Livin’ La Vida Loca’ ushered in pop’s ‘Latin explosion’ in 1999. Too bad it wasn’t real.

Ricky Martin knew “Livin’ La Vida Loca” would be an instant hit when producer Desmond Child and songwriter (and fellow Menudo alum) Robi “Draco” Rosa brought him a demo of the track. The Puerto Rican ...
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That time Ricky Martin changed the world with his hip-shaking leather pants at the 1999 Grammys

On February 24, 1999, Ricky Martin forever changed the trajectory of his career – and the music industry – with a hip-swiveling performance for the ages. 25 years later, Martin’s rousing rendition of ...
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Ricky Martin Performs "Livin' La Vida Loca" and Accepts Latin Icon Award at 2025 MTV VMAs: "We Just Want to Break Boundaries"

which kicked off with Martin's massive hit "Livin' La Vida Loca" before he launched into a medley of songs. Martin brought the energy as he performed in the audience and onstage. "Ricky Martin didn't ...
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Ricky Martin and 'Livin' La Vida Loca' ushered in pop's 'Latin explosion' in 1999. Too bad it wasn't real.

Ricky Martin knew “Livin’ La Vida Loca” would be an instant hit when producer Desmond Child and songwriter (and fellow Menudo alum) Robi “Draco” Rosa brought him a demo of the track. The Puerto Rican ...
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Ricky Martin Performs “Livin’ La Vida Loca” and Accepts Latin Icon Award at 2025 MTV VMAs: “We Just Want to Break Boundaries”

Ricky Martin gave a high-energy performance before accepting the Latin Icon Award at the 2025 Video Music Awards, which took place Sunday night in New York. The singer performed and accepted the ...