CNCO

CNCO

CNCO debut concert, Miami Beach, January 30, 2016. From left: Joel, Erick, Richard, Christopher and Zabdiel
Background information
Origin Miami, Florida, United States
Genres
Years active 2015–present
Labels Sony Latin
Associated acts Ricky Martin
Website cncomusic.com
Members
  • Christopher Vélez
  • Richard Camacho
  • Joel Pimentel
  • Erick Brian Colón
  • Zabdiel De Jesús

CNCO is an American pop boy band formed on December 13, 2015, after becoming the winning members of the first season of the La Banda singing competition series created by Simon Cowell and produced by Ricky Martin.[1][2] The band has toured with Martin and their singles, "Tan Fácil" and "Quisiera", charted well soon after their debut.[3][4] They released their first album, Primera Cita on August 26, 2016.[5][6]

History

2015: La Banda and "Devuélveme Mi Corazón"

CNCO is composed of the winners of La Banda, which televised singing competition started on Univision in September, 2015. The band was formed on the finale of the show, on December 13, 2015, when they received their name, which alludes to the Spanish word for five, "cinco", and is pronounced as it is spelled in English "C-N-C-O."[1] The band's members competed individually with other contestants from Latin America and the United States before the show's judges, Ricky Martin, Alejandro Sanz and Laura Pausini.[1][7] They won a recording contract of 5 years with Sony Music Latin,[4] and rapper Wisin was scheduled to produce their first album.[1] Ricky Martin became their representative.[5][8]

They performed the song "Devuélveme Mi Corazón" on the finale, which included performances by Pitbull, Fifth Harmony, Wisin, and a video congratulations from One Direction.[1][8] They sang it again in Times Square at Univision's Feliz 2016 New Year's celebration.[9][10]

The band has five members. The oldest member, Christopher Velez (born November 23, 1995), from Ecuador, moved to Hightstown, New Jersey in search of a better life for his family, who he hoped to have join him there. His work, to make a living, has included shining shoes. Richard Camacho (born January 22, 1997), from the Dominican Republic, lives in New Hampshire. He has a brother, and his father is a musician and cameraman, and his mother a dancer. He writes songs, and enjoys dancing. Zabdiel De Jesus (born December 13, 1997), from Bayamón, Puerto Rico, developed an interest in singing at age twelve, singing with his church hip-hop and salsa group. Joel Pimentel (born February 28, 1999), who has Mexican ancestry, was born in Hesperia, California and was inspired by his late grandfather to study theater and continue with his singing. The youngest, Erick Brian Colon (born January 3, 2001), moved from Cuba to Tampa, Florida with his mother and sister, three years prior to joining the band, where he played football, danced and participated in musical activities at school.[8][11]

CNCO at Univison's Premio Lo Nuestro 2016

2016: Ricky Martin One World Tour and Primera Cita Debut Album

On January 29, 2016, they released their first single, "Tan Facil"[12] which debuted on Billboard's 'Latin Rhythm Airplay' at No. 25[13] on the 'Hot Latin Songs' chart at No. 23;[7][14] and instantly topped the U.S. iTunes Latino charts;[9] later peaking at No. 1 on the 'Latin Airplay' chart.[15][16] On January 30, 2016, they held their first concert in The Fillmore Miami Beach.[17][18][19]

On February 12, they started touring as opening acts with Ricky Martin's One World Tour for some of his shows in the U.S., including Hollywood, Florida[20] and San Juan, Puerto Rico, and parts of South America, including Chile and Argentina.[21]

On May 13, they released their second single "Quisiera"[22] which peaked on Billboard's 'Hot Latin Songs' at No. 29.[4] and its music video on June 3.[23] Also in May, they sang the national anthem at the Yankee Stadium.[16][24]

On July 13, the band was nominated for six awards,[16] and won five of them, at Premios Juventud for Catchiest Tune - "Tan Fácil", My Pop/Rock Artist, Producers' Choice Award, My Favorite Twitter Celebrity and 'My Favorite Fan-army';[5][25] they also performed at the ceremony.[26][27]

In August, their fans, who are called 'CNCOwners' voted the band first place in Billboard.com's "Favorite New Latin Boy Band Poll', with CD9 second, and Dvicio third.[4] On August 23, the band asked fans to locate hotspots for songs from their upcoming album, in a Pokémon Go inspired game, called 'CNCOGo', and Ecuadorian fans found the first song, "Cometa".[28] On August 26, their first album, Primera Cita, (First Date, in English), produced by Wisin, was released.[5][6][29] Wisin spoke about their album saying, "It is a union of countries and cultures, it is what keeps us growing because the people can understand that we can unite different genres."[30] The album has fourteen tracks and includes an urban remix of "Tan Fácil" featuring Wisin, and the song "Quisiera” featuring Spanish singer Abraham Mateo.[29][31] On its release date, the band met fans while traveling with Ricky Martin on his tour, and they gave a concert at the Miami International Mall to celebrate the album's debut.[20][29][32]

