Gustavo Laureano
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Gustavo Laureano is a Puerto Rican
singer, composer
, and guitar
ist. He is best known for being the lead singer of the band La Secta AllStar
.
and Puerto Rico
. At some point, they were discovered by Puerto Rican
singer Ricky Martin
, who recorded the song "Bombón de Azúcar
", written by Laureano, on his 1995 album A Medio Vivir. The following year, Puerto Rican singer Ednita Nazario
recorded the song "Ultima Vez", also written by Laureano, on her 1996 album Espíritu Libre
.
After achieving success, Laureano has continued to contribute his songwriting to several artists like Obie Bermúdez
and Wilkins
, among others. Laureano has also collaborated with artists like Ignacio Peña, Wisin & Yandel
, Robi Draco Rosa, Reyli, Eddie D, Lito & Polaco
, KC Porter and Fonseca. In 2007, Laureano released his first solo album titled Kingcallero del Amor.
Laureano founded La Secta in the early 90s with Mark Kilpatrick. After playing around Orlando and Puerto Rico, they recorded their first album, Aniquila, in 1998. Since then, the band has released four additional studio albums and has won several awards like Billboard Awards, Lo Nuestro Awards, as well as nominations to the Grammy.
The first single from the album was "Enamorado", which was produced by Marteen and Laureano. According to Universal Music Latino, the song features an 80s rock sound reminiscent of Cheap Trick
or XTC
.
Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico , officially the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico , is an unincorporated territory of the United States, located in the northeastern Caribbean, east of the Dominican Republic and west of both the United States Virgin Islands and the British Virgin Islands.Puerto Rico comprises an...
singer, composer
Composer
A composer is a person who creates music, either by musical notation or oral tradition, for interpretation and performance, or through direct manipulation of sonic material through electronic media...
, and guitar
Guitar
The guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
ist. He is best known for being the lead singer of the band La Secta AllStar
La Secta AllStar
La Secta AllStar is a prominent rock en Español band from Puerto Rico. The band members are Mark Kilpatrick , Gustavo Laureano , John Lengel , and Mikey Genao .-Band history:...
.
As a songwriter and solo artist
Laureano began his career as a songwriter, together with friend Mark Kilpatrick. In the 90s, Laureano and Kilpatrick started writing and playing at clubs in FloridaFlorida
Florida is a state in the southeastern United States, located on the nation's Atlantic and Gulf coasts. It is bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, to the north by Alabama and Georgia and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean. With a population of 18,801,310 as measured by the 2010 census, it...
and Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico , officially the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico , is an unincorporated territory of the United States, located in the northeastern Caribbean, east of the Dominican Republic and west of both the United States Virgin Islands and the British Virgin Islands.Puerto Rico comprises an...
. At some point, they were discovered by Puerto Rican
Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico , officially the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico , is an unincorporated territory of the United States, located in the northeastern Caribbean, east of the Dominican Republic and west of both the United States Virgin Islands and the British Virgin Islands.Puerto Rico comprises an...
singer Ricky Martin
Ricky Martin
Enrique "Ricky" Martín Morales , better known as Ricky Martin, is a Puerto Rican and Spanish pop singer and actor who achieved prominence, first as a member of the Latin boy band Menudo, then as a solo artist since 1991.During his career he has sold more than 60 million album copies worldwide...
, who recorded the song "Bombón de Azúcar
Bombón de Azúcar (song)
"Bombón de Azúcar" is the sixth single from Ricky Martin's album A Medio Vivir. It was released on October 15, 1996.The song reached number twelve on the Latin Pop Songs in the United States....
", written by Laureano, on his 1995 album A Medio Vivir. The following year, Puerto Rican singer Ednita Nazario
Ednita Nazario
Ednita Nazario is a Puerto Rican singer and songwriter who has achieved stardom both at home and abroad. She has been in the music business from a young age, and has released over twenty albums throughout her career....
recorded the song "Ultima Vez", also written by Laureano, on her 1996 album Espíritu Libre
Espíritu Libre
Espíritu Libre is the fifteenth album of Puerto Rican singer Ednita Nazario. It was released in 1996.-Track listing:# "Espíritu Libre"# "Atada A Tu Volcán"# "Lloviendo Flores"# "Siento Que Te Acabas De Ir"# "Figúrate"# "Te Quiero"# "Ultima Vez"...
