Pepe Aguilar

Biography

José Antonio Aguilar Jiménez (born 7 August 1968), better known as Pepe Aguilar, is a Mexican singer. Born to famous singer-actors and musicians Antonio Aguilar and Flor Silvestre, he accompanied them on tour and played his first concert at the age of three, joining his father onstage at Madison Square Garden in New York City. He does the same with his own children, Leonardo Aguilar and Ángela Aguilar, who have also continued in the steps of their father and grandparents.
Aguilar has sold over 13 million albums worldwide. His work has earned him four Grammy Awards, five Latin Grammy Awards, nineteen Lo Nuestro Awards, and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Early life and career

Pepe Aguilar was born to Antonio Aguilar and Flor Silvestre in San Antonio, Texas, on 7 August 1968, while his parents were on tour. Although born in the United States, he was raised in Zacatecas, Mexico. Aguilar made his debut as a singer at the age of three, when his father Antonio had a concert at the Madison Square Garden in New York City. As a teenager, Aguilar was a rock music fan and had a band called "Equs". The band did not last long but that led him to make his first album. Aguilar's musical influences were Pink Floyd and The Who, among other rock bands. Nevertheless, while leaving his teenage years behind he turned to Mexican Regional music once again, mixing the traditional style with his modern pop influences and becoming a strong identity in the Latin scene in addition to developing a successful acting career.

1989–1990 album releases

Aguilar began his career as a solo artist in 1989 with the launch of "Pepe Aguilar Con Tambora", and later released special editions. In 1992, Aguilar recorded his first mariachi album titled "Recuérdame Bonito×Recuérdame bonito1992 · Studio albumSpotify (search)YouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 10 tracks1Recuérdame bonito3:122Razones de más3:183La mulita prieta2:354El precio3:135El viejo naranjo2:256Por segunda vez3:367Te quiero, sí2:598Estás fallando3:069Soy casado2:3010Prisionera2:22", produced by Mexican singer-songwriter Joan Sebastian. He subsequently released "Que Bueno×Que bueno11 May 1994 · Studio albumSpotify (search)YouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 10 tracks1¡Ay! María2:342Hasta que vuelva a verte2:503Amigo mío2:094Corazón3:155Que bueno3:556Carmentea2:427Ahorita me voy2:248Fui queriendo ahí nomás3:439Como un loco2:3110Donde quiera que tú vayas3:18" and "Chiquilla Bonita" in 1993 and 1994.
After refusing to release an album due to legal disputes between Aguilar and his record label, in July 1998, he released "Por Mujeres Como Tú×Por mujeres como tú28 July 1998 · Studio albumSpotify (search)YouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 10 tracks1Por mujeres como tú4:242¿Quién entiende a las mujeres?3:473Chaparrita consentida2:284El toro serrano2:455Chata bonita2:366Directo al corazón (Por unas monedas)3:217Me está llorando el corazón3:408Baraja de oro2:539Almohada3:1410Nomás tantito2:38", which transformed him into a household name in Mexico and Latin America.
On February 9, 1999, the album "Por El Amor De Siempre×Por el amor de siempre1998 · Studio albumSpotify (search)YouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 10 tracks1Llamarada3:192Lo que no fue no será3:393Después de tanto4:094El amar y el querer4:255Donde estés, con quien estés4:146Este terco corazón3:297Dos amores3:398Me estoy acostumbrando a ti3:479Si tú te vas3:3210Algo de mí5:08" was released. This CD was composed of songs from the 1970s from singers like Camilo Sesto, José María Napoleón, Ricardo Cerato y José José, and others. Pepe took a new spin on these old songs, and it was met with success. This was the album that solidified his career.
By October 19, 1999, millions of copies had been sold. Many singles were played on the radio. It was the first Grammy on the category of "Mejor Álbum Regional Mexicano."

