Aleks Syntek

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Raúl Alejandro Escajadillo Peña (Born September 29th, 1969 in Mérida), better known as Aleks Syntek, is a Mexican singer, songwriter and producer.

[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.)

In 1989 he composed the songs "Muévete a mi alrededor" ("Spin Me Around") and "Siénteme" ("Feel Me") sung by Mexican artist Sasha Sokol.

In 1990 he wrote "Sacúdete" ("Shake Yourself") and "Escapar de ti" ("Escaping Yourself") 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 Like You Like That") sung by Sasha Sokol.

[edit] Discography

Mundo Live (CD+DVD) (2005) (With Ana Torroja)
Videografia (Videography) (DVD) (2005)
Mundo Lite (Light World) (2004) (With Ana Torroja, Benny Ibarra and Soraya)
Multiple (Multiple) (2003)
De Noche en la Ciudad (At Night in The City) (2001)
Sexo, Pudor y Lágrimas (Sex, Shame, and Tears) (Soundtrack) (1999)
89-99 (1999)
Lugar Secreto (Secret Place) (1997)
Bienvenido a la Vida (1995)
Más Fuerte De Lo Que Pensaba (Stronger Than I Thought) (1993) (con la participación de Ray Manzarek)
Hey Tú! (Hey You!) (1990) (With Sasha Sokol)