Marco Antonio Solís
Encyclopedia
Marco Antonio Solís is a Mexican
musician
, composer
, and record producer
. Throughout his career, he has sold over 80 million records and written over 300 songs, arguably making him one of the most successful singer-songwriters in Latin America.
with whom he achieved great success in Mexico, Central and South America
, as well as with Hispanic listeners in the United States
. As lead singer and chief song-writer of Los Bukis, Solís became known in the industry for outside writing and producing for popular singers such as Marisela
and Rocío Dúrcal
. In 1996, after almost 20 years of working with the group, he decided to pursue a solo career.
As a solo artist he has remained popular in his native Mexico as well as in countries throughout Latin America and Spain. In the United States, Solís has been successful, with over thirty entries on Billboard's Hot Latin Tracks chart, including multiple number one hits.His albums have also been successful within the U.S. Latin community. He also remains a sought-after record producer, having worked with Olga Tañón
, Ana Bárbara
, and most recently Enrique Iglesias
and Anaís
, among others.
On August 5, 2010 Marco Antonio Solís received his star on the Hollywood walk of fame.
, called "Nuevos Senderos", in 1996. The album sold over 500,000 copies and produced 2 number one hits, "Basta Ya
" and "Me Subes, Me Bajas, Me Subes." He was married to Beatriz Adriana (born March 5, 1958), a Mexican singer, with whom he has a daughter.
Mexican people
Mexican people refers to all persons from Mexico, a multiethnic country in North America, and/or who identify with the Mexican cultural and/or national identity....
musician
Musician
A musician is an artist who plays a musical instrument. It may or may not be the person's profession. Musicians can be classified by their roles in performing music and writing music.Also....* A person who makes music a profession....
, composer
Composer
A composer is a person who creates music, either by musical notation or oral tradition, for interpretation and performance, or through direct manipulation of sonic material through electronic media...
, and record producer
Record producer
A record producer is an individual working within the music industry, whose job is to oversee and manage the recording of an artist's music...
. Throughout his career, he has sold over 80 million records and written over 300 songs, arguably making him one of the most successful singer-songwriters in Latin America.
Early life and career
Marco Antonio Solís started his career at the age of 6 years as one half of Los Hermanitos Solís, with cousin Joel Solís. In the mid-1970s he formed Los BukisLos Bukis
Los Bukis is a Mexican music band from Ario de Rosales, Michoacán. It was founded by cousins Joel Solís and Marco Antonio Solís in the 1970s. Their first song was Falso Amor and its style became popular in Latin America...
with whom he achieved great success in Mexico, Central and South America
South America
South America is a continent situated in the Western Hemisphere, mostly in the Southern Hemisphere, with a relatively small portion in the Northern Hemisphere. The continent is also considered a subcontinent of the Americas. It is bordered on the west by the Pacific Ocean and on the north and east...
, as well as with Hispanic listeners in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. As lead singer and chief song-writer of Los Bukis, Solís became known in the industry for outside writing and producing for popular singers such as Marisela
Marisela
Marisela Marisela Marisela (born in [los angelos california on April 24, 1966, is a Mexican-American singer.Known as the 'Latin Madonna', Marisela recorded her first album at the age of 15 in 1984 and continues to release albums into the 21st century.-Career:...
and Rocío Dúrcal
Rocío Dúrcal
Rocío Dúrcal , born as María de los Ángeles de Las Heras Ortíz, was a Spanish singer and actress, known artistically as Rocío Durcal. Spanish is the best selling solo albums with more than 80 million to date...
. In 1996, after almost 20 years of working with the group, he decided to pursue a solo career.
As a solo artist he has remained popular in his native Mexico as well as in countries throughout Latin America and Spain. In the United States, Solís has been successful, with over thirty entries on Billboard's Hot Latin Tracks chart, including multiple number one hits.His albums have also been successful within the U.S. Latin community. He also remains a sought-after record producer, having worked with Olga Tañón
Olga Tañón
Olga Tañón is a two-time Grammy Award and three-time Latin Grammy-winning Merengue and Latin Pop artist. Tañón has earned 5 Latin Grammy Awards and 19 Premios Lo Nuestro awards during her career.-Early years:...
, Ana Bárbara
Ana Bárbara
Ana Bárbara is a Mexican Latin Grammy Award winner, songwriter, producer, and Grammy-nominated recording artist.-Early life and early career:...
, and most recently Enrique Iglesias
Enrique Iglesias
Enrique Iglesias is a Spanish pop music singer, a son of singer Julio Iglesias.Enrique started his musical career on Mexican label Fonovisa...
and Anaís
Anaís
-Notable TV Guest Appearances:*Premios Juventud*Latin Grammys*Latin Grammy Celebra Marco Antonio Solís*Al Despertar 41*El Show de Cristina*Escándalo TV*Anda Pa'l Cará*El Gordo y la Flaca*Despierta América*Premios Casandras 2007...
, among others.
On August 5, 2010 Marco Antonio Solís received his star on the Hollywood walk of fame.
