SAMUEL JESUS SOTO-MARTINEZ
HE WAS A GREAT FATHER FIGURE, A VERY IMPORTANT PERSON IN MY LIFE, IN MY FAMILIES LIFE. HE WILL ALWAYS BE MISSED, BT NEVER FORGOTTEN. I MISS YOU TIO, AND ALL OF US WILL ALWAYS BE THERE FOR EACHOTHER. MAY YOUR SOUL REST IN PEACE.
In Loving Memory of Maria Navedo.
I MISS YOU. I'LL ALWAYS BE YOUR JOLLY GREEN GIANT. I KNOW YOUR IN HEAVEN COOKING PASTELES, PLAYING BINGO...HAVING FUN. THE ANGELS PROBABLY ARE KEEPING AN EYE ON YOU CUZ YOU NEVA SIT STILL. ALWAYS THE FIRST ONE OUT THE DOOR. YOUR TRULY MISSED. WE ALL LOVE YOU.
C.Y.born Alexander Martinez on July 9, 1985 has been singing since the tender age of 9. Residing on the northwest side and of puerto rican heritage the 21 year old r&b singer is slowly but surely taking the world by storm. His smooth vocals and very well toned harmonies are only few of the great qualities this rising star bares.
Throughout his grammar school education he starred in various musical plays, was member of both regular and gospel choirs, was also one of the few chosen for all city choir. Alex, as he is commonly known amongst family and close friends was an active participant in solo parts for choir concerts.
While attending Prosser Vocational High School he was also an active participant in musically related functions. He won 2nd and 3rd place in talent shows and was a member of the h.s. choir. "Weather Changes" an alternative band and r&b group called "4Real'"were also parts of C.Y.'s musical resume. Due to creative differences the groups had to split. Senior Year C.Y. became background singer for a merengue band named "Bajo Viento" formed by close friend and mentor Tito "SWING" (current member of "Grupo Fuego") this is the era in which C.Y. was known as Chinito Yin (hence C.Y.) later, he had an opportunity and became front line singer and dancer for another merengue group named "Latin Sound Crew" for about a year then returned to Bajo Viento as a front line singer and dancer. The group had many success. Opening up for Kumbia Kings at the Aragon and La India at the Congress Theatre. He also had the opportunity to be on radio broadcast interviews with LaClave radio station and meeting with Huey Dunbar, Fulanito, Illusion, Frankie J, Baby Ranks, Tito Rojas, La India, Cana Brava, Fuera De Liga, Kumbia kings and Ashley were some of his accomplishments while with Bajo Viento. Bajo Viento had to split due to greater career opportunities for all members. Though the band split the members still remain close friends who will soon be reuniting yet again for an amazing group with great chemistry..."BAJO VIENTO"! The last merengue group in which C.Y. was part of was "Merenbanda". He was also front line singer and dancer for this group. He also carried other responsibilities due to being the most dedicated member. He was the choreograhper and manager for the front line who were often new members who came and went.
Now C.Y. a versatile singer and businessman is focusing on gettin his music heard. He sings and writes lyrics to just about everything, aside from reggaeton, r&b and hiphop tracks C.Y. also does salsa, merengue and bachata. He writes the lyrics to all of his songs and also collaborates in writing and singing for hip hop artists. Main collaborations are with "Peligro Empire". He is also interning at EsNtion Records where good friend and reggaeton artist Papito Red is signed. C.Y. is currently touring with Papito Red as his hype man.
In charge of much of the business and promotional aspects, C.Y. makes up half of SmithLab
TO MY PEOPLE
GOTTA LET IT BE KNOWN: PEOPLE WHO HAVE HELPED AND CONTINUE TO HELP MY MUSICAL ABILITIES. THE FOUNDER OF IT ALL...BRIAN RICE, GREAT TEACHER AND MOTIVATOR WHO IS ALWAYS DROPPIN MY NAME FOR CONCERTS AND PLAYS EVER SINCE I WAS A LIL NIKKA, MY BOY RICKY LUIS FROM N'KLABE DOIN BIG THANGS, THANKS FOR ALL THEM VOCAL LESSONS AND PEP TALKS. YA'LL CHECK OUT HIS CD " I LOVE SALSA" THAT IS IN STORES NOW!!!! YA HEARD! MY NIKKA DJ CUCO FOR HELPING ME OVERCOME MY STAGE FRIGHT AND ALWAYS BELIEVING IN ME WHEN IT CAME TO THIS SPANISH SHIT. MY BOY JEREMY "TU FLACO" FOR GIVING THEM POINTERS IN SINGING AND DANCING AND FOR ALWAYS BEING A GOOD FRIEND EVEN OUTSIDE THE MUSIC BIZ. KEEP DOIN YA THANG IN GRUPO FUEGO! MY MENTOR AND BROTHER FROM ANOTHER MOTHER. LOL....TITO "SWING" FOR BRINGING ME INTO THE MERENGUE GROUP SCENE, AND GIVING ME THE CHANCE TO TAKE MUSIC TO ANOTHER LEVEL, HELPING ME WITH SINGING, DANCING, CONFIDENCE, SHOWMANSHIP (NIKKA KNOWS HOW TO ROCK THE HOUSE!), GIVING ME COMFORT AND ENERGY ON STAGE. KEEP DOIN YA THANG IN GRUPO FUEGO AND YOU KNOW ITS ALWAYS A PLEASURE TO HAVE YOU AND JEREMY ON STAGE NEXT TO ME. MY NIKKA PAPITO RED...ALSO DOIN BIG THANGS. THANKS FOR THE TIPS AND FOR LOOKIN OUT FOR ME. AND LAST BUT NOT LEAST MY NIKKA, MY PARTNER AND BEST FRIEND WORDSMITH!!!!!! DAMN DAWG THANKS FOR ALL THE INSPIRATION, MOTIVATION, CREATIVENESS, CRITICISM, AN FOR DROPPING SOME HOT ASS BEATS AND BEING A DOPE MC! YOU KNOW HOW WE DO AND WHAT WE GOTTA DO. ITS OUR TIME TO SHINE....LET IT BE KNOWN DA SMITH LAB IS ON THE RISE!!!!
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