Erik Alejandro Iglesias Rodríguez (born 1989), known professionally as Cimafunk, is a Grammy-nominated Cuban musician known for mixing funk and hip hop with Cuban and Afro-Caribbean music.[1] His most recent album El Alimento, was released in October 2021.[2]
Rodriguez sang in church as a child, and originally planned to become a doctor like several members of his family. He attended medical school in his hometown of Pinar del Río for two years, but moved to Havana in 2010 to pursue music. He worked as a session arranger and producer for Cuban musicians like Raúl Paz and Liuba María Hevia, and was also in the band Interactivo from 2014 to 2016.[1] After leaving that band, he adopted the name Cimafunk, referencing the cimarróns, who were escaped slaves who formed self-sustaining communities in Cuba during the colonial era.[3] Cimafunk is also the name of his backing band, featuring a rotating cast of collaborators.[1] Cimafunk endeavored to blend Afro-Cuban and African American music,[4] with a focus on funk rhythms.[2]The New Yorker has since compared him to James Brown.[5]
Cimafunk self-released the album Terapia in 2017,[6] followed by the single "Me Voy" in 2018.[3]Billboard named him one of the "10 Latin Artists to Watch in 2019".[7] Cimafunk completed a successful tour of the United States and Europe in 2019, during which time he gained significant popularity in his native Cuba.[1] While on lockdown in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic, Cimafunk released several stand-alone singles and the EP Cun Cun Prá.[8] In October 2021, Cimafunk released the album El Alimento, featuring guest appearances by George Clinton, Lupe Fiasco, and CeeLo Green.[4] Both Rolling Stone[9] and NPR[10] named El Alimento as one of the best albums of the year. The album was nominated for Best Latin Rock or Alternative Album at the 65th Annual Grammy Awards.[11][12]
^Lopez, Julyssa (2022-12-14). "After a Surprise Grammy Nomination, Cimafunk Wants to Keep People Dancing". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2022-12-15.
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cimafunk, erik, alejandro, iglesias, rodríguez, born, 1989, known, professionally, grammy, nominated, cuban, musician, known, mixing, funk, with, cuban, afro, caribbean, music, most, recent, album, alimento, released, october, 2021, performing, cuba, 2018, bac. Erik Alejandro Iglesias Rodriguez born 1989 known professionally as Cimafunk is a Grammy nominated Cuban musician known for mixing funk and hip hop with Cuban and Afro Caribbean music 1 His most recent album El Alimento was released in October 2021 2 CimafunkCimafunk performing in Cuba 2018 Background informationBirth nameErik Alejandro Iglesias RodriguezBorn1989OriginPinar del Rio CubaGenresFunk electronic Latin R amp B 1 Occupation s Singer songwriter producerYears active2010 presentLabelsTerapia ProductionsBiography EditRodriguez sang in church as a child and originally planned to become a doctor like several members of his family He attended medical school in his hometown of Pinar del Rio for two years but moved to Havana in 2010 to pursue music He worked as a session arranger and producer for Cuban musicians like Raul Paz and Liuba Maria Hevia and was also in the band Interactivo from 2014 to 2016 1 After leaving that band he adopted the name Cimafunk referencing the cimarrons who were escaped slaves who formed self sustaining communities in Cuba during the colonial era 3 Cimafunk is also the name of his backing band featuring a rotating cast of collaborators 1 Cimafunk endeavored to blend Afro Cuban and African American music 4 with a focus on funk rhythms 2 The New Yorker has since compared him to James Brown 5 Cimafunk self released the album Terapia in 2017 6 followed by the single Me Voy in 2018 3 Billboard named him one of the 10 Latin Artists to Watch in 2019 7 Cimafunk completed a successful tour of the United States and Europe in 2019 during which time he gained significant popularity in his native Cuba 1 While on lockdown in 2020 during the COVID 19 pandemic Cimafunk released several stand alone singles and the EP Cun Cun Pra 8 In October 2021 Cimafunk released the album El Alimento featuring guest appearances by George Clinton Lupe Fiasco and CeeLo Green 4 Both Rolling Stone 9 and NPR 10 named El Alimento as one of the best albums of the year The album was nominated for Best Latin Rock or Alternative Album at the 65th Annual Grammy Awards 11 12 Discography EditStudio albums Terapia 2017 Cun Cun Pra EP 2020 El Alimento 2021 References Edit a b c d e Jurek Thom Cimafunk Biography Songs amp Albums AllMusic Retrieved 2022 02 25 a b Shapiro Ari Caldwell Noah Yu Mallory 2021 10 08 Cimafunk s El Alimento blends Afro Cuban rhythms with classic American funk NPR org Retrieved 2022 02 25 a b Lopez Julyssa 2021 10 15 Cimafunk s Ecstatic Collaborative Spirit Rolling Stone Retrieved 2022 02 25 a b Morales Ed 2021 10 06 Cimafunk s Quest to Create One Nacion Under a Groove The New York Times ISSN 0362 4331 Retrieved 2022 02 25 Cimafunk The New Yorker Retrieved 2022 02 25 Puga Christina From med school to megastar Cimafunk s Afro Cuban rhythms go international NBC News Retrieved 2022 02 25 10 Latin Artists to Watch in 2019 Billboard 2019 01 17 Retrieved 2022 02 25 Cimafunk Releases Highly Anticipated EP Cun Cun Pra Tigresounds Music Platform for the Global Citizen 2020 12 11 Retrieved 2022 02 25 The 50 Best Albums of 2021 Rolling Stone 2021 12 03 Retrieved 2022 02 25 The Best Latin Music of 2021 NPR 2021 12 13 Retrieved 2022 02 25 Grammy Awards Cimafunk www grammy com Retrieved 2023 02 22 Lopez Julyssa 2022 12 14 After a Surprise Grammy Nomination Cimafunk Wants to Keep People Dancing Rolling Stone Retrieved 2022 12 15 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Cimafunk amp oldid 1140932873, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
