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| birth_name = Pablo Flores
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| origin = {{flagicon|Puerto Rico}} [[Puerto Rico]]
| origin = {{flagicon|Puerto Rico}} [[Puerto Rico]]
| instrument = [[Synthesizer]], [[Drum Machine]], [[Equalization|Equalizer]]
| instrument = [[Synthesizer]], [[Drum Machine]], [[Equalization|Equalizer]]
| genre = [[Trance music|Trance]] / [[Club]]–[[Dance (music)|Dance]] / [[House (music)|House]]
| genre = [[Trance music|Trance]] / [[Club]]–[[Dance (music)|Dance]] / [[House (music)|House]]
| occupation = [[Disc jockey|DJ]], [[Record Producer|Producer]], [[Arranger]], [[Remixer]]
| occupation = [[Disc jockey|DJ]], [[Record Producer|Producer]], [[Arranger]], [[Remixer]]
| years_active = 1984 - 2000
| years_active = 1976 - present
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| associated_acts = [[Gloria Estefan]]
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Flores also has made another remixes for other artists of the likes of [[Madonna (entertainer)|Madonna]], [[Thalía]], [[Jennifer Lopez]], [[Ricky Martin]] and [[Jon Secada]].
Flores also has made another remixes for other artists of the likes of [[Madonna (entertainer)|Madonna]], [[Thalía]], [[Jennifer Lopez]], [[Ricky Martin]] and [[Jon Secada]].

At the age of 16, Pablo Flores was already putting his love of pop music to work managing San Juan, Puerto Rico’s top record store
and eventually, at 19, opening his own music store “El Discobolo”.
Even though it carried a wide variety of music genres, “El Discobolo” specialized in dance music, catering to club DJ’s.

Pablo’s expertise in dance music then led to a 15 year career as Latin America’s top club DJ, spinning records at San Juan’s
legendary Bachelor discotheque. There, Pablo created exclusive versions of current songs, transforming romantic Latin ballads into
high energy dance floor hits by blending Latin, European and American rhythms,
into his own unique sound.

In 1984, Pablo’s distinctive style caught the attention of Miami Sound Machine’s Emilio and Gloria Estefan, at the time preparing their
first English language record.After visiting Bachelor and hearing Pablo’s up-tempo version of one of their ballads, they asked him to
remix the first single, “Dr. Beat”, from their forthcoming album. Topping the dance charts in the U.S. and Europe, that remix of “Dr. Beat”
paved the way for Gloria Estefan’s signature hit “Conga”.
Pablo’s remix of “Conga” was the version released as the single and album track, catapulting Gloria’s career as the top Latin crossover
artist in the last 30 years, and establishing Pablo’s reputation as a hit making remixer. Since then, Pablo has produced 37 remixes for
Gloria Estefan.

Time and time again he has proven to be a major influence in many artists’ careers.

In 1996 Ricky Martin was well known in Latin America but it was Pablo’s and longtime friend and collaborator Javier Garza’s remixed
version of “Maria”, that exploded worldwide, selling millions of copies and establishing Ricky’s crossover success. Because of the impact
of that remix, with it’s fusion of Brazilian and Afro-Latin percussion, Ricky was asked to create a theme for the 1998 World Cup, and so
the mega-hit “The Cup of Life” was created, with many of the melodic and percussive elements of the “Maria” remix. Pablo’s remix of
“The Cup of Life” was one of 1998’s biggest selling records. Pablo has made a total of 14 remixes for Ricky Martin.

Superstar Madonna also sought out Pablo’s unique sound for her singles “Don’t Cry for Me Argentina” and “Buenos Aires” from her film
“Evita”. The only commissioned remix of that song, Pablo’s version of “Don’t Cry...” sold millions and generated pop radio’s interest in
playing the song.

Another notable example of Pablo’s versatility and knack for creating pop hits is Colombian superstar Shakira.
In addition to producing 5 important remixes for Shakira, he delved into the world of songwriting and co-wrote and co-produced her
smash hit “Ojos Asi”, the arab influenced rock / dance tune that not only jump- started her international success, but earned her a
2000 Grammy. More than any other song from her extensive catalog, “Ojos Asi” is featured on five different Shakira albums, including
an English language version, “Eyes Like Yours”, on the multi-platinum “Laundry Service”.

Pablo’s remix of Jennifer Lopez’ first single “If You Had My Love” was featured in the video of that song, earning her a “Best Dance Video”
Grammy nomination. Pablo himself was nominated for a Grammy for his work on Jennifer’s song “Let’s Get Loud” from her first album.

