Reik
Encyclopedia
Reik is a Latin Grammy-winning Mexican
band from Mexicali
, Baja California
formed by Jesús Alberto Navarro Rosas (lead vocals), Julio Ramírez Eguía (guitar/background vocals), and Gilberto Marín Espinoza (guitar). The group's name actually means "rake" (as in raking the guitar's strings), but the band wanted their Mexican listeners to pronounce it correctly, hence, Reik.
In 2003, Abelardo Vazquez started their then-nascent musical project, tentatively called "Reik". Abelardo Vazzquez invite Jesús Navarro and Julio Ramirez to recorded their first demos, which were released through the Mexican
underground club scene. Two of the most successful demos — "Levemente" and "Ahora Sin Ti" — brought more widespread coverage across Mexico. In early 2004, Reik invited Gilberto to join the band. They have been famous ever since, mainly in Latin America
, Mexico, and southern parts of the United States
. Their videos have been broadcast on famous music television channels, such as MTV
and HTV
. Their second album, Secuencia
, was released on November 14, 2006, which featured the first single, "Invierno" (released on November 6), which gained a lot of popularity based Latin American airplay. In September 2008 Reik released their third studio album Un Día Más
.
Reik released two new singles "Peligro" and "Dejate Llevar" from their fourth studio album titled "Peligro" which was released July 5, 2011.
, produced by Abelardo Vazquez. The first single "Yo Quisiera" got heavy rotation on Mexican pop
radio stations and soon went to number one. Their second single "Qué Vida La Mía" also topped the Mexican charts as did their third single "Noviembre Sin Ti". Their fourth single, "Niña", failed to match the success of their previous singles, charting only at #33.
went gold in Mexico on May 6, 2005 after selling 50,000 copies. In June 2005, Reik traveled to the U.S.
to promote their album and its first single. They had a promotional mini-tour that visited Miami, McAllen, San Antonio, Houston, Dallas, San Juan (Puerto Rico), and New York. The album was formally released in the United States
on May of that same year. To date, the album has sold 40,000 copies in the U.S.
alone. By May, the album was certified platinum in Mexico
for selling 120,000 copies. They have sold over half a million copies all over America to date. On July 6, 2007, Reik participated in the Alltel Wireless “Mi Círculo, Mi Música” (My Circle, My Music) concert in El Paso
, TX.
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...
band from Mexicali
Mexicali
Mexicali is the capital of the State of Baja California, seat of the Municipality of Mexicali, and 2nd largest city in Baja California. The City of Mexicali has a population of 689,775, according to the 2010 census, while the population of the entire metropolitan area reaches 936,826.The city...
, Baja California
Baja California
Baja California officially Estado Libre y Soberano de Baja California is one of the 31 states which, with the Federal District, comprise the 32 Federal Entities of Mexico. It is both the northernmost and westernmost state of Mexico. Before becoming a state in 1953, the area was known as the North...
formed by Jesús Alberto Navarro Rosas (lead vocals), Julio Ramírez Eguía (guitar/background vocals), and Gilberto Marín Espinoza (guitar). The group's name actually means "rake" (as in raking the guitar's strings), but the band wanted their Mexican listeners to pronounce it correctly, hence, Reik.
In 2003, Abelardo Vazquez started their then-nascent musical project, tentatively called "Reik". Abelardo Vazzquez invite Jesús Navarro and Julio Ramirez to recorded their first demos, which were released through the Mexican
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...
underground club scene. Two of the most successful demos — "Levemente" and "Ahora Sin Ti" — brought more widespread coverage across Mexico. In early 2004, Reik invited Gilberto to join the band. They have been famous ever since, mainly in Latin America
Latin America
Latin America is a region of the Americas where Romance languages – particularly Spanish and Portuguese, and variably French – are primarily spoken. Latin America has an area of approximately 21,069,500 km² , almost 3.9% of the Earth's surface or 14.1% of its land surface area...
, Mexico, and southern parts of the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. Their videos have been broadcast on famous music television channels, such as MTV
MTV
MTV, formerly an initialism of Music Television, is an American network based in New York City that launched on August 1, 1981. The original purpose of the channel was to play music videos guided by on-air hosts known as VJs....
and HTV
HTV
HTV, now legally known as ITV Wales & West, is the ITV contractor for Wales and the West of England, which operated from studios in Cardiff and Bristol. The company provided commercial television for the dual-region 'Wales and West' franchise, which it won from TWW in 1968...
. Their second album, Secuencia
Secuencia
Secuencia is the second studio album from Mexican pop group Reik. The album features the singles "Invierno", "Me Duele Amarte","Sabes" and "De Qué Sirve".-Track listing:#"Quien Decide Es El Amor" - 3:22...
, was released on November 14, 2006, which featured the first single, "Invierno" (released on November 6), which gained a lot of popularity based Latin American airplay. In September 2008 Reik released their third studio album Un Día Más
Un dia mas
Un Día Más is the third studio album from Mexican pop group Reik. The album features the singles "Inolvidable" and "Fui". The album won the 2009 Latin Grammy award for Best Pop Album by a Duo/Group with Vocals.-Track listing:#"Ilusionado"...
.
Reik released two new singles "Peligro" and "Dejate Llevar" from their fourth studio album titled "Peligro" which was released July 5, 2011.
Record Deal
By mid-2004 Reik started to get the attention of various major record companies, including Sony Music which eventually signed the band. In May 2005 Reik released their self-titled debut albumReik (album)
Reik is the debut album from Mexican pop group Reik. The album features the singles "Yo Quisiera", "Qué Vida La Mía", "Noviembre Sin Ti", "Niña" and "Levemente"...
