Camilo (singer) explained

Camilo
Birth Name:Camilo Echeverri Correa
Birth Date:16 March 1994
Birth Place:Medellín, Antioquia
Years Active:2019–present
Children:2
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Genre:Latin pop

Camilo Echeverry Correa (born March 16, 1994),[1] known mononymously as Camilo, is a Colombian singer, musician and songwriter. Born in Medellín, Antioquia, his accolades include six Latin Grammy Awards and two Grammy Award nominations.

He is known for his singles "Vida de Rico", "Una Vida Pasada" with Carin Leon, "Tutu" alongside Pedro Capó and Shakira, and collaborations like "Tattoo Remix" with Rauw Alejandro, "CONTIGO VOY A MUERTE" with Karol G and "Desconocidos" with Mau y Ricky and Manuel Turizo. His music is generally categorized as Latin pop with a mix of urbano music and is noted for his romantic lyrics and treble voice.

He debuted in 2008, after winning the talent show Factor XS in 2007. He is also known for writing and producing hits for other artists including Becky G and Natti Natasha's "Sin Pijama" and Anitta's "Veneno".[2]

Life and career

1994–2018 Early life and career beginnings

Camilo Echeverry was born in Medellín, Antioquia in 1994. His family home did not have a radio, but housed a collection of records by artists such as The Beatles, Shakira,[3] Charly Garcia, Facundo Cabral, Mercedes Sosa, and Pink Floyd.[4] He recalled, "That was my first seed, since I was little, my dream was to inherit that." He formed a musical duo with his sister, Manuela, and auditioned for XS Factor with her, but the pair did not reach the final round of the competition.[5] After winning the show as a solo artist the following year in 2007, Camilo began his career with the release of the single, "Regálame Tu Corazón".[6]

In 2008, Camilo made appearances on Colombian telenovelas Super Pá and En los tacones de Eva, as well as the children's program Bichos. He released the 2010 mixtape Tráfico de Sentimientos and shortly after its release, Camilo decided to take a break from releasing his own music. In 2015, he moved to Miami, Florida, where he then furthered his career by writing songs for other artists, including "Sin Pijama" by Becky G and Natti Natasha, "Veneno" by Anitta, and "Ya No Tiene Novio" by Sebastian Yatra with Mau y Ricky.[7] "Ya No Tiene Novio", released in August 2018, garnered over 517 million views on Youtube by March of the next year.

2018–present: Success as a solo artist

Upon re-launching his solo career, Camilo made changes to his image. He eschewed his previously clean-cut style in favor of a more bohemian look, complete with a handlebar moustache. In 2018, he released the song "Desconocidos" with Manuel Turizo and Mau & Ricky. The ukulele-tinged reggaeton song peaked at number 23 on the Billboard Latin Pop Airplay chart.[8] Following the success of "Desconocidos", Camilo revealed in February 2019 that he had signed with Sony Music Latin. On 22 February 2019, Camilo performed at the Venezuela Live Aid concert in Cúcuta, Colombia, a town located on the border with Venezuela. He reflected on the experience by explaining "It was a concert that moved me a lot. It was not easy, but so many people are suffering. I felt happy to be a part of raising global awareness to show what is happening in Venezuela is a tremendous injustice."

He released the video and single for "No Te Vayas" as his mainstream debut on 28 March 2019, and by August of that year, the video had reached more than 59 million views on Youtube. His 2019 song "La Boca" with Mau & Ricky was certified triple-platinum. After the release of the song, he made his US television debut, performing "La Boca" and "No Te Vayas" at the 2019 Premios Juventud in Miami. He released the song "Tutu" in collaboration with Puerto Rican singer Pedro Capó, which reached the number two position on the Latin Pop Airplay chart. Describing the lyrical content of the song, Camilo explained, “This song is who I am, what I feel every time I get on a stage or when I see my girlfriend.” Camilo released his first studio album Por Primera Vez on 17 April 2020,[9] which debuted at number one on the Billboard Latin Pop Albums chart and number five on the Top Latin Albums chart.[10] The album contains the singles "Tutu" and "Favorito" alongside breakout songs like "La Mitad" with Christian Nodal and "El Mismo Aire" which was later re-released with Pablo Alborán.

