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With his unmistakable voice and charisma, PeeWee has become America’s “Latin Sweetheart” and at his young age has assembled quite an impressive list of achievements and successes.
PeeWee initially began his career as a member of the Kumbia Kings, and then later as a member of the Kumbia All Starz. PeeWee achieved great popularity and stardom as the lead vocalist of various chart-topping hits such as “Sabes A Chocolate,” “Na Na Na” (Mi Dulce Niña), “Speedy Gonzalez,” and “Chiquilla.”
After a successful run with the groups, PeeWee made his solo musical debut during the network television broadcast of Premios Juventud 2008, where he performed his hit single “Life is a Dance Floor”. The audience response reached a fevered pitch, and the single went on to become a summer anthem, achieving multi-format, radio chart success throughout the United States.
In late 2008, PeeWee participated in the popular reality television program “Show de los Sueños: Sangre de Mi Sangre” and quickly won over the hearts of millions of viewers throughout the United States, Mexico and Latin America. PeeWee won the program’s talent contest, and given his popularity amongst viewers, was invited to participate for the show’s second season. During the second season, PeeWee competed against several major artists including Gloria Trevi, Kalimba and Edith Marquez and following his performance during the season finale, he once again notched first place honors.
PeeWee’s debut release, “YO SOY” was recorded in the U.S. and Mexico and was produced by some of the industry’s top Latin producers including Luny Tunes and Carlos Lara of RBD fame.
It is no exaggeration to say that Jenni Rivera is one of the most polarizing figures in regional Mexican music. Her hardcore fans absolutely adore her, while her detractors aren’t just mildly critical of her gutsy, often in-your-face approach to banda — they are vehemently critical. Is there a middle ground? Absolutely. Discussions of Rivera‘s work aren’t necessarily confined to either total praise or total condemnation; there is room for nuance. And in fact, Rivera‘s recordings themselves have plenty of nuance; nuance abounds on Jenni, which marks the first time Rivera did all the producing on one of her albums. Certainly, Jenni has its share of anger; Rivera has long been known for embracing irreverent, in-your-face lyrics, and that hasn’t changed. But Rivera has hardly been one-dimensional. So even though Jenni demonstrates that the Los Angeles resident can be inflammatory at times, this 44-minute CD has a range of other qualities as well. Among them: vulnerability, warmth, and compassion. Emotionally, there has been a lot of complexity in Rivera‘s work — and that is another thing that hasn’t changed. Nonetheless, Jenni is unlikely to win over the people who have been highly critical of Rivera in the past; folks who never acknowledged the nuance and complexity of Se Las Voy a Dar a Otro, Parrandera, Rebelde y Atrevida, or Mi Vida Loca aren’t going to suddenly change their minds about Rivera after hearing this 2008 release. But the disc will easily appeal to those who have been able to comprehend and appreciate her artistry, and while Jenni isn’t among Rivera‘s essential releases, it is still an engaging and memorable addition to her catalog.
There are only a handful credited Tejano music artists with more than one Spanish and English-language top chart radio hits, aside from Trini Lopez, Rene and Rene, or Selena. Their music became classic by sharing familiarities of the human condition… love. Most melodies soon became familiar to the heart of those who identified with the lyrics. Today, Mexican-American baby-boomers have memorized songs like: “Put Me in Jail;” “Smile Now, Cry Later;” and “The One Who’s Hurting is You” radio favorites from the 60’s. Making such an impact within the Tejano culture, it’s not surprising to find these song titles tattooed to a Macho body or two. These classic hits contributed to a national focus on a Texas act like Sunny and the Sunliners, creating a path for the first-ever breakout Texas bands and converting them forever into one of the original forces behind the genre now known as the Chicano Soul. In the early 60’s, Chicano Soul was simply part of the overall American rock & roll landscape with the youthful Tex-Mex generation. The creative wordsmith behind those well-penned hits can be traced to the talents of Rudy Palacios, former guitarist, songwriter and vocalist with Sunny and the Sunliners band.
Today, Rudy is proud to unveil a brand new collection of straight ahead Tejano tunes titled Canciones Del Corazón (Songs from the Heart). The album is his love letter to a genre which took him on a magical ride among the stars and fed his thirst for music throughout the better part of his early adulthood.
With Sunny and the Sunliners, Rudy Palacios discovered both the joy and pain on a fast-track life in pursuit of the next gig and musical success. Though he wouldn’t have guessed it at the time, that race would also result in musical immortality. As one of the Sunliners, Rudy headlined shows at the Hollywood Palladium, shared a bill with Chuck Berry and toured with Archie Bell & the Drells as a favor for a Houston radio promoter hoping to get his nephew Bell in front of nationwide audiences before calling it quits. During a year that also marked the end of an era, Palacios packed it up to pick up where he’d left off a decade before as a starry-eyed youngster.
