Enrique Ramil

Enrique Ramil (born 18 June 1984 in Ares, La Coruña) is a Spanish singer, musician, songwriter and vocal coach.

Enrique Ramil
Background information
Birth nameEnrique Ramil
Born (1984-06-18) 18 June 1984
Ares La Coruña, Spain
Genres
Occupation(s)singer, songwriter and vocal coach
InstrumentsVocals
Years active2005–present
LabelsTercera Planta (2011),
Sony Music (2018),
AGP Music (2019-2020),
Castillera Music (2021-actualidad)
Websiteenriqueramil.com

He took part as contestant on different Spanish TV shows such as Operación Triunfo, The X Factor[1] and won the second series of Tierra de Talento (2020).[2]

Career

Enrique Ramil was born on 18 June 1984 in Ares La Coruña, Spain. When he was three he joined the parish choir of his home town in Galicia.[3] He attended singing and musical theatre lesson. His profesional career started in 2005 and since then he has performed in lots of different stages, from streets of London, television, theatres...

Between 2006 and 2007 he becomes co-protagonist of the musical PaquitaDora in the role of Coco Mandala[4]

In 2008 he releases Versión original, his first musical project as an independent artist.

2009–2010: Battle of the Choirs and other projects

In 2009 Enrique joined the TV show La batalla de los coros on Cuatro, (the Spanish version of the Australian show the Battle of the Choirs). He was part of the choir coordinated by the Spanish singer Marta Sánchez[5]

During that year his song Es mi voluntad becomes part of the Spanish pre-selection for the Eurovision Song Contest 2010[6] The song reached number 28 among more than three hundred songs.[7]

In 2010 he participated on the talent show Tu sí que vales,[8] on Telecinco television channel.

2011–2012: Operación Triunfo (Spanish TV series) and new projects

Enrique took part in the castings for the eight season of the Spanish talent show OT 2011. He became one of the 16 contestants in the famous TV Academy.[9] This show and the OT tour granted Enrique Ramil some recognition in Spain. That year he released his second musical project Juguetes Rotos featuring duets with Maria do Ceo, Ainhoa Cantalapiedra and Rosa Cedrón.

In 2012 he released Believe in LOVE, Pride Barcelona 2012 anthem. He also funded Mandala Gospel choir in Ares, his home town, that he directs till 2015.[10] He also started working as vocal coach.[11]

Between 2012 and 2013 he became a regular guest on the Galician TV show Heicho Cantar on TVG, featuring Mandala Gospel choir in one of the shows.

London and The X Factor

In 2015 he moved to London where he lived for two years. During his time in the capital city he became a street performer (busking).[12] He joined the castings for the new seasons of The X Factor UK, reaching the famous six chairs challenge.

Back in Spain, in 2017 he performed with the Black Light Gospel Choir in La Voz and La Voz Kids[13] on Telecinco. But he decided to join the castings for Factor X (Spanish TV series). He was chosen and he went to the live shows on television, reaching the finals.

2017–2019: Ramil y una noches

After his time on The X Factor he went on the Ramil y una noches tour, singing versions of classic songs that he would release on a new musical project: Ramil y una noches.[14] He also launched a crowdfunding campaign[15] to release Volcanes, his new original song and videoclip.

During 2019 he released several singles from Ramil y una noches, including covers of songs such as Perdóname written by Beatriz Luengo and originally sang by Ricky Martin, or 18 años an original song by Dalida firstly performed in Spanish by Luz Casal.

2020: Tierra de Talento and the American Adventure

In 2020 Enrique Ramil became a contestant on the Canal Sur Televisión show Tierra de Talento. Judges such as India Martínez, José Mercé, Diana Navarro, Lola Índigo, Carlos Álvarez and Jesús Reina showed great admiration for his performances.[16] He sang covers of songs originally performed by[17] India Martínez, Vanesa Martín, Rocío Jurado or a medley from the Aladdin original soundtracks (on the role of the Genie).[18]

On 25 July he became winner[19] of that season after singing Alejandro Sanz's Mi soledad y yo[20]

Photoshoot

During September that same year international media announced that the artist would be flying to the US to record his new album.[21] He would be collaborating with SanLuis, writers of songs for Marc Anthony, Prince Royce, among others.[22]

He has also recorded duets in Spain with Diana Navarro, India Martínez and María Villalón[23] produced by Alejandro Romero.

In October he releases the single "Soy lo prohibido", originally performed by Olga Guillot, but also other artists such as Natalia Lafourcade or Luis Miguel.

