Paula Arenas
Paula Arenas (born May 1, 1988 in Bogotá, Colombia[1]) is a Colombian pop singer-songwriter. In 2011 and 2012 she released two extended plays with her name Paula Arenas, the following years she released a couple of singles as "Me Hace Bien", "Sola", "Lo Que El Tiempo Dejó" (featuring Esteman), "Excesos" and "Un Día Cualquiera". "Lo Que El Tiempo Dejó" was a top 10 hit in Colombia.[2] Then she moved to Miami and started over her process as singer and changed her professional name to Paula. In 2016 released her debut single called "Nada" produced by Julio Reyes Copello,[3] it received a generally positive response and support in social networks from Carla Morrison and compatriot singers Juanes and Fonseca.[4] In May 2016 she supported Alejandro Sanz as the opening act on his 'Sirope' tour in Colombia.[5] In 2017 she released a single called 'Tanto Tanto' followed by her third EP Matices. She was nominated for the Latin Grammy Award for Best New Artist at the 18th Annual Latin Grammy Awards in 2017.[6]
Paula Arenas | |
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Birth name | Paula Arenas |
Born | Bogotá, Colombia | May 1, 1988
Genres | Pop, soul, jazz, alternative pop, rnb |
Occupation(s) | singer-songwriter, musician |
Instruments | vocals, guitar, piano |
Years active | 2009–present |
Labels | Art House, Sony Music |
Associated acts | Esteman, Juan Pablo Vega |
Website | http://paulaarenas.com |
Discography
Studio albums
- Visceral (2019)
Extended plays
Title | EP details |
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Paula Arenas (2011 EP) |
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Paula Arenas (2012 EP) |
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Matices |
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Singles
Year | Song | Peak chart positions | Album |
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COL National-Report | |||
2011 | "Me Hace Bien" | — | Paula Arenas (2011 EP) |
2012 | "Dejame" | — | Non-album single |
"Sola" | — | Paula Arenas (2012 EP) | |
2013 | "Lo Que El Tiempo Dejó" | 3 | Non-album single |
"Excesos" | — | ||
2014 | "Un Día Cualquiera" | — | |
2016 | "Nada" | — | Matices/Visceral |
"Ahora Soy Libre" | — | ||
"Hoy" | — | ||
2017 | "Tanto Tanto" | — | |
"Bandida" | — | ||
"Es Natural" | — | Visceral | |
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released. |
Music videos
Title | Year |
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"Me Hace Bien" | 2011 |
"Sola" | 2012 |
"Lo Que El Tiempo Dejó" | 2013 |
"Excesos" | |
"Un Día Cualquiera" | 2014 |
"Nada" | 2016 |
"Tanto Tanto" | 2017 |
Awards and nominations
Latin Grammy Awards
A Latin Grammy Award is an accolade by the Latin Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences to recognize outstanding achievement in the music industry.
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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2017 | Paula Arenas | Best New Artist | Nominated |
2019 | Visceral | Album of the Year | Nominated |
Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album | Nominated | ||
Buena Para Nada | Best Pop Song | Nominated |
References
- "Biografía, en AGD Management". AGD Management. Archived from the original on 23 April 2017.
- "Paula Arenas, la cantante colombiana que le canta al amor y la libertad". e-consulta.com. 2016-11-12. Retrieved 2016-11-12.
- "'Nada', lo más reciente de la cantante colombiana Paula". publimetro.co. 2016-03-31. Retrieved 2016-03-31.
- "Presenta Paula Arenas su nuevo sencillo". elsoldehermosillo.com.mx. 2016-12-21. Retrieved 2016-12-21.
- "Conozca a Paula Arenas, la telonera del concierto de Alejandro Sanz en Bogotá". caracol.com.co. 2016-05-09. Retrieved 2016-05-09.
- "Paula Arenas: "Estar nominada a los Latin Grammy ya es ganancia"". Caracol Radio. 15 November 2017. Retrieved 20 November 2017.