Along the way, Rudy made enough of impression on the Original soul group The Platters to earn him a position with the group. In hindsight Palacios, was like a walking museum of musical legend and lore, a man who carried his red hollow-body ES 335 Gibson guitar humbly among giants and then came home to build a family to live the American Dream. Through the years Rudy played the local club circuit, corporate engagements and cultural events to keep his craft defined to the music trends and sharpened his skills at penning new well-versed songs.
Canciones Del Corazón, while climbing the chart rapidly, is one of the most versatile releases on the Tejano music landscape recognized for its smooth dance, modern arrangements and textured rhythm styles. It’s not easy moving from a Cha-Cha-Cha to a traditional Bolero, then segue to a Cumbia and slowing it down with an Oldie. Featuring one English-language track, the 1965 Mel Carter hit “Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me, in a version that will tingle baby-boomer’s spine, along with nine heavy-weight Tejano destined to be classics like, “Algun Dia, Te Regalo El Corazón, Que Bueno Es El Amor.” Canciones Del Corazón delivers a full body, fresh flavor for Tejano music lovers. Palacios’ version partnered up with Tejano Glory Days vocalist Jimmy Edward, on the signature Little Joe song “Las Nubes” which restores the Chicano national anthem to its rightful place as a call to action and an expression of pride for all Mexican-American citizens. If for those tracks alone, the album is worth the price of admission. Between tracks and history, Rudy Palacios offers a lifetime of talent and the eternal soul of a true Tejano troubadour.
Rudy Palacios’ new album “Que Vivan Los Tejanos” now at All That Music & Video!
Astonishingly, this is ranchera superstar Vicente Fernández‘s 81st album, following on the success of 2008′s Grammy-winning Para Siempre. The title track of Necesito de Ti , composed by Grammy nominee Manuel Toscano, is of particular interest in that Fernández chose to release it on May 5, 2009, the anniversary of the Battle of Puebla, a significant event in Mexican history. As befits that gesture, the still vocally virile Fernández remains the most traditional of ranchera traditionalists even while maintaining his commercial viability well into the new century.
Aventura didn’t become the kings of bachata by deserting their large and devoted fan base to cater to the mainstream, and it’s no different on The Last — despite the fact that the album includes features for a parade of crossover suspects: Wyclef Jean and Ludacris on one track, plus Akon and Wisin y Yandel on another. No, the lead track on The Last — the number one Latin hit “Por un Segundo” — is straight bachata, rhythmic and sweet, and there happen to be plenty of tender ballads to follow it. Not only that, but the crossover features are held to the last half of the album, where Wyclef Jean produces his own surprisingly sugary “Spanish Fly,” and Akon and Wisin y Yandel appear on the Auto-Tuned reggaeton track “All Up 2 You.” As usual, the band is anchored by Santos brothers Lenny and Max, along with longtime collaborator Eric “Bori” Rivera. Consolidating the quartet’s power, The Last became Aventura‘s biggest album hit yet, reaching number five on the charts.
Aventura’s video for “Por Un Segundo”.
“The Last” available at All That Music & Video now!
Born December 23 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Stefani Montiel (Stefani Barela Sullivan) arrived with a rich cultural lineage extending to Mexico, Spain, Germany and Italy. Her Mexican-American roots, nevertheless, are her source of pride and the solid foundation for her life and her music.
While growing up, Stefani would watch and listen to Emilio Barela, her grandfather, as he played his accordion along classic rancheras. Her father, Dwight Sullivan also provided musical nourishment to the future Tejano superstar while performing with his band, Los Chavos, in New Mexico. At age three, in exchange for a bowl of cherries and a soda pop, Stefani made her singing debut to the amazement of everyone present, showing great poise and a naturally sweet and smooth voice.
The music world gave Stefani a warm welcome upon the release of her first single at age five. Side A featured “Rancho Grande” while side B broke into the airwaves with “Que Grande El Amor de Dios.” By age nine, Stefani recorded her first album “ANGEL BABY.” Besides the classic “Angel Baby” the album included three major hits “Las Gaviotas,” “Flor De Las Flores,” and “Blue Bayou.” Her second Long Play album was released when she turned fifteen years old, simply title “Listen to My Music” including a mixture of Country, Pop, and classic rancheras.
Searching for a future in the music business, Stefani moved to San Antonio, Texas in hopes of realizing greater fame. Her success was immediate with two major hits- “Primer Beso” and “Tú y Nadie Más.” She was soon signed to a long term contract with Sony Discos and released “TE VOY A ENAMORAR” which established her as a major force in the Tejano music industry. Other hits off this album were “Celos” and “Soy Feliz” which received national airplay, as well as the title track and accompanying video “Te Voy a Enamorar” featuring actor MARIO LOPEZ.
The first visit to Mexico, for Stefani, was a complete success due in part to her incredible charisma, impressive vocal power, and stunning beauty. She was named the Queen of the Monterrey Fair after giving a rousing performance before more than 100,000 fans.
