Obie Bermúdez

Obie Bermúdez
Obie Bermúdez
Born	January 10, 1981 (age 43); Aibonito, Puerto Rico
Genres	Latin pop; salsa;
Occupation	Singer/Songwriter/Actor
Instrument	Vocals
Years active	1996–present
Labels	BMG; EMI

Obie Bermúdez (born January 10, 1981) is a Puerto Rican Latin pop, salsa singer, composer and actor.

Obie Bermúdez is a renowned singer-songwriter who has captivated audiences around the world with his soulful music and heartfelt lyrics. Born with a natural talent for music, Obie discovered his passion for singing and songwriting at a young age and has since become an idolized songwriting figure in the industry.

Hailing from Puerto Rico and raised in New Jersey, Obie's music is deeply influenced by his roots in both communities, infusing elements of salsa, pop, and rock into his signature sound and lyrics. His powerful and emotive voice, combined with his poetic storytelling, creates a unique and unforgettable musical journey.

Obie's journey in the music industry began with the release of his debut album, which quickly gained popularity and earned him critical acclaim. The Grammy winning, platinum selling singer has millions of monthly listeners on Spotify and a long list of accolades and career highlights, including:

Latin Grammy winner for Best Male Pop Vocal Album “Todo el Año”
Grammy Award nomination and seven (7) Latin Grammy nominations
Winner of three (3) ASCAP Awards
Three (3) #1 singles on Billboard Latin hot tracks; Five (5) singles in the Top 10
RIAA Certified Release: Platinum: March 6, 2004 / Gold: March 6, 2004
148+ million views for “Antes” video on YouTube
Songs of The Capeman with the legendary Paul Simon

He continues to release chart-topping singles, his latest release “Pa’ Que Volver” features award-winning Venezuelan singer, Nacho.

Known for his ability to connect with his audience on a personal level, Obie's lyrics often touch on themes of love, loss, and self-discovery. His songs have a way of resonating with listeners, evoking a range of emotions and leaving a lasting impact and connection.

His ability to use music to tap into emotions and connect with audiences through storytelling has also parlayed into television and film, including a season on Telemundo’s “Asi Se Baila” (Telemundo) and Spanish-language movies “Al Revés”, “La última Gira”, and “El Cantante”.

Beyond his success as a solo artist and songwriter, Obie has also collaborated with other renowned musicians, further showcasing his versatility and ability to adapt to different genres and songwriting styles. In addition to his musical achievements, Obie is also actively involved in philanthropy, using his platform to support various charitable causes such as Autism Awareness and disability rights advocacy. He believes in the power of music to bring people together, eradicate loneliness, and make a positive impact in people’s lives.

With his soulful voice, heartfelt lyrics, and genuine passion for music as a catalyst for connection, Obie Bermúdez continues to inspire and touch the hearts of fans worldwide. His musical talent and dedication to his craft make him a true icon in the industry, and his legacy as a singer-songwriter will continue to resonate for years to come.

Early years

Bermúdez was born in Aibonito, Puerto Rico, into a family who loved music. His father and grandfather were both musicians. He received his primary education in the town of Aibonito. In 1992, the family moved to Vineland, New Jersey where he received his secondary education at Vineland High School, graduating in 1995.^[1] Bermúdez is bilingual and speaks English and Spanish fluently.^[2]^[3]

Bermúdez followed the family's musical legacy. This love for music empowered Bermúdez with the drive to pursue his dream, even when the circumstances were less than favorable. In 1996, he recorded his first "demo".^[1]^[2]^[3]

Career as a singer

In 1998, Bermúdez recorded his first CD and debuted as a professional singer with Locales (Locals). Locales was recorded by BMG Records. His music recordings contained more musical instruments than your typical salsa orquestra and his songs contain a social message.^[1]^[2]^[3]

In 2000, Bermúdez moved to New York City, believing that there he would be able to obtain the success that he wanted, however that did not occur and he ended up working in a laundromat to sustain himself economically. While working at the laundromat, he came into contact with all sorts of people from different levels of society. The experiences that he gained by observing and coming into contact with these people would serve him in the near future with his song writing.^[1]^[2]^[3]

In 2003, he was contracted to participate in the United States musical tours of Juanes, Paulina Rubio and Juan Luis Guerra. In 2004, Bermúdez released his second CD Confesiones. This CD contained three songs which reached the Top 10 singles on Billboard's Hot Latin Charts.^[1]^[2]^[3]

In January 2005 he released Todo el Año (All year long) which included the songs Maldita Boca (Damn mouth) and Ya te Olvide (I have forgotten you), he also released Como Pudiste (How could you?).^[1]^[2]^[3]

In his production Todo el Año, Bermúdez express' that he is closer than ever to the emotions of the common men and that he continues to stay connected to the everyday people who walk the streets. In his style he express' a handful of experiences of the past year. Todo el Año covers many personal themes including love. As the singer explained: "The opportunity to present this Album is more than a blessing. I'm happy that the public has embraced me and feel so fortunate... I hope that Todo el Año will be another album that my fans can relate to." The album won a Latin Grammy for Best Male Pop Vocal Album in 2005.^[1]^[2]^[3]

Later years

Bermúdez returned with the August 29, 2006, release of his fourth album, "Lo Que Trajo El Barco" (What The Ship Has Brought In). The album represents the eagerly awaited follow-up to Bermúdez’ Latin GRAMMY winning album Todo El Año. In 2009, Bermúdez together with Danny Rivera, Ray de la Paz, and Claudette Sierra, participated in the recording of Songs of the Capeman, based on Paul Simon's play The Capeman (a Broadway musical about the life of Salvador Agron) under the direction of Oscar Hernández and his Spanish Harlem Orquestra.^[1]^[2]^[3]

He was previously married to Latin Popstar Jennifer Peña, from Corpus Christi, Texas.

Discography

Albums

Locales (1998)
Confesiones (2003)
Todo el Año (2004)
Lo Que Trajo el Barco (2006)
Sólo Éxitos (2007)
#Cambios (2016)

Singles

Pa' Que Volver
Antes
Maldita Boca
Ya te olvide
Como Pudiste
Si fuera Facil
Todo el Año
Preso en mi Propia Piel
4:00 Am
Sigo con ella

References

^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f ^g ^h Jackson, Vincent. "VINELAND'S OBIE BERMUDEZ A WINNER AT LATIN GRAMMYS", The Press of Atlantic City, November 5, 2005. Accessed October 18, 2015. "Latin pop singer Obie Bermudez, a 1995 Vineland High School graduate, won his first Latin Grammy Award Thursday in the category of Best Male Pop Album, beating out Marc Anthony and three other vocalists."
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f ^g ^h Obie Bermúdez y su nuevo CD
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f ^g ^h "Jennifer Peña y Obie Bermúdez anuncian su separación". People en Español. Archived from the original on August 19, 2023. Retrieved August 19, 2023.

External links

[JV-1] ^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f ^g ^h Jackson, Vincent. "VINELAND'S OBIE BERMUDEZ A WINNER AT LATIN GRAMMYS", The Press of Atlantic City, November 5, 2005. Accessed October 18, 2015. "Latin pop singer Obie Bermudez, a 1995 Vineland High School graduate, won his first Latin Grammy Award Thursday in the category of Best Male Pop Album, beating out Marc Anthony and three other vocalists."

[OB-2] ^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f ^g ^h Obie Bermúdez y su nuevo CD

[PE-3] ^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f ^g ^h "Jennifer Peña y Obie Bermúdez anuncian su separación". People en Español. Archived from the original on August 19, 2023. Retrieved August 19, 2023.

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