Santaye
Santaye | |
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Birth name | Santa Reyes |
Born | Baní, Dominican Republic |
Origin | Miami, Florida, U.S. |
Genres |
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Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter |
Instrument(s) | Vocals |
Years active | 2010–present |
Santa Reyes known professionally as Santaye, is a Dominican singer-songwriter based in Miami. She began her music career in 2010. Several of Santaye's singles have charted on US Billboard
Early life
Reyes is from Baní, Dominican Republic.[1][2] She has eight brothers.[3] She was timid as a child, but frequently sang at schools and family reunions.[2] When Santaye was seven, she moved to Miami. She wrote her first song when she was twelve years old.[4] After graduating from college, she moved to New York.[3]
Career
Santaye began her career in 2010.[5] She sings bachata in English and Spanish.[5] When asked where her professional name derived from, Santaye responded that it comes from the "la diosa de los planetas para pacificar."[6] Her first album was produced by Dan Warner and Lee Levin.[2] She released the single "Eras Tu" in December 2012. Her single, "Invito a Quereme" was produced by Lenny Santos.[7] In July 2013, Santaye released "In My Head," a single produced by Lenny Santos. Between November 2013 and January 2014, she recorded its music video. She signed a management deal with Aquos Entertainment.[1]
Artistry
Santaye has a romantic style of singing.[8] Univision calls her style a fusion of pop, ballad, and bachata.[6] She cites Rocío Dúrcal, Alejandra Guzmán, Pink and Thalía as influences on her style.[9]
Discography
Studio albums
- Corazón (2011)[9]
Singles
Title | Year | Peak chart positions |
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Tropical[10]
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"Lo que por ti yo siento" | 2011 | — |
"Corazón" | 37 | |
"Sabes que te amo" | — | |
"Eras Tu" | 2012 | 20 |
"In My Head" | 2013 | 37 |
"Invito A Quereme" (with Yunel) | 2016 | 33 |
Awards and nominations
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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2012 | Herself | Lo Nuestro Award for Tropical Female Artist of the Year[6] | Nominated |
2015 | Herself | Lo Nuestro Award for Tropical Female Artist of the Year[11] | Nominated |
Personal life
Santaye resides in Miami, Florida. She is a christian.[12]
References
- ^ a b "Santaye de promoción en RD". El Nacional (in European Spanish). January 20, 2015. Retrieved July 12, 2018.
- ^ a b c "Santaye, la voz femenina de la bachata". El Telégrafo (in European Spanish). January 17, 2013. Retrieved July 12, 2018.
- ^ a b Vazquez, Luis (February 28, 2015). "Santaye enjoying the ride, the second time around". Latin Trends. Retrieved July 12, 2018.
- ^ Ábrego, Geovanny (February 17, 2012). "Zona rosa". The Tampa Tribune (in Spanish). p. 88. Retrieved July 12, 2018 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b Roiz, Jessica Lucia (February 5, 2015). "Bachata star Santaye: 'The road to success is not easy'". Pulso POP. Retrieved July 12, 2018.
- ^ a b c "Santaye feliz por su nominación". Univision (in Spanish). February 15, 2012. Retrieved July 12, 2018.
- ^ Silva, Elis (July 22, 2016). "Santaye canta "Invito a quererme"". El Salvador (in Spanish). Retrieved July 12, 2018.
- ^ Ábrego, Geovanny (February 17, 2012). "Zona rosa". The Tampa Tribune (in Spanish). p. 84. Retrieved July 12, 2018 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b Robles, Huáscar (February 13, 2012). "Santaye se abre paso en la bachata". People en Español (in Spanish). Retrieved July 12, 2018.
- ^ "Santaye Chart History". Billboard. Archived from the original on July 18, 2018. Retrieved July 12, 2018.
- ^ "Dominicanos compiten hoy en Lo Nuestro". Listin Diario (in Spanish). February 19, 2015. Retrieved July 12, 2018.
- ^ "Santaye se inspira en Dios y en el amor". Univision (in Spanish). February 17, 2012. Retrieved July 12, 2018.