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Frankie Ruiz Biography
Frankie Ruiz is one of the most popular and richest World Music Singer who was born on March 10, 1958 in Paterson, New Jersey, United States. Puerto Rican salsa singer who recorded the albums Solista Pero No Solo and Voy Pa’ Encima. He was also called El Papa de la Salsa.
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José Antonio Torresola Ruiz better known as Frankie Ruiz (March 10, 1958 – August 9, 1998) was an American-born Puerto Rican salsa singer and songwriter. He was a major figure in the salsa romántica subgenre that was popular in the 1980s and early 1990s. During his youth, he developed a passion for percussion, later confessing that this would have been his second choice after singing. While still in his 30s, he became known as El Papá de la Salsa (The Father of Salsa).
Ruiz continued performing with other bands including La Dictadora and La Moderna Vibración. In 1982, Ruiz joined Tommy Olivencia and his Primerisima Orquesta, replacing Gilberto Santa Rosa as vocalist. He recorded the hit singles “Fantasía de un capintero” and “Como lo hacen”, which were followed by “Lo Dudo”, “Primero Fui Yo”, Como Una Estrella”, and “Que Se Mueran de Envidia”. In total, Ruiz participated in the recording of three albums with Olivencia: Un triángulo de triunfo, Tommy Olivencia and Celebrando otro aniversario. As his career centered around music studios, Ruiz moved to Florida with Judith Ruiz and their son Frankie Ruiz, Jr. (born in 1984), whom he encouraged to become a musician by collaborating in hip hop songs. Despite this, he had little communication with his first-born daughter, Yaritza.
He is loved by his siblings Viti as well as Nelson Ruiz, and his wife.
| Name | Frankie Ruiz |
| First Name | Frankie |
| Last Name | Ruiz |
| Occupation | World Music Singer |
| Birthday | March 10 |
| Birth Year | 1958 |
| Place of Birth | Paterson |
| Home Town | New Jersey |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Pisces |
| Full/Birth Name | |
| Father | Not Available |
| Mother | Not Available |
| Siblings | Juan Félix Ruiz |
| Spouse | Not Known |
| Children(s) | Frankie Ruiz, Jr. |
Ethnicity, religion & political views
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Following the performance of this production, Ruiz became one of several soloists who popularized the subgenre known as salsa romántica, including Eddie Santiago, Lalo Rodríguez, Tony Vega, Gilberto Santa Rosa and Tito Nieves. The success of this group led to a general resurgence of salsa which had been struggling before the expansion of merengue music in the tropical categories. His second album, Voy Pa’ Encima, was released in 1987 and performed well in Puerto Rico, Spain and the United States. Led by singles “Desnúdate Mujer” and “Mujeres”, the album sold over 300,000 copies and earned Ruiz the Latin Artist of the Year Billboard Music Award. The former peaked at number six on the Billboard Hot Latin Songs chart. Like its predecessor, it would reach the top of the Billboard list three times, this time alternating with Eddie Santiago’s Atrevido y Diferente. A compilation album titled Historia Musical de Frankie Ruiz also reached the top of the Billboard list. His third album, En vivo… y a todo color, was released a year later and managed to sell over 200,000 copies despite Ruiz’s career being affected by his addictions.
Frankie Ruiz Net Worth
Frankie Ruiz is one of the richest World Music Singer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Frankie Ruiz's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
The singer joined the local group known as The Charlie Lopez Orchestra and began to sing salsa songs.
He was instrumental in establishing the path that other artists like Lalo Rodrgiuez, He helped blaze the trail that artists such as Lalo Rodrgiuez, Eddie Santiago, and Tito Rojas would follow. as well as Tito Rojas would follow.
His was remembered by an event organized by SalSoul to commemorate its 50th Anniversary. His single “Puerto Rico”, reinterpreted by Juan Pablo Díaz and Issac Delgado, served as the cornerstone of Cuba y Puerto Rico son…, a cross-cultural project produced by Popular, Inc. which mostly centered around salsa.
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Salary | Under Review |
| Source of Income | World Music Singer |
| Cars | Not Available |
| House | Living in own house. |
In 1989, Ruiz was involved in an altercation with a flight attendant for which he was sentenced to three years at a federal prison in Tallahassee, Florida. Parallel to this, recording label Rodven records released a new album, Más Grande Que Nunca, which contained the hit “Deseándote”. The album achieved platinum sales status and which were used to sustain his family. While in jail, Ruiz underwent a detoxification process. He was allowed a temporary return to Puerto Rico, where he did some recording with Vinny Urrutia.
