Ericson Alexander Molano

Infobox musical artist
Name = Ericson Alexander Molano


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Background = solo_singer
Birth_name = Ericson Alexander Molano
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Origin = Pereira, Colombia
Instrument = Vocals, Guitar
Genre = Gospel, Christian, Spanish
Occupation = Singer, Songwriter, Producer, Musician, Pastor
Years_active = 1999–present
Label = Jehova-Nisi Producciones
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URL = [http://www.jnproducciones.com JN Producciones]
Notable_instruments = Guitar

Ericson Alexander Molano [cite web|url=https://find.intelius.com/search-summary-out.php?ReportType=1&searchform=name|publisher=Intelius People Search|title=Name search engine] (born November 20, 1979) [cite web|url=http://www.radioemanuelmusical.com/EricsonAlexanderMolano.html|title=Radio Emanuel Musical V 3.0|accessdate=2007-08-18] is a Gospel Christian singer. He became famous when the hit song, "Dios Manda Lluvia" came out. He has a Production company, Jehova-Nisi Producciones; where he is President and General Director. He is currently touring.

In 1999, he released his first album "El Vive Hoy", which sold more than 100,000 copies. This album includes the hit "Dios Manda Lluvia". In 2002, he released his second album, "Fue Por Ti". In 2004 saw the release of "Mi Pasion", featuring the hits "Mi Pasion", "Melodia Angelical", "Siento Su Gloria", "Rendir Mi Vida", and a duet with Karina Moreno, "Es Por Ti". His latest album, "Vuelvo a Ti", released in 2006, has seen huge success. Recorded live in 2005 in Mexico, it features the controversial hit, "Soy Sano". In 2007 he released a DVD featuring his Greatest Hits entitled "Lo Mejor de Ericson Alexander Molano.

His fourth upcoming album, "No Fue En Vano", will be released in July 2008.

Biography

Early years

Ericson Alexander Molano was born on November 20, 1979 in Pereira, Colombia, the son of Reverends Nubia and Hugo Molano. He is the oldest of 4 siblings - Sandra, Libni "Leo", Gerson and Melissa. [cite web|url=http://ministeriossalem.org/site/pastores.html|title=Ministerios Salem Internacional - Pastores|accessdate=2007-08-16|publisher=MSI] He followed his parents on Missionary trips around the world, spreading Christianity through Music and Worship.His family moved to the United States in 1986. Eventually setting place in Long Beach, California, where they would form Ministerios Salem Internacional. Their Ministry is all around the world, which includes: the United States, Mexico, Guatemala, Venezuela, Colombia, and Peru. In 1999, Molano received his Bachelor's Degree in Electronic Engineering.

Music career (1999–present)

Molano has always had an interest in music.On November 27, 1999 Molano recorded his first Live album, "El Vive Hoy", in his local church Ministerios Salem Internacional (MSI). The album contains the hit song "Dios Manda Lluvia". The song made Molano famous within the Christian community. [cite web|url=http://www.jnproducciones.com/ericson/content/discografia1.htm|title=Ericson Alexander Molano - Discografia - El Vive Hoy|accessdate=2007-07-24|publisher=Jehova-Nisi Producciones] The album also includes the songs such as "Siempre te Alabare", "El Vive Hoy", and "Hosanna al Rey".

In 2000, he founded his recording label, Jehova-Nisi Producciones. (Also referred to as JN Productions as in Spanish, JN Producciones). There are currently five other artists on this label: Erick Porta, [cite web|url=http://store.mercadocristiano.com/taamerpo.html|title=Tanto Amor. Erick Porta|accessdate=2007-09-08|publisher=Alegoria Media Inc] David Beltran, [cite web|url=http://store.pandevida.com/browse.cfm/4,17703.htm|title=David Beltran - CD. ADORARTE (En Vivo)|accessdate=2007-08-18|publisher=Pan De Vida.com] Manuel Garcia Jr., [cite web|url=http://store.pandevida.com/browse.cfm/4,17139.htm|title=Manuel Garcia Jr. - CD. EL ES REY|accessdate=2007-09-08|publisher=Pan De Vida] Eddie Soto, [cite web|url=http://store.pandevida.com/browse.cfm/4,16309.htm|title=Eddie Soto - CD. NUNCA IMAGINE|accessdate=2007-09-08] and Ruth Esther. [cite web|url=http://store.pandevida.com/browse.cfm/4,4120.htm|title=Ruth Esther - CD. CANTANDO LO DIRE|accessdate=2007-09-08|publisher=Pan De Vida.com] He's the President and General Director of JN Productions.cite web|url=http://www.jnproducciones.com/ericson/content/biografia.htm|title=Ericson Alexander Molano|accessdate=2007-07-24]

