Lu (duet)
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Lu was a Mexican pop duo formed by Mario Sandoval and Paty Cantú, both from Guadalajara, Mexico. Paty was studying Law, but she changed to Music when they were signed to Warner Music Mexico. Mario started to write lyrics at the age of 6 when he wrote a song called "Teresa." The sound of their music is similar to Aleks Syntek
's, Sin Bandera
, Mecano
or Sentidos Opuestos
. Their debut album is self-titled and was produced by Aureo Baqueiro, producer of artists like Natalia Lafourcade
, Sin Bandera, Kabah
, and Moenia. They have received moderate success in the Spanish-speaking world, with songs like "Por Besarte" and "Duele."
Their videos have had good reception between MTV, Telehit
, and Ritmoson Latino, among others. Also they did a ReEdition of their album debut which has a cover of Alejandro Sanz
's song "Viviendo Deprisa."
Recently, they enjoyed success in Brazil because their song "Por Besarte" is played on Rebelde. Their album debut was released on May, 2006. Actually, their album debut sold over 30,000 in that country and gained the status of Gold. The downloads of the ringtone "Por Besarte" peaked at #2.
still charting*
Their last concert as a duo was the past October, in Reynosa, México.
Aleks Syntek
Raúl Alejandro Escajadillo Peña , better known as Aleks Syntek, is a Mexican singer, songwriter and producer. He is married to Karen Coronado, sister of talkshow host Ingrid Coronado.-Biography:...
's, Sin Bandera
Sin Bandera
Sin Bandera was a Latin pop duo based in Mexico that consisted of Leonel García, and Noel Schajris. They became one of the most popular artists after their debut album "Sin Bandera" was released in 2001.-Biography:...
, Mecano
Mecano
Mecano was a Spanish pop band whose debut coincided with La Movida Madrileña , a sociocultural movement that occurred in Madrid, Spain during the 1980s...
or Sentidos Opuestos
Sentidos Opuestos
Mexican Latin pop duet Sentidos Opuestos was formed by local producer Miguel Blasco in the early 1990s. Alessandra Rosaldo started singing at the age of 12, soon becoming a backup singer for Latin star Lucero. Joined by Chacho Gaytán, the act released a self-titled debut album in 1993, getting...
. Their debut album is self-titled and was produced by Aureo Baqueiro, producer of artists like Natalia Lafourcade
Natalia Lafourcade
Natalia Lafourcade is a Mexican pop-rock singer and songwriter. Her band's name is Natalia y La Forquetina.-Biography:...
, Sin Bandera, Kabah
Kabah (band)
Kabah was a Mexican pop music group based in Mexico City. It was formed in 1992 and disbanded in 2005.-Beginnings:Kabah was formed in 1992 by Federica Tapia and her brother André. Their cousin Sergio was next to be added to the group, and later their neighbor and friend Maria José...
, and Moenia. They have received moderate success in the Spanish-speaking world, with songs like "Por Besarte" and "Duele."
Their videos have had good reception between MTV, Telehit
TeleHit
TeleHit is a Mexican cable/satellite television network. Its main programing is music and music videos. It is a network of Televisa and is also available in various countries in Latin America, United States and Spain. Is part of Televisa Networks, an affiliate of Televisa.Telehit became the second...
, and Ritmoson Latino, among others. Also they did a ReEdition of their album debut which has a cover of Alejandro Sanz
Alejandro Sanz
Alejandro Sanz , is a Spanish singer-songwriter and musician. For his work, Sanz has won a total of fifteen Latin Grammy Awards and three Grammy Awards. He has won the Latin Grammy for Album of the Year three times, more than any other artist...
's song "Viviendo Deprisa."
Recently, they enjoyed success in Brazil because their song "Por Besarte" is played on Rebelde. Their album debut was released on May, 2006. Actually, their album debut sold over 30,000 in that country and gained the status of Gold. The downloads of the ringtone "Por Besarte" peaked at #2.
Albums
| Album information |
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Lu
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| Lu Edición Especial
Warner Music Group Warner Music Group is the third largest business group and family of record labels in the recording industry, making it one of the big four record companies... Mexico The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of... ), (BRA Brazil Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people... ) |
| Lu Re-Edición Especial
Warner Music Group Warner Music Group is the third largest business group and family of record labels in the recording industry, making it one of the big four record companies... |
| Álbum Álbum Álbum is the second studio album by the Mexican pop duo Lu. The first single is called "La vida después de ti", the second single is called "Si tú me quisieras", and the third single is called "Voy a llorar".-Álbum:CD:... Warner Music Group Warner Music Group is the third largest business group and family of record labels in the recording industry, making it one of the big four record companies... Mexico The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of... ) |
Singles
| Year | Title | Album | Chart positions | |||||||||||||||||
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| MEX Mexico The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of... |
MTVla Year End | MTVla Top 20 | Brazil | Billboard Latin Chart | Latin Pop Airplay | |||||||||||||||
| 2004 | "Duele" | Lu Lu (album) Lu is the first studio album by the Mexican pop duo Lu. All the Lyrics of the songs were written by Mario Sandoval himself, except Sé, co-written with Paty Cantú. It contains 10 tracks... |
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| "Una Confusión" | - | 57 | 11 | - | 40 | 18 | ||||||||||||||
| 2005 | "Por Besarte" | 1 | 64 | 12 | 1 | 20 | 10 | |||||||||||||
| "Será" | - | 95 | - | - | - | - | ||||||||||||||
| 2006 | "La Vida Después De Ti" | Álbum Álbum Álbum is the second studio album by the Mexican pop duo Lu. The first single is called "La vida después de ti", the second single is called "Si tú me quisieras", and the third single is called "Voy a llorar".-Álbum:CD:... |
4 | 63 | 15 | - | 22 | 11 | ||||||||||||
| 2007 | "Si Tú Me Quisieras" | 26 | TBA | TBA | - | - | - | |||||||||||||
still charting*
MTV Video Music Awards Latin America 2004
- Best New Artist Mexico
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- -BelindaBelinda PeregrínBelinda Peregrín Schüll , is a two-time Latin Grammy Award nominated Mexican singer, songwriter and actress.- Early life :...
won - -Kalimba
- -La Quinta Estación
- -Lu
- -María Barracuda
- -Belinda
Premios Lo Nuestro 2006
- Solísta o Grupo Revelación del Año (Best New Soloist or Group of the Year)
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- -Lena
- -Lu
- -RBDRBDRBD was a two-time Latin-Grammy nominated Mexican pop group that gained popularity from Televisa's teen drama series Rebelde. RBD sold over 17 million digital downloads and over 20 million albums worldwide in four years since their formation, according to EMI...
won - -ReikReikReik is a Latin Grammy-winning Mexican band from Mexicali, Baja California formed by Jesús Alberto Navarro Rosas , Julio Ramírez Eguía , and Gilberto Marín Espinoza...
Break-up
After several rumors, finally, on August 7, 2007 it was confirmed that the duet would say "goodbye" to the stages. Mario stated that the reason behind the separation were personal and profesional differences between him and Paty. Paty then declared that the separation was "definitive".Their last concert as a duo was the past October, in Reynosa, México.