La Secta AllStar (or simply La Secta) is the most prominent rock en Español band from Puerto Rico.[1] The band members are Mark Kilpatrick (bass guitar), Gustavo Laureano (singer), John Lengel (drums), and Mike Genao (guitar).[2] They are known mostly for the song "La Locura Automática".[3]
La Secta AllStar
La Secta Allstar (Mark Kilpatrick, John Lengel, Mike Genao & Gustavo Laureano)
Mark Kilpatrick and Gustavo Laureano met in Orlando, Florida where they studied sound engineering. After graduating they moved to Miami Beach and started working. They also began rehearsing in a local warehouse along with drummer John Lengel and guitarist Carlos Figueroa. They soon began writing and composing their songs and started playing at local clubs in Miami and Puerto Rico. It is during this time that artists like Ricky Martin and Ednita Nazario discovered them. In 1995, Martin recorded the song "Bombón de Azúcar" and in 1996, Nazario recorded "Ultima Vez", also written by Laureano.[4]
José Fernández Camilo became their manager and introduced them to producer Jorge Álvarez. Alvarez then introduced them to Andrés Levin, and La Secta Allstar signed a record deal with Fonovisa soon after. Their debut album, Aniquila, was released in 1997 producing four Top 40 hit singles: "Se Acabó", "Recompensa", "Nunca Jamás" and "Bombón de Azúcar". This album was re-released in 1999 under the title Bombón de Azúcar. The main difference is that the new album did not include the songs "Si Tú No Estás" and "Mar y Marea". These were in turn substituted by the Spanglish version of "Bombón de Azúcar" and a new track titled "Luna de Día". Bombón de Azúcar was again re-released in 2007 with the addition of "Mar y Marea" while "Si Tú No Estás" has not been rereleased.[5]
In January 2001, the band presented a sold-out concert at the Roberto Clemente Coliseum in San Juan. After this and the success of this first album, the band released the follow-up titled La Secta Allstar in April 2001.[6] This album was recorded and produced by the band itself. Four days after the release, the album had already sold 25,000 copies. The single "Dame Lo Que Quieras" peaked at local radio stations and won an ASCAP Award.[7]
In 2004, the band released a fourth album titled Túnel. The album won a Premio Lo Nuestro award in the category of Best Rock Album. Shortly after guitarist Carlos Figueroa left the band, and Mike Genao replaced him, and the band then released their fifth album, Consejo, with Universal Latino.[8] Consejo is the most successful album from La Secta. The album was certified Gold and Platinum under the RIAA in only two months after its release. The mega hit "La Locura Automática", reached No. 1 in more than 13 countries (5 months No. 1 in Colombia).[9] The album featured collaborations with many noted artists like Wilkins and reggaeton artists Wisin & Yandel. A remix of "La Locura Automática" can be found on 12 Discípulos, a reggaeton album produced by Eddie Dee, and on the Deluxe Edition of Consejo (along with another remix and a bonus DVD). Consejo was also nominated to a Latin Grammy as Best Latin Rock/Alternative Album[10] and a Premio Lo Nuestro award, and won a Billboard Award in the Best Rock/Alternative Band category.[11]
After touring heavily for this album, the band decided to take a small break during which singer Gustavo Laureano released a solo project.[12] In 2008, the band returned with their next album titled Fuego, which won the band a Premio Lo Nuestro in the Rock Album of The Year category, among other awards.[13] By 2013, La Secta was working on the pre-production of "SÚBELO",[14] their new studio album.[15] Finally, the project would not be launched until 2021, when they rejoined as a musical band, being for now, a compilation of singles.[16]
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^"Atracciones latinas en Tigo Música - Espectáculos - ABC Color". www.abc.com.py (in Spanish). Retrieved October 15, 2021.
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^"Juanes, artista rock y Shakira, vídeo del año en Premios Lo Nuestro". Cronica del Quindio (in European Spanish). Retrieved October 15, 2021.
