Mujer (Spanish: "Woman") is the title of the first album by Spanish singer Marta Sánchez. Released in 1993, it was produced by Christian De Walden.

History and success[link]

The album's first single "Desesperada" was an instant success in Mexico and Spain, reaching #1 in both countries and #9 on the Billboard Hot Latin Tracks.^[1] For this single, the artist won "Best Dance Song" at the 1994 Eres Awards in México. The second single "De Mujer a Mujer" was another hit. "Tal Vez" (co-written by Thomas Anders of Modern Talking fame) and "Nube de Verano" were released as third and fourth singles, respectively, in Latin America. However, in Europe, "Amén" and "Lejos de Aquella Noche" were successful singles also.

Mujer peaked at #49 on the Top Latin Albums chart. The album sold one million copies internationally and remains the biggest seller for the artist. It was included on the Annual Review for the Best Albums of 1994 by the Mexican magazine Eres.

Woman, the English version of the album, includes the same tracks but in a different order, and it also has a bonus track: a new version of "Desesperada" entitled "Desperate Lovers" featuring Paulo Ricardo.

[edit] Tracklisting for Mujer

1. "Desesperada" (Steve Singer/Austin Roberts/Carlos Toro) — 3:45
2. "Amén" (Ralf Stemmann/Christian De Walden/Margaret Harris/Carlos Toro) — 3:47
3. "De Mujer A Mujer" (Carlos Toro) — 4:48
4. "Yo No Sé" (Ralf Stemmann/Andrew Klippel/Todd Cerney/Carlos Toro) — 4:08
5. "Eso Es El Soul" (Sara Summers-Pickett/Carlos Toro) — 4:20
6. "Nube De Verano" (Christian De Walden/Ralf Stemmann/Mark Anderson/Carlos Toro) — 3:43
7. "Olvídate De Mí" (Max Di Carlo/Carlos Toro/Margaret Harris) — 3:46
8. "Lejos de Aquella Noche" (Steve Singer/Warren Ham/Adap.: Fernando Allende) — 3:20
9. "Tal Vez" (Christian De Walden/Ralf Stemmann/Mike Shepston/Chris Copperfield/Carlos Toro) — 3:47
10. "El Último Rock" (Carlos Toro/Ralf Stemmann/Andrew Klippel/Todd Cerney) — 3:17
11. "Cuidado" (Andrew Klippel/[[Todd Cerney/Carlos Toro) — 4:15
12. "Desesperada (English Extended Version)" (Steve Singer/Austin Roberts) — 5:20

[edit] Tracklisting for Woman

1. "Desesperada" (Steve Singer/Austin Roberts) — 3:42
2. "Amen" (Ralf Stemmann/Christian De Walden/Margaret Harris/Carlos Toro) — 3:47
3. "Where The Love Never Ends [De Mujer a Mujer]" (Carlos Toro/English lyrics: Margaret Harris) — 4:48
4. "That's Alright With Me [Yo No Sé]" (Ralf Stemmann/Andrew Klippel/Todd Cerney) — 4:26
5. "So Close To You [Tal Vez]" (Carlos Toro/Chris Copperfield/Christian de Walden/Ralf Stemmann/Mike Shepstone) — 3:53
6. "Out Of The Night [Lejos de Aquella Noche]" (Steve Singer/Warren Ham) — 3:27
7. "Lover In A Million [Nube de Verano]" (Christian De Walden/Ralf Stemmann/Mark Anderson/Carlos Toro; additional English lyrics: Margaret Harris) — 3:43
8. "Once [Eso Es El Soul]" (Sara Summers/Pickett) — 3:20
9. "Dignity [Olvídate de Mí]" (Max Di Carlo/Carlos Toro/Margaret Harris) — 3:50
10. "Whatever It Takes [El Último Rock]" (Carlos Toro/Ralf Stemmann/Andrew Klippel/Todd Cerney) — 3:27
11. "Be Careful Of Your Dreams [Cuidado]" (Andrew Klippel/Todd Cerney) — 4:17
12. "Desesperada (Extended Mix)" (Steve Singer/Austin Roberts) — 5:22
13. "Desperate Lovers" (duet with Paulo Ricardo) (Steve Singer/Austin Roberts) — 3:50

Personnel[link]

