Since hitting radio stations across the country in 2006 with 'Soy Soltero', Johnny Rivera He has earned the affection of thousands of Colombians and the respect of the entire music industry in the country. His recognition has earned him the opportunity to collaborate with other artists of the genre, both old school and new. Dario Gomez or the Black Charrito, as of the new guard in the case of Jessi Uribe and Lady Yuliana. It has even been possible to work with artists of other styles of international caliber, including Vicente Fernandez and even J Balvin.
All of this has made him renowned for his ability to record songs suitable for all kinds of occasions. His repertoire includes heartbreak, gratitude for having that special someone by his side, and the romantic conquest of that someone. This last theme inspired one of the Risaralda native's most notable songs, addressing the shyness all men have felt at some point when it comes to courting a woman.
Hence the name of his song “The Shy One”, and hence the curiosity it sparked in one of his followers. A few days ago, Johnny had shared the story behind "Soy Soltero" in a Q&A on his Instagram account. There, he explained that he originally didn't want to record the song, but was forced to do so to complete the tracklist for his album, unaware that it would be his biggest hit. This would have encouraged her to hear the story behind "Tímido" from the singer himself.
Last Monday, Rivera held the usual Q&A session on his Instagram for his more than three million followers. When asked about the origin of "El Timido," the artist responded that the song was created by his son, the urban music singer. Andy RiveraThe story goes that he had told his father that he had feelings for a classmate, but he didn't feel capable of approaching her, even though he knew it was a reciprocated love. Curiously, this woman is Danniela Duque, with whom Andy had a long relationship that left them with a daughter, Hellen.
Following the positive reception given to the revelations behind two of his most beloved songs by fans, Jhonny Rivera promised that over time he would reveal the stories behind the creation of the most well-known songs in his catalog.
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