Another part of Pablo’s multi-faceted career was his 3 years as an exclusive remixer for popular Puerto Rican radio station, KQ-105, and as
resident DJ on the hit TV show, “Party Time”.

Pablo has continued to develop his unique style as evidenced in hits from not only major Latin artists like Marc Anthony, Thalia, Carlos Vives
and Olga Tañón, but also from mainstream pop stars such as Christina Aguilera, Will Smith, N’sync, Backstreet Boys and Mandy Moore
to name a few.

In 2011, Pablo collaborated again with his mentor, Gloria Estefan. “Miss Little Havana”, Gloria’s first release in English in 8 years has
already produced “Wepa”, and the 2nd single “Hotel Nacional” both of which reached the #1 spot on Billboard’s Dance Charts. Pablo’s remixes
of both songs are considered to be among the most outstanding.

His most recent remix work is "This is Our Love" for new Miami based singer Sophi, and the anthem "I'm Free" for Dutch superstar Angelique Van Hamersveld.

Pablo is currently preparing a return to his DJ facet, and can be heard on his Mix Show "Magic Mix" on Puerto Rico's Magic 97.3 FM, and on
www.magic973.com, Fridays at 6:00 PM EDT.



==Remixes for Gloria Estefan==
==Remixes for Gloria Estefan==
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{{Col-2}}
{{Col-2}}
* "[[Abriendo Puertas (song)|Abriendo Puertas]]"
* "[[Abriendo Puertas (song)|Abriendo Puertas]]"
* " Bad Boy"
* "Betcha Say That"
* "[[Como Me Duele Perderte]]"
* "[[Como Me Duele Perderte]]"
* "[[Conga (song)|Conga]]"
* "[[Conga (song)|Conga]]"
* "Corazón Prohibido"
* "[[Cuba Libre (song)|Cuba Libre]]"
* "[[Cuba Libre (song)|Cuba Libre]]"
* "Dr. Beat"
* "Falling in Love (Uh-Oh)"
* "[[Get on Your Feet]]"
* "[[Get on Your Feet]]"
* "[[Go Away (Gloria Estefan song)|Go Away]]"
* "[[Go Away (Gloria Estefan song)|Go Away]]"
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* "[[Hoy (Gloria Estefan song)|Hoy]]"
* "[[Hoy (Gloria Estefan song)|Hoy]]"
* "[[I'm Not Giving You Up]]
* "[[I'm Not Giving You Up]]
* "La Parranda"
* "[[Live for Loving You]]"
* "[[Live for Loving You]]"
* "Miami HitMix"
* "[[Mi Tierra (song)|Mi Tierra]]"
* "[[Mi Tierra (song)|Mi Tierra]]"
{{Col-2}}
{{Col-2}}
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* "[[Oye!]]"
* "[[Oye!]]"
* "[[Oye Mi Canto (Hear My Voice)]]"
* "[[Oye Mi Canto (Hear My Voice)]]"
* "Prisoner of Love"
* "[[Santo Santo]]"
* "[[Santo Santo]]"
* "[[Reach (Gloria Estefan song)|Reach]]"
* "[[Reach (Gloria Estefan song)|Reach]]"
* "Rhythm is Gonna Get You"
* "[[Te Amaré]]"
* "[[Te Amaré]]"
* "Tradición"
* "[[Turn The Beat Around]]"
* "[[Turn The Beat Around]]"
* "[[Tres Deseos]]
* "[[Tres Deseos]]
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==Other Remixes==
==Other Remixes==

=== Azucar Moreno ===
* "Ole"
* "Oye Como Va"

===[[Backstreet Boys]]===
===[[Backstreet Boys]]===
*"[[The One (Backstreet Boys song)|The One]]"
*"[[The One (Backstreet Boys song)|The One]]"

=== Barry Manilow ===
* "Hey Mambo"


===[[Carlos Ponce]]===
===[[Carlos Ponce]]===
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===[[Carlos Vives]]===
===[[Carlos Vives]]===
* "Carito"
* "Déjame Entrar"
* "El Amor de Mi Tierra"
* "El Amor de Mi Tierra"
* "[[Fruta Fresca]]"
* "[[Fruta Fresca]]"
* "La Gota Fria"
* "Luna Nueva"
* "Papadio"
* "Tu Amor Eterno"
* "Tu Amor Eterno"

=== Celia Cruz ===
* "Sazón"


