Roberto Tapia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Roberto Tapia
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Tapia interviewed by Dulce Osuna in 2016
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| Birth name | Carlos Roberto Aguirre Tapia |
| Born | February 3, 1981 San Diego, California, U.S. |
| Origin | Culiacán, Sinaloa, Mexico |
| Genres | Banda, Pacific Norteño, Mariachi |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, record producer |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Labels | Universal Music Group (2008-present) |
| Associated acts | Prince Royce, Gerardo Ortiz, Larry Hernandez, Paulina Rubio, Natalia Jiménez |
Roberto Tapia (born February 3, 1981) is an American singer with Mexican roots. He was born in San Diego, California, U.S.A., and grew up in Culiacán, Sinaloa, Mexico. He became famous for his Regional Mexican music. In August 2012, his album El Muchacho reached number one on Billboard's Top Latin Albums chart.
Roberto Tapia was also a coach on the first two seasons of La Voz Kids (The Voice Kids). This was a Spanish-language TV show on the Telemundo Network, featuring talented American children who sing in Spanish. In 2013, he also started his own businesses, including restaurants, while still continuing his music career.
Early Life and Music Beginnings
Roberto Tapia's parents moved to the United States before he was born. He was born in San Diego. Later, his family decided to move back to Mexico. Roberto spent a lot of his childhood in Culiacán, Sinaloa.
Learning Music
When he was 9 years old, Roberto started attending the Difocur School of Music in Culiacán. This school is now known as the Instituto Sinaloense de Cultura (ISIC). He learned to play the clarinet very well. He also learned to play the guitar and different percussion instruments. During this time, Roberto gained experience by performing with groups like the Symphony of Sinaloa.
Moving to the U.S. and First Performances
At age 13, Roberto's family moved to the U.S. again. At first, he wasn't sure about performing. But his family and friends encouraged him to sing at local places. He performed at dance halls and parties. Before signing with a big music company, Roberto even went to record shops to try and sell his own music.
When he was 17, Roberto had his first professional performance in Tijuana, Baja California. He performed alongside another artist from Sinaloa, El Lobito de Sinaloa. Soon after, he signed with Sony International. He started working on his first album, mixing his Norteña music style with new sounds like electronica and hip hop.
Music Career Highlights
Roberto Tapia has performed in many famous places. These include the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles, California, and the Oregon Convention Center in Portland.
He has also appeared on important music shows and channels. These include the Latin Billboard Awards, LATV, and Universal Music Latino.
In 2011, Roberto Tapia performed at Plaza Mexico in Lynwood, CA. This was part of the celebrations for Mexico's Independence Day.
He also honored his hometown by performing at El Palanque Culiacán. This was for the Feria Ganadera de Culiacán (Culiacán Cattle Fair). This is a yearly festival that celebrates the Mexican Revolution. People come together to enjoy music, culture, and food.
Albums by Roberto Tapia
Roberto Tapia has released several albums throughout his career. Here are some of his main albums:
2002 - Roberto Tapia (Self-Titled)
- Released: March 18, 2002
- This was his first album with Sony International.
2008 - Los Amigos del M
- Released: January 29, 2008
- This album was released under Machete Music.
2009 - El Nino De la Tuna
- Released: May 26, 2009
- The song "El Niño de la Tuna" became his first big hit.
2010 - La Batalla
- Released: September 7, 2010
- This album was released with Fonovisa.
2011 - El Corrido del niño
- Released: October 11, 2011
- This album included some traditional Mexican ballads.
2011 - Live
- Released: This album was recorded during his concert at the Los Angeles Nokia Theatre.
- It won awards like the Regional Mexican Album and Top Latin Albums in 2011.
2012 - El Muchacho
- Released: July 24, 2012
- El Muchacho was a very successful album. It reached number one on the “Hot Latin Albums” and “Regional Mexican Sales” Billboard charts.
- It also earned titles on The Billboard 200 and Top Latin Albums charts.
- In 2012, Roberto Tapia was nominated for Artist of the Year and Male Artist of the Year at Los Premios de la Radio (The Radio Awards). His song ‘Mirando al Cielo’ was also nominated for best song with banda music.
See also
In Spanish: Roberto Tapia para niños
