Belanova
Belanova on Viva la Radio 2006
Background information
Origin	Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
Genre(s)	Electropop Alternative Dance Lounge Synthpop
Years active	2000–present
Label(s)	Universal Music and Virus Records
Website	Belanova.com.mx
Members
Denisse Guerrero Ricardo "Richie" Arreola Edgar Huerta

Belanova is a highly successful Latin Grammy-nominated Mexican Synth-pop band from the city of Guadalajara, Jalisco. The group consists of lead vocalist Denisse Guerrero, programmer and keyboardist Edgar Huerta, and Ricardo "Richie" Arreola on bass. The band was formed in 2000, but they were not signed under a record company until 2002, signing under Virus Records, Mexican Dance Label, owned by Universal Music. Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (2592 × 1944 pixel, file size: 1. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Mexico. ... Coordinates: , Country State Foundation 1542 Government  - Mayor Alfonso Petersen Farah ( PAN) Area  - City 187. ... Location within Mexico Country Capital Municipalities 126 Largest City Guadalajara Government  - Governor Emilio González Márquez (PAN)  - Federal Deputies PAN: 18 PRI: 1  - Federal Senators Eva Contreras (PAN) Héctor Pérez (PAN) Ramiro Hernández (PRI) Area Ranked 6th  - State 79,085 km²  (30,534. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Electropop (also called Technopop) is a form of synth pop music that is made with synthesizers, and which first flourished from 1978 to 1981. ... Alternative dance (known primarily as indie dance in the United Kingdom) is a term used for the genre of music combining elements of dance-pop (or other forms of electronic dance music such as house or techno) and alternative rock genres such as indie pop. ... The term lounge can refer to: a living room in a private house, a public waiting area, provided with seating, as in a hotel or airport an Airline lounge is a private waiting area offered by airlines to pecial customers or to those who pay an extra fee lounge music... This article needs additional references or sources for verification. ... This does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Universal Music Group (UMG) is the largest business group and family of record labels in the recording industry. ... Virus logo. ... Denisse Guerrero Flores is a Mexican singer and songwriter best known for her act in electropop band Belanova. ... Ricardo Arriola is a Mexican bassist for the electropop band Belanova. ... Edgar Huerta (January 25, 1980) is a Mexican pianist for the electropop band Belanova. ... Grammy Award statuette The Grammy Awards, presented by the Recording Academy (an association of Americans professionally involved in the recorded music industry) for outstanding achievements in the recording industry, is one of four major music awards shows held annually in the United States (the Billboard Music Awards, the American Music... Synthpop is a style of popular music in which the synthesizer is the dominant musical instrument. ... In music, a band is a company of musicians, or musical ensemble, usually popular or folk, playing parts of or improvising a musical arrangement on different musical instruments. ... Coordinates: , Country State Foundation 1542 Government  - Mayor Alfonso Petersen Farah ( PAN) Area  - City 187. ... Location within Mexico Country Capital Municipalities 126 Largest City Guadalajara Government  - Governor Emilio González Márquez (PAN)  - Federal Deputies PAN: 18 PRI: 1  - Federal Senators Eva Contreras (PAN) Héctor Pérez (PAN) Ramiro Hernández (PRI) Area Ranked 6th  - State 79,085 km²  (30,534. ... Denisse Guerrero Flores is a Mexican singer and songwriter best known for her act in electropop band Belanova. ... Edgar Huerta (January 25, 1980) is a Mexican pianist for the electropop band Belanova. ... Ricardo Arriola is a Mexican bassist for the electropop band Belanova. ... There are a range of musical instruments that can be collectively be regarded as bass instruments since they are in the bass range. ... Year 2000 (MM) was a leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full 2000 Gregorian calendar). ... Also see: 2002 (number). ... Virus logo. ... Universal Music Group (UMG) is the largest business group and family of record labels in the recording industry. ...

History

All three members of the band have had a special taste for music since childhood. Ricardo says he developed his interest in music because he idolized The Beatles member Paul McCartney as a child. Edgar's brother received a little keyboard as a Christmas present when he was ten. His brother showed little interest in it, preferring to play with his other toys, and so Edgar simply began playing it one day. Denisse has liked to sing since she was five-years-old, and was previously a member of the band 40 Grados, literally "40 degrees." The trio met in Guadalajara at a bar where both Edgar and Denisse were working. The White Album, see The Beatles (album). ... Sir James Paul McCartney, MBE (born 18 June 1942) is an English singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who first gained worldwide fame as one of the founding members of The Beatles. ... An electronic keyboard. ... For other uses, see Christmas (disambiguation). ...

