Margo Rey

Margo Rey

A photo from Margo Rey's photo shoot with Mauricio Velez in Bogota
Background information
Birth name Margarita Reymundo
Also known as Margo Reymundo
Born (1966-10-18) 18 October 1966
Acapulco, Mexico
Genres Pop, jazz, bossa nova
Occupation(s) Singer-songwriter, musician
Instruments Vocals
Years active 1990–present
Labels Organica Music Group
Website margorey.com

Margo Rey (born Margarita Reymundo-Jurado) is a singer-songwriter whose original stage name was Margo Reymundo[1] and more recently has taken the stage name of Margo Rey.

Early life

Margo Rey was born in Acapulco, Mexico and grew up in Arlington and Dallas, Texas,[2] the youngest of five children in the family. Her mother, Juana-Amparo Jurado, was a Flamenco dancer, and her father, Alejandro Reymundo, was a cliff diver. When Margo was two, the couple moved to Fort Worth, Texas.[3] She was raised close to the Dallas music scene, and began performing at the age of 11.

Career

The Early years


In Texas, Margo took classical music training under the tutelage of classical voice professor, Dr. Luther Stripling.[4]

As a teenager, Rey was the lead vocalist in Debutante (or The Debs)[5] – an all female rock band in Arlington, Texas. The band toured the U.S. as well as playing to audiences overseas. In 1988, The Debs self released an album, These Boots Were Made For Walkin'. In the early 1990s Margo began singing in a 3 piece, power-pop band called The Ritual. The band garnered interest from Columbia Records, but on the verge of signing, the band broke up. Margo was hired by a Dallas venue, Sambuca.[4][6] She became the bandleader of a Latin Jazz/R&B sextet called Miss Margo & The Lost Souls.[4]

The album, Acaba,[7] boasted one top five and two top twenty singles as well as the number one music video for four weeks, according to Radio y Musica magazine. The album's success landed Margo her first major record deal in 1997 with PolyGram Latino. However, due to corporate consolidation, Margo found herself in label limbo and for three years her album wasn't released but she could not exit her deal either.[6]

Musical Theater and Voice-Over

In 1998 actor Edward James Olmos heard Margo sing and recommended her for a principal role in the bound-for-Broadway musical Selena Forever, where she was eventually portraying Selena's mother, Marcella.[8] This role launched a career in musical theatre for her and was the impetus for her move to New York City in 2000. Margo Rey's theatre credits include: Saturday Night Fever, Latin Heat, Like Jazz, Señor Discretion Himself, Zorro, and Canta Luna.

Margo moved to Los Angeles to pursue and create music on her own terms while supporting herself as a voice over and on screen actress. She was signed by one of the top agencies for voice-over in the country, Abrams Artist Agency, and has a long roster of national commercial spots, as well as a role in the Disney movie Beverly Hills Chihuahua.[9] She also has been a commercial vocalist for Juniper Music and has done voice-over work in TV commercials and national advertising for a variety of companies including American Airlines, Dillard's, Frito-Lay and PepsiCo; performing in both English and Spanish.[10]

Margo Rey and her style "Organica"

Rey’s style of music is self-described as "Organica", explained as an unorthodox hybrid of pop music that is rooted in Jazz with deep ethno-rhythmic grooves, textural guitars, keys and lush vocals.[11] In 2009, she self released her album My Heart's Desire and appeared as a guest on the Dr. Phil show, where she performed the song Between Us from the album.[12] The album received the 2009 Muse’s Muse award for Best Overall CD Project In Any Category.[13]

My Heart's Desire Track List

No. Title Length
1. "Organica"   0:10
2. "My Heart's Desire"   5:03
3. "Tell Me"   5:16
4. "Wrapped Around Your Finger"   7:49
5. "Andrew"   0:18
6. "Between Us"   4:42
7. "Picture This"   4:46
8. "You Belong To Me"   4:56
9. "Picture the Way Back"   0:17
10. "The Way Back"   6:24
11. "Strap In"   0:04
12. "I Saw You"   4:58
13. "Ain't No Sunshine"   4:47
14. "Chimes"   0:23
15. "Couldn't Be More Wrong"   6:14
16. "Thank You"   0:34

Rey's music caught the attention of two-time Grammy-nominated comedian Ron White, television personality Dr. Phil McGraw, and Michael Blakey (music producer) (former president of Virgin Records/2K Records). Together, Blakey and White formed Organica Music Group and made Rey their first signing.[14][15]

A year later, Organica launched Rey's original dance single EP called Habit (Remixes), which debuted at No. 7 and climbed its way to No. 1 for two straight weeks.[16] Habit also broke into the Billboard Hot Dance Club Songs Chart with a bullet for nine weeks from No. 47 to No. 28. The dance EP featured seven remixes of the song by Tracey Young, DJ Mike Bordes, Rod Carrillo, Klubjumpers, and Mike Cruz.[11]

