Jorge González (singer) explained

Jorge González
Birth Name:Jorge González González
Birth Place:Madrid, Spain
Birth Date:22 September 1988

Jorge González González (born 22 September 1988), is a Romani Spanish singer.

Career

González emerged into the public eye thanks to his involvement with the popular Spanish singing competition television show Operación Triunfo. Taking part in the show's fifth season, which aired in 2006, González had attempted to convince his parents to allow him to audition for two straight years before he was allowed to present himself at the castings. Living at the time with his parents in Madrid, González had not received any formal musical instruction at the age of 18 when he auditioned. The self-taught pianist and vocalist was in love with the sounds of salsa and Latin pop, known to his family as "el gitanillo que canta boleros." During the competition González relied heavily on composers like Luis Miguel and Juan Luis Guerra for repertoire, ultimately achieving eighth place. Though not the winner, González left Operación Triunfo with significant exposure and a large enough fan base that he was offered a contract with Universal's Vale Music label.

González's debut disc, Dikélame, was released in the summer of 2007, that included the single "Xikila baila", that surpassed the 750,000 reproductions in YouTube and was followed by significant national touring. With such repercussion, it realized a tour of concerts by all the country. Later he was alternating his interventions in different programs of television with the galas in direct. Though his travels took him to all corners of Spain, González continues to concentrate his efforts on building his already strong fan base at home in Madrid. González's second studio album, titled Vengo a enamorarte, was released in 2009. That same year, he participated in the pre-selection to represent Spain in the Eurovision Song Contest 2009.[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10]

González attempted twice more to represent Spain in Eurovision: he competed in Mira quién va a Eurovisión in 2014 with the song "Aunque se acabe el mundo", finishing in third place; and he also competed in Benidorm Fest 2024, the Spanish selection for the Eurovision Song Contest 2024, with the song "Caliente".[11] [12] He came third in his semi-final on 1 February 2024, qualifying for the final,[13] where he finished fourth.

Discography

Albums

Title! scope="col" rowspan="2"
Album detailsPeak chart
positions
SPA
[14]
Dikélame 31
Vengo a enamorarte
Noches de eros
(with Anabel Dueñas)
  • Released: 1 October 2010[17]
  • Label: Blanco y Negro Music
  • Format: Physical, digital download, streaming
88

Extended plays

Title! scope="col"
EP details
Intimo

Singles

As lead artist

SingleYearAlbum or EP
"Spanish; Castilian: Hola mi amor|i=no"2008Spanish; Castilian: Esa Rumbita Güena|i=yes
"Spanish; Castilian: Desde el cielo|i=no"
(with Juan Martinez)
2012rowspan="9"
"Spanish; Castilian: Tu boquita|i=no"2016
"Spanish; Castilian: Esta noche|i=no"
(featuring Mirella Cesa)
2018
"Spanish; Castilian: Leon|i=no"2019
"Spanish; Castilian: Por besarte|i=no"2020
"Spanish; Castilian: Hasta que llueva|i=no"
(with Moncho Chavea)
2021
"Spanish; Castilian: Agüita|i=no"
(with Soraya)
2023
"Spanish; Castilian: Caliente|i=no"
"Spanish; Castilian: Patrá|i=no"2024

As featured artist

SingleYearAlbum or EP
"Spanish; Castilian: Por tu amor|i=no"
(Martta featuring Jorge González)
2012Spanish; Castilian: Vamos a bailar|i=yes
"Disco Nights"
(Juan Chousa featuring Jorge González)
2016Trust in House Music, Vol. 20
"Spanish; Castilian: Cuando tú estás|i=no"
(Entrelazados featuring Jorge González)
2022Spanish; Castilian: El amor es la respuesta|i=yes
"Spanish; Castilian: Que bonito|i=no"
(Rosario featuring Anabella Arregui,
Monica Guech, and Jorge González)
2023Spanish; Castilian: Espera prolongada|i=yes