===[[Chayanne]]===
===[[Chayanne]]===
* "Este Ritmo Se Baila Asi"
* "Guajira"
* "Guajira"
* "Por Esa Mujer"
* "Salome"
* "Salome"
* "Simon Sez"
* "Solo Traigo Ritmo"
* "Solo Traigo Ritmo"

=== Christina Aguilera ===
* "Genio Atrapado"


===[[Deep Forest]]===
===[[Deep Forest]]===
* "Madazulu"
* "Madazulu"

=== Elvis Crespo ===
* "Wow Flash"

=== Emmanuel ===
* "La Chica De Humo"
* "Bella Senora"
* "No He Podido Verte"
* "Jarro Pichao"
* "Magdalena"
* "Mega Mix 1992"

=== Gypsy Kings ===
* "Hotel California"


===[[Jennifer Lopez]]===
===[[Jennifer Lopez]]===
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* "Stop"
* "Stop"
* "Whipped"
* "Whipped"

=== Jose Luis Rodriguez ===
* "Amalia Rosa"
* "Agárrense De Las Manos"
* "La Fiesta"
* "Se Ve Y Se Va" (LP track co-producer)
* "Jump In The Line" (LP track co-producer)


===[[Julio Iglesias]]===
===[[Julio Iglesias]]===
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* "Buenos Aires"
* "Buenos Aires"
* "[[Don't Cry For Me Argentina]]"
* "[[Don't Cry For Me Argentina]]"

== Mandy Moore ===
* "One Sided Love" (co-composer / co-producer)

=== Magneto ===
* "Vuela Vuela"
* "Mira Mira Mira"
* "Sugar Sugar"
* "Sigue Sigue"
* "Amor Salado"
* "Mega Mix 1991"
* "Eva Maria"


===[[Marc Anthony]]===
===[[Marc Anthony]]===
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===[[*NSYNC]]===
===[[*NSYNC]]===
* "[[Music of My Heart]] (featuring Gloria Estefan)"
* "[[Music of My Heart]] (featuring Gloria Estefan)"

=== *Olga Tañón ===
* "Megamix"


===[[Phil Collins]]===
===[[Phil Collins]]===
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===[[Ricky Martin]]===
===[[Ricky Martin]]===
* "Dime Que Me Quieres"
* "Donde Estarás"
* "[[Jaleo]]"
* "[[Jaleo]]"
* "Juramento"
* "Juramento"
* "La Bomba"
* "[[Livin' La Vida Loca]]"
* "[[Livin' La Vida Loca]]"
* "Loaded"
* "[[María (song)|Maria]]"
* "[[María (song)|Maria]]"
* "Que Dia Es Hoy"
* "Por Arriba Por Abajo"
* "[[The Cup of Life]]"
* "[[The Cup of Life]]"
* "The Way To Love"
* "The Way To Love"
* "[[She's All I Ever Had]]"
* "[[She's All I Ever Had]]"
* "[[She Bangs]]"
* "[[She Bangs]]"

=== Ricky Martin & Madonna===
* "Be Careful"


===[[Shakira]]===
===[[Shakira]]===
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* "[[¿Dónde Estás Corazón?]]"
* "[[¿Dónde Estás Corazón?]]"
* "[[No Creo]]"
* "[[No Creo]]"
* "[[Ojos Asi]]"
* "[[Ojos Asi]]" (co-composer / co-producer)
* "Te Dejo Madrid"

=== Sophy ===
* "Así No Te Amará Jamás"
* "Marinero"
* "Tu Tienes La Culpa"
* "No Lo Dejes Caer"
* "Te Equivocas"
* "Se Ve Y Se Va"
* "No Soy Como Tú"
* "No Es Fácil"


===[[Thalía]]===
===[[Thalía]]===
* "Echa Pa'lante" (co-composer / co-producer)
* "[[I Want You (Thalía song)|I Want You]]"
* "[[I Want You (Thalía song)|I Want You]]"
* "Entre El Mar y Una Estrella"
* "Entre El Mar y Una Estrella"
* "Piel Morena"

=== Tito Puente (with Olga Tañón) ===
* "Ran Kan Kan" (from "The Mambo Kings")


===[[Vitamin C]]===
===[[Vitamin C]]===
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===[[Wilkins]]===
===[[Wilkins]]===
* "Margarita"
* "Margarita"

=== Yolandita Monge
* "Por Ti"
* "Fuiste un Sueño"
* "No Me Acostumbro"
* "Mega Mix 1991"
* "Viviré Sin Ti"

