Marino Perez


Marino Perez, also known as Esteban Perez, is considered one of the greatest bachateros of all time. Known as "The Father of Bitter Bachata", Perez wrote music that often dealt with the hardships of prison life, prostitution, and his struggles with alcoholism. His career peaked in the 70s and 80s with a long list of hits, including Ay Mami, La Historia De Marino, and No La Quiero Ver Con Otro.

Biography

Perez was born to Carmen Perez and Arcadio Astacio on December 26, 1946, in Guayabo Dulce, a province of Hato Mayor del Rey, Dominican Republic. As a young boy, Perez would fish and swim in a local river, later inspiring him to write songs about his experience of nature. Perez began to work at the age of fourteen as a sugar cane cutter, earning only 35 cents per trip. It was at this time that his sister Leonidas "Morena" Rondon Perez moved to Placer Bonito at No. 34 Maria Quirino St. in neighboring province San Pedro de Macorís. Nine years later, Perez decided to move to San Pedro de Macorís, where he made contact with local musicians Negro Sánchez, Suri Domínguez, Julito Reyes, and Ramón Marrero. Perez would meet them at Sánchez's home in Loma del Cochero, where they would play and compose songs under a limoncillo tree. During these years, Perez recorded his first and second albums, "Sin Rumbo" and "Entre Copa y Copa", which did not succeed.
In the 70's, Christopher Acosta formed the group "Los Dominicanos del Ritmo", later known as "Los Cibernéticos", which Perez joined. The group would meet at "El 28", an entertainment center located on the street 30 de marzo next to the sports complex. There Perez met Cristóbal Acosta, Ángel Guerrero, Sijo Osoria, José Ventura, Juan Bautista, Tony Santos, Pepillo the owner of "El 28", and others.
After Perez's first hit, "Aclamando El Licor", his songs were widely broadcast. He was supported by broadcasters Gregorio Justiniano in Radio Mar, Michel and Domingo de los Santos in Radio Dial, and Edwin Emmanuel in Radio Oriente. Perez and Los Cibernéticos hosted well-attended events in the Apollo Disco Club. Marino popularized many songs, including "El Trago de Olvidar", "De Taberna en Taberna", and "La Espero Bebiendo". Marino was loved and acclaimed by many, but his enjoyment of parties, women, and liquor led to a poor reputation. He was not received well in some parts of society and drew inspiration from this criticism to write "Que Sigan Criticando que Yo Sigo Gozando". Due to his talent, Perez could find inspiration in sayings, holidays, stories, and even tragic events. A musician who was at the height of his career, Wilfrido Vargas, found some of Perez's hits and adapted them, resulting in a resounding international success. However, despite the success of his albums, Perez lived his life in poverty as bachateros were underpaid.
In 1991, Marino was admitted to San Pedro Medical Center for liver cirrhosis, staying there briefly before returning to his family. He died two days later at his home on Romana Gonzales St. in the neighborhood of Mejico No. 145 in San Pedro de Macoris, where he lived with his mother, sister, and two daughters Raysa Perez and Johanna Veronica.
Perez was known as one of the most authentic representatives of bachata. Just minutes after the Radio Dial news broadcast of his death, the city of San Pedro de Macoris became a sea of tears and grief for such a huge loss. His funeral is remembered for being one of the most emotional and well attended events in the history of the city. When the funeral motorcade arrived at the cemetery next to Santa Fe, the tail was still in the park Duarte. Marino Perez's songs still live in all stations across the country even with the passage of years after his death. The public continues to buy his records, and he is remembered as a musical icon for his career in folk art.

Discography

La Tragedia de un Veneno
  1. La Tragedia de un Veneno
  2. Acabaré con el Licor
  3. Pero No Me Olvides
  4. Regresa Mi Amor
  5. Puedes Andar con Quien Quieras
  6. A Esa No lo Pruebas Tú
  7. De Eso Me Río Yo
  8. ¿Por Qué Me Abandonaste?
  9. Tus Lindos Ojos Mi Amor
  10. No la OlvidaréBoleros
  11. ¿Detrás de Quién Volviste?
  12. La Madre Fue Culpable
  13. Desde Que Te Fuiste
  14. Quiero Beber
  15. No Vuelvas a Molestarme
  16. Sólo Así Eres un Hombre
  17. Huérfano de Amor
  18. El Último Que Ríe
  19. Sígueme
  20. No Soy TontoLos Éxitos de Marino Pérez
  21. Chiquitita
  22. Una Copa Más
  23. Vine a Buscarte Morena
  24. Princesita
  25. Yo Que Sí, y Tú Que No
  26. Déjala Tranquila
  27. La Pago Yo o la Paga Ella
  28. Carita de Santo
  29. La Desflorada
  30. SíguemePor Mi Madre Que Yo No Fui
  31. La Esperaré Bebiendo
  32. No la Quiero Ver con Otro
  33. Vine a Buscarte Morena
  34. El Trago de Olvidar
  35. Sígueme
  36. Déjala Tranquila
  37. Yo Que Si, y Tú Que No
  38. La Mujer Que Me Comprende
  39. Por Mi Madre Que Yo No Fui
  40. Yo No Puedo Más
  41. Déjala Pasar
  42. Pena y Sentimiento
  43. La Alabanciosa
  44. Vámonos a Caballito
  45. Por Andar de ParranderaDe Eso Me Río Yo
  46. De Eso Me Río Yo
  47. Contestación al Puñalito de Acero
  48. El Trago del Olvido
  49. De Qué Tú Privas
  50. Asesíname
  51. Traicionera Sin Bandera
  52. Bebiendo Seguiré
  53. Sentado en la Pared
  54. No Te Puedo Olvidar
  55. Te Llevaré Conmigo15 Éxitos
  56. Con el Pecho y el Corazón
  57. Ay Mami
  58. El Último Golpe
  59. La Ruta Desaparecida
  60. Ay! Morena, Ay! Bendito
  61. A Esa Me la Llevo Yo
  62. La Comezón
  63. Perdida
  64. Dónde Está Mi Mujer
  65. El Recuento de Marino
  66. Amor a la Buena
  67. Con el Bate en la Mano
  68. Como Tú Ninguna
  69. ¿Cuándo Vendrás?
  70. Paloma HeridaVol. 2
  71. Yo No Puedo Más
  72. De Tu Boca Quiero un Beso
  73. No y No
  74. Hay Amor
  75. Yo la Quisiera Olvidar
  76. Esta Noche
  77. Por Mi Santa Madre
  78. Mujer Traidora
  79. Muero Por Ti
  80. Qué Felicidad