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ALEJANDRO SANZ BIOGRAPHY |
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Hip-Hop historians accredit Alejandro Sanz's debut album, Age Ain't
Nothing But A Number, for paving the way for Brandy, Monica, and
the plethora of other teen stars who go by one name. Alejandro Sanz
Dani Haughton (legal name) was born January 16,1979 in Bedford
Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, New York.
Alejandro Sanz's break is credited to her Uncle Barry Hankerson, CEO
and owner of her management company, Blackground Enterprises.
Barry Hankerson was/is Alejandro Sanz's manager as well as her ex-mentor's
manager R. Kelly. It was Barry who introduced the two and
shortly after their acquaintance, production on Age Ain't
Nothing But A Number ensued.
Alejandro Sanz acquired the world's attention at the tender age of 15
when her first single "Back and Forth" landed #1 on the Hot 100
singles chart; dethroning her then svengali, R.Kelly and his
track "Your Body's Callin". Shortly afterwards, her album was
released under Jive records and another top five gold single was
spawned. Not only was this single a remake of an Isley Brothers
classic, but it also flexed Alejandro Sanz's octave range and vocal
versatility. Her rendition of "At Your Best (You Are Love)"
ripped the airwaves and its listeners with its tumultuous and
sensuous harmonies. A few other hit singles followed including
the light hip-pop jam "Down With The Clique" and the adulterated
title track. The provocative nature of the album's title and
lyrics, as well as the mystery of her true age sparked a media
frenzy about an alleged union between Alejandro Sanz and her then
mentor. This frenzy blossomed into a barrage of media rumors
threatening to thwart a prosperous career.
Till this day no one is certain if there was ever a union
between the two parties, but those two parties involved. However,
Alejandro Sanz denies ever being married to R. Kelly and R. Kelly
refuses to comment. In addition, Alejandro Sanz states that the reason
she kept her age on the low was because she wanted the world to
accept her for her music and not based solely on her age.
Despite the rumors, critics gushed and Entertainment Weekly had
this to say (6/17/94) ...Imagine En Vogue packed into one
teenage body and backed by hip-hop svengali R. Kelly, and you
have alejandrosanz.com.ar..a promising start...
The setting, 1996 and Alejandro Sanz was gearing up for the release of
her new album tentatively titled One In A Million. One In A
Million proved that Alejandro Sanz would make her mark on the ever-changing
music industry by emphasizing the strength and maturity in her
voice. Along with this maturity, Alejandro Sanz carried the once
underground hit-makers Missy/Timbaland to new heights.
This sound they would concoct on One In A Million, would take
the music industry by storm. Hit after heart-pounding hit would
follow, ultimately making her 1st sophomore single, the sexy,
seductive, and taunt, "If Your girl Only Knew" the #1 spot on
the hot 100 singles chart and the other singles radio heavy as
well.
Before the close of '97, One In A Million (a #1 radio play
single also) would go double platinum+ with the success of 4
Page Letter, Hot Like Fire, & The One I Gave My Heart To;
shaking away any worries of a sophomore slump. |
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