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'''Alexis Vélez Alberio,''' also known as '''Alex Zurdo''', is a [[Puerto Ricans|Puerto Rican]] [[Christian music]] [[Rapping|rapper]] and [[songwriter]].
'''Alexis Vélez Alberio,''' also known as '''Alex Zurdo''', is a [[Puerto Ricans|Puerto Rican]] [[Christian music]] [[Rapping|rapper]] and [[songwriter]].


He has almost a dozen musical productions, and has been awarded the [[GMA Dove Award]],<ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-10-16|title=Complete List Of 2019 Dove Award Winners|url=https://www.nashville.com/complete-list-of-2019-dove-award-winners/|access-date=2021-02-27|website=Nashville.com|language=en-US}}</ref> [[Arpa Awards]],<ref>{{Cite web|title=XV EDICIÓN PREMIOS ARPA – Premios ARPA|url=https://premiosarpa.org/2019/04/05/xv-edicion-premios-arpa/|access-date=2021-02-18|language=es-MX}}</ref> AMCL Awards,<ref>{{Cite web|title=GANADORES|url=http://premiosamcl.jimdofree.com/ganadores/por-años/2014-35-edición/|access-date=2021-02-25|website=Premios AMCL|language=es-ES}}</ref> having also been nominated for a [[Latin Grammy Award|Latin Grammy]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-09-24|title=BMI Congratulates its 2019 Latin GRAMMY Nominees|url=https://www.bmi.com/news/entry/bmi-congratulates-its-2019-latin-grammy-nominees|access-date=2021-02-18|website=BMI.com|language=en}}</ref>
He has almost a dozen musical productions, and has been awarded the [[GMA Dove Award]],<ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-10-16|title=Complete List Of 2019 Dove Award Winners|url=https://www.nashville.com/complete-list-of-2019-dove-award-winners/|access-date=2021-02-27|website=Nashville.com|language=en-US}}</ref> [[Arpa Awards]],<ref>{{Cite web|title=XV EDICIÓN PREMIOS ARPA – Premios ARPA|url=https://premiosarpa.org/2019/04/05/xv-edicion-premios-arpa/|access-date=2021-02-18|language=es-MX}}</ref> AMCL Awards,<ref>{{Cite web|title=GANADORES|url=http://premiosamcl.jimdofree.com/ganadores/por-años/2014-35-edición/|access-date=2021-02-25|website=Premios AMCL|language=es-ES}}</ref> having also been nominated for a [[Latin Grammy Award|Latin Grammy]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Univision|title=Lista completa de los ganadores de los premios Latin Grammy 2019|url=https://www.univision.com/shows/latin-grammy/lista-completa-de-los-ganadores-de-los-premios-latin-grammy-2019|access-date=2021-02-27|website=Univision|language=spanish}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-09-24|title=BMI Congratulates its 2019 Latin GRAMMY Nominees|url=https://www.bmi.com/news/entry/bmi-congratulates-its-2019-latin-grammy-nominees|access-date=2021-02-18|website=BMI.com|language=en}}</ref>


