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Artist: Lu
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Group Members:

Mario Sandoval, Paty Cantú

Similar Artists:

Sin Bandera, Ha*Ash, Paulina Rubio, Reik, RBD, Kudai, Camila

Formal Connection With:

Paty Cantú
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  • Formed: 1996, Mexico
  • Genres: Latin
  • Representative Albums: "Lu", "Álbum

Biography

Mexican pop/rock duo Lu were formed in 1996 by vocalist Paty Cantu and guitarist/vocalist Mario Sandoval, both of whom hail from Guadalajara. Sandoval grew up in a musical household, his father a guitarist and vocalist. In his early years he taught himself guitar and piano, participating in various rock groups and writing songs. Cantu had taken some classes on guitar and bass, ultimately settling on voice. Cantu and Sandoval were participating in a musical group together while still at school when they discovered their musical compatibility and similar tastes. They took the name Lu, the first two letters for the Spanish word "moon." In 1999 Cantu and Sandoval sent a demo of one of Sandoval's original compositions to Warner Music Mexico. The label was taken with Cantu's powerful voice and Sandoval's creative writing style. The duo's first record, entitled Lu, was released in 2003. The hit song from the record, "Por Besarte," was used as the theme song for a popular telenovela, Rebelde. The song subsequently hit number ten on Billboard's Latin pop chart. Their follow-up single, "Una Confusion," won them fame and recognition not only in their native Mexico, but all throughout Latin America. They have since released Album in 2006. Their sales and recognition continue to climb. Radio hits like "La Vida Despues de Ti" continue to earn Lu a reputation as a favorite among Latin American youth. ~ Evan C. Gutierrez, All Music Guide
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Lu
Origin Guadalajara, Mexico
Genres Latin pop
Years active 2000–2007
Labels Warner (2002-2007)
Former members
Mario Sandoval
Paty Cantú

Lu was a Mexican pop duo formed by Mario Sandoval and Paty Cantú, both from Guadalajara, Mexico. Paty was studying Law, but she changed to Music when they were signed to Warner Music Mexico. Mario started to write lyrics at the age of 6 when he wrote a song called "Teresa." The sound of their music is similar to Aleks Syntek's, Sin Bandera, Mecano or Sentidos Opuestos. Their debut album is self-titled and was produced by Aureo Baqueiro, producer of artists like Natalia Lafourcade, Sin Bandera, Kabah, and Moenia. They have received moderate success in the Spanish-speaking world, with songs like "Por Besarte" and "Duele."

Their videos have had good reception between MTV, Telehit, and Ritmoson Latino, among others. Also they did a ReEdition of their album debut which has a cover of Alejandro Sanz's song "Viviendo Deprisa."

Recently, they enjoyed success in Brazil because their song "Por Besarte" is played on Rebelde. Their album debut was released on May, 2006. Actually, their album debut sold over 30,000 in that country and gained the status of Gold. The downloads of the ringtone "Por Besarte" peaked at #2.

Contents

Discography

Albums

Album information
Lu
Lu Edición Especial
Lu Re-Edición Especial
Álbum

Singles

Year Title Album Chart positions
MEX MTVla Year End MTVla Top 20 Brazil Billboard Latin Chart Latin Pop Airplay
2004 "Duele" Lu - - - - - -
"Una Confusión" - 57 11 - 40 18
2005 "Por Besarte" 1 64 12 1 20 10
"Será" - 95 - - - -
2006 "La Vida Después De Ti" Álbum 4 63 15 - 22 11
2007 "Si Tú Me Quisieras" 26 TBA TBA - - -

still charting*

Award nominations

MTV Video Music Awards Latin America 2004

  • Best New Artist Mexico
-Belinda won
-Kalimba
-La Quinta Estacion
-Lu
-María Barracuda

Premios Lo Nuestro 2006

  • Solísta o Grupo Revelación del Año (Best New Soloist or Group of the Year)[2]
-Lena
-Lu
-RBD won
-Reik

Break-up

After several rumors, finally, on August 7th, 2007 it was confirmed that the duet would say "goodbye" to the stages. Mario stated that the reason behind the separation were personal and profesional differences between him and Paty. Paty then declared that the separation was "definitive".

Their last concert as a duo was the past October, in Reynosa, México.

References

  1. ^ Notimex (2006). "Lu transforma a los jóvenes". yucatan.com.mx. http://www.yucatan.com.mx/noticia.asp?cx=13$0734000000$3444445&f=20061215. Retrieved 2006-12-15. 
  2. ^ LMN (2005). "‘Premio Lo Nuestro’ 2006 Nominees". atinmusicnews.com. http://latinmusicnews.com/2005/12/13/premio-lo-nuestro-2006-nominees/. Retrieved 2007-01-17. 

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