Aleks Syntek
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Raúl Alejandro Escajadillo Peña (born September 29, 1969 in Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico), better known as Aleks Syntek, is a Mexican singer, songwriter and producer.[1] He is married to Karen Coronado, sister of talkshow host Ingrid Coronado.
Biography
Aleks Syntek is a multi-instrumentalist, composer, producer and singer from Mexico. He is visionary musician, well respected by the music critics all over latinamerica because he has has been considered a cornerstone in the evolution of the contemporary Latin music scene over the last 15 years. He also was considered a young prodigy Genius because Syntek Sold Platinum at the age of 18 working as a Producer and Composer.
Music career
In 1989, Syntek composed the songs "Muévete a mi alrededor" ("Move in my surroundings") and "Siénteme" ("Feel Me") sung by Mexican artist Sasha Sokol.
On Mexican pop trio Pandora's album, "999 Razones", he wrote "Invisible" and "¿Por qué seguir?" with Alex Zepeda.
In 1990, he wrote "Sacúdete" ("Shake Yourself") and "Escapar de ti" ("Escape From You") included on pop group Timbiriche's album "10". The same year he formed a group called Aleks Syntek y la Gente Normal. His first album, "Hey tú!" ("Hey You!"), included the single "Unos quieren subir" ("Some want to rise"), as well as "Te quiero así" ("I Love You Like That") sung with Sasha Sokol. In 1998, he covered the song "Preso" included in the album "Volcán: Tributo a José José", a tribute to the iconic singer Jose Jose.
As of 2008, he is working on a crossover album for the English-speaking market. The album will consist of English versions of his past Spanish hits, such as "Duele El Amor" (Love Hurts) and "Intocable" (Untouchable).
In 2008, Syntek collaborated on song "Aquí Estoy Yo" with singers Luis Fonsi, David Bisbal and Noel Schajris, a song included on Latin Grammy Award-nominated album Palabras del Silencio by Luis Fonsi.
On August 30, 2009, he released a new single titled "Loca" also used as the main-theme for telenovela Los Exitosos Perez and first single from his latest album. "Loca" reflects a reimaging of Robert Palmer's[2] "Addicted to Love" music video.[3]
Syntek is credited with singing in the chorus for Somos El Mundo, a production by Latin American artists in order to raise awareness and inspire charity after the tragic earthquake in Haiti. He can also be seen in the music video.
Remix
After the release of Kylie Minogue's single "In my Arms", Syntek released his own official remix with added lyrics. This remix was released in early April 2008. The song has become Kylie's best charted single in Mexico at #7 since "Come Into My World" at #1 in 2003.
Discography
- 2009: Métodos de Placer Instantáneo (with Rubén Blades) Gold in Mexico[4]
- 2009: 1999-2009
- 2008: Plug & Play
- 2007: Lección De Vuelo (With Belanova, Jesse & Joy and Bon y Los Enemigos del Silencio) Gold in Mexico[4]
- 2005: Mundo Live (CD+DVD) (With Ana Torroja)
- 2005: Videografia (DVD)
- 2004: Mundo Lite (With Ana Torroja, Benny Ibarra and Soraya)
- 2003: Multiple
- 2001: De Noche En La Ciudad Gold in Mexico[4]
- 1999: Sexo, Pudor Y Lágrimas (Soundtrack)
- 1999: 89-99 Double Platinum in Mexico[4]
- 1997: Lugar Secreto
- 1995: Bienvenido A La Vida
- 1993: Más Fuerte De Lo Que Pensaba (with Ray Manzarek)
- 1991: Hey Tú!
Filmography
Alek has dubbed characters in animated films, including Rodney Copperbottom in Robots and Vector in Despicable Me.[citation needed]
References
- ^ "Aleks Syntek; Biography". Yahoo Music. Retrieved 2008-03-13.
- ^ Escuchame: Aleks Syntek ‘Loca’ Retrieved: 2010-03-28.
- ^ Aleks Syntek Reimagines Robert Palmer’s '80s Video Retrieved: 2010-03-28.
- ^ a b c d "Certificaciones" (in Spanish). Asociación Mexicana de Productores de Fonogramas y Videogramas. Type Aleks Syntek in the box under the ARTISTA column heading.