Ericson Alexander Molano
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Ericson Alexander Molano (born November 20, 1979) is a Gospel
Christian
singer. He became famous when the hit song, "Dios Manda Lluvia" came out. He has a Production company, Jehova-Nisi Producciones
; where he is President and General Director. He is currently touring.
In 1999, he released his first album El Vive Hoy
, which sold more than 100,000 copies. This album includes the hit single Dios Manda Lluvia. In 2002, he released his second album, Fue Por Ti
. In 2004 saw the release of Mi Pasion
, featuring the singles "Mi Pasion", "Melodia Angelical", "Siento Su Gloria", "Rendir Mi Vida", and a duet with Karina Moreno, "Es Por Ti". His album, Vuelvo a Ti
, released in 2006, was well received. Recorded live in 2005 in Mexico
, it features the controversial hit, "Soy Sano". In 2007 he released a DVD featuring his Greatest Hits entitled Lo Mejor de Ericson Alexander Molano. His fourth album, No Fue En Vano, was released in July 2008.
, the son of Reverends Nubia and Hugo Molano. He is the oldest of 4 siblings - Sandra, Libni "Leo", Gerson and Melissa.
He followed his parents on Missionary trips around the world, spreading Christianity through Music and Worship.
His family moved to the United States in 1986. Eventually setting place in Long Beach, California
, where they would form Ministerios Salem Internacional. Their Ministry is all around the world, which includes: the United States, Mexico
, Guatemala
, Venezuela
, Colombia
, and Peru
. In 1999, Molano received his Bachelor's Degree
in Electronic Engineering
.
On November 27, 1999 Molano recorded his first Live album
, El Vive Hoy
, in his local church Ministerios Salem Internacional (MSI). The album contains the hit song "Dios Manda Lluvia". The song made Molano famous within the Christian community. The album also includes the songs such as "Siempre te Alabare", "El Vive Hoy", and "Hosanna al Rey".
In 2000, he founded his recording label, Jehova-Nisi Producciones
. (Also referred to as JN Productions as in Spanish, JN Producciones). There are currently five other artists on this label: Erick Porta, David Beltran, Manuel Garcia Jr., Eddie Soto, and Ruth Esther.
He's the President and General Director of JN Productions.
On March 22, 2002, he recorded his second live album, Fue Por Ti
, in Van Nuys, California
. The album's first single was "Maestro Tocame", which debuted in August 2002. The song was then proceeded by "Alegria" and "Estoy Enamorado". On August 3, 2002 the album was released.
Molano took a two year break. On April 17, 2004 he recorded his third live album, Mi Pasion
, in Santa Ana, California
. The album had two released dates; the audience present at the recording received their copy of the album in July 2004. The album, however, was released to the public in August 2004. The album contained singles like, "Mi Pasion", "Melodia Angelical", "Siento Su Gloria" and "Rendir Mi Vida".
Prior to recording his live albums in the states; (Since all 3 albums were recorded live in the US), his fourth album Vuelvo A Ti
was recorded live in front of an audience in Mexico
. Vuelvo a Ti was recorded on August 21, 2005. The album was released on January 27, 2006. The album contains the hit songs, "Soy Sano" and "Vuelvo a Ti".
In June 2007, his first DVD titled "Lo Mejor de Ericson A. Molano" was released in which he performs his greatest hits. As of right now, he's on Tour. On January 22, 2008, it was announced that Lo Mejor de Ericson A. Molano would be produced into a two disc album. On February 8, the album was released into stores everywhere. On April 23, 2008, Molano recorded his fifth album, No Fue En Vano. The album was released on July 4, 2008.
in Garden Grove
, California
. His in-law's are fellow Christian singers, Manuel Garcia Jr and Ruth Esther.
Molano is both an Associated and Youth Pastor in his Church.
Molano is left-handed
. He is a Colombian
soccer fan. Molano is good friends with fellow Christian singer Karina Moreno
Gospel
A gospel is an account, often written, that describes the life of Jesus of Nazareth. In a more general sense the term "gospel" may refer to the good news message of the New Testament. It is primarily used in reference to the four canonical gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John...
Christian
Christian
A Christian is a person who adheres to Christianity, an Abrahamic, monotheistic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth as recorded in the Canonical gospels and the letters of the New Testament...
singer. He became famous when the hit song, "Dios Manda Lluvia" came out. He has a Production company, Jehova-Nisi Producciones
Jehova-Nisi Producciones
Jehova-Nisi Producciones was founded in 2000, by Christian singer, Ericson Alexander Molano. The production company consists of other JN projects such as: JN Studios and GMX Graphix Design. JN Studios is run by both Ericson A. Molano and Libni "Leo" Molano. GMX Graphix Design is run by Gerson...
; where he is President and General Director. He is currently touring.
In 1999, he released his first album El Vive Hoy
El Vive Hoy
El Vive Hoy is the first album from gospel/Christian singer, Ericson Alexander Molano. The album is produced by both Ministerios Salem Internacional , and later produced by Molano's production company JN Producciones...
