Feel that horn section kick in? "Quítate Tú" is Marc Anthony’s fiery invitation to clear the floor and let pure salsa energy take control. The repeated hook “Quítate tú pa' ponerme yo” — “Move aside so I can step in” — works like a playful challenge: Marc is the confident lead, the tiburón (shark) who swims straight to the spotlight, and he wants everyone else to jump in and dance just as boldly. The song’s upbeat groove, shout-outs to his Puerto Rican roots, and brassy call-and-response create an atmosphere where hesitation has no place.
Beyond the dancefloor brag, the lyrics carry a motivating reminder: “No dejes para mañana lo que se puede hacer hoy” — “Don’t put off until tomorrow what you can do today.” Marc pushes us to seize the moment, silence doubters, and celebrate our own rhythm right now. In short, "Quítate Tú" mixes swagger, cultural pride, and a carpe-diem spirit into three irresistibly danceable minutes. Step aside, self-doubt, the party is here!
Marc Anthony (born Marco Antonio Muñiz on September 16, 1968, in New York City) is an American singer and actor of Puerto Rican descent, celebrated as the top-selling salsa artist of all time. Known for his passionate Latin salsa hits and heartfelt ballads, he has won four Grammy Awards, eight Latin Grammy Awards, and holds Guinness World Records for best-selling tropical/salsa artist and most number-one albums on the Billboard Tropical Albums chart.
Starting his career in freestyle and house music, Marc Anthony shifted to salsa in the early 1990s with his debut album Otra Nota, inspired by legends like Tito Puente and Héctor Lavoe. Over the years, he has blended traditional salsa with urban sounds, earning international acclaim and multiple chart-topping hits like Vivir Mi Vida. Beyond music, Anthony has showcased his talents in films such as El Cantante and Man on Fire, making him a versatile icon in Latin entertainment.