2000–2006 album releases

In the year 2000, he made a tribute to the great artists before him. Pepe did this CD as a thank to "las voces más representativas de la época de oro en el género ranchero," such as Jorge Negrete, Pedro Infante, Javier Solis, Miguel Aceves Mejía, and Vicente Fernandez.
It was the first CD to record "Lo Mejor De Nosotros×Lo mejor de nosotros18 May 2001 · Album · CompilationSpotify (search)YouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 12 tracks1Me vas a extrañar4:212Enamorarse así4:033Cuidado3:114Botellita de tequila3:345No sé si pa' bien o pa' mal3:086Salado2:557Es mejor decir adiós3:518Más alto que las águilas3:339Eres mía4:1510Apuesto3:1211Tus mentiras4:0212Te dejo un pañuelo2:38," again with unedited songs and making teamwork with Fato. His song "Me Vas a Extrañar" occupies the first places in the territories where there was promotion.
On March 25, 2003, he produced "Y Tenerte Otra Vez×Y tenerte otra vez2003 · Studio albumSpotify (search)YouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 14 tracks1Me falta valor3:372Va por tu suerte3:093Alma en pena3:394Yo la amo4:175He vendido a pedirte perdón4:386Mi buen corazón4:497A pierna suelta3:368El mecate2:389Indispensable4:2110Caída libre3:3511El hombre es hombre3:2012Y tenerte otra vez5:0513Y ahora olvídame4:3314Mi casa de teja3:30," which became his first work with his own recording studio, "Equinoccio Records," and his licence with Univision includes songs like "Me Falta Valor," "Yo La Amo," and "A Pierna Suelta."
In 2003, he made a special tribute to his parents with "Con Orgullo Por Herencia." It recognized songs of his parents Antonio Aguilar and Flor Silvestre. In 2004, he produced the official song for Big Brother México, "Miedo," which became a big production of Pepe's, who had not sung an original song in 15 years.
"No Soy De Nadie×No soy de nadie2004 · Studio albumSpotify (search)YouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 14 tracks1Prometí olvidarte3:582Se fue de mí (Aunque respiro no vivo)4:083Te casas y me olvidas3:094El autobús4:005En tu pelo2:396Me despertó la realidad4:177No soy de nadie (Maniquí)4:348El potro cerrero3:039Enseñaste el cobre2:3610Miedo4:3711¿Qué más?3:2912Después de ti5:2213Un mexicano no llora3:2514El autobús4:04," a CD, was published on August 31, 2004. "El Autobús" was a hit song from this CD. This CD included work from great songwriters like Juan Gabriel, Luís Demetrio, Jesús Monarrez, and it also included his own song writing.
In 2005, with the album "Historias De Mi Tierra×Historias de mi tierra18 October 2005 · Studio albumSpotify (search)YouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 10 tracks1Dos amigos3:172Corrido de Chihuahua3:123El federal de caminos2:464El cachanilla3:385El perro negro3:056Bohemio de afición3:257Corrido de Manuel Juárez4:378Corrido de Monterrey3:219El siete de copas3:3010Máquina 5013:01," he made a tribute to El Corrido. Songs like "Dos Amigos," "El Federal De Caminos," and "El Corrido de Chihuahua" are included in this work. The CD gave Pepe another Latin Grammy for 'Mejor Álbum Ranchero' and gave him another American Grammy for 'Mejor Álbum Mexicano Americano'.
On August 15, 2006, the CD "Enamorado," the second part of "Por El Amor De Siempre×Por el amor de siempre1998 · Studio albumSpotify (search)YouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 10 tracks1Llamarada3:192Lo que no fue no será3:393Después de tanto4:094El amar y el querer4:255Donde estés, con quien estés4:146Este terco corazón3:297Dos amores3:398Me estoy acostumbrando a ti3:479Si tú te vas3:3210Algo de mí5:08" (1999) was released, and in it is the main song of the Novela "Destilando Amor," called "Por Amarte." The CD was given another Latin Grammy in the category of 'Mejor Álbum Ranchero' in 2007. In 2009, Pepe asked his fans to not buy his albums from the company Musart, as they were only copies and did not financially benefit him.
Aguilar received the 2,474th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on July 26, 2012, located at 7060 Hollywood Blvd., which was placed next to the star of his father.

As a businessman

Like a businessman and artist who is independent, he has his own record label (Equinoccio Records) and studio with the highest

technology in Latin America. He has also gone to the movement of fashion. In 2009 he took out his own fashion line called "Pepe Aguilar Línea de Calzado," which debuted for men and women. To celebrate this and share yet another aspect of his life with his fans, he launched his "Pepe Aguilar Signature Collection" through WSS Warehouse Shoe Sale retailer in the United States. In addition, his dream of helping Mexico in some way has given way to an eco-friendly agricultural project in which Aguilar will strengthen and promote the organic production of crops in communities in Zacatecas, using traditional practices and technology that will have a positive impact on the environment.

Personal life

Pepe Aguilar was born into a musical family. His father, Antonio Aguilar, was a regional Mexican singer who sold over 25 million records and is credited with being one of the pioneers in bringing charro and mariachi culture to international audiences. His mother, Flor Silvestre, was also a regional Mexican singer and was one of the leading ladies in what is considered the golden era of Mexican cinema. He is the nephew of singers La Prieta Linda and Mary Jiménez, his mother's younger sisters. He has one brother: Antonio Aguilar Jr., and three half siblings Dalia Inés, Francisco Rubiales, and Marcela Rubiales. He was married to Carmen Treviño, and had one son Emiliano Aguilar. After their divorce, he married Aneliz Álvarez Alcalá, who at one point was kidnapped along with his brother and held for ransom. He has four children, with Leonardo Aguilar and Ángela Aguilar also being singers.