3rd Wish
3rd Wish was an American R&B all-male group. The group consisted of Ricky Gonzales (who is of Puerto Rican ancestry), Justin Martin and Alex Acosta (who is of Cuban ancestry). They have had a Top 10 hit with "Obsesión", and are known for their songs "I Am" and "Niña".
3rd Wish | |
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| Origin | Orlando, Florida, United States |
| Genres | R&B, hip hop, Latin hip hop |
| Years active | 2004–2009 |
| Members | Justin Martin Ricky Gonzales Alex Acosta |
Background
"Obsesión" was originally recorded and released by the Latin group Aventura, hitting #1 in France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands and Belgium plus two weeks at the top of the Europe-wide chart and selling 1.5 million copies in the process.
3rd Wish discovered the track and together with Mintman and the US musician Baby Bash, re-recorded the track predominantly in English, which was musically performed and produced by Mintman. The song again reached the upper parts of European charts. It also reached #15 in the UK Singles Chart in December 2004.[1]
Discography
2004
- 3rd Wish Feat. Baby Bash - "Obsesión" (Si Es Amor)
2005
- 3rd Wish - "Niña"
- 3rd Wish - "I Am"
2007
- 3rd Wish - "It Doesn't Matter"
- 3rd Wish - "The One"
References
- Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 556. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.