Camilo (singer) facts for kids
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Camilo Echeverri Correa
March 16, 1994 Medellín, Antioquia
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| Years active | 2019–present |
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| Genres | Latin pop |
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Camilo Echeverri Correa (born March 16, 1994), known simply as Camilo, is a popular singer, musician, and songwriter from Colombia. He was born in Medellín, Antioquia. Camilo is famous for his catchy Latin pop songs and romantic lyrics. He has won many important awards, including six Latin Grammy Awards and has been nominated for three Grammy Awards.
He is well-known for hit songs like "Vida de Rico" and "Tutu" (with Pedro Capó and Shakira). He has also worked with many other artists, such as Rauw Alejandro, Karol G, and Manuel Turizo. Camilo's music is usually Latin pop, often mixed with urban sounds. People love his romantic words and unique high voice.
Camilo first became famous in 2008 after winning the TV talent show Factor XS in 2007. He has also written and produced songs for other big artists like Becky G, Natti Natasha, and Anitta.
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Life and career
Growing Up and Starting Out (1994–2018)
Camilo Echeverry was born in Medellín, Colombia, in 1994. His family home did not have a radio. Instead, they had a collection of records by artists like The Beatles and Shakira. Camilo said this was his "first seed," meaning it inspired him to love music from a young age.
He first tried out for XS Factor with his sister, Manuela. They did not make it to the final round. But the next year, in 2007, Camilo won the show as a solo artist. After winning, he started his music career with his first song, "Regálame Tu Corazón."
In 2008, Camilo appeared on Colombian TV shows like Super Pá and En los tacones de Eva. He also appeared on a children's program called Bichos. In 2010, he released a mixtape called Tráfico de Sentimientos. Soon after, Camilo decided to take a break from releasing his own music.
In 2015, he moved to Miami, Florida. There, he focused on writing songs for other artists. He wrote popular songs like "Sin Pijama" for Becky G and Natti Natasha. He also wrote "Veneno" for Anitta and "Ya No Tiene Novio" for Sebastian Yatra with Mau y Ricky. "Ya No Tiene Novio" was released in August 2018 and quickly gained over 517 million views on YouTube.
Becoming a Solo Star (2018–present)
When Camilo started his solo career again, he changed his look. He went from a neat style to a more relaxed, artistic look. He even grew a cool mustache! In 2018, he released the song "Desconocidos" with Manuel Turizo and Mau & Ricky. This song, which used a ukulele, became very popular.
In February 2019, Camilo announced he had signed with Sony Music Latin. This was a big step for his career. On February 22, 2019, Camilo performed at the Venezuela Live Aid concert in Cúcuta, Colombia. This concert helped raise awareness about the struggles in Venezuela. Camilo said it was a very moving experience for him.
He released his first major song, "No Te Vayas," on March 28, 2019. By August, its video had over 59 million views on YouTube. His 2019 song "La Boca" with Mau & Ricky was certified triple-platinum, meaning it sold a lot of copies. After this, he performed "La Boca" and "No Te Vayas" on US television at the 2019 Premios Juventud in Miami.
Camilo then released "Tutu" with Puerto Rican singer Pedro Capó. This song became a huge hit, reaching number two on the Latin Pop Airplay chart. Camilo said the song showed "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 April 17, 2020. It quickly became number one on the Billboard Latin Pop Albums chart. The album included "Tutu" and "Favorito," plus other popular songs like "La Mitad" with Christian Nodal.
At the 21st Annual Latin Grammy Awards, Camilo was nominated for six awards. He won the award for Best Pop Song for "Tutu."
In March 2021, he released his album Mis Manos. This album featured songs with artists like Evaluna Montaner and El Alfa. Mis Manos was also nominated for Album Of The Year at the Latin Grammy Awards.
In September 2022, Camilo released De Adentro Pa Afuera. This album included collaborations with Myke Towers and Alejandro Sanz. In May 2024, he released cuatro, an album inspired by tropical music like Pambiche, Cumbia, and Salsa music that he grew up listening to.
Since restarting his solo career, Camilo has worked with many global pop stars. These include Shawn Mendes on "KESI Remix," Selena Gomez on "999," Camila Cabello on "Ambulancia," and Diljit Dosanjh on "Palpita."
Musical style
Camilo's music is mostly known as Latin pop and reggaeton. A writer from Billboard magazine described his songs as "romantic pop songs mixed with urban beats." His singing voice is often called "distinctly delicate" because it's so unique and gentle. Camilo says that Uruguayan singer Jorge Drexler has been a big influence on his music.
Personal life
In February 2020, Camilo married Evaluna Montaner. She is the daughter of the famous singer Ricardo Montaner and sister of the duo Mau y Ricky. They had been dating for five years before getting married. Camilo and Evaluna have two daughters: Índigo, born on April 6, 2022, and Amaranto, born on August 1, 2024.
Discography
- Por Primera Vez (2020)
- Mis Manos (2021)
- De Adentro Pa Afuera (2022)
- cuatro (2024)
Filmography
Camilo has also appeared on television. He was a participant and winner of Factor XS (Colombia) in 2007-08. In 2021, he was a coach on La Voz Kids.
Awards and nominations
Camilo has won many awards throughout his career. He has received six Latin Grammy Awards, including Best Pop Song for "Tutu" and Best Pop Vocal Album for Mis Manos. He has also won several ASCAP Latin Music Awards for his popular songs like "Si Me Dices Que Si" and "Vida de Rico." In 2021, he was named New Artist – Male at the Premio Lo Nuestro awards. He also won Artist of the Year at the Premios Nuestra Tierra in 2021. His music videos have also won awards, such as Best Video of the Year for "Vida de Rico" at the Premios Quiero.
See also
In Spanish: Camilo (cantante) para niños
