Raul Malo

Raul Malo

Raul Malo at Knuckleheads Saloon in Kansas City, MO
Background information
Birth name Raúl Francisco Martínez-Malo Jr.
Born August 7, 1965 (1965-08-07) (age 46)
Origin Miami, Florida, United States
Genres Country, salsa, Latin jazz
Occupations Singer-songwriter
Instruments Vocals, guitar
Years active 1989–present
Labels New Door
Associated acts The Mavericks, Los Super Seven, K.T. Oslin

Raúl Francisco Martínez-Malo Jr. (born August 7, 1965, Miami, Florida), known professionally as Raúl Malo, is an American singer, songwriter, guitarist and record producer. He was the lead singer of country music band The Mavericks and the co-writer of many of their singles, as well as Rick Trevino's 2003 single "In My Dreams". Since the disbanding of the Mavericks in the early 2000s, Malo has pursued a solo career.[1] He has also participated from 2001 in the Los Super Seven supergroup.

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Biography

Malo was born in Miami to middle-class Cuban parents. He is married to Betty and together they have three sons: Dino, Vincent and Max (who sang with him on Marshmallow World & Other Holiday Favorites).[2]

Solo discography

Albums

Title Album details Peak chart positions
US Country US Heat US Indie US Holiday
Today
  • Release date: October 23, 2001
  • Label: Higher Octave
 — — — —
You're Only Lonely
  • Release date: July 25, 2006
  • Label: Sanctuary Records
 — 50 38 —
After Hours
  • Release date: July 17, 2007
  • Label: New Door Records
 43 12 — —
Marshmallow World &
Other Holiday Favorites
  • Release date: September 25, 2007
  • Label: New Door Records
 — 24 — 11
Lucky One
  • Release date: March 3, 2009
  • Label: Fantasy Records
 — 13 — —
Sinners and Saints
  • Release date: October 5, 2010
  • Label: Fantasy Records
 — 7 — —
"—" denotes releases that did not chart

Singles

Year Single Peak positions Album
UK[3]
2002 "I Said I Love You" 57 Today
"Today" —
2006 "Feels Like Home" — You're Only Lonely
2009 "Lucky One" — Lucky One
2010 "Moonlight Kiss" —
"—" denotes releases that did not chart

Music videos

Year Video Director
2009 "Hello Again" Matt Robertson

References

  1. ^ " Today" by Raul Malo - zBoneman Music Reviews
  2. ^ Raul Malo Interview.
  3. ^ Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 344. ISBN 1-904994-10-5. 

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