• Produced and arranged by: Christian De Walden and Ralf Stemmann
• Co-Produced by and engineered by: Walter Clissen
• Recorded at Flamingo Café Recording Studio, Studio City, California
• Mixed at Enterprise Studios, North Hollywood, California
• Engineered and mixed by: Walter Clisson, John Schmidt and Fred Kelly
• Digitally mastered by: Brian Gardner and Chris Bellman at Bernie Grundman Mastering, Hollywood, California
• Photography: Juan Martin

Musicians[link]

• Synclavier programming: Ralf Stemmann
• Keyboards: Ralf Stemmann and Randy Kerber
• Acoustic piano: Randy Kerber, Larry Steelman
• Guitars: James Harrah, Tim Pierce, Ramon Stagnaro
• Bass: Bob Parr
• Horns: “The Heart Attack” Bill Bergman, Nick Lane, Dennis Farias, Greg Smith and Les Lovett
• Saxophone and flute solos: Doug Norwine
• Percussion: Paulinho Da Costa
• Background vocals arrangements: Christian De Walden
• Background vocals: Kenny O’Brien, Bambi Jones, Brandy Jones, Michael Mishaw, Eric Paletti, Allen Savory, Warren Ham, Kirstina Nichols and Isela Sotelo

See also[link]

• Thomas Anders - Barcos De Cristal (1994)

Notes[link]

Nicolas Jaar is an American-Chilean musician. He is currently studying comparative literature at Brown University, Rhode Island. Jaar is also the owner and founder of his own record label and art house Clown & Sunset.

Biography[link]

Jaar was born in New York on January 10, 1990 to Alfredo Jaar and Evelyne Maynard and moved to his father’s native Chile when he was two. He and his family lived there for six years before moving back to New York.^[1] Jaar met Soul Keita and Nikita Quasim on a school trip through the Sonora desert in Mexico. The three bonded over music and began swapping beats and projects online. In 2009, Jaar started Clown & Sunset as a way to legitimize their music.

Jaar’s music^[2] is ruminative and emotional (he calls it “blue-wave”), drawing inspiration from fellow-Chilean Ricardo Villalobos and minimal techno. Most of Jaar’s compositions reside at 100 BPM or lower, far lower than the techno/house standards of 120-130 BPM. “I’m going to keep taking the beats even slower,” he says in an interview with Resident Advisor,^[1] “More unintentional things happen between the beats.” He released his debut album, Space Is Only Noise in January 2011 to critical acclaim, receiving a score of 8.4 “Best New Music” from Pitchfork^[3] and four stars from The Guardian.^[4] It was ranked #1 album of the year by Resident Advisor, Mixmag, Crack Mag, #2 by DJ Mag and #20 by Pitchfork. His track "Don't Break My Love" also received Best New Music by Pitchfork in late 2011. Jaar toured the album with a full band, combining sounds from his laptop with a guitarist, drummer, and saxophonist.

On May 18, 2012 Nicolas Jaar made his BBC Radio 1 Essential Mix debut.^[5]

Discography[link]

Studio albums[link]

EPs[link]

Remixes[link]

• Shlohmo - "Rained the Whole Time" (2012)^[7]
• Maceo Plex- "Gravy Train" (2011)
• When Saints Go Machine - "Fail Forever" (2011)
• Sneaky Sound System – "Big" (2011)
• Strech - "Why Did Ya Do It" (2011)
• The Bees - "Winter Rose" (2010)
• Azari & III – "Into The Night" (2010)
• Ellen Allien – "Flashy Flashy" (2010)
• Kasper Bjørke - "Heaven" (2010)
• Wendy Rene - "After Laughter Comes Tears" (2010)
• Matthew Dear – "You Put a Smell On Me" (2010)
• No Regular Play - "Owe Me" (2009)

References[link]

Alejandro Fernandez
Background information
Birth name	Alejandro Fernández Abarca
Born	(1971-04-24) April 24, 1971 (age 41)
Origin	Guadalajara, Mexico
Genres	Bolero, latin pop, mexican pop, mariachi, ranchera
Occupations	Singer
Years active	1991–present
Labels	Sony Music Latin (1992–2008) Universal Music Latino (2009–present)
Website	http://www.alejandrofernandez.com/

Alejandro Fernández (pronounced: [aleˈxandro ferˈnandes]) (born April 24, 1971) is a Mexican singer.

