Kalimba Marichal Ibar (born July 26, 1982) is a Mexican singer and actor, born in Mexico City, D.F., Mexico. Kalimba is of Afro-Mexican descent, as is his name — “Kalimba” is a musical instrument of African origin composed of a wooden box set with metal bars to be plucked with the fingers.

Born in Mexico City, he appeared in local plays and TV shows such as, Chiquilladas at a very young age. In 1993 Kalimba got the opportunity to be a part of La Onda Vaselina (OV7), where he spent 3 years. Later, he dedicated his time to his other passion aside from Music — football. In 2000, he rejoined OV7. After being a member of the Mexican pop group OV7, Kalimba lived his dream of recording his first solo album “Aerosoul”, at the age of 21.

He has also a large trajectory in dubbing; he voiced Takashi in the Latin American version of Akira. And his latest is the Disney Film Chicken Little voicing the eponymous character.

Kalimba’s parents are Pablo and Rosario. He has two sisters, M’Balia, who was also a member of OV7, and N’Daye, who is the youngest. He has a daughter named Aitama born in July 2008.

Kalimba sang as the voice of Simba for the song Just Can’t Wait to be King (Yo Quisiera Ya Ser El Rey) in the Disney movie The Lion King (1994).

His hit songs include Tocando Fondo and Duele.

He appeared in one episode of the sitcom Skimo.

[edit] Discography

• Aerosoul (2004)

1. Latin party
2. Buscando
3. Tocando Fondo
4. Tú tienes tu lugar
5. Llévate
6. Undercover
7. No me quiero enamorar
8. 2nite’s the night
9. Día de suerte
10. Holler
11. Llorar duele más
12. Amor o love

• NegroKlaro (2006)

1. Inevitable
2. No volverás a mi
3. Te siento mía
4. Solo dejate amar
5. Viernes
6. Duele
7. Norwegian wood
8. Volverá
9. Gritar
10. Luna
11. Nunca sabrás
12. Sin darle amor
13. No puedo dejarte de amar

• Mi otro Yo (2008)

1. Jamás
2. Ella baila sola
3. Se te olvido
4. Mi otro Yo
5. Si no estás Tú
6. 06 001-646
7. Sin explicación
8. Niña Primavera
9. Antés de Tí
10. Aléjate
11. Cada estación
12. Sin mis caricias

• Amar Y Querer: Homenaje A Las Grandes Canciones (2009)

1. Perfume De Gardenia [4:47]
2. Amar Y Querer [5:52]
3. Luces De Nueva York [4:21]
4. Ya Lo Sé Que Tu Te Vas [5:00]
5. Amor Eterno [5:51]
6. Al Final [4:57]
7. Desesperado [4:22]
8. Acá Entre Nos [5:09]
9. Vivir Así Es Morir De Amor [6:42]
10. El Ultimo Beso [4:25]
11. Volcán [5:52]
12. Querida [4:21]
13. A Mi Manera (My Way) [8:17]
14. El Triste [7:30]

Laura Pausini (Italian pronunciation: [pau.ˈziː.ni]), omri, (born 16 May 1974, Solarolo, Ravenna)^[A] is an Italian singer-songwriter and record producer signed to Warner Music Group since 1993. Dubbed the “Queen of Italian pop” by entertainment news outlets,^[1] Pausini is famed for her soulful voice and romantic ballads. She is also known for multilingual music productions that span five languages—her native Italian, Spanish, English, Portuguese and French.

