Johnatan Dwayne Guide, Meaning , Facts, Information and Description
Johnatan Dwayne (born July 31, 1965 in San Juan, Puerto Rico is a multi-talented Puerto Rican who introduced the musical concept of "Art Rock" in Puerto Rico.In the 1980's Johnatan belonged to the musical group "Words Four Two". Besides being the lead singer, Johnatan also composed. The group released the recording of "Somethin'in the Air" which became an instant "hit" and which was Johnatan's introduction of "Art Rock" to an island where "Salsa" and "Merengue" are the dominating musical styles. This "hit" was followed by "Society Killed by Who". One of the outfits used by Johnatan while in the group, is on display at the "Hard Rock Cafe" in "Old San Juan".
In 1991, after the group broke-up, Johnatan turned to composing songs for others. He wrote the "Spanish" version of the song "Pocket" for the Puerto Rican singer Ednita Nazario and that was followed by the composition of the CD "Metamorfosis".
Johnatan won his first "Gold Record" as composer for the song "Un Corazon Hecho Pedazos" (A Heart Broken to Pieces). He won the award "Tu Musica" and also an award from "Billboard" and "ASCAP". Johnatan won his first "Platinum Record" for the composition of "Pasiones" (Passions), which was also interpreted by Ednita Nazario. Soon, other Puerto Rican singers, such as "Lunna" and "Jailene Cintron" asked Johnatan to compose songs for them too.
Besides composing, Johnatan also loves to paint. Two of his paintings "Personajes" and "Ser es des Nudos" have been exhibited in various expositions.
As a "solo" singer, Johnatan won the "Silver Ermita Award" in Colombia. In 2000, he made his debut as actor in the soap opera "Hombres de Honor" (Men of Honor). He has participated in over 20 soap operas so far.
Johnatan Dwayne continues to indulge in his multiple-talents. In 2004, he made his "American" stage debut in a play by Gracia Lorca "La Dama Duende", which was presented in Washington, D.C.