Lynda Thomas
Lynda Aguirre Thomas (born 21 December 1981),[3] known professionally as Lynda, is a Mexican musician, singer, songwriter and activist.[4] She achieved recognition in her native Mexico during the late 1990s and early 2000s. She was signed to EMI Capitol Records and released four studio albums.[4][5][6] Her last album, Polen, was released in 2001[7][8] and she retired shortly afterwards.[9][10]
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| Born | Lynda Aguirre Thomas 21 December 1981[1] Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico |
| Other names | Lynda |
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| Spouse | Carlos Lara |
| Children | 1 |
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Early life and musical debut edit
Thomas was born in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico.[11] In 1989, she took part in the TV singing contest Fantasía Musical featured in Siempre en Domingo.[12] Soon after, she moved to Mexico City and was supported by her sister Alissa (Rosangel), "Max" Di Carlo, Tino Geizer and her husband Carlos Lara, by then, he was her brother-in-law.[13][14] The song "Cantemos Juntos", was released in 1989 under Melody records and later included on the LP compilation Los Triunfadores de Fantasía Musical.[15]
Career edit
1994–1998: Early years and Debut Album edit
In 1994, Thomas signed with EMI-Capitol.[12] In 1995, at the age of 13, Thomas recorded her debut album Lynda,[3] which was officially released in early 1996. It contained the singles "Inseparables" and "Gira Que Gira",[16] which became the commercial breakout of the album.[17] Soon after, Thomas released the single "Blue Jeans".[18][19] She continued her studies during her early career.[20] She also released the single "El Amor No Tiene Edad" (Love Has No Age).[21] At the age of 14, she received the "Revelation Artist" award by Televisa.[22]
In 1997, at the age of 15, Thomas released the album, Un Grito En El Corazón.[23] the first single taken from the album was "Dile" (Tell). Thomas was commissioned to record the music for the 1997 Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus tour through the Americas, and performed live on selected dates.[24][25][26] In December 1997, Thomas released a dance version of Jingle Bells.[27][28]
Later, in December of that year, she was involved in a homage to Pope John Paul II alongside other singers, the song was "Pescador Juan Pablo II", and received the Medal of Merit from Vatican.[29][30]
1998–2000: Independencia edit
In early 1998, Thomas moved to Los Angeles, California, to begin recording "Mi Día de la Independencia", alongside her producers Carlos Lara and Vinnie Colaiuta, it was finished recording in late 1998; the album was released around the world in early 1999, as Thomas turned 17.[12][31]
Thomas first released the single "No Quiero Verte", (I Don't Wanna See You), an alternative rock track. [32]
Her second physical single was "Maldita Timidez" (Damn Shyness), it was her second consecutive Ibero-American No. 1 of 1999; the music video, which featured actor Héctor Arredondo in his first professional acting work.[33][34]
"Corazón Perdido" (Lost Heart), was the last single from the 1990s released by Thomas.[35]
Subsequently, in early 2000, the musician released officially the acoustic ballad "Ahí Estaré" (I'll Be There); first, the studio version won significant airplay on the radio in 1999.[36]
She also worked for the TV ad campaign of Sabritas snacks company, with an adaptation of her successful single "Corazón Perdido".[37]
In July 2000, Thomas released the song "A 1000 X Hora" (A Thousand Per Hour) in 12" inch and EP formats; it was written by Thomas about her eating and mental disorders;[38] She recorded the title track for the telenovela Primer Amor: A mil por hora.[39][40]
Thomas also performed at the 2000 Chilean telethon, held at Estadio Nacional in Santiago de Chile.[41][42]
2001–2002: Polen edit
In April 2001,[7] Thomas released the last album in her career, "Polen", when she was 19 years old.[43][44]
Before the official release of "Polen", on Sunday, February 25, 2001, Thomas performed 3 songs at Festival de Viña Del Mar held in Chile.[45][46]
The first single taken from "Polen" was the alternative track "Lo Mejor De Mí" (The Best Of Me).[47][48]
Meanwhile, Thomas hosted alongside Colombian rock-singer Juanes in the first original edition of the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards Latin America, held in Santa Monica, California, in 2001.[49]
Last days in the music industry - "Ay, Ay, Ay" - "Amar Así" edit
