Jerry Rivera, a Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum salsa singer from Puerto Rico, began his career as a teenager and released his debut album, “Empezando a Vivir,” in 1989. His third album, “Cuenta Conmigo” (1992), became one of the best-selling salsa albums of all time, topping the Billboard Tropical/Salsa chart and earning him his first Grammy nomination. Rivera’s success continued with albums like “Magia” (1995) and “Fresco” (1996), which also went platinum. He experimented with various musical styles, including boleros and tropical pop ballads, and released “Para Siempre” (2000), his final album for Sony, showcasing his versatility. Rivera has remained a significant figure in Latin music, with notable albums like “Canto a Mi Idolo… Frankie Ruiz” (2003) and unique tributes such as “Caribe Gardel” (2007).