Nicknamed as "El Potrillo" (The Colt) by the media and his fans,^[1] he has sold over 30 million albums worldwide.^[2] Alejandro is the son of the ranchera singer Vicente Fernández.^[3] He originally specialized in traditional, earthy forms of Mexican folk music, such as mariachi and ranchera. He has branched out with great success to internationally-flavored pop music that boasts urban touches.

Alejandro Fernández has performed with artists like: Vicente Fernández, Plácido Domingo, Marc Anthony, José Carreras, Chayanne, Amaia Montero, Joan Sebastian, Gloria Estefan, Malú, Julio Iglesias, Patricia Kaas, Miguel Bosé, Mario Frangoulis, Ednita Nazario, Yuri, Franco De Vita, Diego El Cigala, Nelly Furtado and Beyoncé Knowles.

Musical career[link]

Early years[link]

His first public appearance was in 1977 in one of his father's shows. Alejandro was meant to perform the song "Alejandra" but in the middle of the song he forgot the lyrics, started crying and suffered a panic attack, but his father got on stage and helped him singing along the song.

Fernández released his first album, Alejandro Fernandez under Sony Music. The main hits were "Necesito olvidarla", "Brumas" and "Equivocadamente".^[4] With this material, Alejandro began a tour in Mexico and some cities of the United States. In 1993, he performed with his father in a concert at the Palacio de los Deportes, continuing a season at the famous Teatro Blanquita of Mexico City. In 1993, he released Piel De Niña. The production was directed by Pedro Ramires and became a success. The songs "Piel de niña", "A la vera del camino", and "Cascos ligeros" are some of the hits of the album.^[5] In 1994, he released the album Grandes Exitos A La Manera De Alejandro Fernandez, singing pieces of legendary composers such as Armando Manzanero, Luis Demetrio and Agustín Lara.^[6]

[edit] 1995–1998: "Como quien pierde una estrella", Me Estoy Enamorando

In 1995 he released the album Que Seas Muy Feliz. The song "Como quien pierde una estrella", became his first international hit. "Como quien pierde una estrella" was heavily promoted on radio and television shows.^[7][7]

In 1996, he released Muy Dentro de Mi Corazón and became an instant success.^[8] Songs like "Moño negro", "Nube viajera" and "Abrazame" became hits in Mexico and several countries of Latin America. That same year he recorded "Puedes llegar", theme song for the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, with singers like Gloria Estefan, Jon Secada and Ricky Martin. In 1997, he recorded the album Me Estoy Enamorando, produced by Emilio Estefan, Jr. The music of the album is a fusion of bolero, romantic ballad, orchestral arrangements and a touch of Mexican mariachi that became popular in the Latin music. "Si tu supieras" became the most outstanding hit of that production,^[9] and became the theme of the hit soap opera of the time, "Maria Isabel". It also conquered the U.S. market being seven weeks at the top of Billboard Hot Latin Tracks. He became the first Latin singer to hold first place with three hits followed, "Si tu supieras", "En El Jardín" (with Gloria Estefan) and "No se olvidar".^[9] Me Estoy Enamorando sold 2.2 million copies worldwide. In December 1998, he recorded Christmas in Vienna VI, with the tenor Plácido Domingo and Patricia Kaas. His performance was praised by the critics but, however, it did not achieve much popularity among the audience.

[edit] 1999–2003: Mi Verdad, Entre tus brazos, Orígenes

With the album Mi Verdad of 1999, Fernández returned to ranchera music genre.^[10] "Si he sabido amor" became a big hit and was played as the central theme of the hit soap opera Infierno en el paraíso.

In 2000, released the album titled Entre tus brazos, the eighth in his career and the second time with Emilio Estefan, Jr. as the producer. "Quiéreme" was the first single, a moved pop song that showed his musical versatility. For the first time in his career a song was from his own inspiration: "Entre tus brazos". The album contains mostly romantic balladas with moved Latin rhythms.^[11] That same year, he recorded with Julio Iglesias, the song "Dos corazones, dos historias" that was contained on Julio's album Noche de Cuatro Lunas.^[12]

