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Before his solo career, Rubby Pérez defined the sound of 1980s Merengue as the star vocalist for Wilfrido Vargas, delivering hits that internationalized the genre.
1983 | El Funcionario (with Wilfrido Vargas)
Label: Karen Records
Role: Lead Vocalist
Key Contribution: Rubby Pérez’s energetic vocals on "El Africano" helped the track become a global phenomenon, arguably the first Merengue song to cross over into non-Latin markets on a massive scale.
Tracklist:
El Funcionario
Te Necesito
Amor Brutal
El Lamento
El Hombre Divertido
Vete Lejos (Amelia)
El Quejaito
El Avión
La Yola
1985 | La Medicina (with Wilfrido Vargas)
Label: Karen Records
Role: Lead Vocalist
Key Contribution:"Volveré". A defining moment in Merengue history. Rubby Pérez’s vocal performance transformed a ballad into a dance anthem that remains one of the most covered tropical songs of all time.
Tracklist:
Somos
El Gallo Pinto
El Africano
El Jardinero
Tu Brujería
Nunca Es Tarde Para Amar
El Ciego (Blind Boy)
Mala Noche No
1985 | El Sindicato
Label: El Tio Records
Role: Chorus Member
Tracklist:
Una Limosna
Platano
Cuando Vayas Conmigo
Mi Cinturita
El Boogie Boogie
Recordando Mis Amores
1986 | Wilfrido - Vida, Cancion Y Suerte
Label: Karen Records
Role: Lead Vocals
Tracklist:
Cuando Estes Con El
San Antonio
Cobarde Cobarde
Querer Y Perder
El Barbarazo
El Pajaro Chowi
Wilfrido Dame Un Consejo
Ese Barrigon No Es Mio
1986 | Rubby Perez & Orquesta - Todos Los Latinoamericanos / Cuando Estes Con El
Label: Karen Records
Tracklist:
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Rubby Pérez departs the orchestra to launch a solo career.
1987 | Buscando Tus Besos
Label: Karen Records
The Milestone: The album that proved he could stand alone. It broke sales records in Venezuela and the Dominican Republic.
Key Hits:"Buscando Tus Besos", “Dame Veneno”, “Cobarde, Cobarde”, “De Color de Rosa”
Tracklist:
Saca la Mano Antonio
Por Tener Tu Amor
Bailando Tan Cerca
Te Odio y Te Quiero
1988 | Fiesta Para Dos
Label: Karen Records
Musical Direction: Manuel Tejada / Sonny Ovalles
Key Hits:"Enamorado de Ella", "Fiesta Para Dos", "Hazme Olvidar".
Archivist Note: "Enamorado de Ella" showcases one of the highest sustained notes in Merengue history, cementing his nickname as "La Voz Mas Alta de Merengue."
Tracklist:
Ahora
Vagabundo
Y Nos Dieron las Diez
Hoy
Ni Estúpida Ni Bruta
1990 | Simplemente Amor
Label: Karen Records
Key Hits:"El Veneno de Tus Labios", "Amor de Hembra".
Tracklist:
Culpable Tú
En Tu Ausencia
Dónde Me Lleva Tu Amor
¿Dónde Está Tu Pecho?
No Estás Aquí
El Primer Amor
1992 | Rubby Pérez
Label: Karen Records
Tracklist:
Dejame Amarte
Yo No Sabia
Ven
Sin Ti No Tengo Nada
Un Dia De Amor
Me La Voy a Llevar
Fabuloso
Si Te Vas
Te Soy Sincero
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As Merengue tastes shifted, Rubby adapted with deeper, more romantic arrangements, often blending pop ballads with merengue rhythms.
1995 | Amores Extraños
Label: Karen Records
Key Hits:"Amores Extraños".
Tracklist:
Ay Ay Amor
Lagrimitas
Yo Quiero Una Mujer
¿Y Qué Pasó?
Quién Soy Yo Sin Ella
Ando Buscando
1998 | No Te Olvides
Label: Karen Records / Universal
Key Hits:"Tu Perdón", "No Te Olvides".
Tracklist:
La Flaca
Mi Niña Bonita
Como Loco
Tu Perdón
Borracho de Amor
Si No Es Sí
Soy Uno de Esos
Llegaste Tarde
1998 | Wilfrido Vargas - Raices
Label: Ariola International
Role: Lead Vocals
Tracklist:
El Africano
Volvere
Este Merengue Se Queda Con Nosotros
1999 | Vuelve El Merengue
Label: Los Toros Records
Key Hits: "Tu Vas A Volar"
Tracklist:
Enamorao
Weepa
La Mujeres
Adicto
Sin Ti
El Toro Y La Luna
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Rubby Pérez returns center stage with a modern sound that captured a new generation, proving his voice had lost none of its power.
2001 | Volando Alto
Label: Los Toros Records
Key Hits:"Sobreviviré", "Y No Voy a Llorar".
Archivist Note: "Sobreviviré" became an anthem of resilience and is frequently cited as his biggest hit of the 21st century.
