Andres Cepeda

Andrés Cepeda, a prominent Colombian artist, was born on July 7, 1973, in Bogotá, Colombia, into a family deeply involved in music. His musical journey began during his school years, where he developed an interest in rock en español and started composing his own music. In 1990, Cepeda co-founded Poligamia, a rock band based in Bogotá. The band released four albums over eight years, with hit songs like “Fade” and “Mi Generación” becoming staples in their repertoire. This early period established Cepeda’s presence in the Colombian music industry.

Following the disbandment of Poligamia, Cepeda launched his solo career in 1999 with the album “Me Muero.” This album quickly achieved platinum status within a month and featured popular tracks such as “Me Muero,” “Embrujo,” and “Me Voy.” This transition marked a shift in Cepeda’s artistic direction, as he embraced romantic genres like pop, bolero, and ballad. His second solo album, “El Carpintero,” released in March 2001, earned double platinum certification. In 2002, he released “Siempre Queda Una Canción,” a live DVD recorded at the Teatro Colón in Bogotá, a pioneering effort for its kind in Colombia. His third album, “Canción Rota,” followed in 2003.

Cepeda continued to build a successful career with subsequent releases such as “Para Amarte Mejor” in 2005, which reached top positions on national radio and earned platinum sales. A remake of this album in 2007, featuring new compositions like “Pronóstico” and “Si Fueras Mi Enemigo,” led to his first Latin Grammy nomination for Best Male Pop Album. His 2009 album “Día Tras Día” became one of his most successful, receiving gold and platinum discs and garnering three Latin Grammy nominations, including Song of the Year, Album of the Year, and Best Male Pop Vocal Album. In 2012, his seventh album, “Lo Mejor Que Hay En Mi Vida,” earned him his first Latin Grammy in the Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album category, along with three Premios Nuestra Tierra awards. His career has also included four consecutive seasons as a coach on “La Voz Colombia” and “La Voz Kids” from 2012 to 2015, further cementing his influence in Latin American music.