Salsa Rendition of Maxi Priest's 1990 Hit Close To You

90's Hits in Salsa

Close To You

Pal' Bailador

Apurate Bailador Ft. Tito De Gracia

A Mi Manera

Edwin Lebron, also known as "El Sonero Urbano", is a talented young artist from Trenton, New Jersey, with a passion for music that dates back to his childhood. Growing up, he was exposed to music through his family, who were all talented singers and musicians. Edwin began playing instruments at the age of 4 and went on to attend one of the best vocal/music schools in the East Coast, The Westminster Conservatory of Music at Rider University.

Edwin has had an impressive career, taking part in various singing competitions and winning first and second place in several of them. He has also performed at some of the most iconic venues in the world, including the Apollo, Radio City, and Carnegie Hall. He has worked as a backup vocalist for numerous top Latin artists, including Brenda K Starr, Ismael Miranda, Gilberto Santa Rosa, India, Tito Nieves, Tony Vega, Frankie Negron, Lalo Rodriguez, Miosotis, Jerry Rivera, Jose Alberto "El Canario", Andy Montañez, Viti Ruiz, and many others.

Edwin has also collaborated with other artists on various projects. He co-wrote the hit song "Por Temor" with salsa singer Miosotis and has recorded with Christian artist Puchi Colon, R&B duo Nina Sky, Don Felipe Muñiz (Marc Anthony's father), Miosotis, Luisito Quintero, Raul Agraz, Tito De Gracia, Erben Perez, and many others.

In addition to his work as a background vocalist and collaborator, Edwin has also released his own salsa album and singles. He has been featured in the live CD recording "En Vivo Desde El Copacabana: 60 Años De Historia" released by Sony Records. He has also opened shows for Gilberto Santa Rosa, Tito Nieves & Elvis Crespo at the CopaCabana in NY and El Gran Combo De Puerto Rico at Fiesta on the parkway in Philadelphia.

Edwin is currently one of the lead singers of the Christian music group Unified Sound and has recorded a duet called "Cantaremos" with Gospel Icon Dr. Ron Kenoly. He has also written original compositions for Orquesta Fuego, Tito De Gracia y Naoka Jam, Salsa icon Jose Alberto "El Canario", and Fania All-Star Icon Ismael Miranda.

Throughout his career, Edwin Lebron has proven himself to be a talented and versatile artist who is dedicated to bringing a fresh sound to the Tropical/Salsa genre. Despite those who claim that Salsa is dead, Edwin remains optimistic and continues to push boundaries with his music.

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