Luis Fonsi turns pure devotion into a tropical celebration in “Río.” The Puerto Rican crooner wakes up beside his beloved and instantly feels a carnaval bursting inside him. With playful gratitude, he calls her the “original recipe” and promises that even the tiniest gesture—“dos gotas de amor”—will grow into a mighty river of affection. Each line glows with reverence: he lights candles to protect her, saves up kisses for chilly nights, and shapes her voice messages into hymns.
At its heart, the song is a toast to enduring love. Time only sweetens their bond like aged wine, and Fonsi delights in every role his partner plays—lover, friend, confidante. “Río” reminds us that real romance isn’t about grand spectacles; it is the everyday magic of waking up together, sharing small drops of tenderness, and watching them flow endlessly toward the sea.
Luis Fonsi, born Luis Alfonso Rodríguez López-Cepero on April 15, 1978, in San Juan, Puerto Rico, is a renowned Puerto Rican singer and songwriter known worldwide for his soulful voice and captivating Latin pop hits. Launching his career in 1997 with the album Comenzaré, Fonsi steadily gained popularity across Latin America and beyond.
His global breakthrough came with the 2017 mega-hit "Despacito," featuring Daddy Yankee, which topped charts around the world and broke multiple Guinness World Records. The song’s success earned Fonsi numerous awards, including several Latin Grammys, and helped him become an ambassador of Puerto Rican culture and music. With a career spanning over two decades, Luis Fonsi continues to blend Latin pop, reggaeton, and ballads, collaborating with international artists and inspiring fans across the globe.