, produced by Abelardo Vazquez. The first single "Yo Quisiera" got heavy rotation on Mexican pop
Pop music
Pop music is usually understood to be commercially recorded music, often oriented toward a youth market, usually consisting of relatively short, simple songs utilizing technological innovations to produce new variations on existing themes.- Definitions :David Hatch and Stephen Millward define pop...
radio stations and soon went to number one. Their second single "Qué Vida La Mía" also topped the Mexican charts as did their third single "Noviembre Sin Ti". Their fourth single, "Niña", failed to match the success of their previous singles, charting only at #33.
Commercial Success
Reik's debut albumReik (album)
Reik is the debut album from Mexican pop group Reik. The album features the singles "Yo Quisiera", "Qué Vida La Mía", "Noviembre Sin Ti", "Niña" and "Levemente"...
went gold in Mexico on May 6, 2005 after selling 50,000 copies. In June 2005, Reik traveled to the U.S.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
to promote their album and its first single. They had a promotional mini-tour that visited Miami, McAllen, San Antonio, Houston, Dallas, San Juan (Puerto Rico), and New York. The album was formally released in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
on May of that same year. To date, the album has sold 40,000 copies in the U.S.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
alone. By May, the album was certified platinum 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...
for selling 120,000 copies. They have sold over half a million copies all over America to date. On July 6, 2007, Reik participated in the Alltel Wireless “Mi Círculo, Mi Música” (My Circle, My Music) concert in El Paso
El Paso
El Paso, a city in the U.S. state of Texas, on the border with Mexico.El Paso may also refer to:-Geography:Colombia:* El Paso, CesarSpain:*El Paso, Santa Cruz de TenerifeUnited States:...
, TX.
Studio albums
- ReiKReik (album)Reik is the debut album from Mexican pop group Reik. The album features the singles "Yo Quisiera", "Qué Vida La Mía", "Noviembre Sin Ti", "Niña" and "Levemente"...
(2005)- ReiK Edición Especial (CD+DVD)Reik (album)Reik is the debut album from Mexican pop group Reik. The album features the singles "Yo Quisiera", "Qué Vida La Mía", "Noviembre Sin Ti", "Niña" and "Levemente"...
(2006)
- ReiK Edición Especial (CD+DVD)
- SecuenciaSecuenciaSecuencia is the second studio album from Mexican pop group Reik. The album features the singles "Invierno", "Me Duele Amarte","Sabes" and "De Qué Sirve".-Track listing:#"Quien Decide Es El Amor" - 3:22...
(2006) - Un Día MásUn dia masUn Día Más is the third studio album from Mexican pop group Reik. The album features the singles "Inolvidable" and "Fui". The album won the 2009 Latin Grammy award for Best Pop Album by a Duo/Group with Vocals.-Track listing:#"Ilusionado"...
(2008)- Un dia más Edición Especial (CD+DVD)Un dia masUn Día Más is the third studio album from Mexican pop group Reik. The album features the singles "Inolvidable" and "Fui". The album won the 2009 Latin Grammy award for Best Pop Album by a Duo/Group with Vocals.-Track listing:#"Ilusionado"...
(2009)
- Un dia más Edición Especial (CD+DVD)
- PeligroPeligro (Reik album)Peligro is the fourth studio album from Mexican pop group Reik. According to the band, the album has a more aggressive, experimental and electronic sound than their previous productions....
(2011)
Singles
| Year | No | Single | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | "Yo Quisiera" | Reik Reik (album) Reik is the debut album from Mexican pop group Reik. The album features the singles "Yo Quisiera", "Qué Vida La Mía", "Noviembre Sin Ti", "Niña" and "Levemente"... |
| 2 | "Qué Vida La Mía" | ||
| 3 | "Noviembre Sin Ti" | ||
| 2006 | 4 | "Niña" | |
| 5 | "Vuelve" | ||
| 6 | "Invierno" | Secuencia Secuencia Secuencia is the second studio album from Mexican pop group Reik. The album features the singles "Invierno", "Me Duele Amarte","Sabes" and "De Qué Sirve".-Track listing:#"Quien Decide Es El Amor" - 3:22... |
|
| 2007 | 7 | "Me Duele Amarte" | |
| 8 | "De Qué Sirve" | ||
| 9 | "Sabes" | ||
| 2008 | 10 | "Inolvidable" | Un Día Más Un dia mas Un Día Más is the third studio album from Mexican pop group Reik. The album features the singles "Inolvidable" and "Fui". The album won the 2009 Latin Grammy award for Best Pop Album by a Duo/Group with Vocals.-Track listing:#"Ilusionado"... |
| 2009 | 11 | "Fui" | |
| 12 | "No Desaparecerá" | ||
| 13 | "Voy A Estar" | ||
| 14 | "Mi Pecado" (feat. Maite Perroni Maite Perroni Maite Perroni Beorlegui is a Mexican actress and singer/songwriter, who is best known for starring in Rebelde, Cuidado con el Ángel, Mi Pecado and Triunfo del Amor. She gained international fame as a member of the Latin Grammy nominated pop group RBD... ) |
Mi Pecado | |
| 2011 | 15 | "Peligro" | Peligro |
| 2011 | 16 | "Dejate Llevar" | Peligro |
| 2011 | 17 | "A Ciegas" | Peligro |
| 2011 | 18 | "Igual A Nada" | Peligro |