Santa Reyes known professionally as Santaye, is a Dominican singer-songwriter based in Miami. She began her music career in 2010. Several of Santaye's singles have charted on US Billboard Tropical Songs. She was twice nominated for the Lo Nuestro Award for Tropical Female Artist of the Year.
Santaye | |
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| Birth name | Santa Reyes |
| Born | Baní, Dominican Republic |
| Origin | Miami, Florida, U.S. |
| Genres |
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| Occupation | Singer-songwriter |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2010–present |
Early life
editReyes is from Baní, Dominican Republic.[1][2] She has eight brothers.[3] She was timid as a child, but frequently sang at schools and family reunions.[2] When Santaye was seven, she moved to Miami. She wrote her first song when she was twelve years old.[4] After graduating from college, she moved to New York.[3]
Career
editSantaye began her career in 2010.[5] She sings bachata in English and Spanish.[5] When asked where her professional name derived from, Santaye responded that it comes from the "la diosa de los planetas para pacificar."[6] Her first album was produced by Dan Warner and Lee Levin.[2] She released the single "Eras Tu" in December 2012. Her single, "Invito a Quereme" was produced by Lenny Santos.[7] In July 2013, Santaye released "In My Head," a single produced by Lenny Santos. Between November 2013 and January 2014, she recorded its music video. She signed a management deal with Aquos Entertainment.[1]
Artistry
editSantaye has a romantic style of singing.[8] Univision calls her style a fusion of pop, ballad, and bachata.[6] She cites Rocío Dúrcal, Alejandra Guzmán, Pink and Thalía as influences on her style.[9]
Discography
editStudio albums
edit- Corazón (2011)[9]
Singles
edit| Title | Year | Peak chart positions |
|---|---|---|
| US Tropical[10] | ||
| "Lo que por ti yo siento" | 2011 | — |
| "Corazón" | 37 | |
| "Sabes que te amo" | — | |
| "Eras Tu" | 2012 | 20 |
| "In My Head" | 2013 | 37 |
| "Invito A Quereme" (with Yunel) | 2016 | 33 |
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Herself | Lo Nuestro Award for Tropical Female Artist of the Year[6] | Nominated |
| 2015 | Herself | Lo Nuestro Award for Tropical Female Artist of the Year[11] | Nominated |
Personal life
editSantaye resides in Miami, Florida. She is a christian.[12]
References
edit- ^ a b "Santaye de promoción en RD". El Nacional (in European Spanish). January 20, 2015. Retrieved July 12, 2018.
- ^ a b c "Santaye, la voz femenina de la bachata". El Telégrafo (in European Spanish). January 17, 2013. Retrieved July 12, 2018.
- ^ a b Vazquez, Luis (February 28, 2015). "Santaye enjoying the ride, the second time around". Latin Trends. Retrieved July 12, 2018.
- ^ Ábrego, Geovanny (February 17, 2012). "Zona rosa". The Tampa Tribune (in Spanish). p. 88. Retrieved July 12, 2018 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b Roiz, Jessica Lucia (February 5, 2015). "Bachata star Santaye: 'The road to success is not easy'". Pulso POP. Retrieved July 12, 2018.
- ^ a b c "Santaye feliz por su nominación". Univision (in Spanish). February 15, 2012. Retrieved July 12, 2018.
- ^ Silva, Elis (July 22, 2016). "Santaye canta "Invito a quererme"". El Salvador (in Spanish). Retrieved July 12, 2018.
- ^ Ábrego, Geovanny (February 17, 2012). "Zona rosa". The Tampa Tribune (in Spanish). p. 84. Retrieved July 12, 2018 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b Robles, Huáscar (February 13, 2012). "Santaye se abre paso en la bachata". People en Español (in Spanish). Retrieved July 12, 2018.
- ^ "Santaye Chart History". Billboard. Archived from the original on July 18, 2018. Retrieved July 12, 2018.
- ^ "Dominicanos compiten hoy en Lo Nuestro". Listin Diario (in Spanish). February 19, 2015. Retrieved July 12, 2018.
- ^ "Santaye se inspira en Dios y en el amor". Univision (in Spanish). February 17, 2012. Retrieved July 12, 2018.