Puerto Rican Singer Tony Dize Returns After More Than a Decade With ‘Quisiera’

Tony Dize made a career out of showcasing the romantic side of reggaeton in the early aughts, landing hit after hit with his light vocals. Songs like “Permítame” and “Solos” became classics that established a softer kind of style that reggaeton singer-rappers in the genre continue to emulate today.

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Now, after some time away from the music scene, Dize is back with “Quisiera,” his first single in 10 years. The song is a reminder of Dize’s imprint on the genre, employing the delivery he’s known for. On the song, which was released alongside a video, he sings to a former love and lets her know how much he wishes they were back together.

“Each song is a photograph of our lives, and a vehicle that brings us to a certain memory,” Dize tells Rolling Stone . “I’m grateful to everyone who has let my songs and melodies become part of their own memories and I hope they keep recreating more of those.”

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Dize announced this week that he was signing a deal with Rimas, the independent label known for acts like Bad Bunny and Eladio Carrion. The label also signed Arcangel, the longtime reggaeton veteran and frequent Bad Bunny collaborator.

“Tony’s signing is a testament to our ongoing mission to work with artists who have not only shaped the culture but continue to drive it forward,” Junior Carabaño, co-founder of Rimas, said in a statement to Billboard . “Over the past year, we’ve been committed to making this partnership a reality, and it’s an honor that Tony has trusted us for this new chapter in his career. Together, we aim to take his timeless sound to new heights and reach even broader audiences worldwide. We can’t wait to make history together.”

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