The bittersweet success of the song “Amen” for Ricardo Montaner and his family

Since the song “Amen” was released on December 23, in which he participates Ricardo Montaner, with their children Yes, Ricky and Evaluna, in addition to his son-in-law Camilo, his video has been viewed over 100 billion times on the YouTube platform.

This good news was accompanied by some not so good news, on learning that a person very close to the Montaner family, Roberto, known as “Ruper”, contracted the coronavirus, eventually dying just a week ago. This delayed the promotion of the song.

However, “Amen” gave them all the strength they needed to move forward and realize that the original purpose they had when they created it, to bring faith and hope to God, had succeeded. also to penetrate them and use them as a balm in so bad. moment. “As a family, I lived closely with COVID-19 and we were very vulnerable. If I didn’t have the song “Amen,” I wouldn’t be in front of this room. “Montaner said during a press conference held by Zoom. “We are completely devastated. Although the success of the play is a great joy, it is happening in a strong and difficult time for us. But we travel in a peace that I have always asked of God. “.

For all members of the Montaner family who participated in the song, it is extremely important that people understand its meaning and purpose. “Amen” is a conformation of many things that we have all felt. Ever since I was 10, I have served Jesus Christ, and I have always been looking for a way to serve him in my own way. “, said Mauricio Montaner, who together with his brother forms the urban music duo Mau and Ricky. “The truth is that I am very clear about what I want to do with my life and how I want to serve God. With this song I feel like it was like one of those songs that confirms that everything I’ve been doing for a long time and that everything I look like was worth it “.

Ricardo Montaner indicated that he hopes that the song “Amen” will go beyond this moment and become a kind of balm for those people who feel bad in their lives. “I think that, in time, this song will become a way of evocation for many people who have gone through special moments, but it is not what we are looking for. What we are looking for is to stay there, as a message for people to wrap up with him at the least expected time and when they need him most. ”, the artist detailed.

In the case of the Colombian Camilo, who is married to Montaner’s daughter, Evaluna, he filled the album “Amen” twice. “The song gives me immense joy and I feel that I am part of a divine purpose”commented the singer who was nominated for 10 Lo Nuestro awards. “However, I am very pleased to know that I have already sung with Ricardo Montaner. I know I have to be humble in this regard, but it fills me with pride that I have finished it. “.

This single, whose video was directed by Marlene RodriguezMontaner’s wife and mother of song participants is the first of Ricardo Montaner’s new album, which will be available in late March or early April and will be named after the song. “On this album we wrote at least eight songs between all of us (including the three brothers and Camilo). This means that we continue to work with each other. “added the Venezuelan singer. “And if my kids would allow it, I would also be willing to participate in some way in their albums.”.

Although it is not the first time they collaborate with their famous father on a play, for Montaner’s children this was a unique and satisfying experience. “It is easy for any of us to forget that our father is Ricardo Montaner when someone sees him every day. It’s beautiful, because we really had the opportunity throughout our lives to learn from a teacher at home. I don’t think all artists have that wealth. “mentioned Ricky, who is characterized by having half of his hair dyed blond. “At the moment we are in the race, to be able to say that we have a success with Ricardo Montaner, is a huge achievement in the career of any of us. I’ve been a fan of Montaner’s music since I was born and being able to be with my idol in a song is a dream come true. “.