In the end of 2011 Rey's song "Let The Rain", which she co-wrote with John Oates, remained on the charts for 21 weeks, peaking at No. 17 of Billboard magazine's Adult Contemporary chart.[17] The track received the title of "Hot Shot Debut" on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart.[18] The following radio single "Between Us" climbed to No. 21 on the Billboard AC Chart right after, in August 2012.[11]

In 2011, she also released a Christmas EP, This Holiday Night, which broke the Top 20 of the Billboard Adult Contemporary charts.[17] The title song This Holiday Night was co-written by Margo Rey and Barrett Yeretsian (co-writer and producer of Christina Perri's Jar of Hearts) and is an original composition with the feel of a traditional holiday classic. The other two songs on the EP are seasonal favorites Silent Night and Toyland.[19]

Current Activities

Margo Rey's album Habit, released in July 2012 by Organica Music Group, produced by Margo Rey in collaboration with Elton Ahi and Chris Wabich. Together with the latest Billboard hits, it contained thirteen songs, all of which are original, except She's Not There – a cover of The Zombies's hit.

"Habit" was recorded and mixed at Rusk LA by Elton Ahi, mastered by Yossi Shaken.[20][21]

Habit Track List:

No. Title Length
1. "Habit"   4:19
2. "Let the Rain" ((featuring John Oates)) 3:32
3. "Between Us"   4:08
4. "Get Back"   3:40
5. "I Saw You (Again and Again)"   4:30
6. "I'll Give My Heart"   3:21
7. "Couldn't Be More Wrong"   3:51
8. "Saturn Returns" ((feat. John Oates)) 3:21
9. "Pla$tic Karma"   3:43
10. "Roses"   3:04
11. "10 Reasons"   3:38
12. "You'll Be Coming Back"   3:31
13. "She's Not There"   2:36

Margo's latest single Tempted, the cover of Squeeze's 1980s track, started its journey at No. 28 on the National AC Airplay Chart on Billboard, the week of May 26, 2013.[17][22] The song is unique in that it provides an updated pop/R&B female version, after having been recorded by several male performers in the past.

Touring

In addition to touring in support of her albums, Rey has been appearing at various clubs and venues all over the country 2010 through 2013.[23][24] She was a resident at the B. B. King's Blues Club all year round in 2011 and 2012. Together with Ron White and her LA band Margo Rey put on numerous shows entitled Ron White Presents: Margo Rey Live, hosted by the famous comedian himself, and with guest appearances that included John Oates among other famous musicians.[25][26][27]

In the end of 2012 Margo Rey accompanied saxophonist Dave Koz as a guest singer on his "Dave Koz and Friends Christmas Tour 2012" tour between Thanksgiving and Christmas 2012. The tour also featured the performances of David Benoit, Javier Colon, and Sheila E.[28][29][30] During the tour Margo performed her song This Holiday Night as well as the Charlie Brown Christmas song Christmas Time Is Here.[31]

Discography

Albums

  • 2008: My Heart's Desire
  • 2010: Get Back (Remixes)
  • 2012: Habit

EPs

  • 2010: Habit (Remixes)
  • 2011: This Holiday Night

Singles

  • 2010: You Belong To Me
  • 2011: Let The Rain (featuring John Oates)
  • 2012: Between Us
  • 2013: Tempted

Charting

Title Year Peak chart positions
US AC[17]
 US Hot Dance Club Songs[11]
"Habit" 2010 — 28
"Get Back" 2011 — 35
"Let the Rain" (featuring John Oates) 17 —
"This Holiday Night" 18 —
"Between Us" 2012 21 —
"Tempted" 2013 17 —
"—" denotes release that has not charted.

Philanthropy

Margo Rey is a breast cancer survivor, but as she prefers to call it – a breast cancer warrior.[32] In the midst of battling breast cancer, Margo hasn't stopped pursuing her music.[33] She received much recognition after performing at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel for a special one-night event benefitting Noreen Fraser Foundation, a non-profit organization that focuses on raising funds for women's cancer research.[34] Being an active philanthropist, she is also the supporter of Mercy Breast Centers, "Demand Cures Today", Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Frank Sinatra Charity, The Barbara Sinatra Children's Center, the Armed Forces Foundation, Habitat for Humanity, and other charities.[31][35][36]

Personal life

Rey's brother is comedian Alex Reymundo.[25] She is married to comedian Ron White.