In November 2001, Thomas released at the request of her record label the teen pop-punk single Mala Leche ("Bad Milk"), in Spain, Argentina and Chile; for the song, Thomas recorded the last music video in her career.[50][51]
On April 11 and 23, 2002 the studio album Polen was remastered and re-released only in the United States to increase the popularity of the album; it coincided with the American Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards show hosted by Thomas for the IberoAmerican broadcasting, in which she conducted interviews with several actors and music groups of that time including Jennifer Love Hewitt, Mike Myers, Dana Carvey, O-Town, No Secrets, Antonio Banderas, Melanie Griffith or Ashley Judd among others.[52]
She also released the last official single in her career, "Para Ti" (It's For You), a semi-acoustic track which reached Top ten in some countries. It was also the last musical theme that Thomas performed live in her career, it happened in May 2002.[53]
2002–present: Retirement edit
In May 2002, at the age of 20, Thomas retired from music and public life.[4][54][55]
She provided backing vocals for other singers including RBD, Kudai and Eme 15.[56][57]
Sudden absence from public life edit
From 2002 to April 2018, she was absent from the public eye. On April 19, 2018, she made her first post on her new Twitter account, @LyndaThomasOf, briefly addressing her extended absence. On April 24, she posted a video going into detail. She is now a mother to a boy named Noah, and she married her songwriter Carlos Lara, who previously was the husband of her sister Alissa Rosangel.[58][9][59]
Discography edit
Studio albums / Singles edit
| Year | Album title | Singles from the album | Album details |
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| 1996 | Lynda | 1996: "Gira Que Gira" 1996: "Blue Jeans" 1996: "El Amor No Tiene Edad" 1996: "Inseparables" | * Label: EMI Capitol * Formats: CD, LP, cassette |
| 1997 | Un grito en el corazón | 1997: "Dile" 1997: "Corazón" 1998: "Bang Bang" 1998: "Un Grito en el Corazón" | * Label: EMI Capitol * Formats: CD, cassette |
| 1999 | Mi Día de la Independencia | 1999: "No Quiero Verte" 1999: "Maldita Timidez" 1999: "Corazón Perdido" | * Label: EMI Capitol * Formats: CD, cassette, VCD |
| 2001 | Polen | 2001: "Lo Mejor De Mi" 2002: "Mala Leche" 2002: "Para Tí" | * Label: EMI Capitol * Formats: CD, cassette, digital download |
| 2018 | Hola y Adiós | 2018: N/A | * Label: BoBo Records / Sony Music * Formats: CD, digital download |
Reissues edit
| Year | Album title | Singles from the album | Album details |
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| 2000 | Mi Día de la Independencia (Edición Especial) | 2000: "A Mil X Hora" 2000: "Laberinto" | * Label: EMI Capitol * Formats: CD, cassette[60] |
| 2002 | Polen (U.S. re-release) | 2002: "Mala Leche" | * Label: EMI Latin * Formats: CD, digital download[61] |
Extended plays edit
| Year | Title | Singles | Details |
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| 1989 | Cantemos Juntos | 1989: "Cantemos Juntos" 1990: "Cantemos Juntos" (Siempre en Domingo-Fantasía Musical live performance) | * Label: Discos y Cintas Melody * Formats: LP |
| 2000 | A Mil X Hora | 2000: "A Mil X Hora" | * Label: EMI Capitol * Formats: CD |
Discography as a songwriter, record producer, assistant work and backup vocals edit
- (Uncredited work and songs credited to Thomas after 2002 are not included)
- Alissa - Alissa Rosángel (1993)
- Teletón (Mexico) (Compilation live albums) (1996-2001)[62]
- Estrellas de Navidad (1997)
- Juan Pablo II Homenaje (1998)
- Primer amor... a mil por hora (2000) (writer, producer)
- Clase 406 (2002) (writer, producer)
Filmography edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1989-1990 | Fantasía Musical (TV series) | Herself | Performer |
| 1997–1999 | Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus | Herself | Host; performer |
| 2000 | Carita de Ángel | Herself | 2 episodes |
| 2000 | Primer amor... a mil por hora | Herself | Cameo appearance; performed "A Mil por Hora (a cappella)" |
| 2001 | 2001 Viña del Mar International Song Festival | Herself | Member of the international Jury, performer |
| 2001 | Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards | Herself | Co-host alongside Juanes (live broadcast for IberoAmerica) |
| 2002 | Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards | Herself | Host (live broadcast for IberoAmerica) |
See also edit
References edit
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External links edit
- Lynda at AllMusic
- Lynda discography at MusicBrainz
- Lynda discography at Discogs