Gerardo
Gerardo or "la Pelota" (born Gerardo Mejía on April 16, 1965 in Guayaquil, … Read Full Bio ↴Gerardo or "la Pelota" (born Gerardo Mejía on April 16, 1965 in Guayaquil, Ecuador) is a rapper and singer who later became a recording-industry executive. He has based his career in Los Angeles since his family moved to Glendale, California, at the age of 12. He became known for his bandana, skintight jeans and shirtless torso. He sometimes refers to himself as the "Latin Elvis" or the "Latin Frank Sinatra".
Gerardo's first appearance in show business was when he played the character "Bird" in the 1988 film Colors, about South Central Los Angeles gang violence. This was also the first time his dance skills were showcased, in one of the party scenes; however, he did not sing at any point in the film.
Gerardo became a chart-topper after issuing a single called "Rico Suave," which was featured in his 1991 debut album, Mo' Ritmo; in addition, the album contains a cover of George Clinton's "Give Up the Funk (Turn This Mother Out)." Chuck Reed produced his following album, Dos, in 1992.
Gerardo established himself as one of the first breakthrough Latin dance performers singing in the English/Spanish mixture known as Spanglish. After releasing 1994's Asi Es and 1995's Derrumbe, the Latin rap artist returned in 2001 with Fame, Sex y Dinero, which features the hit single "Sigo Siendo Rico." Besides the 1988 film Colors, Gerardo also appeared in the 1987 film Can't Buy Me Love.
Recent Times
Now an A&R executive at Interscope Records, Gerardo was responsible for bringing Enrique Iglesias to the United States in 1998, and signing rapper Bubba Sparxxx [2].
In 2005 VH1 voted "Rico Suave" one of the "Top 50 Most Awesomely Bad Songs, Ever". "Weird Al" Yankovic also parodied "Rico Suave y grandote " as "Taco Grande".
Discography
* Mo' Ritmo (1991)
* Dos (1992)
* Me Lo Hicieron Rico y Suave (1993)
* Así es (1994)
* Derrumbe (1995)
* Fame, sex y dinero (2001)
* 180 degrees (2004)
Gerardo's first appearance in show business was when he played the character "Bird" in the 1988 film Colors, about South Central Los Angeles gang violence. This was also the first time his dance skills were showcased, in one of the party scenes; however, he did not sing at any point in the film.
Gerardo became a chart-topper after issuing a single called "Rico Suave," which was featured in his 1991 debut album, Mo' Ritmo; in addition, the album contains a cover of George Clinton's "Give Up the Funk (Turn This Mother Out)." Chuck Reed produced his following album, Dos, in 1992.
Gerardo established himself as one of the first breakthrough Latin dance performers singing in the English/Spanish mixture known as Spanglish. After releasing 1994's Asi Es and 1995's Derrumbe, the Latin rap artist returned in 2001 with Fame, Sex y Dinero, which features the hit single "Sigo Siendo Rico." Besides the 1988 film Colors, Gerardo also appeared in the 1987 film Can't Buy Me Love.
Recent Times
Now an A&R executive at Interscope Records, Gerardo was responsible for bringing Enrique Iglesias to the United States in 1998, and signing rapper Bubba Sparxxx [2].
In 2005 VH1 voted "Rico Suave" one of the "Top 50 Most Awesomely Bad Songs, Ever". "Weird Al" Yankovic also parodied "Rico Suave y grandote " as "Taco Grande".
Discography
* Mo' Ritmo (1991)
* Dos (1992)
* Me Lo Hicieron Rico y Suave (1993)
* Así es (1994)
* Derrumbe (1995)
* Fame, sex y dinero (2001)
* 180 degrees (2004)
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Gerardo Lyrics
Brother To Brother Brother to Brother (Gerardo Mejia/Alfred Rubalcava) Tired…
Christina Christina (Gerardo Mejia/Christian Carlos Warren) You he…
Devuelveme Los Años Pensabas que me tenias en tus cadenas, pero ahora soy…
En Mi Barrio En Mi Barrio (Gerardo Mejia/Michael Sembello) Aqui en mi …
Fandango It's pretty funky We're on conga y bongó! A ver, Alfredo, ¿q…
Here Kitty Kitty "It's the beginning of a new and excitingly Different story"…
Intro Hello, you have three messages: Yo, Rico! What's up, it's M…
Intro #2 Cheesy! Rico! Auuh C'mon buddy! Open up the door... Wha…
Latin Till I Die A coward dies a thousand deaths A soldier dies but once Th…
Latin Till I Die (Oye Como Va) A coward dies a thousand deaths A soldier dies but once They…
Love I campi di cotone Fiorivano di neve Sgranata Da infinite m…
Manejando Suban el volumen que los parlantes revienten, Gerardo en e…
Maria Elisa [Gerardo] Ven pa′ ca nena estas sabrosa Acercate un pokito p…
Mujer Quiero que se entere el mundo entero De lo mucho…
My Name Is Not Rico Aaah... Put a rush on 'em! Rico, Rico, Rico... Gerardo's in…
O El Cielo O El Infierno Dios es grande Para que escoja a este pobre infeliz Y lo…
Pepe "U Can't Touch This" You can't touch this My, my, my,…
Por La Verdad Por La Verdad Gerardo Mejia lyrics Artist: Gerardo Mejia A…
Quien Quién se anima Dijo mi compadre Cuando me enfiesto No…
Rico Suave Seguro que han oído que yo soy educado Soy un caballerito…
Si Yo Pudiera La luz de tus ojos manantial de amor La flor…
Sigo Siendo Rico Rico Suave Rico Suave Rico Suave... Seguro que han oído q…
Solo Tengo Amor Compadre escúchame Yo no tengo nada contra ti OK Mírame a…
Sonrie Hermano Sonríe que Dios te ama. De que tanto te quejas …
Suena Check! Probando... Esta canción va dedicada a esa gente que…
Sueña (Reggaeton Mix) Esta cancion va dedicada a esa gente que esa gente que…
Tu Galan Tu Galán by GerardoSolo quiero ser tu galàn el que brega…
Ven Michu Michu Ven michu michu que quiero jugar No te hagas rogar, ven…
We Want The Funk Excuse me, where have I seen you? They tend to…
When The Lights Go Out You wanna step to me I know you wanna do me Come…
Yo Soy Aquel Yo soy aquel que estando lejos no te olvida, Yo…
You Gotta Hold of My Soul Debating on what is the right thing to do I'm taking…