Roberto Tapia
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February 3, 1981
- Singer-songwriter
- record producer
Roberto Tapia | |
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 Tapia interviewed by Dulce Osuna in 2016 | |
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| Born | Carlos Roberto Aguirre Tapia February 3, 1981 San Diego, California, U.S. |
| Origin | Culiacán, Sinaloa, Mexico |
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| Years active | 2008–present |
| Label | Universal (2008–present) |
| Website | www |
Roberto Tapia (born February 3, 1981) is an American singer of Mexican ancestry. He was born in San Diego, California[1][2] and raised in Culiacán, Sinaloa, Mexico.[3] He adopted the Regional Mexican genre and in August 2012, his album El Muchacho hit number one on Billboard's Top Latin Albums chart.[3] Tapia was one of three coaches on the first two seasons of La Voz Kids (The Voice Kids), a Spanish-language version of The Voice featuring American Spanish-speaking children on the Telemundo Network. He became a businessman in the year of 2013, promoting restaurants, while still continuing as a singer.[citation needed]
Hailing from Lake Forest, California, Tapia's parents migrated to the United States before his birth. Tapia was born in San Diego. His family then decided to relocate to Mexico. Tapia spent much of his youth in Culiacán, Sinaloa, where, at age 9, he entered the Difocur School of music in Culiacán, now known as the Instituto Sinaloense de Cultura (Sinaloan Institute of Culture).[3] Tapia specialized in clarinet,[3] but also learned guitar and percussion instruments. During this time, Tapia gained experience by performing with acts such as the Symphony of Sinaloa.
At 13, the Tapia family returned to the US. Initially reluctant, Tapia was convinced by family and friends to perform at local venues such as dance halls and receptions.[3] Before signing with a professional label, Tapia went door to door at record shops attempting to sell his recordings. At 17, Tapia's professional debut performance came in Tijuana, Baja California alongside fellow Sinaloan artist El Lobito de Sinaloa.[3] Tapia signed with Sony International and began his first album, blending his regional Norteño music with hints of electronica and hip hop.[3]
Career
Roberto Tapia performances include the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles, California and the Oregon Convention Center in Portland.
He has appeared on Latin Billboard Awards, LATV, and Universal Music Latino.
In 2011, Tapia appeared at the Plaza Mexico in Lynwood, CA to celebrate Mexico's Independence.
In honor of his hometown, Roberto performed at El Palenque de Culiacán to celebrate the Feria Ganadera de Culiacán (Culiacán Cattle Fair), an annual traditional festival celebrating the Mexican Revolution, where locals share music, culture and food.