Public image
Marco Solís has avoided public exposure outside of his music. He wrote and produced an album for the Puerto Rican "Merengue Queen" Olga TañónOlga Tañón
Olga Tañón is a two-time Grammy Award and three-time Latin Grammy-winning Merengue and Latin Pop artist. Tañón has earned 5 Latin Grammy Awards and 19 Premios Lo Nuestro awards during her career.-Early years:...
, called "Nuevos Senderos", in 1996. The album sold over 500,000 copies and produced 2 number one hits, "Basta Ya
¡Basta Ya! (song)
"¡Basta Ya!" is a song written by Mexican singer-songwriter Marco Antonio Solís. The song was first performed by Puerto Rican singer, Olga Tañón, on her first latin pop crossover album, Nuevos Senderos in 1996...
" and "Me Subes, Me Bajas, Me Subes." He was married to Beatriz Adriana (born March 5, 1958), a Mexican singer, with whom he has a daughter.
Studio albums
- 1996: En Pleno VueloEn Pleno VueloEn Pleno Vuelo is the title of the first studio album released by Mexican singer-songwriter Marco Antonio Solís as a solo artist. The album was released on July 24, 1996. After years of great success with the band "Los Bukis", Solis begins a solo career with this album release...
- 1997: Marco Antonio Solís
- 1999: Trozos de Mi AlmaTrozos de Mi AlmaTrozos de Mi Alma is the title of a studio album released by Mexican singer-songwriter Marco Antonio Solís on January 26, 1999...
- 2001: Más de Mi AlmaMás de Mi AlmaMás de Mi Alma is the title of a studio album released by Mexican singer-songwriter Marco Antonio Solís on May 21, 2001...
- 2003: Tu Amor o Tu DesprecioTu Amor o Tu DesprecioTu Amor o Tu Desprecio is the title of a studio album released by Mexican singer-songwriter Marco Antonio Solís on May 13, 2003...
- 2004: Razón de SobraRazón de SobraRazón de Sobra is the title of a studio album released by Mexican singer-songwriter Marco Antonio Solís. This album became his fifth number-one set on the Billboard Top Latin Albums. The album was released in a standard CD presentation and in a CD/DVD combo, including the music video for the...
- 2006: Trozos de Mi Alma, Vol. 2Trozos de Mi Alma, Vol. 2-Chart performance:-Sales and certifications:...
- 2008: No MolestarNo MolestarNo Molestar is the title of a studio album released by Mexican singer-songwriter Marco Antonio Solís on October 7, 2008. This album became the ninth number-one set on the Billboard Top Latin Albums for Solís, the most for any artist on the chart.-Tracklisting:-Chart performance:-Sales and...
- 2010: En Total PlenitudEn Total PlenitudEn total plenitud is the title of the 9th studio album released by Mexican singer-songwriter Marco Antonio Solís on October 12, 2010...
Compilations, Duets, Live Albums, etc...
- 1998: Recuerdos, Tristeza Y Soledad
- 2000: En VivoEn Vivo (Marco Antonio Solís album)- Personnel :This information from music.barnesandnoble.com.*Bebu Silvetti - conductor*Victor Aguilar - percussion*Salo Loyo - piano*Rodolfo Luviano - synthesizer, keyboards*Emilio García - drums*Fabian Perez - acoustic guitar, electric guitar...
- 2001: En Vivo, Vol. 2En Vivo, Vol. 2- Personnel :*Victor Aguilar – percussion*Fabiola Antunez – coros*Fidel Arreygue – Bass*Gustavo Borner – engineer, mastering*Emilio García – drums*Carlos Francisco Hernandez – engineer*Salo Loyo – piano*Rodolfo Luviano – keyboards, musical direction...
- 2003: La Historia Continúa...La Historia Continúa...-DVD tracklisting:-Chart performance:-Sales and certifications:-See also:*List of number-one Billboard Top Latin Albums of 2003*List of best-selling Latin albums in the United States...
- 2004: Dos GrandesDos GrandesDos Grandes is the title of a compilation album released by Mexican singer-songwriters Marco Antonio Solís and Joan Sebastian on June 29, 2004. There is also an Enhanced Edition which is a CD with DVD...
(with Joan SebastianJoan SebastianJoan Sebastian is a popular Mexican singer and songwriter. He has composed hundreds of songs and been a regular staple on the top-40 charts in Mexico since his career began in 1977. His music is a mixture of Latin pop, ranchera and grupera music...
) - 2005: La Historia Continúa... Parte IILa Historia Continúa... Parte II-Chart performance:-Sales and certifications:-External links:** La Historia Continúa... Parte II on Amazon.com...
- 2005: Dos IdolosDos IdolosDos Idolos is the title of a compilation album released by Mexican singer-songwriters Marco Antonio Solís and Pepe Aguilar on September 27, 2005.-Tracklisting:-External links:*** Dos Idolos on Amazon.com...
(with Pepe AguilarPepe AguilarJosé "Pepe" Aguilar Jiménez is a popular singer-songwriter of ranchera, mariachi and pop music. Pepe is the son of Mexican icon Antonio Aguilar and folkloric actress Flor Silvestre.-Career:...
) - 2007: La Historia Continúa... Parte IIILa Historia Continúa... Parte III-DVD tracklisting:-Chart performance:Year-End Charts-Sales and certifications:...