Recently the Belanova has introduced a new member of the band, Campanita, who plays the drum set. Although he is not an official member, some fans speculate that he will be one by the time the third album is released. He has appeared in some videos and plays along with them on live performances. An extended 4-piece drum kit A drum kit (or drum set or trap set - the latter an old-fashioned term) is a collection of drums, cymbals and other percussion instruments arranged for convenient playing by a sole percussionist (drummer), usually for jazz, rock, or other types of contemporary music. ...

Cocktail (2003), the band's debut album was well received by the Mexican critics.

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Cocktail

Their first album was titled Cocktail and was released in 2003. The first single off the album was "Tus Ojos" ("Your Eyes"), which became popular due to a Mitsubishi publicity campaign, just after the Japanese car maker's arrival in Mexico, the song reached number-one on the Mexican Top 100 and stayed there for 3 consecutive weeks, the album reached number-five on Mexican Albums Chart^[1] and sold over 50,000 copies being certified Gold, the album was named one of the Top Five albums of 2003 by Rolling Stone Mexico. Dulce Beat (2005) Cocktail is the debut album from the Mexican Electro/Pop band Belanova. ... See also: 2003 in music (UK) Musical groups established in 2003 Record labels established in 2003 // January - following an investigation by The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry and London detectives, police raids in England and the Netherlands recover nearly 500 original Beatles studio tapes, recorded during the Let It... Scene of the music video Tus Ojos (2003) Debut single from Mexican Electro/Pop band Belanova, taken from the album Cocktail. ... For information on Mitsubishi brand computer monitors, see NEC-Mitsubishi Electronics Display of America Inc. ... This article is about the magazine. ...

Apart from "Tus Ojos", the album also spawned two more top-twenty hits, "Suele Pasar" ("It Happens Sometimes") and "Aún Asi Te Vas" ("And Still You Leave"). Scene of the music video Suele Pasar (2004) Suele Pasar is the second single from Mexican Electro/Pop band Belanova, taken from the album Cocktail. ... Scene of the music video Aun Asi Te Vas (2004) Third single from Mexican Electro/Pop band Belanova, taken from the album Cocktail. ...

The band spent 2003 and 2004 on a 100-Concert Tour around Mexican Territory, after the success of the album, Universal Music Mexico wanted a more commercial sound, the band flew to Argentina to record their second album, this time with a more poppy sound and the record label moved Belanova from the Dance Label, Virus Records to the mainstream label, Universal. Universal Music Group (UMG) is the largest major label in the record industry, with a 23% market share. ... For other uses, see Pop music (disambiguation). ... Virus logo. ... Universal Music Group (UMG) is the largest major label in the record industry, with a 23% market share. ...

Dulce Beat

In 2005 they released a new album called Dulce Beat, which gained popularity in the Latin American music market thanks largely to television stations such as MTV. Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Dulce Beat (2005) Dulce Beat 2. ... Latin America consists of the countries of South America and some of North America (including Central America and some the islands of the Caribbean) whose inhabitants mostly speak Romance languages, although Native American languages are also spoken. ... This article is about the original U.S. music television channel. ...

Dulce Beat (2005), the band's second album became their most successful album to date.