He has collaborated with artists such as [[Redimi2]], [[Luis Raul Marrero|Funky]] and [[Almighty (rapper)|Almighty]],<ref>{{Cite web|title=¿Pa' Qué Preguntan? (Remix) [feat. Funky, Redimi2 & Almighty] (Testo) - Alex Zurdo|url=http://testicanzoni.mtv.it/testi-Alex-Zurdo_24560806/testo-%C2%BFPa'-Qu%C3%A9-Preguntan--(Remix)-%5Bfeat.-Funky,-Redimi2---Almighty%5D-101300175|access-date=2021-02-27|website=MTV Testi e Canzoni|language=it}}</ref> [[Marcos Witt]],<ref>{{Cite web|title=No Hay Pero Va a Sobrar (Testo) - Alex Zurdo feat. Marcos Witt|url=http://testicanzoni.mtv.it/testi-Alex-Zurdo-feat.-Marcos-Witt_36570471/testo-No-Hay-Pero-Va-a-Sobrar-86514422|access-date=2021-02-26|website=MTV Testi e Canzoni|language=it}}</ref> [[Samuel Hernández]],<ref>{{Cite web|title=Yo Creo (feat. Samuel Hernández) (Testo) - Alex Zurdo feat. Samuel Hernández|url=http://testicanzoni.mtv.it/testi-Alex-Zurdo-feat.-Samuel-Hern%C3%A1ndez_30159434/testo-Yo-Creo-(feat.-Samuel-Hern%C3%A1ndez)-40156755|access-date=2021-02-27|website=MTV Testi e Canzoni|language=it}}</ref> [[Tercer Cielo]],<ref>{{Citation|title=Irreversible - Tercer Cielo {{!}} Songs, Reviews, Credits {{!}} AllMusic|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/irreversible-mw0002757219|language=en|access-date=2021-02-18}}</ref> [[Olga Tañón]],<ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-06-26|title=Olga Tañon habla sobre su fe y el video ‘Todo Pasará|url=https://cvclavoz.com/podcasts/olga-tanon-habla-sobre-su-fe-y-el-video-todo-pasara/|access-date=2021-02-18|website=CVCLAVOZ|language=es}}</ref> among others.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Alex Zurdo celebra en grande sus 10 años de carrera y 32 de vida|url=https://www.heldahoy.com/2015/06/08/alex-zurdo-celebra-en-grande-sus-10-anos-de-carrera-y-32-de-vida/|access-date=2021-02-27|website=Helda Hoy|language=es-PE}}</ref>
He has collaborated with artists such as [[Redimi2]], [[Luis Raul Marrero|Funky]] and [[Almighty (rapper)|Almighty]],<ref>{{Cite web|title=¿Pa' Qué Preguntan? (Remix) [feat. Funky, Redimi2 & Almighty] (Testo) - Alex Zurdo|url=http://testicanzoni.mtv.it/testi-Alex-Zurdo_24560806/testo-%C2%BFPa'-Qu%C3%A9-Preguntan--(Remix)-%5Bfeat.-Funky,-Redimi2---Almighty%5D-101300175|access-date=2021-02-27|website=MTV Testi e Canzoni|language=it}}</ref> [[Marcos Witt]],<ref>{{Cite web|title=No Hay Pero Va a Sobrar (Testo) - Alex Zurdo feat. Marcos Witt|url=http://testicanzoni.mtv.it/testi-Alex-Zurdo-feat.-Marcos-Witt_36570471/testo-No-Hay-Pero-Va-a-Sobrar-86514422|access-date=2021-02-26|website=MTV Testi e Canzoni|language=it}}</ref> [[Samuel Hernández]],<ref>{{Cite web|title=Yo Creo (feat. Samuel Hernández) (Testo) - Alex Zurdo feat. Samuel Hernández|url=http://testicanzoni.mtv.it/testi-Alex-Zurdo-feat.-Samuel-Hern%C3%A1ndez_30159434/testo-Yo-Creo-(feat.-Samuel-Hern%C3%A1ndez)-40156755|access-date=2021-02-27|website=MTV Testi e Canzoni|language=it}}</ref> [[Tercer Cielo]],<ref>{{Citation|title=Irreversible - Tercer Cielo {{!}} Songs, Reviews, Credits {{!}} AllMusic|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/irreversible-mw0002757219|language=en|access-date=2021-02-18}}</ref> [[Olga Tañón]],<ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-06-26|title=Olga Tañon habla sobre su fe y el video ‘Todo Pasará|url=https://cvclavoz.com/podcasts/olga-tanon-habla-sobre-su-fe-y-el-video-todo-pasara/|access-date=2021-02-18|website=CVCLAVOZ|language=es}}</ref> among others.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Alex Zurdo celebra en grande sus 10 años de carrera y 32 de vida|url=https://www.heldahoy.com/2015/06/08/alex-zurdo-celebra-en-grande-sus-10-anos-de-carrera-y-32-de-vida/|access-date=2021-02-27|website=Helda Hoy|language=es-PE}}</ref>

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Alex Zurdo
Alex Zurdo in 2018
Alex Zurdo in 2018
Background information
Birth nameAlexis Vélez Alberio
Also known asAlex Zurdo
Born (1983-06-10) June 10, 1983 (age 41)
OriginPuerto Rico
Genres
Years active2004–present
LabelsAZ Music
Heaven Music (2018-present)
Websitewww.alexzurdomusic.com/site/

Alexis Vélez Alberio, also known as Alex Zurdo, is a Puerto Rican Christian music rapper and songwriter.

