Levi Díaz
Levi Díaz | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Levi Díaz |
| Born | 11 August 2008 Cornellà de Llobregat |
| Origin | Spain |
| Genres | Pop[1] |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 2019–present |
| Labels | Universal Music Spain |
Levi Díaz (born 11 August 2008)[2] is a Spanish singer who first rose to fame in 2021, where he won the sixth season of La Voz Kids, as part of team Melendi.[3]
Biography
Díaz was born on 11 August 2008 in Cornellà de Llobregat. He currently studies music with vocal coach Miguel Manzo, in addition to academic studies.
Career
Early years
In February 2019, Díaz won the first edition of La Voz de Cornellà, in the youth category and additionally the audience award for most charismatic contestant.[4]
La Voz Kids
Díaz competed in the reality competition La Voz Kids twice. In 2019, he auditioned with "We've Only Just Begun" by The Carpenters but was eliminated in the episode. Two years later, Díaz returned to compete in sixth season and won, being the first former participant to return to the series in a later season and win altogether.
| La Voz Kids performances and results | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Episode | Song | Original Artist | Result |
| Season 5 (2019) | |||
| Audition | "We've Only Just Begun" | The Carpenters | Eliminated |
| Season 6 (2021) | |||
| Audition | "Warrior" | Demi Lovato | Joined team Melendi; through to Battle Rounds |
| Battle Rounds | "Diamonds" | Rihanna | Through to the Knockouts |
| The Knockouts | "Warrior" | Demi Lovato | Through to live shows |
| Semi-Final | "Alive" | Sia | Saved by coach |
| Grand Final | "Never Enough" | Loren Allred | Winner |
| "Ojalá" (with Beret) | Beret | ||
| "Mama no" (with Pablo López) | Pablo López | ||
Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2021
Díaz was chosen as Spanish entrant in the 19th annual Junior Eurovision Song Contest 16 September 2021.[5][6] His song "Reír", written by David Roma, was released on 18 October with a lyric video filmed throughout Madrid.[7][8][9][10]
At the contest in Paris, "Reír" placed 15th in a field of 19 songs, receiving 77 points, making it the lowest placing Spain achieved so far. Despite the loss, the positive response was overwhelming.[11] Shortly after the competition, RTVE's Head of Delegation Eva Mora said she was proud of Díaz for representing Spain.[12]
Díaz later performed "Reír" on RTVE's televised concert ¡Feliz 2022! and again with a full orchestra during Gala de Reyes.[13]
Artistry
Influences
Díaz is influenced by modern pop music and is a big fan of Rosalía.[1]
Personal life
On 31 May 2022, Díaz came out as gay.[14]
Discography
Singles
| Title | Year | Album |
|---|---|---|
| "Reír" | 2021 | Non-album singles |
Guest appearances
| Title | Year | Album |
|---|---|---|
| "Warrior" | 2021 | La Voz Kids 2021 |
| "Alive" | ||
| "Never Enough" |
References
- ^ a b "¿Quién es Levi Díaz?". ElDebate.com (in Spanish). 18 December 2021. Retrieved 18 December 2021.
- ^ 𝙲𝙵 𝙻𝙰 𝚅𝙾𝚉 𝙺𝙸𝙳𝚂🎙️ on Instagram: “MUCHÍSIMAS FELICIDADES LEVI!!!@levidiazz_official ❤️TE MERECES ESTO Y MUCHÍSIMO MAS✨eres un gran ejemplo a seguir y nunca dejes de…”
- ^ "Levi Díaz, del equipo de Melendi, gana La Voz Kids". Antena 3 (in Spanish). Madrid: Atresmedia. 2021-07-24.
- ^ "El Concurso De Canto La Voz De Cornellà Cierra Con Éxito De Público Y Buen Nivel Artístico Su Primera Edición" (in Spanish). 2019-02-26.
- ^ "Levi Díaz will represent Spain 🇪🇸". junioreurovision.tv. 16 September 2021.
- ^ Farren, Neil (16 September 2021). "🇪🇸 Spain: Levi Díaz to Junior Eurovision 2021". Eurovoix. Retrieved 16 September 2021.
- ^ Farren, Neil (18 October 2021). "Spain: Levi Díaz to Perform "Reír" at Junior Eurovision 2021". Eurovoix. Retrieved 18 October 2021.
- ^ "Levi Díaz cantará "Reír" en Eurovisión Junior 2021". Play Radio. RTVE. 2021-10-18.
- ^ "Spain's Levi Díaz reveals song to make you smile… 🇪🇸". Junior Eurovision. European Broadcasting Union. 2021-10-18. Archived from the original on 2021-10-18.
- ^ Fuster, Luis (5 November 2021). "Spain at Junior Eurovision 2021: Levi Díaz with "Reír"". Retrieved 16 January 2022.
- ^ "Maléna wins Junior Eurovision 2021 for Armenia! 🇦🇲". junioreurovision.tv. 19 December 2021. Retrieved 19 December 2021.
- ^ "ESPAÑA Eva Mora: "Estamos muy orgullosos de Levi, seguimos en Eurovisión Junior, no pueden con nosotros"". escplus.es (in Spanish). 20 December 2021. Retrieved 20 December 2021.
- ^ "Gala de Reyes de la Orquesta y Coro RTVE con las ganadoras de 'Prodigios 3' y Levi Díaz". 4 January 2022. Retrieved 4 January 2022.
- ^ "Levi Díaz (Eurovision Junior 2021): "Soy gay, guarda tus comentarios homófobos"". Los Replicantes (in Spanish). 31 May 2022.
