D'NASH
Encyclopedia
D'Nash is a Spanish
boy band
, best known for representing Spain in the 2007 Eurovision Song Contest
.
: "Capable of Everything"). The album Capaz de Todo
was released a month later on March 28. In June 2006, they released a second single, "¿Dónde Estás?" ("Where Are You?"), a ballad. Their album was reissued in November with two extra songs, "Qué Sabes del Amor" ("What Do You Know About Love?") and "Más Allá de las Estrellas" ("Beyond The Stars"), a Christmas song. The latter became a single promoting the Special Edition.
On February 24, 2007, Nash won Misión Eurovisión 2007
, a Spanish TV program searching for the next representative of Spain in the 2007 Eurovision Song Contest
, which was held on May 12 in Helsinki
. Just before entering the competition, they announced a change of name from Nash to D'Nash, due to the existence of a rapper called NACH (this not entirely correct, the power pop band The Nash from Majorca was paid out because it had the name registered for ten years and had been releasing albums all this time). They entered the competition with the song "I Love You Mi Vida
" (literally "I Love You My Darling" but in this case 'my darling' refers to the love interest, making it 'sweetheart'), which ended the night in 20th position (out of 24 competitors) with a total of 43 points.
In April 2007, they re-released their album, with the Eurovision-entry song "I Love You Mi Vida
" and the other finalist songs from the preselection ("Una Lágrima", "Tu Voz Se Apagará", "La Reina de la Noche" and "Busco una Chica"). Also, a cover of Ben E. King
's hit Stand by Me
was included on the album and was later released as a promotional single. The album reached number 23 in Spain, selling a total of 20,000 copies.
In November 2007, the band released a new single, "Amanda", which preceded the new album Todo Va a Cambiar
(English: Everything's Going to Change), released on 4 December 2007.
The band's three remaining members will continue after his departure.
Spain
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boy band
Boy band
A boy band is loosely defined as a popular music act consisting of only male singers. The members are expected to dance as well as sing, usually giving highly choreographed performances. More often than not, boy band members do not play musical instruments, either in recording sessions or on...
, best known for representing Spain in the 2007 Eurovision Song Contest
Eurovision Song Contest 2007
The Eurovision Song Contest 2007 was the 52nd edition of the Eurovision Song Contest. It was won by first-time appearance as an independent country Serbia and was held at the Hartwall Areena in Helsinki, Finland from 10 May to 12 May. The host broadcaster was YLE.Finland earned the right to host...
.
Members
- Basty - real name: Esteban Piñero CamachoEsteban Piñero CamachoEsteban Piñero Camacho is a member of the boyband D'NASH. He is known simply as Basty and is the sporty one of the band.- D'Nash :...
- born 28 February 1981, CádizCádizCadiz is a city and port in southwestern Spain. It is the capital of the homonymous province, one of eight which make up the autonomous community of Andalusia.... - Mikel - real name: Michael Hennet SotomayorMichael Hennet SotomayorMichael "Mikel" Hennet Sotomayor is a member of the boyband D'NASH. He is known simply as Mikel and is the romantic of the band, as well as the child of the group. Mikel studied audio-visual communications in the United Kingdom...
- born 20 January 1983, Puerto de la CruzPuerto de la CruzPuerto de la Cruz is a city and municipality located in Spain, on the north coast of Tenerife island, in the Orotava Valley... - Javi - real name: Francisco Javier Álvarez ColinetFrancisco Javier Álvarez ColinetFrancisco Javier Álvarez Colinet is a member of the boyband D'NASH. He is known simply as Javi and is the joker of the band.- D'Nash :...
- born 30 April 1983, Sevilla
Former members
- Ony - real name: Antonio Martos OrtizAntonio Martos OrtizAntonio Martos Ortiz is a notable ex-member of the boyband D'NASH. He was known simply as Ony and was the passionate member of the band.- D'Nash :...
- born 19 February 1981, Valencia
Biography
In February 2006, the band released its first single "Capaz de Todo" (EnglishEnglish language
English is a West Germanic language that arose in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England and spread into what was to become south-east Scotland under the influence of the Anglian medieval kingdom of Northumbria...
: "Capable of Everything"). The album Capaz de Todo
Capaz de Todo
Capaz de Todo is the debut album of the Spanish boy band – D'Nash, previously known as Nash. The original album was released on March 27, 2006 in Spain. After that, the album had been re-released twice.- Album information :...
was released a month later on March 28. In June 2006, they released a second single, "¿Dónde Estás?" ("Where Are You?"), a ballad. Their album was reissued in November with two extra songs, "Qué Sabes del Amor" ("What Do You Know About Love?") and "Más Allá de las Estrellas" ("Beyond The Stars"), a Christmas song. The latter became a single promoting the Special Edition.