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La Secta AllStar or simply La Secta is the most prominent rock en Espanol band from Puerto Rico 1 The band members are Mark Kilpatrick bass guitar Gustavo Laureano singer John Lengel drums and Mike Genao guitar 2 They are known mostly for the song La Locura Automatica 3 La Secta AllStarLa Secta Allstar Mark Kilpatrick John Lengel Mike Genao amp Gustavo Laureano Background informationOriginPuerto RicoGenresRock en Espanol indie rockYears active1997 presentMembersMark KilpatrickJohn LengelMike GenaoGustavo LaureanoPast membersCarlos Figueroa guitar Giovanni Perdomo guitar WebsiteLaSectaAllStar com Contents 1 Band history 2 Band members 2 1 Current members 2 2 Former members 3 Discography 4 See also 5 References 6 External linksBand history EditMark Kilpatrick and Gustavo Laureano met in Orlando Florida where they studied sound engineering After graduating they moved to Miami Beach and started working They also began rehearsing in a local warehouse along with drummer John Lengel and guitarist Carlos Figueroa They soon began writing and composing their songs and started playing at local clubs in Miami and Puerto Rico It is during this time that artists like Ricky Martin and Ednita Nazario discovered them In 1995 Martin recorded the song Bombon de Azucar and in 1996 Nazario recorded Ultima Vez also written by Laureano 4 Jose Fernandez Camilo became their manager and introduced them to producer Jorge Alvarez Alvarez then introduced them to Andres Levin and La Secta Allstar signed a record deal with Fonovisa soon after Their debut album Aniquila was released in 1997 producing four Top 40 hit singles Se Acabo Recompensa Nunca Jamas and Bombon de Azucar This album was re released in 1999 under the title Bombon de Azucar The main difference is that the new album did not include the songs Si Tu No Estas and Mar y Marea These were in turn substituted by the Spanglish version of Bombon de Azucar and a new track titled Luna de Dia Bombon de Azucar was again re released in 2007 with the addition of Mar y Marea while Si Tu No Estas has not been rereleased 5 In January 2001 the band presented a sold out concert at the Roberto Clemente Coliseum in San Juan After this and the success of this first album the band released the follow up titled La Secta Allstar in April 2001 6 This album was recorded and produced by the band itself Four days after the release the album had already sold 25 000 copies The single Dame Lo Que Quieras peaked at local radio stations and won an ASCAP Award 7 In 2004 the band released a fourth album titled Tunel The album won a Premio Lo Nuestro award in the category of Best Rock Album Shortly after guitarist Carlos Figueroa left the band and Mike Genao replaced him and the band then released their fifth album Consejo with Universal Latino 8 Consejo is the most successful album from La Secta The album was certified Gold and Platinum under the RIAA in only two months after its release The mega hit La Locura Automatica reached No 1 in more than 13 countries 5 months No 1 in Colombia 9 The album featured collaborations with many noted artists like Wilkins and reggaeton artists Wisin amp Yandel A remix of La Locura Automatica can be found on 12 Discipulos a reggaeton album produced by Eddie Dee and on the Deluxe Edition of Consejo along with another remix and a bonus DVD Consejo was also nominated to a Latin Grammy as Best Latin Rock Alternative Album 10 and a Premio Lo Nuestro award and won a Billboard Award in the Best Rock Alternative Band category 11 After touring heavily for this album the band decided to take a small break during which singer Gustavo Laureano released a solo project 12 In 2008 the band returned with their next album titled Fuego which won the band a Premio Lo Nuestro in the Rock Album of The Year category among other awards 13 By 2013 La Secta was working on the pre production of SUBELO 14 their new studio album 15 Finally the project would not be launched until 2021 when they rejoined as a musical band being for now a compilation of singles 16 Band members EditCurrent members Edit Gustavo Laureano lead vocals Mark Kilpatrick bass guitar vocals John Lengel drums vocals Mike Genao guitar vocalsFormer members Edit Carlos Figueroa guitar vocals 17 Giovanni Perdomo guitarDiscography EditAniquila 1998 Bombon de Azucar 1999 AllStar 2001 Una Noche 2002 Tunel 2004 Consejo 2005 Fuego 2008 Subelo TBA SinglesSolo Quiero Hacer un Gol Single recorded for the Copa Libertadores 2009 Recompilatorios El Hit Parade 2006 Bombon de Azucar Re release one bonus track 2007 Greatest Hits Part 2 2007 See also EditPuerto Rican rockReferences Edit La Secta Allstar Music is Feeling BMI com March 6 2009 Retrieved October 15 2021 Atracciones latinas en Tigo Musica Espectaculos ABC Color www abc com py in Spanish Retrieved October 15 2021 Hora Ultima January 23 2007 La Secta Allstar rompe barreras con La Locura a href Template Cite web html title Template Cite web cite web a CS1 maint url status link Hprwire editor Se anuncia concierto de LA SECTA ALLSTAR el grupo de rock mas importante de Puerto Rico en Miami el viernes 16 de julio en el club Grand Central de downtown Hispanic PR Wire in Spanish Retrieved October 15 2021 a href Template Cite web html title Template Cite web cite web a first has generic name help Vega Radio La Secta Allstar presenta un adelanto de su nuevo disco VEGA RADIO www vegaradio com in European Spanish Retrieved October 15 2021 Se viene La Secta ALL Star El Mundo Newspaper Retrieved October 15 2021 La Secta AllStar presentara aqui su disco Hoy Digital November 3 2009 Retrieved October 15 2021 Consejo La Secta Allstar Songs Reviews Credits AllMusic retrieved October 15 2021 La Secta All Star El mejor Consejo ha sido crear nuevos sonidos on PrimeraFila Castro Hector La Secta Allstar GRAMMY com November 23 2020 Retrieved October 15 2021 2006 Billboard Latin Music Awards Finalists Billboard Retrieved October 15 2021 Gustavo Laureano suena enamorado on La Voz Ramirez Luis April 11 2007 Juanes artista rock y Shakira video del ano en Premios Lo Nuestro Cronica del Quindio in European Spanish Retrieved October 15 2021 Vega Radio La Secta Allstar presenta un adelanto de su nuevo disco VEGA RADIO www vegaradio com in European Spanish Retrieved October 15 2021 Desde Puerto Rico regresa La Secta Allstar puntoguate com Retrieved October 15 2021 Subelo La Secta Allstar Mike Genao Guitarist Producer La Secta Allstar Retrieved October 15 2021 La Secta AllStar deja salir a su latino Tropicana Colombia Tropicana Colombia Lo mejor de la salsa y del entretenimiento in Spanish May 5 2005 Retrieved October 15 2021 External links Editlasectallstar com official site Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title La Secta AllStar amp oldid 1050185078, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
