I was learning more and more through their vocals.” Even Luis Miguel, I’ve been such a big fan since I was a kid. “I started to study Juan Gabriel, who has this incredible timing when he sings. “You’re like, ‘Ugh, when do I come in?’.” he says of the intricate vocal arrangements. Tuesday (see infobox), says the big challenge was getting the tempos right on the array of boleros, ballads and rancheras on “Canciones.” He recorded and engineered vocals himself at home in San Diego and says he “made a lot of mistakes, deleted all those and put the best ones on there.” The album was produced by Luigi Giraldo, who previously worked with Kumbia Kings, Thalia and Ozomatli.įrankie J, who will perform on the Chronicle’s Facebook page 11 a.m. One of the songs that really hit me was a song called ‘La Farsante.’ I was like, ‘You know what? I’m gonna try this’,” Frankie J says. I was listening to these old-school Juan Gabriel songs. “I was just jogging around my neighborhood with my phone and headset. Frankie J conceived the album four years ago with business partner Charles Chavez, who has worked with several Houston acts. It’s his first since 2013’s Grammy-nominated “Faith, Hope y Amor” and features 15 lushly produced covers of Spanish-language standards from, among others, Vicente Fernandez, Selena, Juan Gabriel and Rocio Durcal. “Canciones que Recuerdo,” his first album in seven years, is another left turn. Courtesy Audible Treats / Courtesy Audible Treats That’s me.”įrankie J, left, and Baby Bash. “If you’re good at it, why not try it all? I’m not afraid to go after what I feel. “I just didn’t wanna put myself in a box. No one sticks to just one sound when you’re pumping workout and party playlists through your phone. But it’s really an accurate reflection of how we listen to music. He’s even collaborated with Houston rappers Baby Bash and Chamillionaire, bought his first house in the Houston and lived here for several years. He scored solo pop hits with “Don’t Wanna Try” and “Obsession (No es Amor).” in San Diego started his career in freestyle, scoring such regional hits as “Believe in Love” and “She’s Leaving.” He was an original member of Los Kumbia Kings, the group started by Selena’s brother, A.B. The man born Francisco Javier Bautista Jr. And he’s consistently pushed against the rules of genre that stifle so many artists. Billy Smith II/Chronicle Show More Show Lessįrankie J has been making music for more than two decades. Billy Smith II/Chronicle Show More Show Less 10 of10 Recording artist Frankie J performs at the House of Blues on Tuesday. Billy Smith II/Chronicle Show More Show Less 9 of10 Recording artists Baby Bash, left, and Frankie J perform at the House of Blues on Tuesday. Karen Warren/Staff Show More Show Less 8 of10 Lauren Alvarado has her photo taken with recording artist Frankie J on the red carpet at the House of Blues before the Latin Grammys kick-off party. courtesy / courtesy Show More Show Less 7 of10 Frankie J. courtesy / courtesy Show More Show Less 6 of10įrankie J's new album 'Canciones de Recuerdo' is a collection of Latin pop and ranchera standards. courtesy / courtesy Show More Show Less 5 of10įrankie J's new album 'Canciones de Recuerdo' is a collection of Latin pop and ranchera standards. courtesy photo Show More Show Less 4 of10įrankie J's new album 'Canciones de Recuerdo' is a collection of Latin pop and ranchera standards. Oscar De La Rosa of La Mafia and Frankie J. courtesy / courtesy Show More Show Less 2 of10įrankie J Courtesy Show More Show Less 3 of10
Frankie J's new album 'Canciones de Recuerdo' is a collection of Latin pop and ranchera standards.