Pausini debuted at the 43rd Annual Sanremo Music Festival in 1993. Her first place victory^[2] in the competition’s New Talent division helped launch her music career in Europe. She later tapped the hispanophone and lusophone markets in Ibero-America with crossover recordings. Since 1996, she has concurrently released Spanish–language companion editions with her vernacular studio albums—”a practice that [has] come to define her career and compound her success”.^[3] In 2001, she recapped eight years of success with a greatest hits album, issued in the two customary editions—Italian and Spanish. Following a failed English-language crossover attempt in 2002, Pausini returned with the galvanizing studio album Escucha (2004). The recording garnered a Grammy Award for Best Latin Pop Album in 2006.^[4]

As of March 2009, Pausini maintains worldwide record sales in excess of 45 million.^[5][6][7] In 2004, with Pausini’s sales tally at only 25 million, Allmusic’s Jason Birchmeier considered this “an impressive feat for someone who’d never really broken into the lucrative English–language market”

The Kumbia Kings are a pop music group from Corpus Christi, Texas created by A.B. Quintanilla. Their music encompasses the styles of techno-cumbia (hence their name), hip-hop and R&B. They produce songs in both Spanish and English. The band’s producers from the beginning have been A.B. Quintanilla III and Cruz Martínez. A.B. Quintanilla is also known as the brother of the late “queen of tejano music“, Selena. A.B. played bass guitar for the group, while Cruz played keyboards. Both co-wrote songs for the Kumbia Kings. Though the group has gone through a revolving door of members in recent years amid controversy and finger-pointing, and the Kumbia Kings of today are vastly different than what originated in Corpus Christi, Texas over 8 years ago, A.B. and Cruz were always the soul of the group. Gone are original members Frankie J and DJ Kane both who have gone on to significant success as solo artists, as well as the group Kingz1 (K1), a collaboration of former Kumbia Kings members who have defected from the group for reason of “internal dissention”. Unfortunately, A.B. Quintanilla, Irvin “Pee Wee” Salinas, as well as Selena’s widower Chris Pérez, also decided to leave the group due to that same “internal dissention”. Cruz Martínez kept Los Kumbia Kings but changed the name to Los Super Reyes for legal issues. In October 2009, A.B. Quintanilla and Cruz Martínez announced that the Kumbia Kings will reunite.

RBD was a two time Latin-Grammy nominated Mexican pop group that gained popularity from Televisa’s teen drama series Rebelde. RBD sold over 20 million albums worldwide in four years since their formation, according to EMI^[1]. The band was officially formed on November 30, 2004 and announced their separation on March 10, 2009.

Biography

Their first album Rebelde, was released on November 30, 2004 by EMI. The main writers and producers for the project were Carlos Lara (aka D.J. Kafka) and Max di Carlo. The first three singles (”Rebelde“, “Sólo Quédate En Silencio” and “Sálvame“) were all number one hits in Mexico, with the fourth single, “Un Poco De Tu Amor” reaching number two.

Although the album was released in different languages, no English language version was released. However, Rebelde sold well in the United States, reaching #95 on the Billboard 200 and reaching number two on the Latin Albums chart. In July 2005 a live CD/DVD, Tour Generación RBD En Vivo was released documenting their tour around Mexico (45 sold-out concerts across the country, including sixteen in Mexico City alone). Rebelde sold over 700,000 copies in the U.S. and was certified diamond in both Mexico and Brazil, selling at least 5 million copies between the two of them.

2005-2006: Nuestro Amor

They released their second studio album, Nuestro Amor in 2005. This album set new record sales in Mexico, selling 127,000 copies on its release day, and 200,000 copies within its first week. In the U.S., the album topped the Latin Albums Chart for 3 weeks and peaked at #88 on the Billboard 200. The first four singles reached number one in Mexico. In the United States “Nuestro Amor“, “Aún Hay Algo” and “Este Corazón” charted on the Hot Latin chart at #6, #24 and #10 respectively.

With the success of Rebelde on TV, the group used the hiatus between the first and second season to release Nuestro Amor, which included twelve brand-new songs plus “Una Canción” (a live recording), and “Liso, Sensual” (a studio version of the song previously performed on their last tour).

In November 2005 a Portuguese language version of their debut album was released under the title Brazilian Edition.

On February 4, 2006, while touring around Brazil, a 38-year-old woman and her two sons, age 11 and 13, were trampled during a rush to an autograph session in the parking lot of a shopping mall in São Paulo, Brazil. All three of them died, while 42 people were injured in the incident.

