Kany García

Infobox musical artist 2
Name = Kany García


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Background = solo_singer
Birth_name = Encarnita García De Jesus
Also_known_as= Kany García
Born = birth date and age|1982|9|25
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Origin = Toa Baja, Puerto Rico
Instrument = Voice Guitar Cello
Genre = Latin pop
Occupation = Singer, songwriter
Years_active = 2006 – present
Label = Sony BMG (2006 – present)
Influences = Juan Luis Guerra, Reyli, Ricardo Arjona, Franco De Vita, Julieta Venegas
URL = [http://www.kanygarcia.com Official Website]

Encarnita García De Jesus (born September 25, 1982) is a Latin Grammy nominee, Puerto Rican singer-songwriter and philanthropist. Kany García is currently signed to Sony BMG Label. She has attained two Billboard Latin Pop Airplay Top 10 thus far ("Hoy Ya Me Voy", and "Esta Soledad"), four Top 30 and three top 50 songs on Billboard Hot Latin Tracks.

García came to fame in 2007 with the release of her debut album "Cualquier Dia", which featured her breakthrough single "Hoy Ya Me Voy". Later came "¿Qué Nos Pasó?", the fan's favorite "Amigo en el Baño", the soft ballads "Esta Soledad" and "Estigma De Amor".

Biography

García was born in Toa Baja, Puerto Rico to a Spanish father and Puerto Rican mother. García's father, Antonio, who gave up the priesthood when he met Shela.cite web| url=http://www.primerahora.com/noticia/otros/espectaculosasi/kany_garcia_no_para_de_buscar_la_manera_de_satisfacer_a_la_gente/214051| title=Kany García "no para de buscar la manera de satisfacer a la gente"| author=Ramón Almanzar| publisher="Primera Hora"| language=Spanish| date=2008-07-25| accessdate=2008-07-28] She grew up in a house where music was not only played, but also lived. The youngest of three children (Marishela and José Antonio, who is a lead cello player at the Sinfónica de Puerto Rico), Kany started learning classical music when she was just a child, studying cello, theory, solfeggio and chorus. At 13, she attended the school Escuela Libre de Música, where the guitar would win her heart. This was followed by studies at Puerto Rico's Conservatorio de Música. In her early twenties, a brush with fame became a brush with death for the budding artist. Following a successful audition for the television program Objectivo Fama, García fell asleep behind the wheel, barely surviving a near-fatal car accident. The hospital stay cost her the opportunity to appear on Objetivo Fama. She was in intensive care for some time and managed to recover, although sensation in her left toe is limited. This setback did not keep García from the craft that she loved. Continuing to write and perform led to talks with Sony BMG some years later. While García was still being courted by the music industry superpower, Sony invited her to share the stage with Franco De Vita at an engagement in Puerto Rico. Her performance was met so warmly, garnering the evening's only standing ovation, that an offer from Sony was quickly forthcoming. She released her first studio album in 2007 titled "Cualquier Dia", which she wrote all songs. The album debuted on Billboard Latin Pop Albums on #10. The album has been released to critical acclaim.
Kany García cites Franco De Vita, Ricardo Arjona, Juan Luis Guerra, Julieta Venegas and Rosario Flores as major musical influences.

Music career

2007–present: "Cualquier Dia"