He has almost a dozen musical productions, and has been awarded the GMA Dove Award,[1] Arpa Awards,[2] AMCL Awards,[3] having also been nominated for a Latin Grammy.[4][5]

He has collaborated with artists such as Redimi2, Funky and Almighty,[6] Marcos Witt,[7] Samuel Hernández,[8] Tercer Cielo,[9] Olga Tañón,[10] among others.[11]

Musical career

Alex Zurdo, was born on June 10, 1983, in Trujillo Alto, Puerto Rico.[12] At the age of 11 he wrote his first rap songs. At 13, he had his first piano and learned to play it himself. In the following years he participated in several non-Christian rap and reggaeton productions as "Zurdo".[13][14] At the age of 21, he began his musical ministry, including ministrations, conferences and seminars and launched his first production of Christian music, entitled "Nada es mío", distributed by Universal Music Latino.[15]

After his first album, Alex released from 2005 to 2009, one album per year. Albums such as Con propósito, Se trata de ti (with Jonny L), De Gloria en Gloria - La Trayectoria, Una y mil razones and Así son las cosas.[16]

His seventh production titled "Mañana Es Hoy" ("Tomorrow is today") took three years. The musical production was in charge of the producer duo Marcos Ramírez and Víctor Torres (Los Tranz4Merz), Effect-O, DJ Cróniko and Alex himself.[17] It was promoted with the single «¿Dónde estás?» ("Where are you?") that talks about the importance of fatherhood.[18] Since 2012, their productions have been released every two years, and nominations and recognitions for various ceremonies such as the Arpa Awards and AMCL began.[19][20] This album is Alex Zurdo's first to make it onto the Billboard charts,[21] debuting at number 9 on Latin Rhythm Albums,[22] remaining in the top 15 for over 20 weeks.[23] For this record production, Alex won three AMCL Awards in 2012, in the categories Urban album of the year, Urban song of the year for «Mañana es hoy» and Musical intervention of the year for «Si no hay amor» ("If there is no love") with Vanessa Vissepó.[24]

De la A a la Z ("From A to Z") was launched in 2014 and featured the participation of Redimi2, Christine D'Clario, Nancy Amancio and Samuel Hernández.[25] The album debuted at number 4 on Billboard's Latin Rhythm Albums chart.[26] This album won an AMCL Award in 2014 in the category Urban Album of the Year and Urban Song of the Year for "No soy yo" with Redimi2,[27] and was also nominated at the 2015 Arpa Awards for "Best Urban Album".[28]

On the "From A to Z" tour,[29] Alex Zurdo's first live album was recorded, which was titled AZ Live and was released in 2016. The concert that was used for the recording of the album was that of its presentation in his native country, specifically at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico José Miguel Agrelot.[30] The album was nominated at the 2017 Arpa Awards in the categories "Best Live Album" and "Best Urban Album".[31]

In 2018, he released his album ¿Quién contra nosotros? (Who Against Us? in English), Also, it obtained at the Dove Awards the recognition of "Song of the Year in Spanish" for the single «Sin ti»,[32][33] while in 2019, being nominated as Best Christian Album in Spanish at the Latin Grammy Awards, Dove Awards and Arpa Awards, being the winner in these last two ceremonies as "Best Christian Album in Spanish",[34] and "Best Urban Album", respectively. Then, he launched M.E.M.E. in 2020, (acronym for "Menos Ego, Más Enfoque", "Less Ego, More Focus" in English),[35] where the single «Toca la guitarra, Viejo» ("Play the guitar, dad") dedicated to his father, was approached by various media due to the theme touched, Alzheimer's.[36]

