Natalia Rodriguez (singer)
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Natalia Rodríguez Gallego (born December 11, 1982) is the full name of the Spanish
singer Natalia. She was a contestant on the successful Spanish TV show Operación Triunfo
in 2001, where she finished 14th.
In 2002, she released her album No soy un ángel (I'm Not an Angel), produced by British
dance producers Xenomania
and the first single off the album, Vas a volverme loca.
In 2003, Natalia released Besa mi piel (Kiss My Skin). On this album, she included 4 of her own compositions (including the first single, also called 'Besa Mi Piel').
In 2004, she released Natalia, her third album. The first single was track penned by Lucie Silvas
called Sombras (Shadows). The video (which featured Natalia in a haunted house being seduced by a ghost) was seemed too inappropriate for young children and it wasn't shown on Spanish TV until the late evening, which caused a flop in sales. Amid this, the second single, Que No Puede Ser (What You Can't Be), became a lot more successful than the first single, due to another expensive video (this time, based on the film Mean Girls
) and a big promotional tour across Spain, where Natalia sang live on many important TV shows. This album, however, was mainly based on rock music. It included a version of AC/DC
's Highway to Hell
.
Natalia has appeared on many other artists albums. In 2004, she appeared on an album by Spanish singer Tony Aguilar on a song called Vuelve. With addition to this, Natalia has appeared on American
rapper AT's album Electric Grease with the song “I Love This Game”.
Natalia took a break for a year. However, in September 2005, she made her comeback. First of all, she came third in the Spanish reality TV program Gente de Primera
, where celebrities take a member of the public and transform them into pop stars.
In June 2006, Natalia released her fourth album, Nada es lo que crees (Nothing Is What You Believe). It got to number 9#, 4 places lower than 'Natalia'. The first single, “Loco por mí” (Mad for Me), got to number 1 in the Spanish chart, solely on Internet Downloads. In January 2007, half a year after the first single was released, it was announced that the second single would be A Tí (To You). However, without a promotional video, it did not make the Spanish chart.
In November 2007, Natalia returned with a new album, Radikal, and a new single, Rebelde en Libertad. Radikal debuted in the Spanish charts at 56, the lowest entry for any singer to come from Operación Triunfo.
In July 2010, her new album Edición Especial" will be released, including the single "Free Yourself".
Natalia (cantante).jpg
Spain
Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
singer Natalia. She was a contestant on the successful Spanish TV show Operación Triunfo
Operación Triunfo
Operación Triunfo is a reality-show talent contest which first aired on Spain's TVE network in 2001. A kind of cross between Pop Idol, Voces en Función, Star Search, and Big Brother, the show aimed to find the country's next solo singing sensation, putting a selection of hopefuls through their...
in 2001, where she finished 14th.
In 2002, she released her album No soy un ángel (I'm Not an Angel), produced by British
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
dance producers Xenomania
Xenomania
Xenomania is a British songwriting and production team founded by Brian Higgins and based in Kent, England. Formed after Higgins met Miranda Cooper, Xenomania has written and produced for renowned artists such as Cher, Kylie Minogue, Dannii Minogue, Pet Shop Boys, and Sugababes...
and the first single off the album, Vas a volverme loca.
In 2003, Natalia released Besa mi piel (Kiss My Skin). On this album, she included 4 of her own compositions (including the first single, also called 'Besa Mi Piel').
In 2004, she released Natalia, her third album. The first single was track penned by Lucie Silvas
Lucie Silvas
Lucie Silvas is a British singer-songwriter.- Early life :...
called Sombras (Shadows). The video (which featured Natalia in a haunted house being seduced by a ghost) was seemed too inappropriate for young children and it wasn't shown on Spanish TV until the late evening, which caused a flop in sales. Amid this, the second single, Que No Puede Ser (What You Can't Be), became a lot more successful than the first single, due to another expensive video (this time, based on the film Mean Girls
Mean Girls
Mean Girls is a 2004 American teen comedy-drama film directed by Mark Waters. The screenplay was written by Tina Fey and is based in part on the non-fiction book Queen Bees and Wannabes by Rosalind Wiseman, which describes how female high school social cliques operate and the effect they can have...
) and a big promotional tour across Spain, where Natalia sang live on many important TV shows. This album, however, was mainly based on rock music. It included a version of AC/DC
AC/DC
AC/DC are an Australian rock band, formed in 1973 by brothers Malcolm and Angus Young. Commonly classified as hard rock, they are considered pioneers of heavy metal, though they themselves have always classified their music as simply "rock and roll"...
's Highway to Hell
Highway to Hell (song)
"Highway to Hell" is the opening track of AC/DC's 1979 album Highway to Hell and the twelfth track on AC/DC Live. It was initially released as a single in 1979....
.
Natalia has appeared on many other artists albums. In 2004, she appeared on an album by Spanish singer Tony Aguilar on a song called Vuelve. With addition to this, Natalia has appeared on American
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
rapper AT's album Electric Grease with the song “I Love This Game”.
Natalia took a break for a year. However, in September 2005, she made her comeback. First of all, she came third in the Spanish reality TV program Gente de Primera
Gente de Primera
Gente de Primera is the name of the Spanish Reality TV program on TVE where famous popstars take members of the public and make them popstars over 12 weeks. The first series in 2005 was won by Yanira Figueroa who was helped by Rosa Lopez, and the second classified was Verónica Rojas, helped by...
, where celebrities take a member of the public and transform them into pop stars.
