| José Alfredo | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | José Alfredo Lorente Castillo |
| Also known as | José Alfredo |
| Born | January 27, 1994 Mayagüez, Puerto Rico |
| Origin | Puerto Rican |
| Genres | Rock, Pop, Latin, Latin pop |
| Occupations | Singer, Songwriter |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Associated acts | Janina Irizarry |
| Website | Official website |
José Alfredo Lorente Castillo (born January 27, 1994 in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico), better known as "José Alfredo", is a Puerto Rican singer and songwriter. Today his popularity has been increasing in Puerto Rico, Spain, Argentina, México, Venezuela and Brazil.[1] He has become a singer of promise for the country's artistic class.[2]
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José Alfredo Castillo Lorente was born on January 27, 1994 in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, although most of his growth has lived in San Germán, Puerto Rico with his parents José Lorente Plaza and Cesia Castillo. Since his childhood José Alfredo has the support of their parents. At the beginning of his studies was part of her school choir, also participated in several singing competitions throughout the island. José Alfredo was a member of the band "Secret Files" and being a participant in this experience defined him as the lead singer he is today. Among his most popular songs are "La Historia de un Amor Perfecto", "Por Ti", "Perdi Tu Amor" and "Promesas".[2]
For several months, Jose Alfredo has offered his talents in a series of concerts for American Cancer Society in the events of "Relay for Life" in Puerto Rico, for patients with cancer and other conditions. This platform can see the quality that identifies a human artist. On Saturday May 8, 2010, Paquito Montaner Stadium in Ponce, Puerto Rico, came singing songs of his own "Out of Control" and "Casanova" as part of "Relay for Life Tour."[3]
After achieving popularity in the concert for Relay for Life Tour throughout Puerto Rico, José Alfredo knew how it feels to hear his voice on the radio to tune in Argentina, Brazil and Spain, three countries whom he sent his first single "¿Cómo Estás?" without expectation of support. In the summer of 2010, "¿Cómo Estás?" came to be in the Top 5 of "Conéctate FM" station in Spain[1] and the Top 20 of "Radio CAN" station in Perú.[4]
“ "Here in Puerto Rico, I have my fans who have supported me and regional radio stations as well, but I never thought that mass support would be first out of my country. Sometimes I'm even silly to see how the public foreigner is driving my career".[1] ”
"¿Cómo Estás?" composed of José Alfredo, is a fresh and youthful theme that stands out among the musical genres of Pop / Rock. The single is produced by Alex J. Luciano at VM MUSIC studio in Añasco, Puerto Rico. He is currently working on promoting this single which released on sale via iTunes on July 14, 2010.[5][6] Now, José is working on recording his first studio album. "Valiente", will be the name of the album who will release on CD and digital.[7]