In 2021, he released an album called UNO with Funky and Redimi2,[37] reaching #1 on iTunes.[38]

Personal life

On April 8, 2008 he married Denisse Contreras, sister of singer Daliza Contreras,[39] wife of Dominican rapper Willy González, known as Redimi2.[40]

On September 8, 2011, his first child was born, whom he named Daniel Alexander. On May 8, 2014, Alex Zurdo became a father for the second time, this time to a girl named Sophia Grace.[41]

Discography

  • 2004: Nada es mío
  • 2005: Con propósito
  • 2006: Se trata de ti (with Jonny L)
  • 2007: De Gloria en Gloria - La Trayectoria
  • 2008: Una y mil razones
  • 2009: Así son las cosas
  • 2012: Mañana es hoy
  • 2014: De la A a la Z
  • 2016: AZ Live
  • 2018: ¿Quién contra nosotros?
  • 2020: M.E.M.E.
  • 2021: UNO (with Funky and Redimi2)

Awards and nominations

Latin Grammy Awards

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2019 ¿Quién contra nosotros? Best Christian Album Nominated

Dove Awards

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2018 Sin Ti Spanish Language Recorded Song of the Year Won
2019 ¿Quién contra nosotros? Spanish Language Album of the Year Won
Mi GPS Spanish Language Recorded Song of the Year Nominated

Arpa Awards

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2015 De la A a la Z Best Urban Album Nominated
2017 AZ Live Best Urban Album Nominated
Best Live Album Nominated
2019 ¿Quién contra nosotros? Best Urban Album Won

Unción Awards

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2012 Himself Best Male Psalmist Won