The album was released on June 21, 2005 in Mexico, reaching the number-one spot staying there for four non-consecutive weeks, the album has sold over 200,000 copies in Mexico alone. The first single of the album was "Me Pregunto" ("I Wonder"), which was followed soon after by "Por Ti" ("Because Of You"), both songs reached number-one in Mexico becoming top five songs of the year in the country. The third single was "Rosa Pastel" ("Pastel Pink"), released in July of 2006. The album has enjoyed much success around Latin America, with sales of over 500,000 copies and the same year they released their first live album called "Dulce Beat Live", which went Gold in Mexico only few hours after it was released. The album includes a set of 16 songs performed live at the Foro Expo in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico on March 10, 2006. Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (691x705, 111 KB) Album This image is of a cover of an audio recording, and the copyright for it is most likely owned by either the publisher of the album or the artist(s) which produced the recording or cover artwork... Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (691x705, 111 KB) Album This image is of a cover of an audio recording, and the copyright for it is most likely owned by either the publisher of the album or the artist(s) which produced the recording or cover artwork... Dulce Beat (2005) Dulce Beat 2. ... is the 172nd day of the year (173rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Me Pregunto (English: I Wonder) is the first single taken from the second album Dulce Beat by the Mexican electro/pop band Belanova. ... Scene of the music video Por Ti (2005) Second single from the album Dulce Beat of Mexican Electro/Pop band Belanova. ... Rosa Pastel (Spanish: cake Pink) was the third single from the album Dulce Beat of Mexican Electro/Pop band Belanova. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Latin America consists of the countries of South America and some of North America (including Central America and some the islands of the Caribbean) whose inhabitants mostly speak Romance languages, although Native American languages are also spoken. ... Dulce Beat Live is the first live album from the Mexican electro pop band Belanova and third album overall. ... Coordinates: , Country State Foundation 1542 Government  - Mayor Alfonso Petersen Farah ( PAN) Area  - City 187. ... Location within Mexico Country Capital Municipalities 126 Largest City Guadalajara Government  - Governor Emilio González Márquez (PAN)  - Federal Deputies PAN: 18 PRI: 1  - Federal Senators Eva Contreras (PAN) Héctor Pérez (PAN) Ramiro Hernández (PRI) Area Ranked 6th  - State 79,085 km²  (30,534. ...

Belanova's video "Por Ti" holds the record for the most weeks on MTV Mexico's Top 20, peaking at number-one for twenty-nine weeks.^[2] When the album was released in the United States in the spring of 2006, it hit number fifty-nine on Billboard's Top Latin Albums Chart and reached the top ten on the Top Electronic Albums Chart.^[3] Disney Latin America picked the band to make the Spanish version of the song "What I've Been Looking For" ("Eres Tú") for the Latin American release of the High School Musical Soundtrack.^[4] The band earned a Grammy Nomination for "Mejor Álbum Vocal Pop Dúo o Grupo" ("Best Pop Vocal Album by a Group or Duo"), but La Oreja de Van Gogh won the award. For other uses, see Spring. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Billboard can refer to: Billboard magazine Billboard (advertising) Billboard antenna In 3D computer graphics, to billboard is to rotate an object so that it faces the viewer. ... Disney may refer to: The Walt Disney Company and its divisions, including Walt Disney Pictures. ... What Ive Been Looking For is a song from the Disney Channel Original Movie, High School Musical. ... Belanovas Spanish Version of the song What Ive Been Looking For, especially recorded for the Latin American edition of the soundtrack of the movie High School Musical. ... High School Musical is the soundtrack of the Disney Channel Original Movie, of the same name, it was released on January 10, 2006 and was the best selling album of 2006,[1] selling 6,469 copies in its first week and climbed to #1 on the Billboard album chart in... La Oreja de Van Gogh (Spanish: Van Goghs Ear) is a Latin Grammy winner Spanish pop band from Donostia-San Sebastian. ...

The band also became the most nominated Mexican Act on the 2006's MTV Video Music Awards Latin America, but they only won "Mejor Artista Norte" ("Best Artist — North"). The band ended 2006 as the 33rd most played artist/band in Latin America^[5] and the 15th most played artist/band in Ibero-America.^[6] Also, their single, "Por Ti" ended the year (2006) as the 12th most played song in Mexico.^[7] In October 2006, Belanova signed a contract with Pizza Hut Mexico, to promote Cheesy Pops and their single "Niño" ("Boy"), the band filmed the commercials on November 7, 2006 and the first of the three different commercials was premiered on November 15. Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The MTV VMALAs (now Premios MTV Latinoamérica) are the Latin American version of the Video Music Awards. ... Latin America consists of the countries of South America and some of North America (including Central America and some the islands of the Caribbean) whose inhabitants mostly speak Romance languages, although Native American languages are also spoken. ... Ibero-America is a term used to refer collectively to the countries in the Americas which were formerly colonies of Spain or Portugal. ... October 2006 is the tenth month of that year and has yet to occur. ... Pizza Hut Inc. ... Radio Singles from the album Dulce Beat of Mexican Electro/Pop band Belanova. ... is the 311th day of the year (312th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 319th day of the year (320th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...

Fantasía Pop (2007), the band's third album was released simultaneously throughout Ibero-America and the United States.