Tracklist:
Por Qué Tú No Estás
Mirando Las Estrellas
Si Nos Dejan
No Vuelvo A Creer
Volveré (New Version)
Lleno De Amor
Si Fuera Por Mí
Cibao Adentro
2002 | El Cantante
Label: Los Toros Records / FonoVisa
Tracklist:
Tendidos En La Cama
Se Fué Mi Amor
Muévete
2004 | Tonto Corazón
Label: Palenke Records / Life Records / Universal Music Latino
Key Hits:"El Perro Ajeno", "Tonto Corazón".
Tracklist:
Gitana
Vete
No Puedo Vivir
Tu Fotografia
Ahora Vuelves
Se Nos Fue El Amor
Cuantas Veces
2007 | Dulce Veneno
Label: Palenke Records
Tracklist:
2010 | Genial
Label: Palenke Records
Key Hits:"Recuérdame", "Te Regalo Amores".
Tracklist:
Te Amo
Te Regalo Amores (ft. Rakim & Ken-Y)
Recuérdame (ft. Indhira Rubiera)
Extrañándote (ft. Michel "El Buenón")
Yesterday (Spanish Version)
Penas (ft. Michel "El Buenón")
Quiero Felicitarte
Yesterday (English Version - ft. David Fisher")
El Día Que Te Vayas
El Toquecito
Aquí Todo Se Paga
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Rubby Pérez solidifies his status as a living legend, releasing singles and collaborating with new artists.
2022 | Hecho Está
Label: Rubby Pérez Music Group
Format: Digital / Streaming
Key Tracks:"Hecho Está", "Un Compromiso".
Tracklist:
2022 | Fórmula, Vol. 3 (Collaboration)
Label: Sony Music Latin
Artist: Romeo Santos ft. Rubby Pérez, Fernando Villalona, Toño Rosario, & Ramón Orlando
Song Title:"15,500 Noches"
Significance: A historic "Merengue Summit" where the King of Bachata honored the legends of Merengue. Rubby delivers a standout vocal performance that introduced him to Romeo’s massive global youth audience.
2025 | La Voz y La Trumpeta
Distribution: La Oreja Media Group, Inc. / The Orchard Enterprises
Format: Digital / Streaming
Tracklist:
Other Notable Singles:
“Extrañandote" (Featured on Michel El Buenon’s - Lo Nuevo Lo Mejor
"Soberbia" (Duet with Miriam Cruz)
"Hombre Madurito" (Collaboration)
“Llego La Navidad” (Featured on Johnny Ventura’s - Volvio La Navidad)
“Devuélveme La Vida” (Ft. Zulinka Perez)
Rubby Pérez’s “All Time Hits”
| Song Title (Click to Listen) | Album / Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Volveré | El Jardinero (1984) | The definitive anthem. Transformed a ballad into a global dance standard. |
| El Africano | El Funcionario (1983) | His international breakout hit with Wilfrido Vargas. |
| Enamorado de Ella | Fiesta Para Dos (1988) | Re-affirmed and cemented his status as "La Voz Mas Alta de Merengue' |
| Buscando Tus Besos | Buscando Tus Besos (1987) | His first major solo smash; a staple of Dominican radio. |
| Sobreviviré | Volando Alto (2001) | The "resilience anthem" that successfully relaunched his career. |
| Extrañándote | Genial (2010) | One of his highest-streaming modern tracks (feat. Michel El Buenón). |
| Tú Vas a Volar | Amores Extraños (1995) | A classic "Merengue-Bomba" often requested at events. |
| El Perro Ajeno | Tonto Corazón (2004) | A massive club hit that went viral across Latin America. |
| Cobarde, Cobarde | Buscando Tus Besos (1987) | One of his most emotionally charged vocal performances. |
| Y No Voy a Llorar | Volando Alto (2001) | A massively popular heartbreak anthem alongside "Sobreviviré." |
| De Color de Rosa | Buscando Tus Besos (1987) | A romantic Merengue classic that defined his early solo sound. |
| Hipocresía | No Te Olvides (1998) | A fan favorite that often appears in his "Top 5" streaming lists. |
| Dame Veneno | Buscando Tus Besos (1987) | High-energy track that showcased his ability to drive a fast tempo. |
| Fiesta Para Dos | Fiesta Para Dos (1988) | The ultimate party starter; a staple of his live shows. |
| Hazme Olvidar | Fiesta Para Dos (1988) | A romantic classic highlighting his mid-range vocal power. |
| Ni Estúpida Ni Bruta | Fiesta Para Dos (1988) | A cult classic often cited by "Merengue de Oro" connoisseurs. |
| Así No Te Amará Jamás | No Te Olvides (1998) | A powerful cover that became a radio hit in the late 90s. |
| Tonto Corazón | Tonto Corazón (2004) | The title track that proved his romantic style still worked in the 2000s. |
| Ave de Paso | Buscando Tus Besos (1987) | A lyrical masterpiece often praised by critics. |
| 15,500 Noches | Fórmula Vol. 3 (2022) | Historic collaboration with Romeo Santos, introducing him to Gen Z. |