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In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Escajadillo and the second or maternal family name is Peña.
Aleks Syntek
Aleks Syntek in 2008
Background information
Birth name
Raúl Alejandro Escajadillo Peña
Born
(1969-09-29) September 29, 1969 (age 54)
Origin
Merida, Yucatán, Mexico
Genres
Synth-pop
Latin pop
reggae
Occupation(s)
Singer
songwriter
Instrument(s)
Keyboards
guitar
Years active
1979–present
Labels
EMI
Sony
Website
syntekoficial.com
Musical artist
Raúl Alejandro Escajadillo Peña (born September 29, 1969), known by his stage name, Aleks Syntek, is a Mexican singer and songwriter.[1] He has earned nine nominations for the Latin Grammy Awards, a Grammy nomination, five nominations for the MTV Latin Awards, and is the winner of three Latin Billboard awards. He has also received an Ariel award from the Cinametografia Mexican Academy for Best Film Music.
As a performer and singer Syntek has released 10 albums receiving Gold and Platinum disc awards for high sales.[2] He has earned special awards such as "The Honor Composer Achievement Award" presented by the Univision Network by actor Edward James Olmos and also "The Music Legacy Award" presented by the North American Society of Composers SESAC. Syntek also starred and pioneered the hit show The Voice in México.
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