At the 21st Annual Latin Grammy Awards, Camilo received six nominations, winning the award for Best Pop Song for "Tutu".[11]

In March 2021, he released his album Mis Manos which included some collaborations with artists such as Evaluna Montaner, Mau y Ricky, El Alfa, and Los Dos Carnales. His album is a candidate for Album Of The Year and Best Pop Vocal Album at the Latin Grammy Awards.

In September 2022 Camilo released De Adentro Pa Afuera an album which featured collaborations with Myke Towers, Alejandro Sanz, and others, followed in May 2024 by cuatro, a contemporary tropical album heavily influenced by genres Camilo heard while growing up including Pambiche, Cumbia, and Salsa music.[12]

Since re-launching his solo career, Camilo has collaborated with global pop artists like Shawn Mendes in "KESI Remix", Selena Gomez in "999", Camila Cabello in "Ambulancia", and Diljit Dosanjh in "Palpita".

Musical style

Camilo's music is generally characterized as Latin pop and reggaeton. Suzette Fernandez of Billboard labeled his music as "romantic pop songs fused with urban beats". His vocals have been described as "distinctly delicate". He cites Uruguayan singer Jorge Drexler as a major influence on his work.

Personal life

In February 2020, he married Evaluna Montaner, daughter of the Argentine-Venezuelan singer and songwriter Ricardo Montaner and sister of the Venezuelan duo Mau y Ricky, after five years of dating. They have one daughter, Índigo, born on April 6, 2022. Evaluna announced that she is pregnant with their second child in February 2024.

Discography

See main article: Camilo discography.

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
2007-08 Factor XS (Colombia) Participant Winner, first place
2021 La Voz Kids Coach