In November, they filmed a new music video for one of the songs on Primera Cita, "Para Enamorarte", at the Los Angeles Ramon C. Cortines School of Visual and Performing Arts. It was produced in conjunction with Toyota and included fans who also selected the ending of the video. A video clip was scheduled for airing on La Banda's season finale on December 11, then on Toyota's Latino Facebook page and on YouTube. They also announced plans for their first headlining tour in February 2017 in Latin America.[33]

2017-present: First headlining tour, Más Allá

On February 7, 2017, the band was announced as one of four finalists in the category "Artist of the Year, New" for the 2017 Billboard Latin Music Awards, representing artists who charted well over the last year.[34] Also, in February, they released dates for their first headlining tour, Más Allá, scheduled to start on February 26, in Cochabamba, Bolivia, for a total of 15 countries, including 40 performances in Central and South America, Mexico, Portugal, Spain, and the United States.[34][35] On April 4, 2017, the group officially released their new single, “Hey DJ” for their upcoming second album.

Reception

Griselda Flores of Billboard said the band is "taking the torch and leading a new boy band era", like prior Latino bands Magneto, Menudo, Uff!, and Salserín.[7]

Discography

Concert tours

Headlining

Opening act

Awards

CNCO receiving award at Lo Nuestro Awards 2017, with Ricky Martin.
Year Award Category Nominated work Result Ref.
2016 Premios Juventud Voz del Momento Themselves Nominated [5][25]
Mi Artista Pop Rock Won
Producers Choice Award Won
Mi Tuitero Favorito Won
La Mas Pegajosa "Tan Fácil" Won
Mi "Fan Army" Favorito CNCOwners Nominated
Latin American Music Award Favorite Pop/Rock New Artist Themselves Won [36]
Favorite Pop/Rock Duo or Group Won
Xfinitiy New Artist of the Year Won
2017 Premios Lo Nuestro Pop/Rock Song of the Year "Tan Fácil" Won [37]
Pop/Rock Album of the Year Primera Cita Won
Pop/Rock Group or Duo of the Year Themselves Won
2017 iHeartRadio Music Awards Best New Latin Artist Themselves Won [38]
Best New Artist Themselves Nominated