References

  1. ↑ Reymundo Jurado, Margarita. "My Story". Retrieved 1 September 2012.
  2. ↑ "Interview with Margo Rey". AMFM Magazine. Retrieved 13 August 2012.
  3. ↑ Brian Lush. "Wrapped Around Her Finger – Margo Reymundo talks to RockWired about her CD My Heart's Desire". RockWired.com. Retrieved 2013-06-12.
  4. 1 2 3 DFW.com. "Margo Rey – bio". listings.dfw.com. Retrieved 2013-06-12.
  5. ↑ Reymundo, Margo. "My Story". Retrieved 1 September 2012.
  6. 1 2 ElectraStarMgmt.com. "Margo Rey – bio" (PDF). Electra Star Management. Retrieved 2013-06-12.
  7. ↑ Tejano Music Express (24 February 2013). "Margo Reymundo – Acaba". tejanomusicexpress.glogspot.com. Retrieved 2013-06-12.
  8. ↑ Burr, Ramiro. "On Stage". On Stage. Billboard Magazine. Retrieved 1 September 2012.
  9. ↑ IMDb.com. "Margo Rey – Credits". IMDb.com. Retrieved 2013-06-12.
  10. ↑ Milne, Jeff (2009). Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon: The Complete Guide to the Movie Trivia Game. ISBN 9780615285214.
  11. 1 2 3 4 MargoRey.com. "Margo Rey – Artist Statement". MargoRey.com. Retrieved 2013-06-12.
  12. ↑ "Dr. Phil Show".
  13. ↑ Muse's Muse (22 November 2009). "The Best CD Project in Any Category... Margo Reymundo!". MusesMuse.com. Retrieved 2013-06-12.
  14. ↑ Organica Music Group (27 May 2010). "Comedian Ron White and Acclaimed Music Producer Michael Blakey Partner to Form Organica Music Group". MarketWire.com. Retrieved 2013-06-12.
  15. ↑ Blakey, Michael. "Interview with Producer Michael Blakey". Actors Entertainment. Retrieved 13 August 2012.
  16. ↑ "Margo Is Number 1 in Perfect Beat Top 40". Electra Star Management. 6 June 2010. Retrieved 2013-06-12.
  17. 1 2 3 4 "Billboard Charts". Billboard.com. Retrieved 13 August 2012.
  18. ↑ "Billboard's Bubbling Under". Billboard.com. Retrieved 13 August 2012.
  19. ↑ MargoRey.com. "Margo Rey, This Holiday Night Liner Notes". MargoRey.com. Retrieved 2013-06-13.
  20. ↑ Miles High Productions. "Organica Music Group Recording Artist Margo Rey Releases Her New CD "Habit" And Prepares For Her Upcoming National Holiday Tour With Dave Koz". MilesHighProductions.com. Retrieved 2013-06-13.
  21. ↑ Discogs.com. "Margo Rey – Habit, Credits". Discogs.com. Retrieved 2013-06-13.
  22. ↑ Electra Star Management (28 May 2013). "Margo Rey's "Tempted" Begins Its Journey on Billboard AC Chart". ElectraStarMgmt.com. Retrieved 2013-06-13.
  23. ↑ "Review of Margo Rey". HobNob St. Petersburg. Retrieved 13 August 2012.
  24. ↑ "Margo performs at Pearl at Commerce". TheaterJones. Retrieved 13 August 2012.
  25. 1 2 Nikki Villoria (11 February 2011). "Ron White, Margo Rey share love for performing, Las Vegas and each other". LasVegasSun.com. Retrieved 2013-06-13.
  26. ↑ Caroline Fontein (28 January 2011). "Ron White talks about tater salad, whiskey and why he loves performing in Vegas". Blog.Vegas.com. Retrieved 2013-06-13.
  27. ↑ Doug Elfman (8 December 2011). "Ron White more interested in swilling than shilling". Las Vegas Review Journal. Retrieved 2013-06-13.
  28. ↑ Electra Star Management (15 June 2012). "Margo Rey Will Tour With Dave Koz in 2012". ElectraStarMgmt.com. Retrieved 2013-06-13.
  29. ↑ Tampa Bay Newspapers (20 November 2012). "Dave Koz and Friends bring Christmas Tour to Ruth Eckerd Hall". TBNWeekly.com. Retrieved 2013-06-13.
  30. ↑ Rey, Margo. "Dave Koz and Friends Christmas Show 2012". Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts.
  31. 1 2 AM FM Magazine (24 November 2012). "Margo Rey Interview". AMFM Studio News. Retrieved 2013-06-13.
  32. ↑ Fresh 102.7 (23 October 2012). "Margo Rey Talks About Surviving Breast Cancer And Its Effect on Her Music". Fresh1027.cbslocal.com. Retrieved 2013-06-13.
  33. ↑ Doug Elfman (29 April 2013). "Spirited singer Rey fights cancer again". Las Vegas Review Journal. Retrieved 2013-06-13.
  34. ↑ Beverly Wilshire Press Center (13 September 2012). ""Drink Pink" This October at Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel". Press.Fourseasons.com. Retrieved 2013-06-13.
  35. ↑ MargoRey.com. "Margo Rey Philanthropy". MargoRey.com. Retrieved 2013-06-13.
  36. ↑ Janet Newcomb. "Fun Weekend Benefits The Barbara Sinatra Children's Center". Desert Charities News. Retrieved 2013-06-13.

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