The second album, “TODO MI AMOR” proved that Stefani was not a “one-hit wonder” and expanded her fan-base by including more of a “Pop” feel to some of the songs. Hits like “Sabado en la Noche”, “Angel en el Cielo”, and “Contigo” showcased her powerful range and smooth vocals. It became obvious to the public and industry insiders that they were witnessing the work of a major star with the ability to crossover into any type of music. Radio airplay increased to a frenzied level featuring hits from the previous album as well as “TODO MI AMOR.”
Her next release “PORQUE SOY MUJER” (Because I am a Woman) delivered still more hits including the title track, which established an important link of communication between the Tejano songbird and her loyal female fans. Songs that are now standards include “Porque Soy Mujer,” the gypsy-influenced “Baila Conmigo,” and the driving beat of “Ven Conmigo.”
Her latest album ” DULCE SENSACION” (Sweet Sensation) features one of the first songs she ever sang, “Angel Baby” with a Spanglish and a Spanish version featuring a cumbia beat. “DULCE SENSACION” is the definitive release by Stefani Montiel. Loaded with radio-friendly hits, the album hints at Regional Mexican, Pop, and Tropical while still strongly rooted in the Tejano sound. The first single “Ay Papi” written by Stefani, included a Tejano, hip-hop, and “Mambolicious” tropical version which all drew immediate success and airplay throughout the country as well as Los Angeles, Miami, and Puerto Rico. Also included on this album are “Daria Todo,” “La Puerta,” and the fully orchestrated, “Hermoso Amor.” The painstaking detail of the arrangements, the lyrics, the vocal delivery and the production quality speak volumes of Stefani Montiel’s talent and earned her a nomination for “BEST TEJANO PERFORMANCE” at the first ever Latin Grammys in 2000.
Stefani Montiel has come a long way from that three year old little girl in New Mexico, to a sensational tejano superstar admired by thousands. A strong voice empowering today’s youth to reach for the stars and go for the glory, Stefani strives to give her all to her fans. Her optimistic outlook on life and positive attitude will help her continue on the road to success where she will reign as the “dulce sensacion” in the hearts of her fans.
Listen to “Sigo Enamorada” off “Divina”.
Stefani Montiel’s new album “Divina” available at All That Music & Video now!
Posted by gator915 On July - 30 - 2009Comments Off
Los Temerarios is a Mexican romantic music group started in 1978 with brothers Adolfo Angel and Gustavo Angel, together with cousin Fernando Angel. Their first years, they were known as Conjunto La Brisa.
Los Temerarios have recorded 18 albums and been honored with multiple awards and award nominations. In 1991, they earned 5 Billboard awards nominations on the Latin categories.
They’ve performed in multiple world famous sites, such as Radio City Music Hall (where they became the first Mexican music act to lead a concert), Sports Arena, where they joined Bruce Springsteen and Michael Jackson as the only musical acts to fill the arena (earning an award for that feat), and Auditorio Nacional of Mexico City, where they were the first Mexican group ever to perform.
They also acted at the Festival De Vina Del Mar event in Chile in 1991, earning the prestigious Gaviota De Plata award.
Posted by gator915 On June - 22 - 2009Comments Off
Since their 1995 debut, this multiple Grammy-nominated group has developed a sound based in the gozadera, an irresistible fusion of Latin rhythms with fiery funk and lounge music. After discovering one of their albums in a record shop, David Byrne signed the band to his label Luaka Bop, which in turned opened international doors for the group, helped them expand their sound, and helped establish them in the dance music scene. On this album, they enlisted a variety of special guests from Jorge Gonzalez (of Chilean rock legends Los Prisioneros) to Mexican songstress Natalia Lafourcade. Their most accessible work yet.
1. Fuerza 2. Mentiras 3. Vivire Para Ti 4. Desnudos 5. Sueno erotico 6. Loco Por Tu Amor 7. Burundanga 8. Plastic Woman 9. In Luv With U 10. Romantico Palman Izum 11. Como Sabes Tu 12. Merengue Killa 13. Dubi-Dubi 14. Oyeme Nena 15. Dulce 16. Es La Verdad
We searched harder and dug-up heavier tracks for this second volume of the Bay Area Funk series. Once again the musical spectrum spans from raw funk to gritty soul. The Bay Area was, and still is, a melting pot of cultures and sounds. The funk scene in San Francisco and surrounding areas reflects that eclectic vibe as artists incorporated rock, Latin, and blues influences into their work.
We searched harder and dug-up heavier tracks for this second volume of the Bay Area Funk series. Once again the musical spectrum spans from raw funk to gritty soul. The Bay Area was, and still is, a melting pot of cultures and sounds. The funk scene in San Francisco and surrounding areas reflects that eclectic vibe as artists incorporated rock, Latin, and blues influences into their work.
We searched harder and dug-up heavier tracks for this second volume of the Bay Area Funk series. Once again the musical spectrum spans from raw funk to gritty soul. The Bay Area was, and still is, a melting pot of cultures and sounds. The funk scene in San Francisco and surrounding areas reflects that eclectic vibe as artists incorporated rock, Latin, and blues influences into their work.