In early 2006, RBD went on tour around the U.S. for the first time. The tour was recorded and released as a CD/DVD in April under the title Live In Hollywood. It peaked at number 6 on the Latin Albums Chart.

In May 2006, they released a Portuguese version of Nuestro Amor, entitled Brazilian Edition, intended for the Brazilian market. Nosso Amor Rebelde is their second album in Portuguese. Released only in Brazil, the album contains Portuguese versions of 11 songs from Nuestro Amor.

2006 also brought RBD a nomination for the Latin Grammy Awards in the category “Best Pop Album by a Group or Duo” for Nuestro Amor. They performed a new version of “Tras de Mí”.

2006-2007: Celestial and Rebels

In November 2006, they released their third studio album Celestial produced and directed by Carlos Lara which debuted at number 15 in the Billboard 200, marking first-week sales of over 137,000 copies in the U.S. The album however did not have a full week of album sales, due to its Friday release. Despite this, it became their first album to peak or chart within the top 20 of the Billboard 200.^[2]

Celestial is the 3rd album in Spanish of the Mexican group RBD, and also the first to be launched simultaneously in all the countries in which the group is known. Three singles were released: “Ser o Parecer“, “Celestial” and “Bésame Sin Miedo”

One month later, in December 2006 a Portuguese language edition of the album was released for the Brazilian market called Celestial (Versão Brasil).This 3rd album in Portuguese was the first to be recorded in Brazil.

From their tour of Brazil, RBD released a DVD entitled Live in Rio. They were also honored for selling over 2.5 million copies of their albums and DVDs in Brazil. Meanwhile, in Spain, Rebelde spent 5 weeks on the top of the charts going 3× Platinum for sales over 240,000, Nuestro Amor sold enough to be certified 2× Platinum, while Celestial, has been certified Platinum.^[3]

On March 2, 2007, Christian Chavez revealed that he is homosexual after pictures of him getting married to another man in Canada surfaced on the Internet. In a letter on the group’s website, he asked fans for understanding and acceptance.^[4]. After this the group worked two side-projects; Sálvame, an organization that helps homeless youth get an education and shelter, and RBD: La Familia, their new sitcom. RBD was also nominated four times in three categories for the 2007 Billboard Latin Music Awards.

In December 2006, they released their first English album, Rebels which debuted at number 40 on the Billboard 200 album chart with first-week sales of 94,000 copies

They have were nominated twice in the category for “Latin Pop Album of the Year By a Duo or Group”, with Celestial and Live in Hollywood, which were both released in 2006. They also received a nomination for “Top Latin Albums Artist of the Year” and “Latin Tour of the Year” for Tour Generación 2006.^[5] The show was held on April 26 in Miami. They won in all categories they were nominated in; Celestial was the one for which they won the “Latin Pop Album of the Year By a Duo or Group” award.^[6] The group also prepared their 2007 world tour called Tour Celestial 2007, starting in Ecuador on April 20. They were invited by Donald Trump to perform 3 songs at the 2007 Miss Universe final in Mexico City, on May 28, 2007. The group performed a medley of “Wanna Play“, “Cariño Mio” and “Money Money” in the event. In June 2007, RBD recorded the video for “Bésame Sin Miedo” in Transylvania, while touring in Romania, where Celestial was also released. It was the same year they were chosen to headline, along with Black Eyed Peas, a series of Pepsi commercials to air on South America and Spanish-speaking countries. On July 19, 2007, RBD performed their single “Bésame Sin Miedo” at Premios Juventud 2007, and also won 7 awards that night, including “Voice of the Moment” and “Favorite Concert”. They had won a total of 24 Premios Juventud awards by then. RBD broke the record for most albums in the top 20 in Brazil, being with three different albums in the top 20 for the week ending January 20 2007. The group has become such a phenomenon they have been nominated as best international song of “Tu Amor” in France proving their huge success. In a recent interview with Christopher in Mexico he stated that it has always been an honor to be compared to Menudo and Timbiriche but mentioned that RBD over passed those 2 groups accomplishing a lot more in only 5 years, being the only Mexican group ever to expand through out the world.(RBD: World Wide Phenomenon)