In 2001, he recorded Orígenes.^[13] The single "Sin tantina pena" (a moved mariachi bolero) became an international hit.^[13] In 2002, he launched his production Un Canto De México, which contains twenty-two classic ranchera songs, it was recorded live at the Palacio de Bellas Artes.^[14] In 2003, Alejandro began a Latin American tour with his father Vicente, and recorded the show called "En Vivo: Juntos Por Ultima Vez", which was witnessed by thousands of fans, culminating in Mexico City at the Foro Sol, with over five hours of music in front of nearly 60,000 spectators. That same year he recorded his next album Niña amada mía,^[15] that released the song with the same name which became a hit and the theme of a popular soap opera of that name. That same year, Alejandro toured Latin America and United States. Later he participated in the Christmas special En mi país broadcasted by Telemundo, and recorded in Puerto Rico. Fernández did a duet with Ednita Nazario on the song "Triste Navidad" ( "Sad Christmas").

[edit] 2004–2006: A Corazón Abierto, México - Madrid

In 2004, he played the lead role in Zapata: El sueño del héroe, a movie about the Mexican revolutionary hero Emiliano Zapata by filmmaker Alfonso Arau.That same year, A Corazón Abierto reunites Alejandro with Grammy-winning producer and songwriter Kike Santander, who penned his greatest hits from Me Estoy Enamorando. But it also finds him singing the songs of a new generation of songwriters, including Gian Marco, Leonel García (one half of pop duo Sin Bandera), Reyli Barba (former member of pop band Elefante) and Mexican group Tres De Copas.^[16]

"Romanticism is something that will never die", declared Alejandro Fernández, explaining his choice of songs on A Corazón Abierto, his breakthrough recording about lost love, love that is never forgotten and the capacity to always love again. "I'm super, ultra passionate. We're releasing an album that's an x-ray of myself. That's why it's titled "A Corazón Abierto" ("In Open Heart"). It was something very honest. Not naked, but something deeper than that". The album released the singles: "¿Que voy a hacer con mi amor?", "Qué lastima", "Me dediqué a perderte" and the smashing hit "Canta corazón".^[16]

In 2005, Alejandro launches México - Madrid: En Directo Y Sin Escalas (Mexico - Madrid: Nonstop). Featuring 13 tracks including one new song. Produced by Aureo Baquiero and filmed in front of a live audience at Spain's "Palacio de Congresos IFEMA", the production features Fernández performing some of his biggest hits accompanied by a 28-piece orchestra and some of Spain's most important voices on three of the songs: Amaia Montero from La Oreja de Van Gogh joins him on "Me dediqué a perderte"; Malú duets with him on "Contigo aprendí", and with flamenco star Diego El Cigala perform a moved version of "Como quien pierde una estrella", accompanied on cajón by famed flamenco guitarist Niño Josele.^[17] That same year, Alejandro was chosen to sing along with the tenors José Carreras and Plácido Domingo in a special concerto celebrating the opening of the "Forum Internacional de las Culturas" in Monterrey. At first his father Vicente was invited, but turned down. Alejandro showed his skilled vocals, and operatic tenor range, singing pieces of opera such as "Granada"; his performance was praised by the audience. He also recorded a duet song with the tenor Mario Frangoulis called "Hay más" from the album Follow Your Heart.^[18] After that, Alejandro went on tour with two Latin American stars: Marc Anthony and Chayanne, passing through several of the most important cities of the U.S.^[19] On December 2, 2005, Los Angeles, gave him a star on the legendary Hollywood Walk of Fame, on Hollywood Boulevard.^[20]

[edit] 2007–present: Viento a Favor, "Mañana es para siempre", Dos Mundos

In 2007, launches Viento A Favor features tunes written by Leonel García and Noel Schajris (better known as emotive Latin-pop duo Sin Bandera) and Mexican singer Reyli Barba.^[21] The first two singles were "Te Voy A Perder", and "Amor Gitano", a duet with Beyoncé Knowles.^[22] After that "Cuando Estamos Juntos" and "No Se Me Hace Fácil" became hits; "Eres" was the last single of the album.

In 2008, Alejandro started a tour on Spanish land covering cities such as Madrid, Valencia and La Coruña. He released the album De Noche: Clásicos A Mi Manera, that contains classic romantic ballads and boleros such as "El Reloj" and "Regálame esta noche", songs that he recorded previously in his career but never released.^[23]

In 2009, his voice is the theme of Mañana es para siempre, the most successful Mexican soap opera of the year. The Grammy-winning singer, composer and producer Nelly Furtado invited Alejandro to sing a duet with her for her new album Mi Plan. The song "Sueños" was recorded in Miami.