Awards and nominations

AwardsYearNominationCategoryResultRef.
ASCAP Latin Music Awards2021"Si Me Dices Que Si" (with Reik y Farruko)Winning Songs
"Tattoo (Remix)" (with Rauw Alejandro)
"Tutu (Remix)" (with Pedro Capó y Shakira)
2022HimselfArtist of the Year
"Bebé" (with El Alfa)Winning Songs
"Despeinada" (with Ozuna)
"Millones"
"Vida de Rico"
2023"Indigo" (with Evaluna Montaner)
Billboard Latin Music Awards2021HimselfNew Artist of the Year[14]
Latin Pop Artist of the Year
"Si Me Dices Que Si" (with Reik y Farruko)Latin Pop Song of the Year
Por Primera VezLatin Pop Album of the Year
Mis Manos
2022HimselfLatin Pop Artist of the Year[15]
2023De Adentro Pa AfueraLatin Pop Album of the Year[16]
BMI Latin Awards2023"Despeinada" (with Ozuna)Winning Songs
"Vida de Rico"
Grammy Awards2021Por Primera VezBest Latin Pop or Urban Album
2022Mis ManosBest Latin Pop Album
2023De Adentro Pa Afuera
Heat Latin Music Awards2020HimselfBest Pop Artist
Best Artist Andean
"Tutu" (with Pedro Capó)Best Collaboration
2021HimselfBest Male Artist
Best Pop Artist
"Machu Picchu" (with Evaluna Montaner)Best Video
"Bebé" (with El Alfa)Best Collaboration
2022HimselfBest Pop Artist
"Buenos Días" (with Wisin y Los Legendarios)Best Collaboration
2023HimselfBest Pop Artist
"Ambulancia" (with Camila Cabello)Best Video
iHeartRadio Music Awards2022HimselfLatin Pop/Reggaeton Artist of the Year
Latin American Music Awards2019"En Guerra" (with Sebastián Yatra)Favorite Video
2021HimselfNew Artist of the Year
Favorite Pop Artist
Por Primera VezFavorite Pop Album
"Favorito" Favorite Pop Song
"Si Me Dices Que Si" (with Reik y Farruko)
Collaboration of the Year
2022HimselfArtist of the Year
Favorite Pop Artist
Social Artist of the Year
Mis ManosFavorite Pop Album
"Kesi" Favorite Tropical Song
"Indigo" (with Evaluna Montaner)Favorite Video
2023HimselfFavorite Pop Artist
De Adentro Pa AfueraFavorite Pop Album
"Pegao" Favorite Tropical Song
"Buenos Días" (with Wisin y Los Legendarios)Best Collaboration – Pop/Urban
"Baloncito Viejo" (with Carlos Vives)Best Collaboration – Tropical
Latin Grammy Awards2020"Tutu" (with Pedro Capó)Record of the Year
Song of the Year
"El Mismo Aire"
Por Primera VezAlbum of the Year
Best Pop Vocal Album
"Tutu" (with Pedro Capó)Best Pop Song
2021"Vida de Rico"Record of the Year
"Amén" (with Ricardo Montaner, Evaluna Montaner y Mau y Ricky)
"Vida de Rico"Song of the Year
Mis ManosAlbum of the Year
Best Pop Vocal Album
"Vida de Rico"Best Pop Song
"Tattoo (Remix)" (with Rauw Alejandro)Best Urban Fusion/Performance
"Tuyo y Mío" (with Los Dos Carnales)Best Regional Mexican Song
2022"Pegao"Record of the Year
"Baloncito Viejo" (with Carlos Vives)
Song of the Year
"Indigo" (with Evaluna Montaner)
Best Pop Song
"Baloncito Viejo" (with Carlos Vives)
2023De Adentro Pa AfueraAlbum of the Year
"NASA" (with Alejandro Sanz)Song of the Year
De Adentro Pa AfueraBest Pop Vocal Album
"5:24"Best Pop Song
"Ambulancia" (with Camila Cabello)Best Tropical Song
"Alaska" (with Grupo Firme)Best Regional Mexican Song
Camilo: El Primer Tour de Mi VidaBest Long Form Music Video
LOS40 Music Awards2020HimselfBest New Act
"Favorito"Best Song
"Tattoo (Remix)" (with Rauw Alejandro)
2021HimselfBest Act
"Vida de Rico"Best Song
2022HimselfBest Live Act
De Adentro Pa Afuera TourBest Tour, Festival or Concert
2023HimselfBest Act
Best Live Act
"Ni Me Debes Ni Te Debo" (with Carín León)Best Collaboration
MTV Europe Music Awards2020HimselfBest Latin America Central Act
2021
2022
MTV Millennial Awards2019"Desconocidos" (with Manuel Turizo y Mau y Ricky)Music-Ship of the Year
2021HimselfColombian Artist
Himself and Evaluna MontanerHottest Couple
2022La TribuFandom
Kids' Choice Awards2020Favorite Fandom (Latin America)
2021
2022HimselfFavorite Global Music Star
Favorite Artist (Latin America)
2023
Kids' Mexico Choice Awards2019Favorite Music Youtuber
2020Favorite Latin Artist or Group
"Favorito"Favorite Latin Hit
"Tattoo (Remix)" (with Rauw Alejandro)
Himself and Evaluna MontanerFavorite Ship
2021HimselfFavorite Latin Artist
"Ropa Cara"Catchier Song
2022HimselfFavorite Latin Artist
2023Colombian Celebrity
