I Need to Know - Marc Anthony - MP3 instrumental karaoke

In the late 90s, American radio was suddenly hit with an influx of crossover hits from Spanish-language artists, often applying a pop sensibility to Latin sounds. Dubbed the “Latin Explosion,” the phenomenon spawned hit singles by artists such as Ricky Martin, Jennifer Lopez, and Enrique Iglesias. American singer Marc Anthony, who had already had a long and storied career performing in Spanish, had one of these crossover hits with “I Need to Know” (also released in Spanish as “Dimelo”). Written and produced by Marc Anthony and Cory Rooney, this single mixes Caribbean sounds with a pop/R&B production aesthetic. The single debuted at Number 77 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, steadily creeping up the ranks until it peaked at Number 3. Both the Spanish and English versions of the song were awarded the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers award in the pop category. It went on to be covered by Blake Lewis, who performed it on American Idol and subsequently recorded it for his eponymous EP in 2007.