Superlitio

Infobox musical artist
Name = SUPERLITIO


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Background = group_or_band
Origin = Cali, Valle del Cauca, Colombia
Genre = Latin Alternative
Rock
Funk
Electronica
Years_active = 1997-present
Label = Independent
URL = [http://www.superlitio.com/ Official website]
Current_members = Dino Leandro
Armando Gonzalez
Alejandro Lozano
Mauricio Campo
Pedro Rovetto
Pipe Bravo

Superlitio is a Latin Grammy nominated band from Cali, Colombia. Its members are Mauricio Campo (Lead Singer), Pedro Rovetto (Bass), Pipe Bravo (Keyboards, guitar and voice), Alejandro Lozano (Guitar), Armando Gonzalez (Drums) and Dino Leandro (Machines). With two independent records and the multi-awarded “Tripping Tropicana” (produced by Tweety Gonzalez) the band has participated and headlined a wide variety of international festivals, reaching all corners in Latin America and other countries such as the US, France and the UK. Under the mantra “we’ll take over the world” the band has started the pre-production of its fourth album

History

* Between 1997 and 1999, SUPERLITIO released two independent albums “Marciana” and “El Sonido Mostaza” receiving great reviews from media and specialized press in Colombia.

* In 2000 the band’s music starts to appear in several playlist from independent and commercial radio stations in the United States.

* In the summer of 2001 the band embarks on their first US Tour, playing to large diverse crowds in cities such as New York and Los Angeles.

* In 2004, after releasing the US debut “Tripping Tropicana” (CMG / Sony BMG) SUPERLITIO received a Latin Grammy nomination in the Best New Artist category. The album was produced by the Argentine Tweety Gonzalez (Soda Stereo, Gustavo Certai, Illya Kuryaki, Fito Paez).

* Rolling Stone LA’s catalogs the band as one of the “Bands to Watch for 2005″. The band also appears in the cover of the 2004 People of the Year December issue along with Eminem, Michael Moore, and Julieta Venegas.

* Other awards and nominations for “Tripping Tropicana” include: La Banda Elastica award for “Best New Alternative Artist” and three Shock awards (Colombia) for “Best National Group”, “Best Video Of The Year” and “Best Alternative Group”. SUPERLITIO was also nominated for “Best Rock Album of The Year” for Univision’s “Premios lo Nuestro” in 2005.

* Tripping Tropicana’s first single, “Que vo’ Hacer” hitted number one on several radio stations, while the video reached high rotation on major music television networks including MTVLA, MTV3S and VHUno.

* The video for “Lo Fi”, directed by Colombian director Andres Mendez rotated on MTVLA, the Virgin Megastore Chain in France, Much Music and other channels in Colombia and the US.

* The first track on “Tripping Tropicana, entitled “Babylon” was released on the influential BMG US Latin compilation “Latin Rock Explosion Volumen 2”, along with tracks from Alejandra Guzman, Gustavo Cerati, Jumbo, Julieta Venegas, Aterciopelados and more.

* SUPERLITIO was featured in several shows from the top television and radio networks in the US, including Univision, Telemundo, Mun2 and Super Estrella. The band was also interviewed and did a live worldwide performance on CNN en Espanol

* Other press coverage has included Rolling Stone, LOFT, Newsday, Billboard, Batanga, Al Borde (cover), La Opinion, LA Daily News, Miami Herald and many more.

* In 2005 the band performed at SXSW in 2005 alongside touring the US in March/April.

* Tripping Tropicana is released in South America and Europe in 2005.

* Alongside the Colombian superstar Juanes, Superlitio performs in their hometown in front of 40,000 people in 2006.

* The band closed 2006 with a massive concert in Cali for more than 10,000 people. The show was broadcasted live to an estimate of over one million viewers.

* In October 2007, SUPERLITIO performed in front of 80,000 people as headliner at the 10th anniversary of South America’s largest rock festival “Rock al Parque”

* In 2008 SUPERLITIO produced and recorded the lead track for Carlos Moreno’s “Perro Come Perro”; one of the most awaited and commented Colombian films in the past years. The song has reached number one in several Colombian radio stations.

Awards & Recognitions

* Latin Grammy Award Nomination (2004) "Best New Artist"


* LBE Music Awards (2004) Winner for "Best New Latin Alternative Artist"



* SHOCK Awards (2005) Winner "Band of the Year" - Winner "Best Video" - Winner "Best Alternative Band"


* Univision "Premio Lo Nuestro" Award Nomination 
(2005) "Best Rock Album"

* Much Músic Award Nomination 
(2005) Best Fusion Video


* Rolling Stones Magazine (2004)Top 50 Records of the year

* Rolling Stones Magazine (2005) Band of the Year

* SHOCK Magazine (2005) 10 of Most Important band in Colombia Rock History

* Rock Al parque Headliners (2003 - 2005 – 2007) Colombia (40.000 people)

* Recognition from the Mayor of Cali (2005)Artistic Ambassadors and international representatives for the city of Cali.

* Recognition from the governor of Valle del Cauca (2007) Honorable mention as outstanding performer in the arts and culture of the state.

Members

*Pedro Rovetto (Bass)
*Andres Bravo (Keyboards, guitar and voice)
*Mauricio Campo (Lead Singer)
*Alejandro Lozano (Guitar)
*Armando Gonzalez (Drums)
*Dino Leandro (Machines)

Discography

*"Marciana" (1997),
*"El Sonido Mostaza" (1999),
*"Tripping Tropicana" (2005),
*"TBA" (2008),

External links

* [http://www.superlitio.com/ Official Band Site]