Dos Mundos (Two Worlds), is a double production, releasing two albums simultaneously: Dos Mundos: Evolución + Tradición. One of them is pop, produced by Aureo Baqueiro, and the other of ranchera and mariachi, produced by Joan Sebastian. He is the first Latin artist to do something similar. On November 11, 2009 he released simultaneously the videos of the singles "Estuve" and "Se Me Va la Voz".^[24] He recently released the videos of the singles "Me Hace Tanto Bien" and "Bandida". On November 22, 2010, Alejandro released the live album Dos Mundos: Revolución that includes live versions of songs from his album Dos mundos: Evolución / Dos mundos: Tradición, two unreleased tracks "Tu Sabes Quien", "Felicidades" and the song "Vamos a darnos tiempo" originally performed by the iconic singer José José.^[25] Between June and August 2011, he went on his Dos Mundos: Revolucion Tour. On August 1, 2011, Alejandro released the song "Bajo un mismo sol" theme of the 2011 Pan American Games. He toured Latin America along with fellow Marc Anthony in a series of concerts named Dos Mundos, un Concierto (Two Worlds, one Concert).

[edit] Sony Music controversy

The international record label Sony Music was sued by Alejandro Fernández after they tried to release an album with some of his unreleased songs after his contract with the label had ended. Federal Police arrived at the Sony headquarters in Mexico City and seized about 6,000 copies of the album. The song "Diferente", was released on the internet as the first single of the album.^[26]

Personal life[link]

Alejandro Fernández was born in Mexico City and raised in Guadalajara. He studied to become an architect, but turned to singing in 1991, encouraged by his father.^[27] He is the youngest son of his family. Has two older brothers, Vicente, Jr. and Gerardo, and a sister, Alejandra. Fernández and his brothers are known in Mexico as "Los tres potrillos" (The three colts).^[28]

In the late 1990s, his older brother Vicente, Jr. was kidnapped by a powerful band of organized crime.^[29] The kidnappers cut off one of his fingers and sent them to his father as a warning. After Vicente Fernández paid a huge sum of money, Vicente, Jr. was released. The exact amount was never announced.^[30]

Fernández is co-owner of the shopping center in Guadalajara, called "Unicenter", where there are different types of businesses, creating jobs for over 170 people.^[31] He participated with his family in the construction of "Lienzo Charro y Centro de Espectáculos Don Vicente Fernández Gómez" or Arena VFG, with capacity for 11,000 people it is basically dedicated to music shows and eventually will be used for massive charreria competitions.^[32][33] He is an expert in horse riding and charreria.^[34] Fernández supports the Mexican soccer team Atlas.

Alejandro has five children. Three (Alejandro, Jr. and the twin girls América and Camila) with his ex-wife América Guinart and two (Emiliano and Valentina) with Colombian model Ximena Díaz.^[27]

Discography[link]

Studio albums[link]

• 1992: Alejandro Fernandez
• 1993: Piel De Niña
• 1994 : Grandes Exitos A La Manera De Alejandro Fernandez
• 1995 : Que Seas Muy Feliz
• 1996 : Muy Dentro de Mi Corazon
• 1997 : Me Estoy Enamorando
• 1999 : Mi Verdad
• 2000 : Entre tus brazos
• 2001 : Orígenes
• 2003 : Niña Amada Mía
• 2004 : Zapata: El sueño del héroe (soundtrack)
• 2004 : A Corazón Abierto (album)
• 2007 : Viento A Favor
• 2009 : Dos mundos: Evolución / Dos mundos: Tradición

Live albums[link]

• 1999 : Christmas in Vienna VI
• 2002 : Un Canto De México
• 2003 : En Vivo: Juntos Por Ultima Vez
• 2005 : México – Madrid: En Directo Y Sin Escalas
• 2010 : Dos Mundos: Revolución

References[link]

External links[link]

• Official website
• Alejandro Fernández at Univisión
• Foro Alejandro Fernández at Univisión

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Espinoza Paz
Background information
Birth name	Isidro Chávez Espinoza
Also known as	Espinoza Paz
Born	(1981-10-29) October 29, 1981 (age 30) Angostura, Sinaloa, Mexico
Genres	Regional
Occupations	Singer, songwriter
Instruments	Vocals, guitar
Years active	2004-Present
Labels	Nueva Generacion Music Group
Website	Página oficial de Espinoza Paz

Isidro Chávez Espinoza (Angostura, Sinaloa, Mexico, October 29, 1981) better known as Espinoza Paz, is a Mexican musician and composer of Mexican Regional music.