References

  1. ^ "Complete List Of 2019 Dove Award Winners". Nashville.com. 2019-10-16. Retrieved 2021-02-27.
  2. ^ "XV EDICIÓN PREMIOS ARPA – Premios ARPA" (in Mexican Spanish). Retrieved 2021-02-18.
  3. ^ "GANADORES". Premios AMCL (in European Spanish). Retrieved 2021-02-25.
  4. ^ Univision. "Lista completa de los ganadores de los premios Latin Grammy 2019". Univision (in Spanish). Retrieved 2021-02-27.
  5. ^ "BMI Congratulates its 2019 Latin GRAMMY Nominees". BMI.com. 2019-09-24. Retrieved 2021-02-18.
  6. ^ "¿Pa' Qué Preguntan? (Remix) [feat. Funky, Redimi2 & Almighty] (Testo) - Alex Zurdo". MTV Testi e Canzoni (in Italian). Retrieved 2021-02-27.
  7. ^ "No Hay Pero Va a Sobrar (Testo) - Alex Zurdo feat. Marcos Witt". MTV Testi e Canzoni (in Italian). Retrieved 2021-02-26.
  8. ^ "Yo Creo (feat. Samuel Hernández) (Testo) - Alex Zurdo feat. Samuel Hernández". MTV Testi e Canzoni (in Italian). Retrieved 2021-02-27.
  9. ^ Irreversible - Tercer Cielo | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic, retrieved 2021-02-18
  10. ^ "Olga Tañon habla sobre su fe y el video 'Todo Pasará". CVCLAVOZ (in Spanish). 2018-06-26. Retrieved 2021-02-18.
  11. ^ "Alex Zurdo celebra en grande sus 10 años de carrera y 32 de vida". Helda Hoy (in Spanish). Retrieved 2021-02-27.
  12. ^ "Alex Zurdo – HeavenMusic" (in Spanish). Retrieved 2021-02-18.
  13. ^ El Imperio: Reggaeton - El Imperio | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic, retrieved 2021-02-18
  14. ^ Reggaeton Dembow - Various Artists | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic, retrieved 2021-02-18
  15. ^ Nada Es Mio - Alex Zurdo | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic, retrieved 2021-02-18
  16. ^ "Testi Canzoni Alex Zurdo Discografia Discography Albums Album". www.angolotesti.it (in Italian). Retrieved 2021-02-25.
  17. ^ "Concierto de Alex Zurdo en Tegucigalpa". Diario El Heraldo. Retrieved 2021-02-26.
  18. ^ "La paternidad le cambió la vida a Álex Zurdo". Primera Hora (in Spanish). Retrieved 2021-02-25.
  19. ^ "ALEX ZURDO". G12 Radio (in Spanish). Retrieved 2021-02-25.
  20. ^ "NOMINADOS". Premios AMCL (in European Spanish). Retrieved 2021-02-18.
  21. ^ "El ministro Alex Zurdo por primera vez en la revista Billboard". CristoJuvenil.Com | Actualidad Cristiana (in Spanish). 2012-08-20. Retrieved 2021-02-25.
  22. ^ Inc, Nielsen Business Media (2012-01-07). Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. {{cite book}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  23. ^ "Latin Rhythm Albums Chart". Billboard. Retrieved 2021-02-25.
  24. ^ "Premios AMCL 2012". Premios AMCL (in European Spanish). Retrieved 2021-02-25.
  25. ^ Nuevas, Buenas (2014-08-01). "El cantante de música urbana Alex Zurdo lanza su mas reciente producción musical "De la A a la Z"". Buenas Nuevas. Retrieved 2021-02-25.
  26. ^ "Latin Rhythm Albums Chart". Billboard. Retrieved 2021-02-25.
  27. ^ "GANADORES". Premios AMCL (in European Spanish). Retrieved 2021-02-25.
  28. ^ premiosarpacom. "XI EDICIÓN PREMIOS ARPA – Premios ARPA" (in Mexican Spanish). Retrieved 2021-02-25.
  29. ^ "Alex Zurdo celebra 10 años de carrera con el concierto "De la A a la Z"". Retrieved 2021-02-25.
  30. ^ "Alex Zurdo lanza nuevo proyecto musical "AZ Live"". Retrieved 2021-02-25.
  31. ^ premiosarpacom. "XIII EDICIÓN PREMIOS ARPA – Premios ARPA" (in Mexican Spanish). Retrieved 2021-02-25.
  32. ^ "BMI Congratulates its 2018 Dove Award Winners". BMI.com. 2018-10-18. Retrieved 2021-02-27.
  33. ^ "Alex Zurdo gana el Dove Award a la Canción del Año en Español por su canción "Sin Ti" | Contexto Media Group" (in Spanish). Retrieved 2021-02-26.
  34. ^ Paulson, Matthew Leimkuehler and Dave. "Dove Awards 2019: A complete list of winners". The Tennessean. Retrieved 2021-02-18.
  35. ^ "'M.E.M.E', lo nuevo del artista boricua Alex Zurdo". www.eluniversal.com.co (in European Spanish). 2020-08-02. Retrieved 2021-02-27.
  36. ^ "Alex Zurdo honra vida de su papá con Alzheimer con canción". diariolasamericas.com (in European Spanish). Retrieved 2021-02-25.
  37. ^ "Estrenan "UNO", producción de Alex Zurdo, Funky y Redimi2". Hacedores de Luz (in Spanish). 2021-02-02. Retrieved 2021-02-26.
  38. ^ T, Yramis (2021-02-05). "Redimi2, Alex Zurdo y Funky llegan al puesto nº1 de iTunes con su nuevo álbum "Uno" - Noticias de Última Hora". NOTICIAS CRISTIANAS DE ÚLTIMA HORA (in Spanish). Retrieved 2021-02-18.
  39. ^ "Alex Zurdo estrena nuevo tema junto a su esposa". micparadio (in Spanish). 2019-06-12. Retrieved 2021-02-25.
  40. ^ "Entrevista a Alex Zurdo". La Catapulta (in Spanish). 2014-10-14. Retrieved 2021-02-25.
  41. ^ Neri, Anabella. "¿Sabes quién es Alex Zurdo?". aboutespanol. Retrieved 2021-02-25.
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