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David Bisbal

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Background information
Birth name David Bisbal Ferre
Born June 5, 1979 (1979-06-05) (age 30)
Origin Almería, Spain
Genres Latin pop, Pop
Occupations Singer
Instruments Vocals
Years active 2001 - present
Labels Signature Records, Wrasse Records (UK)
Website http://www.davidbisbal.com/

David Bisbal (born in Almeria, Spain on June 5, 1979) is a Latin Grammy-winning Spanish pop singer. He gained fame as a runner up on the interactive reality television show Operación Triunfo produced by TJ Hall.

He has since released four studio albums, all of which topped the Spanish Albums Chart, in addition to a number of live albums. He has also toured throughout Europe and Latin America becoming a crossover international artist.

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[edit] Beginnings and in Operación Triunfo

David Bisbal left school early and worked in a plantarium and flower nursery. He was encouraged by his colleagues to audition for a music contest and he initially became part of Orquesta Expresiones where he continued singing and dancing.

In October 2001 He auditioned for the first ever edition of Operación Triunfo (Spanish equivalent of Star Academy) where he was accepted and was one of the 16 finalists. The grand prize was the chance of representing Spain in the Eurovision Song Contest. He came second in the final losing to Rosa López. She went on to sing Europe's Living a Celebration for Spain in the Eurovision Song Contest 2002 (ESC) competition.

[edit] Career

Bisbal signed a contract with Vale Music Record label and released his first album recorded in Miami under the title "Corazón Latino" with Kike Santander. The album became 7 times platinum by summer 2002 after having topped the Spanish charts. The first from the album, called Ave Maria had a phenomenal success. After winning the Latin Grammies, the album became platinum (over 1 million sales).

In February 2004, he released his second album entitled "Bulería" again produced by his friend Kike Santander. It found similar success in Spain and throughout Latin America turning diamond with more than 1 million albums sold in Spain alone, becoming the best Spanish seller of 2004.

In March 2005, he also released a DVD "Todo Por Ustedes" that contained live registrations of some of his concerts in the United States, Latin America and Spain.

"Premonición" became the third studio album by David Bisbal released on 3 October 2006. end of the week, it had achieved enough sales to be certified as 5 times platinum with sales over 400,000 copies in Spain alone. On October 20th, 2009, Bisbal will release "Sin Mirar Atrás", which has been received with positive reviews.[1]

[edit] International Appeal

David Bisbal is considered a successful crossover artist in the United States because of the Hispanic market and internationally as he enjoys popularity in a great number of countries.

On September 3, 2003, he won the Latin Grammies held in Miami from the category "Best New Artist". During the event, He sang Angels[2], in a bilingual English / Spanish duet with Jessica Simpson. He also launched a big promotional tour in Latin America with sold-out concerts Argentina, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Venezuela and others.

In 2008, he recorded Hate That I Love You (Odio Que Te Amo)[3]. He achieved European success in Germany, Belgium and Romania in addition to great success in Japan.

In 2009, he recorded Sufriras a Spanish / English duet with singer Pixie Lott, eventually released as a bonus track on the Deluxe Edition of his fourth studio album, Sin Mirar Atrás.

[edit] Discography

All discography information obtained from the David Bisbal Official Website

[edit] Albums

Year Title Chart positions Sales and Certification
Spain US Latin GER SWI AUT
2002 Corazón Latino
1 13 - - - Worldwide sales: 1,700,000[4]
Spain sales: 1,300,000[5]
PROMUSICAE Spanish certification: 13x Platinum
2004 Bulería 1 5 - - - Worldwide sales: 1,300,000[6]
Spain sales: 1,000,000[7]
PROMUSICAE Spanish certification: 10x Platinum
2005 Todo Por Ustedes
1 64 - - - Worldwide sales: 100,000[8]
Spain sales: 75,000[9]
PROMUSICAE Spanish certification: 1x Gold
2006 David Bisbal
  • 1st Greatest Hits Album
  • Released: April 4, 2006 (Worldwide)
  • Formats: CD
18 - 134 - - Worldwide sales: 150,000[10]
Spain sales: 40,000[11]
PROMUSICAE Spanish certification: 1x Gold
Premonición
  • 3rd Studio Album
  • Released: October 3, 2006 (Worldwide)
  • Formats: CD
1 6 41 26 27 Worldwide sales: 950,000[12]
Spain sales: 400,000
PROMUSICAE Spanish certification: 5x Platinum
2007 Premonición Live
  • 2nd Live Album
  • Released: November 25, 2007 (Worldwide)
  • Formats: 2 DVDs + 2CDs
5 75 - - - Worldwide sales: 100,000
Spain sales: 40,000
PROMUSICAE Spanish certification: 1x Gold
2009 Sin Mirar Atrás
  • 4th Studio Album
  • Released: October 20, 2009 (Worldwide)
  • Formats: CD
1 1 Worldwide sales: 190,000+
Spain sales: 120,000+
PROMUSICAE Spanish certification: 2x Platinum
Spain US Latin GER SWI AUT
Number one albums 3 0 0 0 0
Top ten albums 4 2 0 0 0

[edit] Singles

Year Title Album Chart positions
SPA US Latin GER FRA SWI AUT ARG CHIL IA MEX COL
2002 "Corazón Latino" Corazón Latino Promo
"Ave María" 1 8 12 7 18 29 24
"Lloraré Las Penas" 1 3 10 17 25
"Dígale" 1 15 5 17
2003 "Quiero Perderme En Tu Cuerpo" 24
"Cómo Será"
"Rosa y Espinas" (con David Civera) La Chiqui Big Band 1
2004 "Bulería" Bulería 1 11 6 4 15 9
"Oye El Boom" 1 5 7 17 13
"Desnúdate Mujer" 6 16 24
"Camina Y Ven" 1 40
2005 "Me Derrumbo" 5
"Cómo Olvidar" 1
"Esta Ausencia" 7 18 13
"Todo Por Ustedes" Todo Por Ustedes
2006 "Let’s Make History" (with Joana Zimmer) David Bisbal 5 48 23
"Quien Me Iba A Decir" Premonición 1 1 1 11 3 33 13
"Silencio" 1 32 13 10 6 62
"Soldado De Papel" (with Tomatito) Promo
2007 "Amar Es Lo Que Quiero" 6 23* 24*
"Torre De Babel" (with Vicente Amigo & Wisin & Yandel) 1 10
"Premonición" 6
2008 "Hate That I Love You (Odio Que Te Amo)" (with Rihanna) Premonición Live 2 2 11 13 26
2009 "Esclavo de sus Besos" Sin Mirar Atras 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
"Mi Princesa" 32
2010 "Al Andalus" 87

[edit] Notes

  1. ^ http://www.mundosix.com/2009/10/first-look-sin-mirar-atras-david-bisbal.html
  2. ^ Duet of Angels by Jessica Simpson and David Bisbal during the Latin Grammies
  3. ^ Rihana video Hate That I Love You featuring David Bisbal
  4. ^ "Corazón Latino Certifications"
  5. ^ "Corazón Latino Certifications"
  6. ^ "Bulería" Certifications"
  7. ^ "Bulería" Certifications"
  8. ^ "Todo Por Usted" Certification
  9. ^ "Todo Por Usted" Certification
  10. ^ "David Bisbal" Certification
  11. ^ "David Bisbal" Certification
  12. ^ "Premonición" Certification

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