Early career[link]

Espinoza Paz was born on October 29, in La Angostura, a small colorful town just north of Sinaloa, Mexico. He was only 11 years old when he wrote his first song which was dedicated to a girl on whom he had a crush. By the time he was 13, he had already written 20 songs; however, it wasn’t until his father sent him money from the United States that he decided to buy his first guitar and teach himself to play it. In 1996, he emigrated to Sacramento, California, where his love for music grew while he earned a living washing tomatoes and picking oranges, olives and grapes. Months later, he decided to return to Mexico where he suffered the hardest experience of his life: the passing of his Mother, Mrs. Maria de la Paz Espinoza. This was a loss from which he would never recover. From that point on, Paz embarked on what seemed a never-ending journey to find his destiny. He returned to the United States (this time to Oregon) and worked as a gardener for about a year. Tired of traveling, he then decided to concentrate on his career as a songwriter, and being convinced of his calling, he returned to Mexico once again. His "muse" was a friend from California, Blanca Estrella. Their platonic relationship inspired many of his songs. For the next eight years he knocked on doors and sang in regional bands, always looking for "the opportunity" as he poured his feelings and experiences into his songs.

Success[link]

His big break came when he showed some of his creations to "El Coyote" - a popular Sinaloan banda singer — who recorded his songs "Besitos En El Cuello" ("Little Kisses On The Neck"); "Prohibido" ("Forbidden"); and "Para Impresionarte" ("To Impress You"), all of which immediately became hits.

In December 2006, Paz met Martin Fabian, a well-known personality within the radio and music industry, who immediately foresaw the extraordinary talent within the young singer-songwriter. They soon began collaborating on his debut album "Paz En Tu Corazón" (literally, "Peace In Your Heart" -- the title being a wordplay on his name). This project was released in 2007 in association with Nueva Generacion Music Group. Another independently-released album, "Amigo Con Derechos" ("Friend With Benefits"), followed in 2008 before Paz was offered a recording contract with the major label Universal Latino, which released his first major label album "El Canta Autor del Pueblo" ("The Village Singer-Songwriter") in 2008 on its Machete Music subsidiary. This album featured eight previously-released favorites such as "El Celular" ("The Cell Phone") and "Amigo con Derechos" ("Friend With Benefits") plus four new recordings. A single from this project, "El Proximo Viernes" ("Next Friday") reached #14 on Billboard Magazine's "Hot Latin Tracks" chart.

Soon Paz was penning songs for a long list of regional Regional artists, including Sergio Vega, La Arrolladora Banda el Limón, Banda Cuisillos, Julio Chaidez, Banda de Jerez, Jenni Rivera, Chuy Lizarraga, Adair Elizalde, El Potro de Sinaloa, El Chapo de Sinaloa, and Duelo, among numerous others. Paz continues to write and record music of his own.

Discography[link]

Studio albums[link]

Other albums[link]

• 2004: Prohibido Perder
• 2008: Mis Exitos Con Tololoche
• 2010: Mis Canciones Con Amor
• 2011: 15 Top Hits: Espinoza Paz
• 2011: Exitos Romanticos
• 2012: Enamorado Del Pueblo
• 2012: Un Hombre Normal
• 2012: Amigos De Espinoza Paz

Other songs[link]

• El Paletero
• Prohibido
• Te Compro
• Besitos En El Cuello
• No Se

Collaborations[link]

• 2010: "24 Horas" (featuring David Bisbal) - Sin Mirar Atrás (24 Horas + Edition)
• "Asi O Mas" (featuring María José)
• "Me Voy" (with Paulina Rubio)

References[link]

External links[link]

• Espinoza Paz at Billboard.com

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Chicos de Barrio was formed in 1995 in Torreon, Coahuila, Mexico. This musical group is formed from 11 elements, in which the percussion, harmony and swing are predominant. This Mexican eleven member tropical band have burst mainstream throughout our Northern American continent. This musical group combines urban, hip hop, salsa, vallenato, reggae and many other music genres. This in turn lead to a unique and distinctive musical rhythm and beat. Not only has the music been stylish but their unique style of dressing has always been appreciated from many of the musical groups' followers.