=== Yuri ===
* "El Apagón"
* "Asi Es La Vida"


References:<ref>http://www.houseofremixes.co.uk/pabloflores.htm</ref>
References:<ref>http://www.houseofremixes.co.uk/pabloflores.htm</ref>

Revision as of 15:04, 28 May 2013

Pablo Flores
Birth namePablo Flores
OriginPuerto Rico Puerto Rico
GenresTrance / Club–Dance / House
Occupation(s)DJ, Producer, Arranger, Remixer
Instrument(s)Synthesizer, Drum Machine, Equalizer
Years active1976 - present

Pablo Flores is a Puerto Rican remixer, DJ, music producer and arranger;[1] most known for being Gloria Estefan's personal remixer.

Flores was in charge of mixing one of the signature songs of Estefan, "Conga" and first started his career mixing the album Primitive Love, of the band of Estefan, Miami Sound Machine. He also was in charge of mixing the following albums for Gloria Estefan, Let It Loose, Cuts Both Ways, Into The Light, Destiny and gloria!.[1]

Flores also has made another remixes for other artists of the likes of Madonna, Thalía, Jennifer Lopez, Ricky Martin and Jon Secada.

At the age of 16, Pablo Flores was already putting his love of pop music to work managing San Juan, Puerto Rico’s top record store and eventually, at 19, opening his own music store “El Discobolo”. Even though it carried a wide variety of music genres, “El Discobolo” specialized in dance music, catering to club DJ’s.

Pablo’s expertise in dance music then led to a 15 year career as Latin America’s top club DJ, spinning records at San Juan’s legendary Bachelor discotheque. There, Pablo created exclusive versions of current songs, transforming romantic Latin ballads into high energy dance floor hits by blending Latin, European and American rhythms, into his own unique sound.

In 1984, Pablo’s distinctive style caught the attention of Miami Sound Machine’s Emilio and Gloria Estefan, at the time preparing their first English language record.After visiting Bachelor and hearing Pablo’s up-tempo version of one of their ballads, they asked him to remix the first single, “Dr. Beat”, from their forthcoming album. Topping the dance charts in the U.S. and Europe, that remix of “Dr. Beat” paved the way for Gloria Estefan’s signature hit “Conga”. Pablo’s remix of “Conga” was the version released as the single and album track, catapulting Gloria’s career as the top Latin crossover artist in the last 30 years, and establishing Pablo’s reputation as a hit making remixer. Since then, Pablo has produced 37 remixes for Gloria Estefan.

Time and time again he has proven to be a major influence in many artists’ careers.

In 1996 Ricky Martin was well known in Latin America but it was Pablo’s and longtime friend and collaborator Javier Garza’s remixed version of “Maria”, that exploded worldwide, selling millions of copies and establishing Ricky’s crossover success. Because of the impact of that remix, with it’s fusion of Brazilian and Afro-Latin percussion, Ricky was asked to create a theme for the 1998 World Cup, and so the mega-hit “The Cup of Life” was created, with many of the melodic and percussive elements of the “Maria” remix. Pablo’s remix of “The Cup of Life” was one of 1998’s biggest selling records. Pablo has made a total of 14 remixes for Ricky Martin.

Superstar Madonna also sought out Pablo’s unique sound for her singles “Don’t Cry for Me Argentina” and “Buenos Aires” from her film “Evita”. The only commissioned remix of that song, Pablo’s version of “Don’t Cry...” sold millions and generated pop radio’s interest in playing the song.

Another notable example of Pablo’s versatility and knack for creating pop hits is Colombian superstar Shakira. In addition to producing 5 important remixes for Shakira, he delved into the world of songwriting and co-wrote and co-produced her smash hit “Ojos Asi”, the arab influenced rock / dance tune that not only jump- started her international success, but earned her a 2000 Grammy. More than any other song from her extensive catalog, “Ojos Asi” is featured on five different Shakira albums, including an English language version, “Eyes Like Yours”, on the multi-platinum “Laundry Service”.

Pablo’s remix of Jennifer Lopez’ first single “If You Had My Love” was featured in the video of that song, earning her a “Best Dance Video” Grammy nomination. Pablo himself was nominated for a Grammy for his work on Jennifer’s song “Let’s Get Loud” from her first album.

Another part of Pablo’s multi-faceted career was his 3 years as an exclusive remixer for popular Puerto Rican radio station, KQ-105, and as resident DJ on the hit TV show, “Party Time”.