Promotional singles

SingleYearAlbum or EP
"Spanish; Castilian: Historia de un amor|i=no"2006Operación Triunfo (OT Gala 0 / 2006)
"Spanish; Castilian: Déjame verte|i=no"
(with Cristina)
Operación Triunfo (OT Gala 1-2 / 2006)
"Spanish; Castilian: Será, será|i=no"
(with Cristina)
"Spanish; Castilian: Burbujas de amor|i=no"
(with Eva Carreras)
"Spanish; Castilian: Dame|i=no"
(with José Antonio Vadillo)
Operación Triunfo (OT Gala 3-4 / 2006)
"Spanish; Castilian: Frio sin ti|i=no"
(with Mercedes Durán)
"Spanish; Castilian: Cuando nadie me ve|i=no"
(with Daniel Zueras)
Operación Triunfo (OT Gala 7-8 / 2006)
"Spanish; Castilian: Vente pa'Madrid|i=no"
"Spanish; Castilian: Dormir contigo|i=no"Operación Triunfo (OT Gala 9-10 / 2006)
"Spanish; Castilian: Con sólo una sonrisa|i=no"
"Spanish; Castilian: Lucía|i=no"2012La Voz
"What Are You Made Of"
(with Damaris Martinez)
"Spanish; Castilian: Adoro|i=no"
"Spanish; Castilian: Hoy tengo ganas de ti|i=no"
"Spanish; Castilian: Valió la Pena|i=no"
"Spanish; Castilian: El día que me quieras|i=no"

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Cat Music a deschis prima filială la nivel internațional - Cat Music Spain. Raluca. Tanasă. 16 December 2016. Infomusic.ro. 13 June 2017.
  2. Web site: Jorge González: "Es difícil ganar las preselecciones de Eurovisión, los eurofans se unen entre ellos" . 2017-06-10 . https://web.archive.org/web/20171026002019/https://okdiario.com/yotele/2016/09/21/jorge-gonzalez-dificil-ganar-preselecciones-eurovision-eurofans-unen-59212 . 2017-10-26 . dead .
  3. Web site: Listen to the candidates from Spain. Eurovision.tv. 13 June 2017.
  4. Web site: Jorge González aspira a representar a España en Eurovisión 2014 con "Aunque se acabe el mundo". 20 January 2014. Rtve.es. 11 April 2018.
  5. Web site: Jorge González - Biography & History - AllMusic. AllMusic. 13 June 2017.
  6. Web site: Eurodrama! Jorge González claims Eurofans ruin Spanish national finals. Jordi. Pedra. 21 September 2016. Wiwibloggs. 13 June 2017.
  7. Web site: Últimas Noticias - EUROPA PRESS. Europa Press. 11 April 2018.
  8. Web site: Valdivia disfruta con intensidad las fiestas en honor a San Isidro . Hoy.es . 2017-06-10 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170517230151/http://www.hoy.es/villanueva/201705/14/valdivia-disfruta-intensidad-fiestas-20170514001638-v.html . 2017-05-17 . dead .
  9. Web site: Jorge de "La Voz" queda en segundo puesto avivando las dudas sobre un posible "tongo" . 2017-06-10 . https://web.archive.org/web/20171026002404/https://www.lavozdegalicia.es/noticia/informacion/2012/12/18/jorge-voz-queda-segundo-puesto-avivando-dudas-sobre-posible-tongo/00031355831405325128408.htm . 2017-10-26 . dead .
  10. Web site: Paris Hilton, sorprendida ante los Gypsy Kings y el bajo nivel de inglés de Jorge González. 15 February 2016. Elnortedecastilla.es. 11 April 2018.
  11. Web site: Solano. Cristhian. Minuto a minuto: presentación de participantes del Benidorm Fest 2024. Minute by minute: presentation of Benidorm Fest 2024 participants. es-ES. ESCplus España. 2023-11-11. 2023-11-11.
  12. Web site: Mancheño. José Miguel. Conoce los títulos de las 16 canciones del Benidorm Fest 2024. Know the titles of the 16 songs of Benidorm Fest 2024. ESCplus España. es-ES. 2023-12-07. 2023-12-07.
  13. Web site: Canto. Jesús. Elegidos los últimos cuatro finalistas del Benidorm Fest 2024. The last four finalists of Benidorm Fest 2024 have been selected. es-ES. ESCplus España. 2024-02-02. 2024-02-02.
  14. Peak chart positions in Spain:
  15. Web site: Dikélame - Album by Jorge . . 2024-02-04.
  16. Web site: Vengo a enamorarte - Album by Jorge González . . 2024-02-01.
  17. Web site: Noches de Eros - Album by Jorge y Anabel . . 2024-02-04.
  18. Web site: Intimo - EP by Jorge González . . 2024-02-01.