.
After achieving success, Laureano has continued to contribute his songwriting to several artists like Obie Bermúdez
Obie Bermúdez
Obie Bermúdez , is a Puerto Rican-American R&B/Salsa singer and composer.-Early years:Bermúdez was born in Aibonito, Puerto Rico into a family who loved music. His father and grandfather were both musicians. He received his primary education in the town of Aibonito, however in 1992 the family...
and Wilkins
Wilkins Vélez
German Wilkins Vélez, commonly known as Wilkins , is a Puerto Rican pop music singer and composer.-Early years:Wilkins was born in the city of Mayagüez, Puerto Rico, but raised in Mexico City, Mexico. His father, Germán Vélez Forestier, was a radio announcer and part-time singer...
, among others. Laureano has also collaborated with artists like Ignacio Peña, Wisin & Yandel
Wisin & Yandel
Wisin & Yandel are a Puerto Rican reggaeton Duo, consisting of Juan Luis Morera Luna and Llandel Veguilla Malavé Salazar . They started their career in 1998 and have been together since, winning several awards during that time....
, Robi Draco Rosa, Reyli, Eddie D, Lito & Polaco
Lito & Polaco
Rafael Sierra ' and Rafael Omar Polaco Molina ' comprise a duo hip hop group from Carolina, Puerto Rico.-Musical career:...
, KC Porter and Fonseca. In 2007, Laureano released his first solo album titled Kingcallero del Amor.
La Secta AllStar
- See main article: La Secta AllStarLa Secta AllStarLa Secta AllStar is a prominent rock en Español band from Puerto Rico. The band members are Mark Kilpatrick , Gustavo Laureano , John Lengel , and Mikey Genao .-Band history:...
Laureano founded La Secta in the early 90s with Mark Kilpatrick. After playing around Orlando and Puerto Rico, they recorded their first album, Aniquila, in 1998. Since then, the band has released four additional studio albums and has won several awards like Billboard Awards, Lo Nuestro Awards, as well as nominations to the Grammy.
Kingcallero del Amor
Kingcallero del Amor is the first solo album from singer/songwriter Gustavo Laureano. It was released on March 27, 2007 by Universal Latino. Most of the music in the album was recorded by Laureano himself.The first single from the album was "Enamorado", which was produced by Marteen and Laureano. According to Universal Music Latino, the song features an 80s rock sound reminiscent of Cheap Trick
Cheap Trick
Cheap Trick is an American rock band from Rockford, Illinois, formed in 1973. The band consists of members Robin Zander , Rick Nielsen , Tom Petersson , and Bun E...
or XTC
XTC
XTC were a New Wave band from Swindon, England, active between 1976 and 2005. The band enjoyed some chart success, including the UK and Canadian hits "Making Plans for Nigel" and "Senses Working Overtime" , but are perhaps even better known for their long-standing critical success.- Early years:...
.
Track listing
All tracks written by Laureano and Marteen, except where noted.- "Intro" (Afont, Laureano) - 0:29
- "La Novela" (Afont, Laureano) - 5:54
- "Si Me Hablaras" (Laureano, Restrepo) - 5:31
- "Enamorado" - 4:18
- "Es Así" (Gocho, Laureano, Marteen, Santana) - 3:46
- "Intro" (Figueroa, Illisastigui, Laureano) - 0:15
- "Kingcallero" (Figueroa, Illisastigui, Laureano) - 4:06
- "Nadie Te Va a Salvar" - 2:59
- "Suavecito" (Avila, Laureano, Marteen) - 4:36
- "Puede Más" - 5:15
- "Intro" (Laureano) - 0:19
- "Amantes del Amor" (Laureano) - 5:17
- "Porque a Veces Sí" - 4:18
- "Intro" - 0:11
- "Star Shine" - 4:40
- "Suavecito" (Avila, Laureano, Marteen) - 4:40