Aleks Syntek

Infobox Musical artist
Name = Aleks Syntek

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Img_capt = Aleks Syntek in Managua, Nicaragua
Background = solo_singer
Birth_name = Raúl Alejandro Escajadillo Peña
Alias =
Born = Birth date and age|1969|09|29
Died =
Origin = Mexico
Instrument = Keyboards
Voice_type =
Genre = pop
Occupation = Singer, songwriter, producer
Years_active = 1990–present
Label = EMI
Associated_acts = Aleks Syntek y la Gente Normal
URL = [http://www.alekssyntek.com.mx/ www.alekssyntek.com.mx]
Notable_instruments =

Raúl Alejandro Escajadillo Peña (born September 29, 1969 in Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico), better known as Aleks Syntek, is a Mexican singer, songwriter and producer. [cite news | title=Aleks Syntek; Biography | url =http://music.yahoo.com/ar-265902---Aleks-Syntek | work =Yahoo Music| accessdate = 2008-03-13]

Biography

From an early age he began to show his musical talent, and at the age of 11 he began composing his own music and lyrics. It was not until 1984 that his interest in music turned professional, and he assumed the stage name Aleks Syntek, ("Syntek" being a shorthand name for "sin teclados", lit. "without keyboards;" the name was given by a friend from whom he had asked to borrow a keyboard.)

In 1989, he composed the songs "Muévete a mi alrededor" ("Move in my surroundings") and "Siénteme" ("Feel Me") sung by Mexican artist Sasha Sokol.

In 1990, he wrote "Sacúdete" ("Shake Yourself") and "Escapar de ti" ("Escape From You") for the pop group Timbiriche. The same year he formed a group called Aleks Syntek y la Gente Normal. His first album, "Hey tú!" ("Hey You!"), included the single "Unos quieren subir" ("Some want to rise"), as well as "Te quiero así" ("I Love You Like That") sung with Sasha Sokol.

As of 2008, he is working on a crossover album for the English-speaking market. The album will consist of English versions of his past Spanish hits, such as "Duele El Amor" (Love Hurts) and "Intocable" (Untouchable).

Discography

*"Lección de Vuelo" (Flying Lesson) (2007) (With Belanova and Jesse & Joy) Gold in Mexico - over 50,000 copies sold
*"Mundo Lite" (CD+DVD) (2005) (With Ana Torroja)
*"Videografia" (Videography) (DVD) (2005) (2007) Gold in Mexico - over 10,000 copies sold
*"Mundo Lite" (Light World) (2004) (With Ana Torroja, Benny Ibarra and Soraya)
*"Multiple" (Multiple) (2003)
*"De Noche en la Ciudad" (At Night in The City) (2001) Gold in Mexico - over 75,000 copies sold
*"Sexo, Pudor y Lágrimas" (Sex, Shame, and Tears) (Soundtrack) (1999)
*"89-99" (1999) 2x Platinum in Mexico - over 300,000 copies sold
*"Lugar Secreto" (Secret Place) (1997)
*"Bienvenido a la Vida" (Welcome to Life) (1995)
*"Más Fuerte De Lo Que Pensaba" (Stronger Than I Thought) (1993) (con la participación de Ray Manzarek)
*"Hey Tú!" (Hey You!) (1990) (With Sasha Sokol)

Kylie Minogue

After the release of Kylie Minogue's single 'In my Arms', Aleks released an official remix to the song with added lyrics by himself. This was set to be released on a special edition of the album, but this has not yet come about.

References

* [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll Aleks Syntek on All Music Guide]

External links

* [http://www.myspace.com/alekssyntek Aleks Syntek MySpace page]