Pepe Aguilar
Encyclopedia
José "Pepe" Aguilar Jiménez (born in San Antonio, Texas on August 7, 1968) is a popular singer-songwriter
of ranchera
, mariachi
and pop music
. Pepe is the son of Mexican icon Antonio Aguilar
and folkloric actress Flor Silvestre
.
and The Who
among other rock bands.
He decided to become a producer in the 1990s
, he produced songs for Lupita D'Alessio
, Julieta Venegas
, and others.
In 1998, Aguilar released the album Por Mujeres Como Tú , the CD was in Billboard for 52 weeks and has sold two million copies worldwide. In 1999, Aguilar released the album Por Una Mujer Bonita, which won a Latin Grammy. Aguilar has been nominated for the Grammys nine times.
In 2002, Aguilar was the first Mexican singer to sing at the legendary Hollywood Bowl
in Los Angeles
, California
. He was also the first Latino to sing at the Kodak Theater in Los Angeles. On September 15, 2003 by his Mexican heritage, he celebrated the Mexican War of Independence
, Aguilar received the keys of the city of Los Angeles, as previously had been his father. An estimated of 20,000 people attended the ceremony.
His style reflects his music. Aguilar has worked with mariachis as well as symphonies and his traditional stage attire is a ‘charro’ (rodeo) outfit complete with cowboy boots and hat while his closet includes plenty of button-down shirts and suits.
In 2007, Aguilar sang the Mexican national anthem during the pageantry of the Super-Welterweight showdown between Oscar De-la-Hoya and Floyd Mayweather Jr. in one of boxing's largest audiences of all time.
To celebrate this and share yet another aspect of his life with his fans, Aguilar is breaking into the fashion world in 2009 launching his Pepe Aguilar Signature Collection through WSS (Warehouse Shoe Sale) retailer in the United States that will later expand to include a clothing and accessories line for both men and women.
In addition, his dream of helping his native Mexico in some way has given way to an eco-friendly agricultural project in which Aguilar will strengthen and promote the organic production of crops in communities in Zacatecas, utilizing traditional or technology that will have a positive impact on the environment.
With over 16 studio albums plus multiple compilations to his name and millions of records sold, Aguilar’s most recent, Homenaje, pays tribute to the original “Charro de Mexico” (Mexican Rodeo Star): his father, Antonio Aguilar. The album contains 13 songs of the most popular hits made famous by the singer who died in 2008.
Compilations (unofficial releases)
DVDs
Singer-songwriter
Singer-songwriters are musicians who write, compose and sing their own musical material including lyrics and melodies. As opposed to contemporary popular music singers who write their own songs, the term singer-songwriter describes a distinct form of artistry, closely associated with the...
of ranchera
Ranchera
Ranchera is a genre of the traditional music of Mexico originally sung by only one performer with a guitar. It dates to the years of the Mexican Revolution in the early 20th century. It later became closely associated with the mariachi groups which evolved in Jalisco. Ranchera today is also played...
, mariachi
Mariachi
Mariachi is a genre of music that originated in the State of Jalisco, in Mexico. It is an integration of stringed instruments highly influenced by the cultural impacts of the historical development of Western Mexico. Throughout the history of mariachi, musicians have experimented with brass, wind,...
and pop music
Pop music
Pop music is usually understood to be commercially recorded music, often oriented toward a youth market, usually consisting of relatively short, simple songs utilizing technological innovations to produce new variations on existing themes.- Definitions :David Hatch and Stephen Millward define pop...
. Pepe is the son of Mexican icon Antonio Aguilar
Antonio Aguilar
José Pascual Antonio Aguilar Barraza most commonly known as Antonio Aguilar, nicknamed "El Charro de México", was a Mexican film actor, singer, producer and screenwriter. During his career, he made over 150 albums, which sold 25 million copies, and made 167 movies...
and folkloric actress Flor Silvestre
Flor Silvestre (actress)
Flor Silvestre , is a Mexican actress, ranchera singer, and comic book superhero. She is regarded as one of the great "folklóricas" of Mexican cinema, Silvestre is also one of the principal cinematographic and musical stars of the Golden Age of Mexican cinema...
.
Career
As a teenager, Aguilar was a rap and rock music fan and had his band called "Equs". The band did not last long, but that led him to make his first album. Aguilar's musical influences were Pink FloydPink Floyd
Pink Floyd were an English rock band that achieved worldwide success with their progressive and psychedelic rock music. Their work is marked by the use of philosophical lyrics, sonic experimentation, innovative album art, and elaborate live shows. Pink Floyd are one of the most commercially...
and The Who
The Who
The Who are an English rock band formed in 1964 by Roger Daltrey , Pete Townshend , John Entwistle and Keith Moon . They became known for energetic live performances which often included instrument destruction...
among other rock bands.
He decided to become a producer in the 1990s
1990s
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, he produced songs for Lupita D'Alessio
Lupita D'Alessio
Lupita D'Alessio is a Mexican singer and actress. She is nicknamed La Leona Dormida ....
, Julieta Venegas
Julieta Venegas
Julieta Venegas Percevault , known professionally as Julieta Venegas, is a Mexican singer, songwriter, instrumentalist and producer, who sings pop-rock in Spanish. She speaks English, Portuguese, and Spanish fluently. She has a twin sister, Yvonne, who is a photographer...
, and others.
