Makano (singer)
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Ernán Enrique Jiménez is a Panama
nian singer better known by his stage name Makano. At the age of 12, Jiménez was part of a reggaeton
group called "Los Makanos". The members of the group made a promise that the first of them to record a full disc would carry on the group's name. Makano in Panama means "strong like a tree".
When he was 16, Jiménez was writing quality music, but his father discouraged him from music, saying he needed to get a real job. After several years of trying, an opportunity appeared and Jimenez appeared on the CD La Alianza in 2004. Afterward, he was given the chance to record several songs, which later became number one hits in Panama. In 2007, Jimenez signed with Panama Music and recorded his first album as a solo singer: Te Amo
, which features the songs "Yo Quisiera Vivir", "Te Va a Doler", "Te Amo" and "Déjame Entrar".
Panama
Panama , officially the Republic of Panama , is the southernmost country of Central America. Situated on the isthmus connecting North and South America, it is bordered by Costa Rica to the northwest, Colombia to the southeast, the Caribbean Sea to the north and the Pacific Ocean to the south. The...
nian singer better known by his stage name Makano. At the age of 12, Jiménez was part of a reggaeton
Reggaeton
Reggaeton is a form of Puerto Rican and Latin American urban and Caribbean music. After its mainstream exposure in 2004, it spread to North American, European and Asian audiences. Reggaeton originated in Puerto Rico but is also has roots from Reggae en Español from Panama and Puerto Rico and...
group called "Los Makanos". The members of the group made a promise that the first of them to record a full disc would carry on the group's name. Makano in Panama means "strong like a tree".
When he was 16, Jiménez was writing quality music, but his father discouraged him from music, saying he needed to get a real job. After several years of trying, an opportunity appeared and Jimenez appeared on the CD La Alianza in 2004. Afterward, he was given the chance to record several songs, which later became number one hits in Panama. In 2007, Jimenez signed with Panama Music and recorded his first album as a solo singer: Te Amo
Te Amo (album)
-Chart performance:-Certification:...
, which features the songs "Yo Quisiera Vivir", "Te Va a Doler", "Te Amo" and "Déjame Entrar".
Awards and nominations
- His first album, Te AmoTe Amo (album)-Chart performance:-Certification:...
, reached Gold for sales in the United StatesUnited StatesThe United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. - Reached Platinum for digital download of his album Te AmoTe Amo (album)-Chart performance:-Certification:...
in Central America. - Certification by RIAA for multiple weeks as a Number One Single for "Te Amo" in Billboard Magazine.
- "Best Breakthrough Artist" and "Best Hip Hop Artist" in Premios TexasPremios TexasPremios Texas is a Latin music awards celebration showcasing some to the most recognized artists in the industry.Produced by KAKW Univision 62 Austin, "Premios Texas" bestow awards annually to the winners from the five most popular Latin music genres including - Pop, Tropical, Regional Mexican,...
2009 - "Revelacion del Año Urbano" in Premios Lo Nuestro 2010
- Nominated for a Premio Billboard en Español as "Artist of the Year, Debut"
Singles
- Atrévete (2004)
- Traición (2004)
- Si Tú No Le Dices (2008)
- Te Amo (2008)
- Déjame Entrar (2009)
- Su Nombre en Mi Cuaderno (feat. Monica) (2009)
- Como Hago Para Olvidarte (2010)
- Somos Amantes (2010)
- Dejame Volver (2010)