René Villa
René Villa | |
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| Birth name | José René Villafuerte Flores |
| Born | 26 January 1997 Nicoya, Costa Rica |
| Origin | Sámara, Costa Rica |
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| Years active | 2015–present |
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| Website | renevilla |
José René Villafuerte Flores (born 26 January 1997) known as René Villa, is a Costa Rican singer-songwriter and model.[1]
Biography[edit]
René Villa was born on 26 January 1997 in Nicoya. As a child Villa was heavily into Carlos Rivera, Luis Fonsi, Christina Aguilera and Mariah Carey. Especially Carey influenced his music style, to bring different types of music together.[2]
Throughout his career René has worked with Alan Shepard as well as Nelss, Carlox, among countless others.
As a solo artist, he's released 2 albums and EPs that defy category, traversing intimate singer songwriter, pop, Latin pop, pop rock, electronic and dance.
René submitted the first songs he ever wrote, and soon found himself making his debut with “Dónde Estás”, under the name of Shory Flores. That fateful turn of events changed his life as a musician, shifting his focus to composition and singing, and sending him on a profoundly winding and rewarding musical journey.[3]
Before changing his artist name, the songs were released by his old names, including "Juntos (Al Amanecer)" and "Te Quiero (Pa' Mi)".[4]
During 2020, Villa participated on Alan Shepard's album “The Right Time”, which is the featuring in ”A Tu Lado" under the pseudo name of “Jay Flores”.[5]
In 2021, the album RAWR is released in the UK, which contains 9 songs, including “It’s Your Fault”, written by René and produced by Alan Shepard, Costa Rican musician and producer.[6][7]
Discography[edit]
Singles & EPs[edit]
- Dónde Estás (2015)
- Falsas Promesas de Amor (2015)
- Juntos (Al Amanecer) (2016)
- Te Quiero (Pa' Mí) (2019)
- Es Imposible (2021)
- Si Tú No Estás (2022)[8]
- En Peligro de Extinción (2022)[9]
- Mistakes (2022)[10]
Albums[edit]
- Summer Dreaming (2020)
- Rawr (2021)
References[edit]
- ^ Vogue Italia: Portfolio
- ^ iTunes - Music: René Villa
- ^ OddNugget: Interview of Shory Flores in Spanish
- ^ OddNugget: René Flores and Alan Shepard's "Te Quiero (Pa' Mi)"
- ^ Kronos365: album release "in Spanish"
- ^ BroadwayWorld: Rene Villa Releases Album
- ^ SocialGov: Rene Villa Releases Rawr
- ^ Nteve: Si Tú No Estás "in Spanish"
- ^ BroadwayWorld: Rene Villa Releases 'En Peligro de Extinción'
- ^ Rene Villa Drops New Single 'Mistakes'