As salsa moved closer to pop music, and toned down the eroticism in its lyrics during the 1990s, Ruiz was challenged, along with other salsa romántica performers, but he managed to record a number of hits during his late career. He suffered from years of drug and alcohol abuse. His personal shortcomings were exploited by the tabloid media but had little impact on his popularity. In 1998, Ruiz died due to complications from liver disease.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
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| Height | Unknown |
| Weight | Not Known |
| Body Measurements | Under Review |
| Eye Color | Not Available |
| Hair Color | Not Available |
| Feet/Shoe Size | Not Available |
Ruiz’s first album as a soloist, Solista pero no Solo, was produced by TH-Rodven Records and directed by Willie Sotello in 1985. Led by the singles “Tú Con Él” and “La Cura”, the record became the number-one Billboard Tropical Album. While Ruiz was involved in an international tour, the album reached the top spot on this list twice more, alternating with Hansel y Raúl. With singles “Esta cobardía”, “Como le gustan a usted”, “El camionero”, “Cosas Nativas”, and “Ahora me toca a mí” meeting lesser success, Solista pero no Solo ended 1986 as the best-selling Tropical/Salsa album of the year in the United States. During the tour that followed, Ruiz performed in unconventional locales including a soccer stadium (in Colombia) and a bullring in Tenerife, Spain. During this period, Tite Curet Alonso, who at the request of Richie Viera, the composer wrote a song for Viti based on the life of the brothers titled “Todo se Queda en Familia”.
His contract with TH-Rodven expired during his sentence, but it was extended due to pre-established obligations, which led to the schedule of two albums before he was released. Approaching his release, Ruiz began promoting a purported lifestyle change and worked on the release of “Mi Libertad” (My Freedom). The album had 50,000 pre-sale orders. Two songs from the album, the title track and “Bailando”, peaked at number ten on the Hot Latin Songs chart. “Bailando” was nominated in the category of Tropical Song of the Year at the 1993 Lo Nuestro Awards. The album was certified platinum after selling over 100,000 copies. During this timeframe he outsold Sergio Vargas, Gilberto Santa Rosa, Xavier, Juan Luis Guerra, Jerry Rivera, and Rey Ruiz.
Who is Frankie Ruiz Dating?
According to our records, Frankie Ruiz is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Frankie Ruiz’s is not dating anyone.
Relationships Record: We have no records of past relationships for Frankie Ruiz. You may help us to build the dating records for Frankie Ruiz!His collaboration with Urrutia led to a series of singles including “Hablame”, “Amor a medias”, “Soy culpable”, “Obsesión”, “Sueño dormido”, “Tiene que saber que es ella”, “Soledad”, and “Nos sorprendio el amanecer”, which would serve as the basis for Ruiz’s next album, Puerto Rico Soy Tuyo, released in 1993. During the following year, Ruiz was involved in a South American tour and events held in the tri-state area. In December 1994, Ruiz released Mirandoté, with the eponymous single becoming his first to become the number one song on the Billboard Tropical Songs chart. Between 1995 and 1996, Rodven released a compilation of themes named Oro Salsero, which was divided into two albums and was accompanied by presentations in the tri-state area. Following the death of his brother, Juan Félix Ruiz, his addictions were exacerbated and begun affecting his general health.
Facts & Trivia
Frankie Ranked on the list of most popular World Music Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Frankie Ruiz celebrates birthday on March 10 of every year.
In 1996, Ruiz’s liver began to fail leading to a hospitalization and a temporary coma, during which his vocal cords were damaged when an intubation process was undertaken. Initially Ruiz was unable to speak and was worried about his career. The latter stages of his career were affected by a rocky relationship with his son, and an unstable singing career. Shortly afterwards, his relationship with Judith Ruiz ended, and he moved from Florida and settled in New Jersey. There he reunited with Joe Salvador and offered him a job as his agent and began a relationship with Rosemary Salvador. Their relationship was not well received by her religious family, who tried to enroll him in rehabilitation centers, and the couple relocated.
What was Frankie Ruiz last song?
Ruiz’s last song was Vuelvo a Nacer (Born Again), where he describes his errors in life by taking the wrong way and that he declares himself born again. His voice was heard raspy compared to his earlier career due to the effects of his drug use.
At what age Frankie Ruiz died?
40 years (1958–1998)
When was Frankie Ruiz born?
March 10, 1958
Is Viti Ruiz Frankie Ruiz brother?
Younger brother to Frankie Ruiz the lengendary Puerto Rican salsa singer who died of an overdose. Young Viti only started singing as a means to communicate with his brother. After Viti and Frankie had a big fight over a woman; Frankie wound no longer speak to him.
Where is Frankie Ruiz buried?
Fair Lawn Memorial Cemetery & Mausoleum, Fair Lawn, NJ
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