In June 2006, Natalia released her fourth album, Nada es lo que crees (Nothing Is What You Believe). It got to number 9#, 4 places lower than 'Natalia'. The first single, “Loco por mí” (Mad for Me), got to number 1 in the Spanish chart, solely on Internet Downloads. In January 2007, half a year after the first single was released, it was announced that the second single would be A Tí (To You). However, without a promotional video, it did not make the Spanish chart.
In November 2007, Natalia returned with a new album, Radikal, and a new single, Rebelde en Libertad. Radikal debuted in the Spanish charts at 56, the lowest entry for any singer to come from Operación Triunfo.
In July 2010, her new album Edición Especial" will be released, including the single "Free Yourself".
Albums
| Year | Title | Chart positions | Sales/Certification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | |||
| 2002 | No Soy Un Ángel
|
#5 | Sales Spain: +300,000 Cert. 1x Platinum |
| 2003 | Besa Mi Piel
|
#11 | Sales Spain: +190,000 Cert. 1x Gold |
| 2004 | Natalia
|
#15 | Sales Spain: +120,000 |
| 2006 | Nada Es Lo Que Crees Nada Es Lo Que Crees Nada Es Lo Que Crees is the fourth album of Spanish singer Natalia. It features the singles: "Loco Por Mi", "A Ti" and "No Fui Yo". It crept up to number 24 in the Spanish charts, and "Loco Por Mi" managed to get to number 1 in the Spanish charts on download sales alone.... |
#9 | Sales Spain: +200,000 |
| 2007 | Radikal
|
#55 | Sales Spain: +90,000 |
Singles
- All regularly Singles and their chart peak position: SpainSpainSpain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
(SPA), United KingdomUnited KingdomThe United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
(UK), Dominican RepublicDominican RepublicThe Dominican Republic is a nation on the island of La Hispaniola, part of the Greater Antilles archipelago in the Caribbean region. The western third of the island is occupied by the nation of Haiti, making Hispaniola one of two Caribbean islands that are shared by two countries...
(DR).Year Title Album Chart positions SPA UK DR 2002 "Vas a Volverme Loca"
"You Got Me Going Crazy"No Soy Un Ángel 1 2002 "La Noche Llegó" No Soy Un Ángel 1 2002 "No Soy Un Ángel" No Soy Un Ángel 5 2003 "Besa Mi Piel" Besa Mi Piel 1 2003 "Sólo Tu Amor" Besa Mi Piel 4 2003 "No, No" Besa Mi Piel 20 2004 "Sombras" Natalia 1 2004 "Que No Puede Ser" Natalia 1 2004 "Gasolina" Natalia 34 2005 "I Love This Game I Love This Game"I Love This Game" is New York production group AT's first single from their third album, which features the Spanish pop singer Natalia. The video features the lead singer Lexter and Natalia playing basketball in a New York barrio. The song also appears on the Spanish compilation album Disco...
(featuring. AT)"– 7 49 4 2006 "Loco Por Mí" Nada es lo que crees Nada Es Lo Que CreesNada Es Lo Que Crees is the fourth album of Spanish singer Natalia. It features the singles: "Loco Por Mi", "A Ti" and "No Fui Yo". It crept up to number 24 in the Spanish charts, and "Loco Por Mi" managed to get to number 1 in the Spanish charts on download sales alone....1 2007 "A Tí" Nada es lo que crees 89 2007 "Orden de Desalojo" Radikal 19 2007 "Rebelde En Libertad" Radikal 2 2008 "Ni un minuto más" Radikal 9 - - 2010 "Liberate" - 1 16 - Top ten hits 9 0 1
Videography
- Vas a volverme loca (2002)
- La noche llegó (2002)
- No soy un ángel (2002)
- Besa mi piel (2003)
- Sólo tu amor (2003)
- Sombras (2004)
- Que no puede ser (2004)
- I love this game"(feat Lexter) (2005)
- Loco por mi (2006)
- Orden de desalojo (2007)
- Rebelde en libertad ( (2007)
Filmography
- La pelicula de OT(2002)
- Calles de fuego(2005)
- Nocturna(2007)-voice
- El Arca de Noé(2007) - voice.
Trivia
- Although she was 12th in the first edition of Spain's version of Fame Academy, Operación Triunfo, she was: the first contestant to receive a record deal, first to release 2, 3 then 4 albums and first to have a single in a non-SpanishSpanish languageSpanish , also known as Castilian , is a Romance language in the Ibero-Romance group that evolved from several languages and dialects in central-northern Iberia around the 9th century and gradually spread with the expansion of the Kingdom of Castile into central and southern Iberia during the...
speaking country (one week before David BisbalDavid BisbalDavid Bisbal Ferré is a Grammy-winning Spanish pop singer. He gained his initial fame as a runner up on the interactive reality television show Operación Triunfo produced by TJ Hall....
released his debut in GermanyGermanyGermany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
), a duet with Joanne Zimmer. - In May 2005, the video of I Love This Game got premiered on CD:UKCD:UKCD:UK was a British music television programme. Originally run in conjunction with SMTV Live, the programme was first aired on ITV on 29 August 1998 to rival the BBC's Live & Kicking and was the replacement for The Chart Show, which had been airing on the network for nine and a half years.In...
, a British music program on ITVITVITV is the major commercial public service TV network in the United Kingdom. Launched in 1955 under the auspices of the Independent Television Authority to provide competition to the BBC, it is also the oldest commercial network in the UK...
.
External links
Natalia Official Website Natalia Tour 2007 MySpaceNatalia (cantante).jpg