Kany García's debut album, "Cualquier Dia", was released on July 7, 2007, yielding four singles, the first being "Hoy Ya Me Voy" which was released on May 7, 2007. The single became a huge success upon its release peaking at number 22 in the US on Billboard Hot Latin Tracks charts. It also became a global hit where it peaked within the top 10 across 4 countries as well as achieving top 20 charts on countries around the world. The single written by Kany herself was described by Billboard Magazine as a "beautiful song that changes the meaning of a break-up". [cite web| url=http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/search/google/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003626594| title=Puerto Rico's New Sensation| publisher="Billboard"| language=English| date=2007-08-15| accessdate=2007-08-28]
The second single "¿Qué Nos Pasó?" wasn't as successful as her previous release, failing to chart on the U.S. Billboard Hot Latn Tracks, however, it became her second consecutive song to reach the Top 30 on Billboard Latin Pop Airplay. In Mexico, Ecuador and in Colombia the single proved to be well-received reaching the top 50 in those countries. It reached the Top 10 in Puerto Rico. The third single, "Amigo en el Baño", was less successful due to the lyrics. The song was released in the beginning of February but by the beginning of March, radios stopped playing the songs because some people felt offended. Even though some radios did not play the songs, the song managed to reach the top 50 on Billboard Hot Latin tracks were it peaked at #44 after Kany's performance at the 2008 Latin Billboard Music Awards. It also charted at #22 on the Latin Pop charts. It was a huge success on Dominican Republic, where it reach #1 for weeks. Kany's fourth "Esta Soledad", has become Kany's best charting song in U.S. The song has peaked at #21 on Billboard Latin Tracks, one slot ahead of "Hoy Ya Me Voy". The song was the most added song on Latin Pop Radio for 4 consecutive weeks. "Esta Soledad" has received more airplay than any other song by Garcia.
Kany was proclaim by Billboard Magazine, as their 2008 Breakthrough New Artist. Since its release, the album reached the top 10 in U.S. Latin Pop Charts, and has reach the top 50 on Mexico Album Charts. It gained Oro certification from the RIAA for selling 100,000 units and has sold over 250,000+ worldwide. García received the first Gold Disk recognition of her career on July 22, 2008. [ [http://www.riaa.com/goldandplatinumdata.php?table=SEARCH_RESULTS. RIAA Certification] ] Sony BMG gave her the award live in "Anda Pal' Cara, En Gala". [cite web| url=http://www.primerahora.com/noticia/musica/espectaculos_asi/su_musica_ya_es_dorada/213256| title=Su música ya es dorada| publisher="Primera Hora"| language=Spanish| date=2008-07-24| accessdate=2008-07-28] The album "Cualquier Dia" will be re-released with three songs performed acoustic with visual materials showing the making of and it also includes all the 4 music videos released so far. The album will be released in United States and Puerto Rico only. The new edition of the album was released on October 21, 2008. [ [http://www.primerahora.com/XStatic/primerahora/template/nota.aspx?n=219814 "Cualquier Dia" Special Edition] ] [ [http://www.univision.com/content/content.jhtml?cid=1673593 "No cualquier día] ] [ [http://www.primerahora.com/XStatic/primerahora/template/nota.aspx?n=219814 "Cualquier Dia" Special Edition] ] On September 10, 2008, Kany received 4 nominations for the 2008 Latin Grammy Awards in the categories of: "Song of the Year", "Album of the Year", "Best New Artist" and "Best Female Pop Vocal Album". [ [http://www.univision.com/content/content.jhtml?cid=676162/. 2008 Latin Grammy Awards Nominees] ]
The fifth single of "Cualquier Dia" will be "Estigma De Amor" [ [http://www.informador.com.mx/entretenimiento/2008/38338/6/lanzara-kany-garcia-estigma-de-amor-su-nuevo-corte-promocional.htm. Lanzará Kany García "Estigma de amor" su nuevo corte promocional] ] . On October 3, 2008, García offered the first concert of a tour in Mexico. [cite web| url=http://www.primerahora.com/noticia/musica/espectaculosasi/kany_de_gira_por_mexico/236414| title=Kany de gira por México| publisher="Primera Hora"| language=Spanish| date=2008-10-06| accessdate=2008-10-11]

As a songwriter

Kany García has written many songs for some artists. She wrote 3 songs for Objetivo Fama's first winner Janina for both of her albums, "Todo De Mí" and "Contra La Corriente". Those songs are:
* "Ya No volveras" (co-writer)
* "Tu entrega" [ [http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/discography/index.jsp?pid=651728&aid=673101/. The begginings of Garcia] ]
* "Dime" [ [http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/discography/index.jsp?pid=651728&aid=810570/. Kany Garcia writing for Objetivo Fama's Winner Janina] ]
*García wrote a song title "Aunque No Estés Aquí" for the Mexican duo Ha*Ash's album Habitación Doble. [cite web| url=http://www.primerahora.com/XStatic/primerahora/template/nota.aspx?n=222448| title=Han Madura con el amor y desamor| publisher="Primera Hora"| language=Spanish| date=2008-08-22| accessdate=2008-08-23]
*Kany teamed up with Ricardo Arjona to write and duet their song called "Tarde". They wrote the song together but the song ended up being sung with Martha Sanchez, due to problems with the record label.

Critical response

Franco De Vita
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Ricardo Arjona
cquote|'There's this Puerto Rican artist which I had the opportunity to write, someone who I think is very talented name Kany. I think is she's very interesting. I think she has a lot in her head, and she wants to say lots of things and is someone who I think needs the confidence of the people that believe in her, and dare to release not the most popular songs people think but the songs that has the essence of Kany"|30px|30px|.

Billboard Magazine
cquote|'Her husky tone seems built for a sideways glance at breakups, sex, aging and human indifference. What has set Garcia apart from other pop divas on the charts, other than writing her own songs and ability to play guitar, is her blend of commercial melodies with lyrics that are sometimes bracingly personal, even if the story isn't always about her."|30px|30px|.

Current activity

*In March 2008, Kany presented her first concert at the José Miguel Agrelot Coliseum in Puerto Rico to a sold-out crowd. [ [http://www.univision.com/content/content.jhtml?cid=1488466 El vuelo de Kany García : De Puerto Rico para el mundo ] ]

*Kany replaced Franco DeVita at the Wisin & Yandel concert, and performed with them their song "Oye, ¿Dónde Está El Amor?" at their concert in Puerto Rico.

