Roberto Tapia facts for kids
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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 |
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| Years active | 2008–present |
| Labels | Universal (2008–present) |
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Roberto Tapia (born February 3, 1981) is an American singer with Mexican heritage. He was born in San Diego, California, and grew up in Culiacán, Sinaloa, Mexico. He became famous for his Regional Mexican music. In August 2012, his album El Muchacho reached the top of Billboard's Top Latin Albums chart.
Tapia was also a coach on the first two seasons of La Voz Kids (The Voice Kids). This was a Spanish-language version of The Voice for American children who speak Spanish, shown on the Telemundo Network. In 2013, he started businesses, like restaurants, while still continuing his music career.
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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 to Mexico. Roberto spent most of his childhood in Culiacán, Sinaloa.
When he was 9 years old, he joined the Difocur School of Music in Culiacán. This school is now called the Instituto Sinaloense de Cultura. Roberto learned to play the clarinet and also studied guitar and percussion instruments. During this time, he gained experience by performing with groups like the Symphony of Sinaloa.
When Roberto was 13, his family moved back to the U.S. At first, he didn't want to perform. But his family and friends encouraged him to sing at local places like dance halls and parties. Before signing with a record label, Roberto went to music stores to try and sell his own recordings.
At 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 then started working on his first album. This album mixed his Norteño music style with sounds of electronica and hip hop.
Music Career Highlights
Roberto Tapia has performed at many famous venues. These include the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles, California. He also performed at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland.
He has appeared on shows and events like the Latin Billboard Awards, LATV, and Universal Music Latino. In 2011, Tapia performed at the Plaza Mexico in Lynwood, CA. This event celebrated Mexico's Independence Day.
Roberto also performed at El Palenque de Culiacán to honor his hometown. This was part of the Feria Ganadera de Culiacán (Culiacán Cattle Fair). This is an annual festival that celebrates the Mexican Revolution. People enjoy music, culture, and food at this event.
Roberto Tapia's Albums
Roberto Tapia has released many albums throughout his career. Here are some of them:
2002: Roberto Tapia (Self-Titled)
- Released: March 18, 2002
- Songs include: "Entrega de Amor," "Loco, Loco," "Celos," "Por Una Mentira," "Inolvidable," "Te Amo, Te Amo," "Que el Mundo Ruede," "Incompleto," "Cuando un Amor," "Que Locura," "Te Traigo Ganas," "Amores Como el Nuestro."
2008: Los Amigos del M
- Released: January 29, 2008
- Songs include: "Pensé Que Te Había Olvidado," "Los Amigos del M," "Las Edades," "Mi Gran Tesoro," "El Corrido de Chalo Araujo," "Le Semana Completita," "Corrido del Frankie," "Por Verte Felíz," "El Hijo del Mayo," "Pa' Que Quieres Que Vuelva," "El Corrido del Ranchero," "El Amanecido," "El Corrido del Bitache."
2009: El Niño De la Tuna
- Released: May 26, 2009
- The song "El Niño de la Tuna" became his first hit single.
- Songs include: "Mi Gran Amor," "El Niño de la Tuna," "Como Me Engañaste," "Pancho Loco," "Desilusión," "El Maserati," "Caminos Differentes," "Gente de Guzmán," "La Tambora," "Iván el Chapito," "Cuando Me Dices Mi Amor," "El Animal," "Skit," "El Gallo de Sinaloa."
2010: La Batalla
- Released: September 7, 2010
- Songs include: "Brazo Armado," "No Fue Fácil," "El Cachorro del Animal," "No Pensaba Enamorarme," "La Batalla," "Me Duele," "Bandera del Chapo," "Qué Te Faltó," "El Jefe de la Familia," "Tal Vez," "Las Calaveras del Chino," "Tú También Fallaste," "Comandos del Yupo," "La Charla."
2011: El Corrido del niño
- Released: October 11, 2011
- Songs include: "Amor Limosnero," "El Corrido del niño," "Estúpido Por Ti," "Flor Hermosa," "Me Dan Miedo Las Noches," "Me Importa Poco La Muerte," "Me Las Vas A Dar," "Pechos Calientes," "Sin Hablar," "Te Quiero Como La Boca," "Una Noche No," "Ya Sabías Que Era Casado."
2011: Live
- This album was recorded during his sold-out concert at the Los Angeles Nokia Theater.
- It won awards for Regional Mexican Album and Top Latin Albums in 2011.
- Songs include: "Me Duele," "Por Verte Feliz," "Amigos Del M," "Ivan El Chapito," "Las Edades," "Como me Engañaste," "Pancho Loco," "El Maserati," "El Niño De La Tuna," "Animal," "Hijo Del Mayo," "Caminos Diferentes," "Comandos Del Yupo."
2012: El Muchacho
- Released Date: July 24, 2012
- El Muchacho reached first place on the “Hot Latin Albums” and “Regional Mexican Sales” Billboard charts.
- It earned titles including Top Latin Albums, Regional Mexican Albums, The Billboard 200, and Top Latin Albums.
- In 2012, Los Premios de la Radio (The Radio Awards) nominated Roberto Tapia for Artist of the Year, Male Artist of the Year, and Best Song with Banda for "Mirando al Cielo."
- Songs include: "El Muchacho," "Crei," "La Carta Fuerte," "Le Pregunte Al Corazon," "El Mini Lic," "Mirando Al Cielo," "La posada," "Amor Perdido," "El Michoacano," "Que Raro Se Siente Todo," "Ahora Que Te Conoci," "Ya Me Siento Como Nuevo," "El Muchacho."
See also
In Spanish: Roberto Tapia para niños