"Ambulancia" (with Camila Cabello)Favorite Collaboration
Premios Juventud2019HimselfBest New Urban Artist
"Desconocidos" (with Manuel Turizo y Mau y Ricky)Best Song: Singing in the Shower
This Is a BTS (Best Behind the Scenes)
2020HimselfHair Obsessed
"Color esperanza (2020)" The Quarentune
2021HimselfMale Youth Artist of the Year
Mis ManosAlbum of the Year
"Tuyo y Mío" (with Los Dos Carnales)Best Regional Mexican Fusion
"Bebé" (with El Alfa)Tropical Mix
"Titanic" (with Kany García)La Mezcla Perfecta
"Vida de Rico"Viral Track of the Year
2022HimselfMale Youth Artist of the Year
My Favorite Streaming Artist
Mis ManosAlbum of the Year
"Indigo" (with Evaluna Montaner)Best Song by a Couple
Viral Track of the Year
"Kesi (Remix)" (with Shawn Mendes)Collaboration OMG
La TribuBest Fandom
2023HimselfMale Youth Artist of the Year
Himself and Evaluna MontanerCouples That Blow Up My Social
"5:24"Video with the Most Powerful Message
"Ambulancia" (with Camila Cabello)Best Pop Track
De Adentro Pa AfueraBest Pop Album
"Alaska" (with Grupo Firme)Best Regional Mexican Fusion
"Pegao"Best Tropical Hit
La TribuBest Fandom
Premios Lo Nuestro2020HimselfPop/Rock Artist of the Year
"En Guerra" (with Sebastián Yatra)Video of the Year
"No Te Vayas"Pop/Rock Song of the Year
2021HimselfArtist of the Year
New Artist – Male
Pop Artist of the Year
"Tattoo (Remix)" (with Rauw Alejandro)Remix of the Year
Por Primera VezPop Album of the Year
"Favorito"Song of the Year
Pop Song of the Year
"Si Me Dices Que Si" (with Reik y Farruko)
Pop Collaboration of the Year
Urban/Pop Song of the Year
2022HimselfArtist of the Year
Pop Artist of the Year
Mis ManosAlbum of the Year
Pop Album of the Year
"Vida de Rico"Song of the Year
"Kesi (Remix)" (with Shawn Mendes)Crossover Collaboration of the Year
"Amén" (with Ricardo Montaner, Evaluna Montaner y Mau y Ricky)Pop/Ballad Song of the Year
Pop Song of the Year
"Vida de Rico"
"Bebé" (with El Alfa)Tropical Song of the Year
2023HimselfArtist of the Year
Male Pop Artist of the Year
De Adentro Pa AfueraAlbum of the Year
Pop Album of the Year
"Pegao"Pop Song of the Year
"Indigo" (with Evaluna Montaner)Pop Collaboration of the Year
"Buenos Días" (with Wisin y Los Legendarios)Urban/Pop Song of the Year
"Baloncito Viejo" (with Carlos Vives)Tropical Collaboration of the Year
De Adentro Pa Afuera World TourTour of the Year
Premios Nuestra Tierra2020HimselfArtist of the Year
New Artist of the Year
Pop Artist of the Year
"Tutu" (with Pedro Capó)Song of the Year
Pop Song of the Year
Audience Favorite Song
2021HimselfArtist of the Year
Pop Artist of the Year
Audience Favorite Artist
"Favorito"Song of the Year
"Vida de Rico"
Tropical Song of the Year
Best Video
Audience Favorite Song
Por Primera VezAlbum of the Year
"Favorito"Pop Song of the Year
Concierto Desde CasaConcert of the Year
2022HimselfArtist of the Year
Best Pop Artist
Artista Imagen
Audience Favorite Artist
"Indigo" (with Evaluna Montaner)Song of the Year
Best Pop Song
Mis ManosAlbum of the Year
Mis Manos TourConcert of the Year
2023HimselfBest Pop Artist
"Baloncito Viejo" (with Carlos Vives)Song of the Year
De Adentro Pa AfueraAlbum of the Year
"Ambulancia" (with Camila Cabello)Best Pop Song
"Alaska" (with Grupo Firme)Best Popular Song
"Baloncito Viejo" (with Carlos Vives)Best Video
"Pegao"
Premios Odeón2022HimselfInternational Odeon Artist
Mis ManosBest Latin Album
Premios Quiero2020HimselfBest Instagrammer Musician
Best Youtube Channel
"FavoritoBest Pop Video
Best Male Artist Video
"Tattoo (Remix)" (with Rauw Alejandro)Best Urban Video
2021"Vida de Rico"Best Pop Video
Best Video of the Year
"Bebé" (with El Alfa)Best Melodic Video
"Millones"Best Male Artist Video
"999" (with Selena Gomez)Best Extraordinary Encounter
2022"Pegao"Best Male Artist Video
"Indigo" (with Evaluna Montaner)Best Melodic Video
Premios Tu Música Urbano2020HimselfUrban Top - Latin American
"La Boca" (with Mau y Ricky)Song of the Year — Duo or Group
"Tutu" (with Pedro Capó)Urban Pop Song
2022HimselfTop Artist - Pop Urban
Top Social Artist
"Buenos Días" (with Wisin y Los Legendarios)Song of the Year — Duo or Group
"Kesi (Remix)" (with Shawn Mendes)Top Latin Crossover Song