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Fantasía Pop

Alex Enríquez, the band's manager sent a press release announcing Belanova's new album, Fantasía Pop. The album was released on September 10, 2007 in Mexico, Spain and the rest of Latin America and on September 11, 2007 in the United States, the album was recorded in Argentina.^[8] The first single, "Baila Mi Corazón" was premired on July 2 on Mexican radio station Los 40 Principales.^[9] Fantasía Pop is the third studio album from the Mexican electro pop band Belanova. ... is the 253rd day of the year (254th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st Century. ... Latin America consists of the countries of South America and some of North America (including Central America and some the islands of the Caribbean) whose inhabitants mostly speak Romance languages, although Native American languages are also spoken. ... is the 254th day of the year (255th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st Century. ... Baila Mi Corazón (English: My Heart Dances) is the lead single from Belanovas forthcoming album, Fantasía Pop, the song was premiered on July 2, 2007 in Mexico, followed by plays in Argentina, Spain, the United States and the rest of Latin America. ... is the 183rd day of the year (184th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Los 40 Principales is a musical radio station in Spain with more than 3,000,000 listeners. ...

The band filmed the video for the first single on July 13th, the band will tour around Mexico, the rest of Ibero-America and the United States.^[10] The band signed a contract with Sony Ericsson México to release the model W580 on July 30, 2007, the release was named the Belanova Edition and it includes three new tracks from the album as well as a music video, websites and a dance game.^[11] On August 18 2007, the band shot the video for what would be the second single from their album that also will serve as the soundtrack for the Mexican film "Hasta El Viento Tiene Miedo" ("Even the Wind is in Fear"). On September 12 2007, it was reported the album sold over 50,000 copies of their album Fantasía Pop in just three days in Mexico being certified Gold by AMPROFON.^[12] The album entered the mexican charts at number-eighteen, before climbing to number-three on its second week.^[13] is the 194th day of the year (195th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Ibero-America is a term used to refer collectively to the countries in the Americas which were formerly colonies of Spain or Portugal. ... For an arrangement of Sony Ericsson products, see list of Sony Ericsson products Sony Ericsson is a joint venture established in 2001 by the Japanese consumer electronics company Sony Corporation and the Swedish telecommunications company Ericsson to make mobile phones. ... The Sony Ericsson W580 is a mid range slider style mobile phone in the Walkman series. ... is the 211th day of the year (212th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st Century. ... is the 230th day of the year (231st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 255th day of the year (256th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... GOLD refers to one of the following: GOLD (IEEE) is an IEEE program designed to garner more student members at the university level (Graduates of the Last Decade). ... Asociación Mexicana de Productores de Fonogramas y Videogramas, A.C. (English: Mexican association of Producers of Phonograms and Videograms, A.C.) It groups the phonographic companies that represent more of the 70 percent of the market in Mexico. ...

Actually Belanova's Vocal Denisse Guerrero is the new image from WELLA in beauty hair products in Latinamerica with the single "Baila mi Corazon"

Other Projects

It has been announced that the band is going to be part of the soundtrack for the movie "Cuando Las Cosas Suceden" ("When Things Happen")^[14]

The band worked with Aleks Syntek on the track "Laberinto" ("Maze") which was included on Syntek's latest album Lección de Vuelo.^[15] Aleks Syntek (born Alejandro Escajadillo; September 29, 1969 in Mérida, Yucatán) is a Mexican Rock en Español and pop musician. ...

Discography

The following list includes all Belanova's album releases. For complete information about charts and sales and single releases, see Belanova discography. The discography of mexican pop/dance group Belanova includes three studio albums, a live album and DVD, and numerous singles. ...

Dulce Beat (2005) Cocktail is the debut album from the Mexican Electro/Pop band Belanova. ... Dulce Beat (2005) Dulce Beat 2. ... Fantasía Pop is the third studio album from the Mexican electro pop band Belanova. ... Dulce Beat Live is the first live album from the Mexican electro pop band Belanova and third album overall. ... Scene of the music video Tus Ojos (2003) Debut single from Mexican Electro/Pop band Belanova, taken from the album Cocktail. ... Me Pregunto (English: I Wonder) is the first single taken from the second album Dulce Beat by the Mexican electro/pop band Belanova. ... Scene of the music video Por Ti (2005) Second single from the album Dulce Beat of Mexican Electro/Pop band Belanova. ...

Notes and references

External links

• Belanova Official Website
• Belanova Official MySpace
• Belanova - Fan Site
• BelanovaFans.com
• Belanova.org
• Foro Belanova (Belanova Forum)