Early years[link]

In the beginning Chicos de Barrio did not have an artistic name. They would only play music together in search of a name as unique as their style in wardrobe and music. They chose Chicos de Barrio, a name as unique as themselves. When in search of a record company to sign a record deal was nowhere in sight, they never gave up and continued to perform locally and in surrounding areas. One day a now great producer for Video Home, Amador Granados came across them and offered to record their first official disc titled, Triste Lagunera. This compact disc was recorded in the overlooking city of Los Angeles, Corona, California. Amador Granados was sold the reproduction rights of Chicos de Barrio, which in turn lead to Mr. Granados owning any right to reproduce their music. This was their break of their lives as upcoming musicians. It took one full year to fully implement the Triste Lagunera project. After one full year of implementing this compact disc, Chicos de Barrio was finally here and here for good! After one full year of working on the first and original production of Chicos de Barrio Triste Lagunera much was to come ahead for this excellent musical group with the support of Amador Granados.

Accomplishments[link]

One year after their original project of Triste Lagunera, Chicos de Barrio began to tour United States of America. While still touring with Amador Granados help, Jesus Dimas Maciel and Juan Angel Najera set up local events in such places as San Antonio, Texas, Austin, Texas, Houston, Texas and many other local cities in Texas. Five years after they originally met with Amador Granados, Metro Casa Musical, and EMI Latin have been some of the few record labels to contract Chicos de Barrio, and pave the way for this spectacular musical group. From opening acts for such groups as Michael Salgado, Bobby Pulido, and Intocable and many more, to headlining some of the groups mentioned above and having great performances across the United States of America and all of Mexico. Performances with such great artists like Juan Gabriel and former Lead Vocals for Los Kumbia Kings DJ Kane are just some of the few things to mention. Invitation by the Governor of Coahuila to perform and attend at various Mexican Nominations. Chicos de Barrio also performed live across U.S.A and Mexico on such shows as Televisa Musica, Furia Musical, Hoy, Al Fin de Semana, Sabado Gigante, Despierta America, El Gordo y la Flaca, Primer Impacto to performances at such places like La Plaza de Toros de Mexico, El Auditorio Nacional, El Palacio de Los Deportes and many more places and shows. A big broadcasting company that has had a lot to do with the expansion and growth of Chicos de Barrio is Univision. One of the biggest accomplishments for this fabulous musical group was with Warner Bros. Records when given the opportunity to perform and record the self titled Mucha Lucha theme song. Currently this show is broadcasting on Cartoon Network and abroad.

GANADORES DE PREMIOS DE LA MUSICA LATINA 2010 "MEJOR TROPICAL"

Members[link]

• Vocals-Jesus Dimas Maciel
• Vocals-Susana Ortiz
• Tenor Sax-Beto Najera
• Trumpet-Jimmy Hernandez
• Congas-Mauricio Guerrero
• Timbales-Ruben Reyes
• Alto Sax-Eduardo Alfaro
• Bajo Sexto-Menny Olguin
• Guitars-Carlos Garcia
• Teclados-Carlos Alberto Murillo
• Guiro-Guadalupe Rodriguez
• Bateria-Lorenzo Larranaga

Discography[link]

1. 1995 Triste Lagunera
2. 1996 En Tu Corazon
3. 1997 Yo Te Invito a Bailar
4. 1998 Salio Mejor
5. 1999 Vato Loco
6. 2000 La Lola
7. 2001 Dominando Y Controlando
8. 2002 En La Esquina
9. 2003 CBTC Reggae Hop
10. 2004 Ven A Bailar, Serie Festival and Los Grandes Exitos
11. 2005 Decada
12. 2006 Puros Vatos
13. 2007 Retro Vol 1 (Not Released)
14. 2008/2009 The Best of da Komark (11/18/2008)
15. 2010 XV Aniversario

Jesus Dimas Maciel/Alfredo "FRED" Lopez

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• http://www.chicosdebarrio.com.mx