Pablo has continued to develop his unique style as evidenced in hits from not only major Latin artists like Marc Anthony, Thalia, Carlos Vives and Olga Tañón, but also from mainstream pop stars such as Christina Aguilera, Will Smith, N’sync, Backstreet Boys and Mandy Moore to name a few.

In 2011, Pablo collaborated again with his mentor, Gloria Estefan. “Miss Little Havana”, Gloria’s first release in English in 8 years has already produced “Wepa”, and the 2nd single “Hotel Nacional” both of which reached the #1 spot on Billboard’s Dance Charts. Pablo’s remixes of both songs are considered to be among the most outstanding.

His most recent remix work is "This is Our Love" for new Miami based singer Sophi, and the anthem "I'm Free" for Dutch superstar Angelique Van Hamersveld.

Pablo is currently preparing a return to his DJ facet, and can be heard on his Mix Show "Magic Mix" on Puerto Rico's Magic 97.3 FM, and on www.magic973.com, Fridays at 6:00 PM EDT.


Remixes for Gloria Estefan

Other Remixes

Azucar Moreno

  • "Ole"
  • "Oye Como Va"

Backstreet Boys

Barry Manilow

  • "Hey Mambo"

Carlos Ponce

  • "Escuchame"
  • "Mujer Con Pantalones"
  • "Recuerdo"
  • "Rezo"

Carlos Vives

  • "Carito"
  • "Déjame Entrar"
  • "El Amor de Mi Tierra"
  • "Fruta Fresca"
  • "La Gota Fria"
  • "Luna Nueva"
  • "Papadio"
  • "Tu Amor Eterno"

Celia Cruz

  • "Sazón"

Chayanne

  • "Este Ritmo Se Baila Asi"
  • "Guajira"
  • "Por Esa Mujer"
  • "Salome"
  • "Simon Sez"
  • "Solo Traigo Ritmo"

Christina Aguilera

  • "Genio Atrapado"

Deep Forest

  • "Madazulu"

Elvis Crespo

  • "Wow Flash"

Emmanuel

  • "La Chica De Humo"
  • "Bella Senora"
  • "No He Podido Verte"
  • "Jarro Pichao"
  • "Magdalena"
  • "Mega Mix 1992"

Gypsy Kings

  • "Hotel California"

Jennifer Lopez

Juan Luis Guerra

  • "Bilirrubina"
  • "La Gota Fria"
  • "Guavaberry"

Jon Secada

  • "Stop"
  • "Whipped"

Jose Luis Rodriguez

  • "Amalia Rosa"
  • "Agárrense De Las Manos"
  • "La Fiesta"
  • "Se Ve Y Se Va" (LP track co-producer)
  • "Jump In The Line" (LP track co-producer)

Julio Iglesias

  • "Gozar La Vida"
  • "La Gota Fria"
  • "Mal Acostumbrado"

Madonna

Mandy Moore =

  • "One Sided Love" (co-composer / co-producer)

Magneto

  • "Vuela Vuela"
  • "Mira Mira Mira"
  • "Sugar Sugar"
  • "Sigue Sigue"
  • "Amor Salado"
  • "Mega Mix 1991"
  • "Eva Maria"

Marc Anthony

  • "I Need To Know"

*NSYNC

*Olga Tañón

  • "Megamix"

Phil Collins

  • "Wear My Hat"

Ricky Martin

Ricky Martin & Madonna

  • "Be Careful"

Shakira

Sophy

  • "Así No Te Amará Jamás"
  • "Marinero"
  • "Tu Tienes La Culpa"
  • "No Lo Dejes Caer"
  • "Te Equivocas"
  • "Se Ve Y Se Va"
  • "No Soy Como Tú"
  • "No Es Fácil"

Thalía

  • "Echa Pa'lante" (co-composer / co-producer)
  • "I Want You"
  • "Entre El Mar y Una Estrella"
  • "Piel Morena"

Tito Puente (with Olga Tañón)

  • "Ran Kan Kan" (from "The Mambo Kings")

Vitamin C

Will Smith

Wilkins

  • "Margarita"

=== Yolandita Monge

  • "Por Ti"
  • "Fuiste un Sueño"
  • "No Me Acostumbro"
  • "Mega Mix 1991"
  • "Viviré Sin Ti"

Yuri

  • "El Apagón"
  • "Asi Es La Vida"

References:[2]

Notes

  1. ^ a b Pablo Flores - Free Music Downloads, Videos, Lyrics, CDs, MP3s, Bio, Merchandise and Links
  2. ^ http://www.houseofremixes.co.uk/pabloflores.htm

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