- 2007: La Mejor... ColecciónLa Mejor... ColecciónLa Mejor Colección is the title of a two disc compilation album his fourth overall released by Mexican singer-songwriter Marco Antonio Solís on December 11, 2007. -Disc 1:-Disc 2:-Chart performance:-Sales and certifications:...
US Sales as of July 11, 2007: 43,511 copies - 2008: Una Noche en MadridUna Noche en Madrid- DVD tracklisting :- Personnel :The information from Allmusic.* Marco Antonio Solís — Producer* Mayte Aragon — Producer, video producer* Carlos Garcia — Producer, video producer* Chris Bellman — Mastering* Benny Faccone — Recording, mixing...
(en Vivo) - 2009: Más de Marco Antonio SolísMás de Marco Antonio Solís-Chart performance:-External links:** Más de Marco Antonio Solís on Amazon.com...
Singles
| Year | Title | Chart positions | from the album |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Latin Tracks | |||
| 1994 | Y Yo Sin Ti | 16 | Inalcanzable (Los Bukis) |
| Tu Ingratitud | 9 | ||
| Encadenada a Mí | 32 | ||
| 1995 | Te Amo Mama | 2 | Por Amor A Mi Pueblo (Los Bukis) |
| Si Ya No Te Vuelvo A Ver | 13 | ||
| Será Mejor Que Te Vayas | 3 | ||
| Popurrí | 5 | ||
| Himno a la Humildad | 6 | ||
| Equivocado | 8 | ||
| 1996 | Por Amor a Mi Pueblo | 5 | |
| Recuerdos, Tristeza, y Soledad | 1 | En Pleno Vuelo | |
| Qué Pena Me Das | 1 | ||
| 1997 | O Soy, o Fui | 3 | |
| Mi Último Adiós | 5 | ||
| Así Como Te Conocí | 1 | ||
| La Venia Bendita | 1 | Marco | |
| 1998 | Ya Aprendarás | 34 | |
| Me Vas a Hacer Llorar | 10 | ||
| Casas de Cartón | 19 | ||
| 1999 | Si Te Pudiera Mentir | 1 | Trozos De Mi Alma |
| El Peor de Mis Fracasos | 5 | ||
| Si No Te Hubieras Ido Si No Te Hubieras Ido "Si No Te Hubieras Ido" is the title of a song written by Mexican singer-songwriter Marco Antonio Solís, which has been recorded by a number of performers.-Song history:... |
4 | ||
| 2000 | Invéntame | 36 | |
| 2001 | Sigue Sin Mí | 22 | |
| En Mi Viejo San Juan | 23 | En Vivo, Vol. 1 Desde El Teatro De Bel (Live) | |
| Se' Que Me Vas a Dejar | 12 | Más De Mi Alma | |
| O Me Voy o Te Vas O Me Voy o Te Vas "O me voy o te Vas" is a song written and recorded by Marco Antonio Solís. The song's lyrics are a plea from Solís that the person to whom he is singing stop emphasizing that which he does wrong and focus on making their relationship run smoothly... |
1 | ||
| 2002 | Cuando Te Acuerdes De Mí | 11 | |
| 2003 | Dónde Estará Mi Primavera | 22 | |
| Tu Amor o Tu Desprecio | 1 | Tu Amor O Tu Desprecio | |
| 2004 | Prefiero Partir | 25 | |
| Más Que Tu Amigo | 1 | ||
| Mi Mayor Sacrificio | 8 | Razón De Sobra | |
| 2005 | Siempre Tu A Mi Lado | 17 | |
| En el Mismo Tren | 22 | ||
| Sin Lado Izquierdo | 21 | ||
| 2006 | Antes de Que Te Vayas | 3 | Trozos De Mi Alma, Vol. 2 |
| 2007 | Ojalá | 1 | |
| No Puedo Olvidarla | 5 | ||
| 2008 | Te Voy A Esperar | 48 | |
| No Molestar No Molestar (song) "No Molestar" is a song written and recorded by Marco Antonio Solís. Released in September of 2008 for his 7th studio album No Molestar, the song performed very well in the United States entering the Billboard's on week of September 27, 2008. The song received a Latin Grammy Award for "Best... |
1 | No Molestar | |
| 2009 | Nada Que Me Recuerde a Tí Nada Que Me Recuerde a Tí "Nada Que Me Recuerde a Tí" is a song written and recorded by Marco Antonio Solís. Released in April of 2009, this is his second single from his 7th studio album No Molestar.-Tracklisting:-Charts:... |
29 | |
| Si Me Puedo Quedar | |||
| 2010 | A Dónde Vamos a Parar A Dónde Vamos a Parar "A Dónde Vamos a Parar" is the first single of the album En Total Plenitud. The song was written and performed by Mexican singer-songwriter Marco Antonio Solís. The song was nominated for Song of the Year in the Latin Grammy Awards of 2011.... |
18 | En Total Plenitud |
| Success | Chart |
|---|---|
| Hot Latin Tracks | |
| Number One Singles | 10 |
| Top Ten Singles | 24 |