*According to Primera Hora, Kany Garcia started recording new songs for her sophomore album which will be release on 2009. She tells the Newsmagazine that the new album would be more "pop, rock and soft ballads".

*In a recent article, it was stated that Kany Garcia is currently working on her sophmore album. She tells the article, that she wants a duet in her next project, a duet with some of her favorite artists like Julieta Venegas, Reyli, Juan Luis Guerra or if the song is in english, with John Mayer. She says that she has written many songs for her next project. [cite web| url=http://www.elfinanciero.com.mx/ElFinanciero/Portal/cfpages/contentmgr.cfm?docId=147366&docTipo=1&orderby=docid&sortby=ASC| title=Desea Kany García hacer dueto con famosos de la música|publisher="El Financiero en línea"| language=Spanish| date=2008-10-01| accessdate=2008-10-02]

Personal life

Kany García is currently dating Carlos Padial, her boyfriend of three years. They met in church while Kany was a member of the church band. Kany is two years older than Carlos. He is currently playing with Kany in her band. They are expecting to get married by the end of 2009, after Kany finishes her sophmore album. [cite web| url=http://www.primerahora.com/noticia/otros_asi/espectaculos_asi/_______aclara_que_nunca_fue_vetada_por_televisa/235628| title=Aclara que Nunca fue vetada po Televisa| author=Aixa Sepúlveda Morales| publisher="Primera Hora"| language=Spanish| date=2008-10-02| accessdate=2008-10-03]

Charity work

García has sponsored campaigns for a non-profit organization named "Casa Familiar Virgilio Dávila", which provides education and sports resources for children in public housing projects of Bayamón, Puerto Rico. [cite web| url=http://www.primerahora.com/noticia/otros/espectaculosasi/kany_colorea_la_vida_de_los_ninos/219756| title=Kany colorea la vida de los niños| author=Aixa Sepúlveda Morales| publisher="Primera Hora"| language=Spanish| date=2008-08-14| accessdate=2008-08-17] Kany was involved in a charity marathon run in Puerto Rico called "Carrera por una Cura". The marathon in San Juan, Puerto Rico, on where celebrities such as Adamari Lopez, Ivy Queen, Black:Guayaba, Garcia herself, and many others run for prevention of cancer. The marathon was dedicated to Adamari Lopez, who suffered from breast cancer last year. [cite web| url=http://www.eluniversal.com.mx/notas/541865.html| title=Adamari López continúa con más fuerza su lucha contra el cáncer| author=EFE| publisher="El Universal"| language=Spanish| date=2008-10-01| accessdate=2008-10-01]

Awards and nominations

Discography

Discography list
Type = Studio
Name = Cualquier Dia


Released = July 10, 2007
Label = Sony BMG
Chart position= #1 Puerto Rico Top Albums, #10 Billboard Latin Pop Albums, #1 Billboard Top Heatseekers
Certification = Oro (Gold)
Sales = 250,000+ (World-Wide)
Singles = "Hoy Ya Me Voy", "¿Qué Nos Pasó?", "Amigo en el Baño", "Esta Soledad", "Estigma De Amor"

Tours

* 2007: Franco De Vita En Concierto: (Opening act)
* 2008: Todo Cambio Tour (Camila): (Opening act in Los Angeles and New York shows)cite web| url=http://www.voymusic.com/radio/artists-special_report-52295-camila-camila_continues_their_international_tour| title=Camila Continues Their International Tour | publisher=VOY/Agencies| language=Spanish| date=2008-04-22| accessdate=2008-04-23]

Touring

Following the release of her first album García began an international tour. She began visiting several locations in Mexico and the United States. She was in Mexico for the month of May 2008 promoting, after shooting the music video for her fourth single, "Esta Soledad". Kany later embarked in a United States mini-tour on where she made stops in MTV Mi TRL, Univision morning news, and as the opening act to Mexican pop Duo, Camila at their concert in New York and Washington.
García has expressed that she is "lucky" to have four singles from the production being converted into videos, noting she is "blessed by the public's response".cite web| url=http://www.primerahora.com/noticia/musica/espectaculos_asi/saborea_su_travesia_por_america_latina/199320| title=Saborea su travesía por América Latina| author=Karol Joselyn Sepúlveda | publisher=Primera Hora| language=Spanish| date=2008-06-11| accessdate=2008-06-12]

ee also

* Objetivo Fama
* List of Puerto Ricans
* List of Puerto Rican songwriters

References

External links

* [http://www.kanygarcia.com/ Official Website]
* [http://www.myspace.com/kanygarciafanclubpr Official Fan's Club]
* [http://www.myspace.com/kanygarcia Official Myspace Page]
* [http://foro.univision.com/univision/board?board.id=kanygarcia/ Kany's Forum @ Univision.com]