In March 22, 2002, he recorded his second live album, "Fue Por Ti", in Van Nuys, California. The album's first single was "Maestro Tocame", which debuted in August 2002. The song was then proceeded by "Alegria" and "Estoy Enamorado". On August 3, 2002 the album was released. [cite web|url=http://www.jnproducciones.com/ericson/content/discografia2.htm|title=Ericson Alexander Molano - Discografia - Fue Por Ti|accessdate=2007-07-24|publisher=Jehova-Nisi Producciones]

Molano took a two year break. On April 17, 2004 he recorded his third live album, "Mi Pasion", in Santa Ana, California. The album had two released dates; the audience present at the recording received their copy of the album in July 2004. The album, however, was released to the public in August 2004. [cite web|url=http://jnproducciones.com/ericson/content/discografia3.htm|title=Ericson Alexander Molano - Discografia - Mi Pasion|accessdate=2007-07-24|publisher=Jehova-Nisi Producciones] The album contained singles like, "Mi Pasion", "Melodia Angelical", "Siento Su Gloria" and "Rendir Mi Vida".

Prior to recording his live albums in the states; (Since all 3 albums were recorded live in the US), his fourth album Vuelvo A Ti was recorded live in front of an audience in Mexico. Vuelvo a Ti was recorded on August 21, 2005. [cite web|url=http://www.jnproducciones.com/content/noticias/noticias_vuelvo_ati.htm|title=Jehova Nisi - Vuelvo A Ti|accessdate=2007-07-24|publisher=Jehova-Nisi Producciones] The album was released on January 27, 2006. The album contains the hit songs, "Soy Sano" and "Vuelvo a Ti".

In June 2007, his first DVD titled "Lo Mejor de Ericson A. Molano" was released in which he performs his greatest hits. [cite web|url=http://store.pandevida.com/browse.cfm/4,21800.htm|title=DVD. LO MEJOR DE ERICSON - Ericson Alexander Molano|accessdate=2007-07-06|publisher=Pan De Vida] As of right now, he's on Tour. [cite web|url=http://www.myspace.com/ericsonalexandermolano|title=EAM's Tour dates|accessdate=2007-08-18] On January 22, 2008, it was announced that "Lo Mejor de Ericson A. Molano" would be produced into a two disc album. On February 8, the album was released into stores everywhere. [cite web|url=http://store.pandevida.com/browse.cfm/4,23011.htm|title=Ericson Alexander Molano - CD. Lo Mejor de Ericson Alexander Molano|accessdate=2008-02-21|publisher=Pan De Vida] On April 23, 2008, Molano recorded his fifth album, "No Fue En Vano". The album was released on July 4, 2008. [cite web|author=JN Staff|url=http://www.jnproducciones.com/htdocs/NOTICIAS/tabid/55/Default.aspx|title="No Fue En Vano" Julio 2008|accessdate=2008-05-25|date=2008-05-19|publisher=JN Producciones]

Discography

* "El Vive Hoy"
* "Fue Por Ti"
* "Mi Pasion"
* "Vuelvo A Ti"
* "No Fue En Vano"

Personal life

Molano is married to Nancy Garcia. The two wed on July 10, 2005 at Crystal Cathedral in Garden Grove, California. [cite web|url=http://www.jnproducciones.com/content/noticias/noticias_index.htm|title=Jehova Nisi - Wedding Details|accessdate=2007-07-24|publisher=Jehova-Nisi Producciones] His in-law's are fellow Christian singers, Manuel Garcia Jr and Ruth Esther.

Molano is both an Associated [cite video|year=2007|title=Lo Mejor de Ericson Alexander Molano|medium=DVD|publisher=Jehova-Nisi Producciones] and Youth Pastor in his Church. [cite web|url=http://a741.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/42/l_b26256c9feecb27fd73a1c3ba9b01d24.jpg|title=Image of Ericson A. Molano|accessdate=2007-08-18]

Molano is soccer fan. [cite web|url=http://a268.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/01461/76/27/1461047267_l.jpg|title=Ericson A. Molano Colombian Soccer fan|accessdate=2007-08-06] Molano is good friends with fellow Christian singer Karina Moreno

References

External links

* [http://jnproducciones.com JN Producciones]
*MySpace-music|ericsonalexandermolano|Ericson Alexander Molano