Alejandro Reyes (singer) explained

Alejandro Reyes
Birth Name:Alejandro Ignacio Reyes Meza
Birth Place:Quilpué, Chile
Genre:Pop, Latin Pop
Years Active:2013–present
Label:HitMill Records, The Hana Road Music Group
Associated Acts:Timebelle, LEROCQUE, El Tiger, Justin Prime, DJ Malka
Occupation:Singer, songwriter
Instrument:Vocals, guitar, keyboards

Alejandro Reyes (born February 27, 1992) is a Swiss-Chilean singer and songwriter. He released his debut studio album Alejandro Reyes in September 2015. In January 2018, he was confirmed as one of the artists for ESC 2018 – Die Entscheidungsshow.

Early life

Reyes was born in Chile, but due to a medical issue during his birth he was left with a disability in his left hand, but that did not stop him from playing the guitar and creating music.[1] He moved to Switzerland at the age of ten and began his musical career when a friend gave him a guitar. He gets inspiration for his songs from real life situations.[2]

Career

2013–16: Early beginnings and Alejandro Reyes

He released his debut single, "Lovely Season" on 11 February 2013.[3] In 2014, he took part in season 3 of the French television series . In the blind auditions, he sang "Wake Me Up!" by Avicii, he was eliminated with no coach pressing their button. He released "The Only One" as the lead single from his debut album on 27 April 2015.[4] His self-titled debut studio album was released on 25 September 2015 by HitMill Records.[5] The album peaked at number 36 on the Swiss Albums Chart. On 21 October 2015, he released the single "Momento" with Snook, Make Plain and Anna.[6] The song peaked at number 13 on the Swiss Singles Chart. The same year Alejandro was an opening act for Johny Halliday at Arena de Geneve.[7]

On 8 January 2016, he released the single "Malaika".[8]

2017–present: Eurovision Song Contest

See main article: Switzerland in the Eurovision Song Contest 2018. In 2017 Alejandro Reyes signs with a Swiss independent record label The Hana Road Music Group.[9]

On 9 January 2018, he was confirmed as one of six acts taking part in ESC 2018 – Die Entscheidungsshow, the Swiss national final that will select Switzerland's entry for the Eurovision Song Contest 2018, he will sing "Compass", he co-wrote the song with Laurell Barker and Lars Christen. He also features as one of the songwriters of Naeman's song "Kiss Me". The show took place on 4 February 2018 at SRF's Studio 1 in Zürich, hosted by Sven Epiney. The winning entry was determined by a 50% public televote and 50% international jury vote. Alejandro finished in second place behind eventual winners Zibbz. In October Alejandro releases single "Solamente" that becomes the "Song of the Day" on one of the biggest Swiss radio stations SRF3.[10]

In 2019 Alejandro becomes a part of the Coca-Cola Music Squad together with Bastian Baker, Loco Escrito and other Swiss singers for Coca-Cola's campaign in Switzerland.[11] The same year he collaborates with AXA Insurance and Iceberg clothing brand.

Up until 2021 Alejandro releases a few singles in a row in collaboration with other Swiss singers. November 2019, he collaborates with a Dutch platinum-awarded DJ Justin Prime. His following collaborations include an Israeli star DJ Malka, Swiss singers LEROCQUE and El Tiger. In 2020 Alejandro releases a single in collaboration with his Eurovision colleagues, Swiss band Timebelle.

Discography

Albums

TitleDetailsPeak chart positions
SWI
[12]
Alejandro Reyes
  • Released: 25 September 2015
  • Label: HitMill Records
  • Format: Digital download, CD
36
El Inicio
  • Released: 14 June 2019
  • Label: The Hana Road Music Group
  • Format: Digital download

Singles

TitleYearPeak chart positionsAlbum
SWI
"Lovely Season"2013
"The Only One"2015Alejandro Reyes
"Momento"
(with Snook, Make Plain and Anna)
13rowspan="16"
"Malaika"2016
"Compass"2018
"I Already Know"
"Solamente"
"Loco Enamorado"2019
"Señorita"
"Por Favor"
"Ladrón"
(with Justin Prime)
"Mi Nena"
(with Gal Malka)
2020
"Subete"
(with El Tiger)
"Asesina"
(with Lerocque)
"Rapido"
(with Timebelle)
"Boum Boum"
"Quiero Darte"
"Vuelves"2021
"Ti Ti Ti"
"—" denotes a single that did not chart or was not released.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Switzerland reveals the six acts competing in Entscheidungsshow. Wiwibloggs. 9 January 2018. 18 January 2018.
  2. Web site: Which of these songs will represent Switzerland in 2018?. Eurovision.tv. 9 January 2018. 18 January 2018.
  3. Web site: "Lovely Season - Single" von Alejandro Reyes. Apple Music. 18 January 2018.
  4. Web site: "The Only One - Single" von Alejandro Reyes. Apple Music. 18 January 2018.
  5. Web site: "Alejandro Reyes" von Alejandro Reyes. Apple Music. 18 January 2018.
  6. Web site: "Momento - Single" von Alejandro Reyes, Snook, Make Plain & Anna. Apple Music. 18 January 2018.
  7. Web site: 2017-12-06. Ces jeunes artistes suisses qui ont rencontré Johnny. 2021-06-22. 20 minutes. fr.
  8. Web site: "Malaika - Single" von Alejandro Reyes. Apple Music. 18 January 2018.
  9. Web site: Alejandro Reyes. 2021-06-22. ESCUDERO records. en-US.
  10. Web site: 2018-11-19. De Song vom Tag - De Song vom Tag: Dani Fabrega "Just You". 2021-06-22. Schweizer Radio und Fernsehen (SRF). de.
  11. Web site: Coca-Cola Music Squad. 2021-06-22. de.coca-cola.ch. de.
  12. Web site: Discographie Alejandro Reyes. Swiss Charts Portal. Hung Medien. 18 January 2018.