Cali & El Dandee
| Cali & Dandee | |
|---|---|
| Born |
September 3, 1993 (Cali) October 15, 1988 (Dandee)[1] |
| Origin | Cali, Colombia |
| Genres | Pop |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Labels | Universal Music Spain |
| Associated acts | Tatiana Klauss, Daniel Maldonado |
| Website |
www |
| Members |
Alejandro Rengifo (Cali) Mauricio Rengifo (Dandee)[1] |
Cali & El Dandee are a Colombian pop duo, consisting of brothers Alejandro Rengifo (Cali) and Mauricio Rengifo (Dandee). They started their career in 2008 and have been together since.
Their biggest hits are "Gol", "Volver","Move Your Body","Tus Ojos", "Lento", "La Muda". Their most successful single "Yo Te Esperaré" hit number 1 in iTunes Spain[2] and the video has reached more than 100 million views on YouTube, which also was awarded as the second most watched video in Spain in 2011. It was mastered in New York by Tom Coyne, who has worked with artists such as Britney Spears and The Black Eyed Peas. Their debut album 3 A.M was released on 10 July 2012, on record company Universal Studios Spain.[3]
In 2012, Cali & El Dandee collaborated with Spanish singer David Bisbal in the Spanish official anthem for Euro 2012, 'No hay 2 sin 3'.
Award and records
The group have received several nominations in the Premios Nuestra Tierra.
On July 11, 2011 the group received a Double Platinum certification by PROMUSICAE for sales of 80,000 copies of their single "Yo Te Esperaré" in Spain. The song, which is about love, includes lyrics such as "even though my life's over, I'll wait for you" and "we'll walk along the sea". At the same time, their second single "No Hay 2 Sin 3 (Gol)", featuring David Bisbal, achieved Gold with sales over 20,000 copies.zdvf
"Yo Te Esperaré" and "No Hay 2 Sin 3 (Gol)" were the second and the tenth best selling singles of 2012 in Spain.[4]
Discography
Albums
- 2011: Flybot
- 2012: 3am
Singles
- 2011: "Yo Te Esperaré"
- 2012: "No Hay 2 Sin 3 (Gol)" (with David Bisbal)
- 2013: "No Digas Nada (Dejá Vu)"
- 2013: "Por Siempre"
- 2014: "Te Necesito (Déjà vu)"
- 2014: "Gol (Mundial)"
Awards and nominations
Premios 40 Principales
Premios 40 Principales is an awards ceremony hosted annually by the Spanish radio channel Los 40 Principales.
| Year | Recipient/Nominated work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Cali & El Dandee | Best Colombian Act | Nominated |
| 2012 | "No Hay 2 Sin 3 (Gol)" (with David Bisbal) | Best Latin Song | Nominated |
| Yo Te Esperaré | Won | ||
| Best America Song | Nominated | ||
| Cali & El Dandee | Best Latin Artist | Nominated | |
| Best America Urban Act | Nominated | ||
| Best America Best South Act | Nominated | ||
| 2013 | Cali & El Dandee | Best Latin Artist | Nominated |
World Music Awards
The World Music Awards is an international awards show founded in 1989 that annually honors recording artists based on worldwide sales figures provided by the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI).
| Year | Recipient/Nominated work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | No Digas Nada (Dejá Vu) | World's Best Song | Pending |
| World's Best Video | Pending | ||
| Cali & El Dandee | World's Best Group | Pending | |
MTV Europe Music Awards
The MTV Europe Music Awards were established in 1994 by MTV Networks Europe to celebrate the most popular music videos in Europe.
| Year | Recipient/Nominated work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Cali & El Dandee | Best Latin America Central Act | Nominated |
Premios Nuestra Tierra
A Premio Nuestra Tierra is an accolade that recognize outstanding achievement in the Colombian music industry. Cali & El Dandee has received four nominations.[5]
| Year | Recipient/Nominated work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | "No Digas Nada" | Best Song of the Year | Nominated |
| "No Digas Nada" | Best Pop Performance of the Year | Nominated | |
| Themselves | Best Pop Solo Artist or Group | Nominated | |
| "No Digas Nada" | Best Music Video | Nominated |
References
- 1 2 "Cali & Dandee Biography". Musica.com. Retrieved 2012-02-23.
- ↑ "Cali y el Dandee entre lo más descargado en España-20120221". Los40.com.co. Retrieved 2012-02-23.
- ↑ "Michel TelĂł y Cali & El Dandee tienen los videos mĂĄs vistos en Youtube | RCN La Radio". RCN Radio. 2011-12-20. Retrieved 2012-02-23.
- ↑ "Top 50 Canciones Anual 2012" (PDF). Promuiscae.es. Retrieved 2013-01-15.
- ↑ Premios Nuestra Tierra received to Jorge Celedón:
- "Nominados a los Premios Nuestra Tierra 2014" (in Spanish). La Mega. Retrieved 2014-12-01.