, which sold more than 100,000 copies. This album includes the hit single Dios Manda Lluvia. In 2002, he released his second album, Fue Por Ti
Fue Por Ti
Fue Por Ti is the second album by Christian recording artist Ericson Alexander Molano. A worship/gospel album, it was released in 2002 and distributed by Molano's own production company, Jehova-Nisi Productions. It was recorded in Van Nuys, California, in front of a sold-out crowd...
. In 2004 saw the release of Mi Pasion
Mi Pasion
Mi Pasion is a worship/gospel album released in 2004, the third album by Christian recording artist Ericson Alexander Molano. The album was produced and distributed by Molano's own production company, Jehova-Nisi Productions. It was recorded in Santa Ana, California, in front of a sold-out audience...
, featuring the singles "Mi Pasion", "Melodia Angelical", "Siento Su Gloria", "Rendir Mi Vida", and a duet with Karina Moreno, "Es Por Ti". His album, Vuelvo a Ti
Vuelvo A Ti
Vuelvo A Ti is a worship/gospel album released in 2006 by Christian recording artist Ericson Alexander Molano. The album was produced and distributed by Molano's own production company, Jehova-Nisi Productions. It was recorded in Tehuacan, Mexico, in front of over 2,500 audience members...
, released in 2006, was well received. Recorded live in 2005 in Mexico
Mexico
The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
, it features the controversial hit, "Soy Sano". In 2007 he released a DVD featuring his Greatest Hits entitled Lo Mejor de Ericson Alexander Molano. His fourth album, No Fue En Vano, was released in July 2008.
Early years
Ericson Alexander Molano was born on November 20, 1979 in Pereira, ColombiaPereira, Colombia
Pereira is the capital city of the Colombian department of Risaralda. It stands in the center of the western region of the country, located in a small valley that descends from a part of the western Andes mountain chain. Its strategic location in the coffee producing area makes the city an urban...
, the son of Reverends Nubia and Hugo Molano. He is the oldest of 4 siblings - Sandra, Libni "Leo", Gerson and Melissa.
He followed his parents on Missionary trips around the world, spreading Christianity through Music and Worship.
His family moved to the United States in 1986. Eventually setting place in Long Beach, California
Long Beach, California
Long Beach is a city situated in Los Angeles County in Southern California, on the Pacific coast of the United States. The city is the 36th-largest city in the nation and the seventh-largest in California. As of 2010, its population was 462,257...
, where they would form Ministerios Salem Internacional. Their Ministry is all around the world, which includes: the United States, Mexico
Mexico
The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
, Guatemala
Guatemala
Guatemala is a country in Central America bordered by Mexico to the north and west, the Pacific Ocean to the southwest, Belize to the northeast, the Caribbean to the east, and Honduras and El Salvador to the southeast...
, Venezuela
Venezuela
Venezuela , officially called the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela , is a tropical country on the northern coast of South America. It borders Colombia to the west, Guyana to the east, and Brazil to the south...
, Colombia
Colombia
Colombia, officially the Republic of Colombia , is a unitary constitutional republic comprising thirty-two departments. The country is located in northwestern South America, bordered to the east by Venezuela and Brazil; to the south by Ecuador and Peru; to the north by the Caribbean Sea; to the...
, and Peru
Peru
Peru , officially the Republic of Peru , is a country in western South America. It is bordered on the north by Ecuador and Colombia, on the east by Brazil, on the southeast by Bolivia, on the south by Chile, and on the west by the Pacific Ocean....
. In 1999, Molano received his Bachelor's Degree
Bachelor's degree
A bachelor's degree is usually an academic degree awarded for an undergraduate course or major that generally lasts for three or four years, but can range anywhere from two to six years depending on the region of the world...
in Electronic Engineering
Electronic engineering
Electronics engineering, also referred to as electronic engineering, is an engineering discipline where non-linear and active electrical components such as electron tubes, and semiconductor devices, especially transistors, diodes and integrated circuits, are utilized to design electronic...
.
Music career (1999–present)
Molano has always had an interest in music.On November 27, 1999 Molano recorded his first Live album
Live album
A live album is a recording consisting of material recorded during stage performances using remote recording techniques, commonly contrasted with a studio album...
, El Vive Hoy
El Vive Hoy
El Vive Hoy is the first album from gospel/Christian singer, Ericson Alexander Molano. The album is produced by both Ministerios Salem Internacional , and later produced by Molano's production company JN Producciones...
, in his local church Ministerios Salem Internacional (MSI). The album contains the hit song "Dios Manda Lluvia". The song made Molano famous within the Christian community. The album also includes the songs such as "Siempre te Alabare", "El Vive Hoy", and "Hosanna al Rey".
In 2000, he founded his recording label, Jehova-Nisi Producciones
Jehova-Nisi Producciones
Jehova-Nisi Producciones was founded in 2000, by Christian singer, Ericson Alexander Molano. The production company consists of other JN projects such as: JN Studios and GMX Graphix Design. JN Studios is run by both Ericson A. Molano and Libni "Leo" Molano. GMX Graphix Design is run by Gerson...
. (Also referred to as JN Productions as in Spanish, JN Producciones). There are currently five other artists on this label: Erick Porta, David Beltran, Manuel Garcia Jr., Eddie Soto, and Ruth Esther.