2007-2008: Empezar Desde Cero

The first worldwide “RBD Day” was held on October 4, 2007. RBD celebrated the day with many fans in Houston, Texas, and during their press conference they confirmed that their fourth Spanish studio album would be titled Empezar Desde Cero, produced again by Carlos Lara and Armando Avila. The first single from Empezar Desde Cero, Inalcanzable, debuted on October 2007 and peaked at #2 in Mexican charts. Empezar Desde Cero was released November 20, debuting on #1 on the Billboard Latin Charts, and peaking at the top 5 in a variety of countries such as Brazil (being their first album not to top the charts in that country, peaking at #3) and Mexico. As of November 2008, Empezar Desde Cero had sold over 1 million copies worldwide. It was also voted by Billboard Readers as the third best album released in 2007.^[7]

Meanwhile, in April 2008, RBD performed a concert for Brazil’s capitol city, Brasilia’s 48th Birthday Celebration Party. The free concert was held at the city’s main park and had an audience of over 500,000 fans.^[8] Still on April, RBD was stated to be the first artist ever in the history of Slovenia charts to have 6 different albums in the Top 10 at the same weekend.^[9]

On August, 2008, the 2008 Latin Grammy nominations were announced, with RBD being nominated for Best Pop Album with Empezar Desde Cero

2008-2009: Best Of RBD and Para Olvidarte De Mí

On August 14, 2008, RBD announced through a press release that they would disband in 2009.^[10] The group’s manager, Pedro Damian, explained that, although there weren’t any fights among the members, it was decided to be the best that they should disband, for the members were already planning different solo activities.

Alfonso and Maite were occupied with their TV projects (Maite as the protagonist of Cuidado con el ángel and Alfonso with TV Series Terminales). Christian was in the middle of a tour with the musical Avenue Q‘s Mexican stage production. Anahi manages her own clothing store in Mexico City and has begun an organization to help those who have eating disorders. Dulce was involved with the shooting of a movie and a variety of projects such as dubbing a cartoon character in a Mexican motion picture, while Christopher has said he plans to build a career as drummer and musical producer.

On November 25, RBD released Best Of RBD (in Brazil: Hits Em Português; in U.S.: Greatest Hits), a CD/DVD featuring their singles and a DVD with music videos, as part of their goodbye.^[11] A Portuguese version of the album was also released.^{[citation needed]}

Para Olvidarte De Mí was the last RBD CD to be released. It was released March 10, 2009. The album is preceded by the first single “Para Olvidarte De Mí”. Although it had no kind of promotion, since the group had already split up, to date, the album has sold 150,000 copies worldwide.

On December 2, was released the DVD Tournée do Adeus, containing the last show of the group in Brazil. The DVD was recorded in Sao Paulo.

In 1990, 12 young men from Villa Corona came together to form a musical group. At the time, their lead singer was Raúl Ortega, who after 1995 attempted a solo career with this own band known as Banda Arre. Raul had little success with his solo adventdeure, so he decided to return to the band for A Prueba De Balas. His return was short-lived, and soon after he left for good.

Their success came early on in the Quebradita wave, a style popularized in Los Angeles’ Latin circuit in the early ’90s. In particular, their third album, Con Sangre de Indio (With the Blood of an Indian), which had their hit “Al gato y al raton” made them radio staples during the early 1990s.

Musical Contributions

Along with Banda el Recodo, among other bands, they were responsible for constructing a more danceable style of traditional Banda music. This was the Quebradita style which essentially combined cumbia with banda.^[1]

1990s and Beyond

The band became known early on as “La Reina de las Bandas” (The Queen of the Bands), both because of their unique costumes and their early contributions to the Quebradita genre.^[2]

In 1993, Banda Machos was awarded by Univisión’s Lo Nuestro for Revelation of the Year in the Mexican/Regional category, achieving a Furia Musical award for Best Mexican Band in 1995. Banda Machos’ “Zapa Mambo” was featured in the movie My Family, produced by Francis Ford Coppola in 1995.