On February 24, 2007, Nash won Misión Eurovisión 2007
Misión Eurovisión 2007
Misión Eurovisión 2007 is the show in which Spain selected its entry for the Eurovision Song Contest 2007, which was held in Helsinki, Finland on May 12, 2007. Misión Eurovisión 2007 was held throughout January and February 2007. The songs and singers was selected separately...
, a Spanish TV program searching for the next representative of Spain in the 2007 Eurovision Song Contest
Eurovision Song Contest 2007
The Eurovision Song Contest 2007 was the 52nd edition of the Eurovision Song Contest. It was won by first-time appearance as an independent country Serbia and was held at the Hartwall Areena in Helsinki, Finland from 10 May to 12 May. The host broadcaster was YLE.Finland earned the right to host...
, which was held on May 12 in Helsinki
Helsinki
Helsinki is the capital and largest city in Finland. It is in the region of Uusimaa, located in southern Finland, on the shore of the Gulf of Finland, an arm of the Baltic Sea. The population of the city of Helsinki is , making it by far the most populous municipality in Finland. Helsinki is...
. Just before entering the competition, they announced a change of name from Nash to D'Nash, due to the existence of a rapper called NACH (this not entirely correct, the power pop band The Nash from Majorca was paid out because it had the name registered for ten years and had been releasing albums all this time). They entered the competition with the song "I Love You Mi Vida
I Love You Mi Vida
"I Love You Mi Vida" is a song performed by the Spanish boyband D'Nash.The song was entered into Misión Eurovisión 2007, which is the Spanish national preselection for the Eurovision Song Contest....
" (literally "I Love You My Darling" but in this case 'my darling' refers to the love interest, making it 'sweetheart'), which ended the night in 20th position (out of 24 competitors) with a total of 43 points.
In April 2007, they re-released their album, with the Eurovision-entry song "I Love You Mi Vida
I Love You Mi Vida
"I Love You Mi Vida" is a song performed by the Spanish boyband D'Nash.The song was entered into Misión Eurovisión 2007, which is the Spanish national preselection for the Eurovision Song Contest....
" and the other finalist songs from the preselection ("Una Lágrima", "Tu Voz Se Apagará", "La Reina de la Noche" and "Busco una Chica"). Also, a cover of Ben E. King
Ben E. King
Benjamin Earl King , better known as Ben E. King, is an American soul singer. He is perhaps best known as the singer and co-composer of "Stand by Me", a U.S...
's hit Stand by Me
Stand by Me (song)
"Stand by Me" is the title of a song originally performed by Ben E. King and written by King, Jerry Leiber, and Mike Stoller, based on the spiritual "Lord Stand by Me,", plus two lines rooted in Psalms 46:2-3...
was included on the album and was later released as a promotional single. The album reached number 23 in Spain, selling a total of 20,000 copies.
In November 2007, the band released a new single, "Amanda", which preceded the new album Todo Va a Cambiar
Todo Va a Cambiar
Todo Va a Cambiar is the second album of the Spanish boy band and 2007 representatives of the Eurovision Song Contest D'Nash, previously known as Nash. The album was released on December 4, 2007 in Spain, preceded by Jimmy Jansson-produced first-single "Amanda" in November...
(English: Everything's Going to Change), released on 4 December 2007.
Current projects
On July 22, 2008, it was announced that Ony would leave the group after their summer tour ended in September, to pursue a career in musical theatre. Their last performance as a four-piece will take place in Fuengirola, Málaga.The band's three remaining members will continue after his departure.
Albums
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| 2006 | Capaz de Todo Capaz de Todo Capaz de Todo is the debut album of the Spanish boy band – D'Nash, previously known as Nash. The original album was released on March 27, 2006 in Spain. After that, the album had been re-released twice.- Album information :...
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| 2007 | Todo Va a Cambiar Todo Va a Cambiar Todo Va a Cambiar is the second album of the Spanish boy band and 2007 representatives of the Eurovision Song Contest D'Nash, previously known as Nash. The album was released on December 4, 2007 in Spain, preceded by Jimmy Jansson-produced first-single "Amanda" in November...
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| 2011 | Garabatos
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Singles
| Year | Single | Album |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | "Capaz de Todo" | Capaz de Todo |
| "Dónde Estás" | ||
| "Más Allá de las Estrellas" | Capaz de Todo (Edición Special) | |
| 2007 | "I Love You Mi Vida I Love You Mi Vida "I Love You Mi Vida" is a song performed by the Spanish boyband D'Nash.The song was entered into Misión Eurovisión 2007, which is the Spanish national preselection for the Eurovision Song Contest.... " |
Capaz de Todo (Misión Eurovisión Version) |
| "Stand by Me Stand by Me (song) "Stand by Me" is the title of a song originally performed by Ben E. King and written by King, Jerry Leiber, and Mike Stoller, based on the spiritual "Lord Stand by Me,", plus two lines rooted in Psalms 46:2-3... " |
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| "Amanda" | Todo Va a Cambiar | |
| 2009 | "Amanda" (re-release) | |
| 2011 | "En el Medio de la Calle" | Garabatos |