Aleks Syntek
Aleks Syntek in Managua, Nicaragua
Background information
Birth name	Raúl Alejandro Escajadillo Peña
Born	September 29, 1969 (1969-09-29) (age 40)
Origin	Mexico
Genres	pop
Occupations	Singer, songwriter, producer
Instruments	Keyboards
Years active	1990–present
Labels	EMI
Associated acts	Aleks Syntek y la Gente Normal
Website	www.alekssyntek.com.mx

Raúl Alejandro Escajadillo Peña (born September 29, 1969 in Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico), better known as Aleks Syntek, is a Mexican singer, songwriter and producer.^[1]. He is married to Karen Coronado, sister of talkshow host Ingrid Coronado.

Contents 1 Biography 2 Music Career 3 Discography 4 Kylie Minogue 5 References 6 External links

[edit] Biography

From an early age he began to show his musical talent, and at the age of 11 he began composing his own music and lyrics. It was not until 1984 that his interest in music turned professional, and he assumed the stage name Aleks Syntek, ("Syntek" being a shorthand name for "sin teclados", lit. "without keyboards;" the name was given by a friend from whom he had asked to borrow a keyboard.)

[edit] Music Career

In 1989, he composed the songs "Muévete a mi alrededor" ("Move in my surroundings") and "Siénteme" ("Feel Me") sung by Mexican artist Sasha Sokol.

In 1990, he wrote "Sacúdete" ("Shake Yourself") and "Escapar de ti" ("Escape From You") for the pop group Timbiriche. The same year he formed a group called Aleks Syntek y la Gente Normal. His first album, "Hey tú!" ("Hey You!"), included the single "Unos quieren subir" ("Some want to rise"), as well as "Te quiero así" ("I Love You Like That") sung with Sasha Sokol.

As of 2008, he is working on a crossover album for the English-speaking market. The album will consist of English versions of his past Spanish hits, such as "Duele El Amor" (Love Hurts) and "Intocable" (Untouchable).

In 2008, Aleks collaborated on song "Aquí Estoy Yo" with singers Luis Fonsi, David Bisbal and Noel Schajris, a song included on Latin Grammy Award-nominated album Palabras del Silencio by Luis Fonsi.

In August 30, 2009 he released a new single titled "Loca" also used as the main-theme for telenovela Los Exitosos Pérez.

[edit] Discography

• 2009: Métodos de Placer Instantaneos
• 2009: 1999-2009
• 2008: Plug & Play
• 2008: Juntos
• 2007: Lección De Vuelo (With Belanova, Jesse & Joy and Bon y Los Enemigos del Silencio)
• 2005: Mundo Live (CD+DVD) (With Ana Torroja)
• 2005: Videografia (DVD)
• 2004: Mundo Lite (With Ana Torroja, Benny Ibarra and Soraya)
• 2003: Multiple
• 2001: De Noche En La Ciudad Gold in Mexico - over 75,000 copies sold
• 1999: Sexo, Pudor Y Lágrimas (Soundtrack)
• 1999: 89-99
• 1997: Lugar Secreto
• 1995: Bienvenido A La Vida
• 1993: Más Fuerte De Lo Que Pensaba (with Ray Manzarek)
• 1991: Hey Tú!

[edit] Kylie Minogue

After the release of Kylie Minogue's single 'In my Arms', Syntek released an official remix to the song with added lyrics by himself. This remix was sent to radios in early April 2008. The song so far has become Kylie's best charted single in Mexico at #7 since Come Into My World at #1 back in 2003.

[edit] References

• Aleks Syntek on Allmusic

[edit] External links

• Aleks Syntek MySpace page
• Fan Site

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