He's the President and General Director of JN Productions.
On March 22, 2002, he recorded his second live album, Fue Por Ti
Fue Por Ti
Fue Por Ti is the second album by Christian recording artist Ericson Alexander Molano. A worship/gospel album, it was released in 2002 and distributed by Molano's own production company, Jehova-Nisi Productions. It was recorded in Van Nuys, California, in front of a sold-out crowd...
, in Van Nuys, 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...
. The album's first single was "Maestro Tocame", which debuted in August 2002. The song was then proceeded by "Alegria" and "Estoy Enamorado". On August 3, 2002 the album was released.
Molano took a two year break. On April 17, 2004 he recorded his third live album, Mi Pasion
Mi Pasion
Mi Pasion is a worship/gospel album released in 2004, the third album by Christian recording artist Ericson Alexander Molano. The album was produced and distributed by Molano's own production company, Jehova-Nisi Productions. It was recorded in Santa Ana, California, in front of a sold-out audience...
, in Santa Ana, California
Santa Ana, California
Santa Ana is the county seat and second most populous city in Orange County, California, and with a population of 324,528 at the 2010 census, Santa Ana is the 57th-most populous city in the United States....
. The album had two released dates; the audience present at the recording received their copy of the album in July 2004. The album, however, was released to the public in August 2004. The album contained singles like, "Mi Pasion", "Melodia Angelical", "Siento Su Gloria" and "Rendir Mi Vida".
Prior to recording his live albums in the states; (Since all 3 albums were recorded live in the US), his fourth album Vuelvo A Ti
Vuelvo A Ti
Vuelvo A Ti is a worship/gospel album released in 2006 by Christian recording artist Ericson Alexander Molano. The album was produced and distributed by Molano's own production company, Jehova-Nisi Productions. It was recorded in Tehuacan, Mexico, in front of over 2,500 audience members...
was recorded live in front of an audience in Mexico
Mexico
The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
. Vuelvo a Ti was recorded on August 21, 2005. The album was released on January 27, 2006. The album contains the hit songs, "Soy Sano" and "Vuelvo a Ti".
In June 2007, his first DVD titled "Lo Mejor de Ericson A. Molano" was released in which he performs his greatest hits. As of right now, he's on Tour. On January 22, 2008, it was announced that Lo Mejor de Ericson A. Molano would be produced into a two disc album. On February 8, the album was released into stores everywhere. On April 23, 2008, Molano recorded his fifth album, No Fue En Vano. The album was released on July 4, 2008.
Discography
- El Vive HoyEl Vive HoyEl Vive Hoy is the first album from gospel/Christian singer, Ericson Alexander Molano. The album is produced by both Ministerios Salem Internacional , and later produced by Molano's production company JN Producciones...
- Fue Por TiFue Por TiFue Por Ti is the second album by Christian recording artist Ericson Alexander Molano. A worship/gospel album, it was released in 2002 and distributed by Molano's own production company, Jehova-Nisi Productions. It was recorded in Van Nuys, California, in front of a sold-out crowd...
- Mi PasionMi PasionMi Pasion is a worship/gospel album released in 2004, the third album by Christian recording artist Ericson Alexander Molano. The album was produced and distributed by Molano's own production company, Jehova-Nisi Productions. It was recorded in Santa Ana, California, in front of a sold-out audience...
- Vuelvo A TiVuelvo A TiVuelvo A Ti is a worship/gospel album released in 2006 by Christian recording artist Ericson Alexander Molano. The album was produced and distributed by Molano's own production company, Jehova-Nisi Productions. It was recorded in Tehuacan, Mexico, in front of over 2,500 audience members...
- No Fue En VanoNo Fue En VanoNo Fue En Vano is a worship album from Gospel / Christian singer, Ericson Alexander Molano.- Track listing :...
Personal life
Molano is married to Nancy Garcia. The two wed on July 10, 2005 at Crystal CathedralCrystal Cathedral
The Crystal Cathedral is a Protestant Christian church building in the city of Garden Grove, in Orange County, California, United States. It is the headquarters and principal place of worship for Crystal Cathedral Ministries, a church founded in 1955 by Robert H. Schuller and affiliated with the...
in Garden Grove
Garden Grove, California
Garden Grove is a city located in northern Orange County, California. The population was 170,883 at the 2010 census. State Route 22, also known as the Garden Grove Freeway, passes through the city running east-west. The city is known outside the Southern California area for being the home of Robert H...
, 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...
. His in-law's are fellow Christian singers, Manuel Garcia Jr and Ruth Esther.
Molano is both an Associated and Youth Pastor in his Church.
Molano is left-handed
Left-handed
Left-handedness is the preference for the left hand over the right for everyday activities such as writing. In ancient times it was seen as a sign of the devil, and was abhorred in many cultures...
. He is a Colombian
Colombia national football team
The Colombian national football team represents Colombia in international football competitions and is controlled by the Colombian Football Federation. It is a member of the CONMEBOL...
soccer fan. Molano is good friends with fellow Christian singer Karina Moreno