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Instagram . 2024-06-02 . www.instagram.com.
  2. Meet This Week's Latin Artist on the Rise: Camilo. Suzette. Fernandez. 19 August 2019. 5 October 2019. Billboard.
  3. Web site: Kalle . Redacción digital La . 2019-10-06 . "Casi me DESMAYO", la reacción de Camilo Echeverry cuando Shakira cantó su canción . 2022-06-13 . La Kalle . es.
  4. Web site: Camilo Echeverry declares himself a "thief" of the great singer-songwriters. 2 May 2019. 17 April 2020. The SunPost.
  5. Web site: Camilo – Artist Biography. Allmusic. Jurek. Thom. 17 April 2020.
  6. Web site: Get to Know Camilo Echeverry, Reggaeton's Secret Pop Weapon. https://web.archive.org/web/20190305212039/http://www.mtv.com/news/3115547/camilo-echeverry-interview-sin-pijama-desconocidos/. dead. 5 March 2019. Villa. Lucas. MTV News. 5 March 2019. 17 April 2020.
  7. Meet This Week's Latin Artist on the Rise: Camilo. Fernandez. Suzette. Billboard. 19 August 2019. 17 April 2020.
  8. Camilo – Billboard Latin Pop Airplay Chart History. Billboard. 17 April 2020.
  9. Web site: Panamá. LOS40. 17 April 2020. Camilo lanza su primer álbum "Por Primera Vez". 19 January 2021. LOS40PA. es.
  10. A First for Camilo: 'Por Primera Vez' Scores Top 5 Debut on Latin Albums Chart. Billboard. 29 April 2020. 8 May 2020. Bustios. Pamela.
  11. Betancourt, Manuel . 19 November 2020 . 2020 Latin GRAMMY Awards: The Complete Winners List . 20 November 2020 . Entertainment Weekly.
  12. Web site: You Have to Check Out the Salsa Version of This RBD Classic . 24 May 2024 .
  13. Web site: 17 April 2020. Camilo lanza su primer álbum como solista "Por primera vez". 19 January 2021. El Universal. es.
  14. Web site: 2021-08-12 . Billboard Latin Music Awards 2021 Finalists: The Complete List . 2024-03-15 . E! Online.
  15. Flores . Griselda . 2022-08-18 . Bad Bunny Tops 2022 Billboard Latin Music Awards Finalists: Complete List . 2024-03-15 . Billboard . en-US.
  16. Ratner-Arias . Sigal . 2023-08-24 . Peso Pluma Tops 2023 Billboard Latin Music Awards Finalists: Complete List . 2024-03-15 . Billboard . en-US.