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 Cobo, Leila (December 14, 2015). "Hello CNCO! 'La Banda' Wraps Season With New Boy Band". Billboard. Retrieved August 15, 2016.
  2. ↑ Gardner, Elysa (February 19, 2015). "Ricky Martin joins Simon Cowell's 'La Banda'". USA Today. Retrieved August 15, 2016.
  3. ↑ "CNCO - Billboard chart history". Billboard. Retrieved August 16, 2016.
  4. 1 2 3 4 Flores, Griselda (August 9, 2016). "CNCO Tops New Latin Boy Band Reader Poll". Billboard. Retrieved August 15, 2016.
  5. 1 2 3 4 5 Irizarry, Doris (August 10, 2016). "CNCO's first album 'Primera Cita' on pre-sale now". AXS. Retrieved August 15, 2016.
  6. 1 2 Civita, Alicia (August 25, 2016). "CNCO reivindica su autenticidad con su primer disco, "Primera cita"". Fox News Latino (in Spanish). Retrieved August 26, 2016.
  7. 1 2 3 Flores, Griselda (July 15, 2016). "Magneto, CNCO or Menudo? Vote for Your All-Time Favorite Latin Boy Band!". Billboard. Retrieved August 15, 2016.
  8. 1 2 3 Irizarry, Doris (December 16, 2016). "First 'La Banda' winners form CNCO: the newest Latin boy band". AXS. Retrieved August 15, 2016.
  9. 1 2 Benjamin, Jeff (January 29, 2016). "Can CNCO Be the Next Big Boy Band? Listen to Debut Single 'Tan Fácil'". Fuse TV. Retrieved August 15, 2016.
  10. ↑ Roiz, Jessica Lucia (December 29, 2015). "Demi Lovato, Maluma, CNCO, Taylor Swift, Celebrate New Year's Eve In Times Square, Plus Full Performers List". Latin Times. Retrieved August 15, 2016.
  11. ↑ "CNCO Music". CNCOMusic.com. Retrieved August 15, 2016.
  12. ↑ "Tan Fácil". Amazon.com. Retrieved August 17, 2016.
  13. ↑ Billboard Staff (February 5, 2016). "Tomorrow's Hits: Brandy Clark, CNCO & Gryffin". Billboard. Retrieved August 15, 2016.
  14. ↑ Fernandez, Suzette (January 29, 2016). "Latin Notas: CNCO, Jencarlos Canela, Thalía, Carlos Vives & More". Billboard. Retrieved August 15, 2016.
  15. ↑ "Latin Airplay chart - May 14, 2016". Billboard. Retrieved August 17, 2016.
  16. 1 2 3 Balzano, Caterina (July 12, 2016). "CNCO ready to take home awards". Miami Herald. Retrieved August 17, 2016.
  17. ↑ "CNCO debuta con un concierto en el Fillmore Miami Beach". Noticias MSN Latino (in Spanish). January 30, 2016. Retrieved August 15, 2016.
  18. ↑ "Grupo CNCO debuta en los escenarios con concierto en el Fillmore Miami Beach". El Nuevo Herald (in Spanish). Retrieved August 30, 2016.
  19. ↑ "Grupo CNCO debuta en los escenarios con concierto en el Fillmore Miami Beach". Fox News Latino (in Spanish). January 30, 2016. Retrieved August 15, 2016.
  20. 1 2 3 Sandberg, Michele Eve (August 29, 2016). "Ricky Martin and CNCO at Hard Rock Live". New Times Broward-Palm Beach. Retrieved August 30, 2016.
  21. 1 2 Billboard Staff (January 22, 2016). "'La Banda' Winners CNCO to Join Ricky Martin on Tour". Billboard. Retrieved August 15, 2016.
  22. ↑ "Quisiera". Amazon.com. Retrieved August 17, 2016.
  23. ↑ "CNCO estrena su nuevo video "QUISIERA"". Sony Music Latin (in Spanish). June 4, 2016. Retrieved July 15, 2016.
  24. ↑ "CNCO cantó en el estadio de los Yankees". Univision/YouTube (in Spanish). May 25, 2016. Retrieved August 17, 2016.
  25. 1 2 Flores, Griselda (July 14, 2016). "Premios Juventud 2016: CNCO, Nicky Jam, Marc Anthony & More Winners". Billboard. Retrieved August 15, 2016.
  26. ↑ Raquel Miserachi and Beatriz Vernon (July 15, 2016). "The 5 most epic performances of Premios Juventud 2016". Univision. Retrieved August 17, 2016.
  27. ↑ Levin, Jordan (July 15, 2016). "Premios Juventud - #TBT meets Tweeting Teens". Miami Herald. Retrieved August 30, 2016.
  28. ↑ Flores, Griselda (August 24, 2016). "CNCO Invites Fans to Play 'CNCOGo' & Catch Their New Songs". Billboard. Retrieved August 30, 2016.
  29. 1 2 3 Correa, Adriana (August 28, 2016). "Latin Boy Band CNCO Celebrates Album Debut with Fans in Miami". WTVJ. Retrieved August 30, 2016.
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  31. ↑ "Primera Cita - CNCO". iTunes. August 26, 2016. Retrieved August 30, 2016.
  32. ↑ Marr, Madeleine (August 24, 2016). "‘La Banda’ winners, Latin boy band CNCO, at Macy’s". Miami Herald. Retrieved August 30, 2016.
  33. ↑ Flores, Griselda (November 30, 2016). "CNCO Talks New Music Video 'Para Enamorarte,' Plus Exclusive Photos From Shoot in L.A.". Billboard. Retrieved December 5, 2016.
  34. 1 2 3 Mendizabal, Amaya (February 7, 2017). "Meet the Finalists for Artist of the Year, New, for the 2017 Billboard Latin Music Awards". Billboard. Retrieved February 7, 2017.
  35. 1 2 Irizarry, Doris (February 3, 2017). "CNCO to kick off first worldwide tour". AXS. Retrieved February 7, 2017.
  36. ↑ Flores, Griselda (October 6, 2016). "Latin American Music Awards 2016 Winners: Enrique Iglesias, CNCO & More". Billboard. Retrieved October 6, 2016.
  37. ↑ Flores, Griselda (February 23, 2017). "Premio Lo Nuestro 2017: See the Full Winners List". Billboard. Retrieved February 24, 2017.
  38. ↑ Vulpo, Mike (January 4, 2017). "iHeart Radio Music Awards 2017". EOnline. Retrieved March 5, 2017.
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