During his time in Miami, Enrique collaborates with Latin Grammy artist writing song for his new project. The Spanish Counsulate in New York invited him to a showcase in 'Roommate Times Square'.[24] He also performed the best of his repertoire in another showcase in Miami.[25]

Back in Spain, the artist takes part in a homage to Manuel Alejandro, musician and writer of very famous Latin songs. National press highlighted his performance.[26]

A the beginning of December, the singer releases "A tu vera", song written by Rafael de León and Juan Solano, originally performed by Spanish Lola Flores. This release was a present to his fans just before the release of the new song.

2021: Mentira

On 22 January the singer will release his new song and videoclip, recorded and filmed in Miami.

Discography
Main article: Enrique Ramil discography

Albums
Year Title Details Label
2008 Versión original
  • Release date: 2008
  • Format: CD
 Independent Artist
2011 Juguetes Rotos
  • Release date: 2011
  • Format: CD, Digital
 Tercera Planta
2015 Thank you
  • Release date: 2015
  • Format: CD
 Independent Artist
2019 Ramil y una noches
  • Release Date: 2019
  • Formatos: CD, Digital
 AGP Music

EPs
Title Details Songs
Believe in Love
  • Release Date: 2012
  • Pride Barcelona 2012 Anthem
  • Believe in Love
Volcanes
  • Release Date: 2019
  • Writers: Enrique Ramil and Antonio Ferrara
  • Label: AGP Music
  • Volcanes
  • Volcano (English Version)
Volcano (Charles Mattew & Exhodia Remix)
  • Release Date: 2019
  • Writers: Enrique Ramil and Antonio Ferrara
  • Label: AGP Music
  • Volcanes (Charles Mattew & Exhodia Remix)
  • Volcano (Charles Mattew & Exhodia Remix)
Volcano (Freshstuff Remix)
  • Release Date: 2019
  • Writers: Enrique Ramil y Antonio Ferrara
  • Label: AGP Music
  • Volcano (Freshstuff Remix)
Volcano (Kris Nouk Remix)
  • Release Date: 2019
  • Writers: Enrique Ramil and Antonio Ferrara
  • Label: AGP Music
  • Volcano (Kris Nouk Remix)
Volcano (Alvaro Albarrán Remixes)
  • Release Date: 2019
  • Writers: Enrique Ramil y Antonio Ferrara
  • Label: AGP Music
  • Volcano (Álvaro Albarrán Main Mix)
  • Volcano (Álvaro Albarrán Original Remix)
  • Volcano (Álvaro Albarrán Dub Mix)
  • Volcano (Álvaro Albarrán Instrumental Mix)
  • Volcano (Álvaro Albarrán Original Remix Radio Edit)
Paradise
  • Release Date: 2019
  • Writers: Enrique Ramil y Dani Vars
  • Label: AGP Music
  • Paradise
  • Paradise – Spanglish Version
  • Paradise – Dani Vars Remix

Singles
Year Song CD Label
2011 «Juguetes Rotos»
Juguetes Rotos
 Tercera Planta
«Si me caigo...»
2018 «The Sound of Silence»
Factor X Directos
Sony Music
«Hombres»
«Toy»
«Muera el amor»
2019 «Volcanes»
Volcanes
AGP Music
«La gata bajo la lluvia»
Ramil y una noches
«Perdóname»
«90 minutos»
«18 años»
«Paradise»
Paradise
2020 «90 minutos + Durmiendo sola»
Single
«Señora + Se nos rompió el amor»
Single
«Soy lo prohibido»
Single
«A tu vera»
Single

Collaborations
Year Song Album
2011 «Juguetes Rotos» (feat. Ainhoa Cantalapiedra)
Juguetes Rotos
«Fios de vida» (feat. Maria do Ceo)
«Mira hacia el cielo» (feat. Rosa Cedrón)
2017 «Ghetto Track» (collaboration with Vanilla Ace)
Single de Vanilla Ace – Club Sweat
2019 «Don't You Worry Child» (collaboration with Freshtuff)
Single de Freshcords
2020 «No somos inmortales» (collaboration with several artists)[27]
Emergentes festival anthem
«Leo» (collaboration with Alejandro de Pinedo)
Zodiac by Alejandro de Pinedo – AGP Music
«Forgiveness» (collaboration with J Sanz)
Two Singles by J Sanz – Caresse Records
«Time To Fly» (collaboration with Carlos Garo)
Single by Carlos Garo – Rocket Music
2021 «Lela» (duet with María Villalón)
Single
«El Perdón» (duet with Diana Navarro)
Single

Soundtracks
  • Believe in Love (Tercera Planta), Pride Barcelona 2012 official anthem.