While Raul Ortega was absent from the band, starting in 1995 with Mi Chica Ideal, the lead singer was José (Pepe) Elpidio Morfin. After 2000’s Mi Guitarra Y Yo, Morfin opted to leave the band to form Banda BM3. Currently, the lead vocalists are Alejandro Díaz and Julio César Guerrero. The back up singers are Rubén de Landa Serrano and Agustín Mariscal Carrillo.

Their songs are often satirical, filled with sexual innuendos and of double entendres. Among these we could include, for example “Las Nachas, Me Llamo Raquel, El Profesor, and La Manguera.”

Social Impact

One of the songs recorded by the band was “La Culebra” (The Snake), a cover of a Cuban song. This song was played during the campaign stop, in which the PRI candidate to the Mexican Presidency in 1994, Luis Donaldo Colosio, was murdered. It is said that “La Culebra” was supposed to act as the signal to go ahead with the murder. The key stanza was where the song says “Ay, si me muerde los pies!, Yo la quiero acurruñar si me muerde los pies, Yo la tengo que matar“. (If it bites my feet, I have to grab it, If it bites my feet, I have to kill it).

In the only video recording of the event, one can hear the song in the background as the gun approaches the candidate’s temple.

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2. Ercola & Heikki L - Deep At Night (Adam K & Soha Remix)
3. Santiago Nino – Hotel Cocktail – Original Mix
4. Kaskade – Angel On My Shoulder (Edx’s Belo Horizonte At Night Remix)
5. Cary Brothers – Ride (Tiesto Remix)
6. Quivver – Surin (Original Mix)
7. Oliver Smith – Horizons (Original Mix)
8. Armin Van Buuren ft. Susana - If You Should Go (Inpetto vs. Duderstadt Remix)
9. Kaskade & Deadmau5 - Move for Me (Extended Mix)
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Benny and his cousin Alle have launched a new independent project called BASIC STUDIO | MUSIC PRODUCTION.

BASIC STUDIO is the new creative workshop where Benny & Alle will be working on new productions and remixes.
Since the beginning of the year, some of the most important remixes include two tracks for Flo Rida, including  his hit single “Right round” and the new Tiesto single “I will be here”, featuring Sneaky Sound System.
Under his moniker “Mobbing”, Alle also produced a remix of “I took the night” by U.S. artist Chelley.
There are rumours that Benny and Alle had something to do with a track by Maybb out on Kitsuné, they’re producing new Benassi Bros. material for singer Dhany and a brand new talent on the Italian scene who’s making a big name for himself right now.

» www.dance4life.com

Famous for infectious singles like “Cassius 1999″ and “Feelings For You”, the pair
have promised, “young, fresh and new music, sometimes remixed by people we love, some other times we’ll move backward…”

The labels debut single will be ‘Youth, Speed, Trouble, Cigarettes’ (check the vid, left) which will be followed by a solo effort from Zdar entitled ‘Dream America’.

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Oliver Lang (Cr2, Bora Bora Ibiza) shoots us his latest Top 10…

1. Nick Curly – Stuntman [Cécille]
2. Mark Trophy & Oliver Lang – Northern Hustle [Leaders Of The New School]
3. Spencer Parker & Diesel presents Co.lab – Zanzibar [Saved]
4. Slam – Positive Education 2009 (Paul Ritch Mix) [Soma]
5. Ramon Tapia – Can You Dig It [Om]
6. Smith & Selway – Swingworld [Jericho]
7. Andy Chatterley – Access The Future [Cr2]
8. Joel Mull – Hollaland [Jericho]
9. Spencer Parker & Diesel presents Co.lab – Zanzibar (Nick Curly Remix) [Saved]
10. Gorge – Nyota [8Bit]