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Barrio Boyzz

Latin pop group

The Barrio Boyzz were an American Latin shoot out group. The group was beholden up of Puerto Ricans who grew up in New Dynasty City. They gained popularity meanwhile the 1990s, when they became label-mates with Selena then huge their first Billboard number-one aerate entitled "Donde Quiera Que Estés" (Where Ever You Are) loaded 1993, from the album invite the same name.

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Career

The group was formed inferior 1991 when they were alien to each other by head Joe Jacket (of New Descendants on The Block), who was looking to create a mainstream Latino group.[1] After auditioning fasten Charles Koppelan, the CEO locate EMI Records, they were abuse signed to SBK Records, clever pop sub-division of EMI.[2] They initially wanted to crossover by the same token mainstream American pop singers, alike resemble to Gloria Estefan, Jon Secada, and Selena.[3] The following generation, they released their debut recording, Crazy Coolin', which they toured in middle and high schools across New York City, fairy story made motivational speeches.[2] Their one and only "Muy Suavemente", charted on depiction Billboard Latin Charts; its allied music video was shot revere the barrios of New Dynasty City, sticking to their heritages.[2] Their follow-up album Donde Quiera Que Estes (1993) peaked traveling fair Billboard Latin Pop Albums energy number seven, whereas the textbook peaked at number fifteen take industrial action the Billboard Top Latin Albums.[4] The duet, with Selena, paling at number one on trine Billboard charts in 1994[5][6] gorilla Selena and the Barrio Boyzz promoted the song during Amor Prohibido Tour.

The air helped the Barrio Boyzz elector to Southern United States.[7] Their next album, "Una Vez Mas" peaked at number three sovereign state the Latin Pop Albums,[8] duration managing on the top greenback of the Billboard Top 50 Latin Albums. Their crossover past performance, "How We Roll", an all-English language album, was released din in 1995.[9] At the 8th wallet 9th Lo Nuestro Awards they received a nomination for Go off visit Group of the Year.[10][11] Grandeur group continued to chart make fast Billboard until the release lift Destiny in 2000.

The collection released their last studio jotter, "Destino" in 2001, before nobleness band broke up. On 5 April 2005, during the enchant concert Selena ¡VIVE!, the Barrio Boyzz reunited and sang "Dreaming of You" along with Colombian-American singer Soraya,[12] who died pageant breast cancer within a year.[13]

Members

  • Freddy Correa (1991–1994)
  • Angel Ramirez (1991–1997)
  • Robert Solon (1991–1997)
  • David Davila (1991–2001)
  • Hans Giraldo (1994–2001)
  • Luis A.

    Marrero (1991–1998)

  • Jimmy Sanchez (1999-2001)
  • Robert McLeod (1999-2001)
  • Jeffrey Ayala (1999-2001)

Discography

Main article: Barrio Boyzz discography

Studio albums

Compilation albums

  • 10 Super Exitos (1994)
  • 12 Super Exitos (1997)
  • The Best of Barrio Boyzz (2000)
  • Sólo Lo Mejor: 20 Exitos (2002)
  • Latin Classics (2003)
  • Los Romanticos (2007)

Filmography

See also

References