In 1998, Aguilar released the album Por Mujeres Como Tú , the CD was in Billboard for 52 weeks and has sold two million copies worldwide. In 1999, Aguilar released the album Por Una Mujer Bonita, which won a Latin Grammy. Aguilar has been nominated for the Grammys nine times.
In 2002, Aguilar was the first Mexican singer to sing at the legendary Hollywood Bowl
Hollywood Bowl
The Hollywood Bowl is a modern amphitheater in the Hollywood area of Los Angeles, California, United States that is used primarily for music performances...
in Los Angeles
Los Ángeles
Los Ángeles is the capital of the province of Biobío, in the commune of the same name, in Region VIII , in the center-south of Chile. It is located between the Laja and Biobío rivers. The population is 123,445 inhabitants...
, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
. He was also the first Latino to sing at the Kodak Theater in Los Angeles. On September 15, 2003 by his Mexican heritage, he celebrated the Mexican War of Independence
Mexican War of Independence
The Mexican War of Independence was an armed conflict between the people of Mexico and the Spanish colonial authorities which started on 16 September 1810. The movement, which became known as the Mexican War of Independence, was led by Mexican-born Spaniards, Mestizos and Amerindians who sought...
, Aguilar received the keys of the city of Los Angeles, as previously had been his father. An estimated of 20,000 people attended the ceremony.
His style reflects his music. Aguilar has worked with mariachis as well as symphonies and his traditional stage attire is a ‘charro’ (rodeo) outfit complete with cowboy boots and hat while his closet includes plenty of button-down shirts and suits.
In 2007, Aguilar sang the Mexican national anthem during the pageantry of the Super-Welterweight showdown between Oscar De-la-Hoya and Floyd Mayweather Jr. in one of boxing's largest audiences of all time.
To celebrate this and share yet another aspect of his life with his fans, Aguilar is breaking into the fashion world in 2009 launching his Pepe Aguilar Signature Collection through WSS (Warehouse Shoe Sale) retailer in the United States that will later expand to include a clothing and accessories line for both men and women.
In addition, his dream of helping his native Mexico in some way has given way to an eco-friendly agricultural project in which Aguilar will strengthen and promote the organic production of crops in communities in Zacatecas, utilizing traditional or technology that will have a positive impact on the environment.
With over 16 studio albums plus multiple compilations to his name and millions of records sold, Aguilar’s most recent, Homenaje, pays tribute to the original “Charro de Mexico” (Mexican Rodeo Star): his father, Antonio Aguilar. The album contains 13 songs of the most popular hits made famous by the singer who died in 2008.
Discography
- Pepe Aguilar Con Tambora (1991)
- Pepe Aguilar Con Tambora {Cautiva Y Triste} (1991)
- Pepe Aguilar Con Tambora {14 Años 9 Meses} (1992)
- Recuerdame Bonito (1992)
- Chiquilla Bonita (1993)
- Que Bueno (1994)
- Por Mujeres Como Tu (1998)
- Por El Amor De Siempre (1998)
- Por Una Mujer BonitaPor una mujer bonitaPor Una Mujer Bonita is title of a studio album released by Mexican-American performer Pepe Aguilar. It was released in October 19, 1999, by Musart Records. Aguilar was awarded the Best Mexican-American/Tejano Music Performance at the 49th Grammy Awards....
(1999) - Lo Grande De Los Grandes (2000)
- Exitos con Tambora (2001)
- Lo Grande de los Grandes (2001)
- Lo Mejor de Nosotros (2001)
- Con Orgullo por Herencia (2002)
- Y Tenerte Otra VezY Tenerte Otra VezY Tenerte Otra Vez is a studio album released by Pepe Aguilar. This album became his first number one album on the Billboard Top Latin Albums chart.-Tracklisting:This tracklisting from Billboard.com#Me Falta Valor — 3:36...
(2003) - No Soy de Nadie (2004)
- Historias de Mi TierraHistorias de Mi TierraHistorias de Mi Tierra is title of a studio album released by Mexican performer Pepe Aguilar. It was released in October 18, 2005 by Sony BMG. Aguilar was awarded the Best Mexican/Mexican-American Album at the 49th Grammy Awards and Best Ranchero Album at the Latin Grammy Awards of...
(2005) - Enamorado (2006)
- Puros Boleros (2006)
- Pepe Aguilar Live (2007)
- Enamorado (Fan Edition) (2007)
- 100% Mexicano (2007)
- 100% Mexicano Edición Mariachi (2007)
- Homenaje (2008)
- Bicentenario (2010)
- Negociaré Con La Pena EP (2011)
Compilations (unofficial releases)
- Mis Exitos Con Banda (2002)
- Con Mariachi: Coleccion de Oro (2003)
- Tu Camino y El MioTu camino y el mioTu camino y el mio is a 1973 Mexican film. It was directed byChano Urueta....
(2005) - La Crema de la Crema (2005)
- Puro Boleros (2005)
- Coleccion de Oro (2005)
- Con Todo el Corazon Te Canta (2005)
- Baladas y Boleros (2005)
- Mi Historia (2005)
- Mi Credo (2006)
- La Historia...Mis Exitos (2008)
- Clasicas Musicales (2008)
- 20-20 Exitos Con Banda (2010)
DVDs
- Grandes Exitos (2004)
- Canta Como Pepe (2004)
- Pepe Aguilar Live (2007)