Videoclips
Year Song Directed by:
2009 Es mi voluntad (Eurovision Song Contest 2010 pre-selection)
2011 Juguetes Rotos Victor Moreno
2012 Si me caigo... Cristina Fraga
2019 Volcanes Fran Granada
Perdóname David León
18 años David León
90 minutos David León
2020 You Make Me Feel So Young (Enrique Ramil & The Jazzifiers) David León
90 minutos + Durmiendo sola David León
Señora + Se nos rompió el amor David León
Soy lo prohibido David León
A tu vera David León
2021 "El Perdón" (duet with Diana Navarro) David León
"Mentira" Alexander Escorcia

Tours
  • 2007–2009: Cocó Mandala y Jazz Kidding
  • 2009–2010: Enrique Ramil Quartet (Galicia)
  • 2011: Gira OT 2011
  • 2017–2020: Ramil y una noches

Musicals
  • PaquitaDora – as Coco Mandala, co-protagonist – Spain, 2006 and 2007 [28]

Television
Year Show Platform Notes
2009 La batalla de los coros Cuatro (TV channel) Contestant, member of Marta Sánchez's choir
2010 Tú sí que vales Telecinco Contestant
2011 Operación Triunfo (Spanish TV series) Telecinco Contestant
Land Rober – Tunai Show TVG Guest[29]
2012

2013

 Heicho Cantar TVG Guest to several shows[30] including one where he sang with Mandala Gospel choir[31] the song Mátame suave, a Galician cover of Killing Me Softly with His Song.
2015 O país mais grande do mundo TVG Guest[32]
2018 Factor X (Spanish TV series) Cuatro (TV channel) Contestant and finalist
2019 Estando Contigo CMM TV Guest[33]
El legado de... Canal Sur Guest[34]
2020 Tierra de Talento[35] Canal Sur Contestant and winner of the series
Tierra de Talento[36] Canal Sur Guest with José Carlos Esteban-Hanza Fernández (winners of the second season of the show Tierra de Talento)
La Tarde, aquí y ahora[37] Canal Sur Guest featuring the pianist Alejandro Romero
Tierra de Talento[38] Canal Sur Duet with India Martínez featuring the pianist Alejandro Romero

Awards and nominations
Year Category Award Results
2020 Adults Tierra de talento Canal Sur Winner

References
  1. El cantante Enrique Ramil saborea en Tierra de Talento una victoria "que ya tocaba". diariodeferrol.com
  2. "Me rindo", "te quiero", confesiones del jurado al ganador, Enrique Ramil. Canal Sur
  3. Ramil ('Operación Triunfo'): «Lo negativo para la carrera de un cantante es no ser honesto con uno mismo» Ambienteg.com
  4. Cogam.es
  5. Tres voces de la comarca para el coro de Marta Sánchez. lavozdegalicia.es
  6. elcorreogallego.es
  7. esc-history.com
  8. diariodeferrol.com
  9. lavozdegalicia.es
  10. maspalomaspride.es
  11. radiounioncatalunya.com
  12. as.com Factor X: Enrique Ramil ya fue concursante de OT y en Tú sí que vales. as.com
  13. «Me han dado mucha caña por no esconder mi sexualidad». ABC.es
  14. "Hay mucha gente que cree en lo que hago" diariodeferrol.com
  15. laopiniondemalaga.es
  16. Enrique Ramil gana la segunda edición de Tierra de Talento. Formula TV
  17. Ramil no defraudó y ganó el concurso «Tierra de Talento»
  18. Enrique Ramil, el genie in Aladdin's Musical, directo a la final en una alfombra mágica
  19. Enrique Ramil se desquita y gana 'Tierra de talento', su primera victoria en un talent tras cinco intentos
  20. canal "Me rindo", "te quiero", confesiones del jurado al ganador, Enrique Ramil. Canal Sur
  21. Enrique Ramil, el cantante que emociona a España, llegará a EEUU y América Latina. NotiTemas.com
  22. ShowNews
  23. QEDP.news
  25. visionrdn.com
  26. El gallego Enrique Ramil conmueve al público en el homenaje al compositor Manuel Alejandro. www.mundiario.com
  27. No somos inmortales, de Raquel Brandía se hace himno de los artistas emergentes. revistayoung.es
  28. www.cogam.es
  29. Land Rober – Capítulo 53: Enrique Ramil. crtvg.es
  30. Heicho Cantar Queridiña. crtvg.es
  31. Heicho cantar – Cancions con nome propio. crtvg.es
  32. O país máis grande do mundo – Achegámonos ata Washington, Lima, Londres e Chile. crtvg.es
  33. Castilla La Mancha Media
  34. europapress.es
  35. lavozdegalicia.es
  36. Enrique Ramil y José Carlos Hanza, ganadores de la segunda temporada, nos regalan "La bien pagá". CanalSur.es
  37. Enrique Ramil embelesa con una exquisita versión de "Señora" CanalSur.es
  38. India Martínez y Enrique Ramil cantan con el alma CanalSur.es
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