Julión Álvarez
| Julión Álvarez | |
|---|---|
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Julio César Álvarez Montelongo |
| Born |
April 11, 1983 La Concordia, Chiapas, Mexico |
| Genres | Norteño, Banda |
| Occupation(s) | Singer |
| Years active | 2002–present |
| Labels | Fonovisa Records |
| Associated acts | Banda MS |
| Website |
www |
Julio César Álvarez Montelongo (born April 11, 1983), better known as Julión Álvarez, is a Mexican singer and songwriter. After his departure from the Mexican band "Banda MS", he decided to form his own band, "Julión Álvarez y Su Norteño Banda". Today, he is one of the most renowned interpreters of regional Mexican music. In 2014, he was selected by the producer of the Mexican talent show, La Voz... Mexico, Miguel Angel Fox to participate as coach of the talent show, in its fourth edition, he later went on to be the winning coach of his pupil Guido Rochin.
In September 2015, Álvarez' album, El Aferrado was nominated at the 16th Annual Latin Grammy Awards for Best Banda Album. His song, "El Amor De Su Vida" was nominated for Best Regional Song.
Early life and career
Julión Álvarez was born and raised in the Benito Juarez municipality of Concordia Chiapas. During his childhood and adolescence he participated in several singing contests, obtaining the first prize place.[1] At age 18, he enrolled in the 4th semester of Industrial Engineering, not doing well, he decided to move to Mazatlan Sinaloa. There he began working in restaurants. In 2003 he joined the Mexican band, "Banda MS", until 2006. Following the leave of "Banda MS" he decided to form a band called "Julión Álvarez y Su Norteño Banda".[1]
At the 26th and 27th Premio Lo Nuestro, Álvarez was nominated for Regional Mexican Male Artist of the Year.[2][3]
In 2014, he was selected by the producer of the Mexican talent show, La Voz... Mexico, Miguel Angel Fox to participate as coach of the talent show, in its fourth edition, he later went on to be the winning coach of his pupil Guido Rochin.[4]
In March 2015, Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto declared Álvarez, "a great example for Mexican youth."[5]
In September 2015, Álvarez' album, El Aferado was nominated at the 16th Annual Latin Grammy Awards for Best Banda Album. His song, "El Amor De Su Vida" was nominated for Best Regional Song.[6]
In April 2016, Álvarez received considerable criticism when he said in an interview that a woman who does not know how to mop is of no use to him. [7]
In May 2016, it was announced that Álvarez will embark on a 22-City Arena Tour in the United States. A first for a regional Mexican act.[8]
Discography
- Corazón mágico (2007)
- Desde Mazatlán (2008)
- Cumbia del río (2008)
- Corridos (2008)
- Julión Álvarez: con Banda (2009)
- El rey del carnaval (2010)
- Ni lo intentes (2010)
- Márchate y olvídame (2011)
- Julión Álvarez: en vivo (2012)
- Tu amigo nada más (2013)
- Soy lo que quiero...Indispensable (2014)
- El aferrado (2015)
- Mis Ídolos, Hoy Mis Amigos!!! (2016)
References
- 1 2 "Biography". Julion Alvarez Official (in Spanish). Julion Alvarez. Retrieved 25 September 2015.
- ↑ "List of Nominees – Premio Lo Nuestro Latin Music Award 2014" (PDF). Univision (in Spanish) (Univision Communications). 2014. Retrieved May 12, 2014.
- ↑ "Lista de Ganadores - Premio Lo Nuestro Latin Music Award 2015" (HTML). Univision (in Spanish) (Univision Communications). 2014. Retrieved February 20, 2015.
- ↑ "Julión Álvarez feliz de ser juez en La Voz México". Telemundo (in Spanish) (Telemundo Communications). 18 August 2014. Retrieved 25 September 2015.
- ↑ "Julión Álvarez, "un gran ejemplo para la juventud mexicana": Peña". Proceso (in Spanish). 25 March 2015. Retrieved 25 September 2015.
- ↑ Roiz, Jessica (23 September 2015). "Latin Grammy 2015 Nominations: Ricky Martin, J Balvin, Alejandro Sanz Get Nods, Plus Full List". Latin Times. Retrieved 25 September 2015.
- ↑ "Telemundo" (in Spanish). Retrieved 2 May 2016.
- ↑ Cobo, Leila (May 4, 2016). "Julión Álvarez to Launch 22-City Arena Tour -- A Historic First for a Norteño Act". Billboard (magazine). Retrieved 5 May 2016.