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About Me

L.A. Santiago, was born Luis Alberto Santiago to Puerto Rican parents Jose' and Antonia Santiago in Ohio growing up an only child. L.A. has remained steadfast in his desire to remain true to the simple values he learned as a child in Ohio. â€œI like surrounding myself with positive people I know and respect, and keep things on a real level. Where we can really be honest with each other without hurting feelings. You need that sometimes to help keep things grounded.â€ It is this authenticity that people respond too. L.A. began singing early in life at the age of only 4 years old singing to his parent's records of Elvis, and The Rolling Stones, but it wasn't until a Talent Competition that it really took flight. "I remember that night like it was yesterday and standing up there ready to do my thing for 2,000 people. When I heard my name I walked out and saw nothing but stage lights in my eyes. You could still see some but it was really bright. I just started singing acapella and it was like the craziest feeling being up there, and when it was over the lights dimmed. I could see people standing, clapping, and yelling out for me to do another song. Which I did, but I knew right then this is what I was meant to do." It was this instant that defined L.A. as a person, and an Artist. L.A. Santiago has been on a journey that took him throughout many different parts of the United States, but late 2004 was a turning point in his life and his choice to move to San Antonio, Texas was made. "I wanted to move to San Antonio because I knew in my heart and being Latino that SA was the place to make things happen" Since coming to San Antonio L.A. has been hard at work on solo projects releasing two demos to test the market. "Let Me Breathe" 2006 release with Pappa Henny Productions, and his current 2007 release "Make Your Move" with Paul V. Hernandez of Pro Audio Recording Studios. "Make Your Move" is all about relationships from pain, lust, and romance combined into one demo. Tracks like "I Miss You" gets to the heart, and romance of it, or "Don't Wanna See Me" reflecting the pain and heartache of relationships. "Move Your Body" gives you another side of L.A. with a latin touch to this track. In the short time "Make Your Move" has been released three tracks have made it on the National Clear Channel Music Charts where it is continuing to climb and placing him among some of the best New Recording Artists in the nation. You can find L.A. on American Idol Underground, Austin City Limits, SA Urban Internet Radio, Youtube, and Music Nation where his tracks are also gaining attention........

My Interests

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Member Since: 4/19/2006
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Influences: Timbaland, Prince, Missy Elliot, P.Diddy, R. Kelly, Justin Timberlake, Usher, Ludacris, Pitbull, Frankie J., Babyface, Boyz II Men, Keith Sweat/Daddy Yankee, Don Omar, Juanes, Ricky Martin, Mark Anthony, Elvis Crespo, Celia Cruz, Alexandra Y Monchy/Elvis, Jerry Lee Lewis, Beatles, Stevie Wonder, Smokie Robinson, Gladis Knight, Aretha Franklin, Marvin Gaye, Al Green/Korn, Staind, Metallica, Greenday, Matchbox20, Rob Thomas, Godsmack, Paparoach, Linkin Park, Gunz-n-Roses, Limp Bizkit....I like a lot of different styles there is something in everything to draw inspiration from and feel what it has to say....
Record Label: New Tracks in 2007 L.A. Santiago
Type of Label: None

My Blog

New Track - I Have A Dream

Whats good mi gente a new track up called I Have A Dream. This is a different song on a deeper level thats dedicated to children who are living, or going through hard times. I have lived and tra...
Posted by L.A. Santiago on Fri, 29 Feb 2008 02:31:00 PST

New Track - The Game

Mi gente, my people here I am again on the grind with a new track called The Game. The Game is a crazy different track with a message. It's about this guy who cheats on his girl. She finds out about i...
Posted by L.A. Santiago on Sat, 23 Feb 2008 02:17:00 PST

Spread The Word - Music

..> Spread The Word - Music Whats good mi gente I need your help to spread the word about my music, and I would like to thank those of you who comment and message. I appreciate the love. There are...
Posted by L.A. Santiago on Tue, 19 Feb 2008 04:04:00 PST

NEW TRACK - Marias Tragedy - I Dont Want To Die

Mi gente, my people it's late and I just dropped this track today with Paul V. Hernandez at Pro Audio Recording. This track is crazy different than anything that I've done, but with a lot of meaning. ...
Posted by L.A. Santiago on Thu, 14 Feb 2008 10:59:00 PST

Shout Out To SA Urban

Much success and respect to the SA Urban Staff and Spin for the show last Monday. They said some very positive things about my music, and I appreciate every word. So mi gente go check out the show fro...
Posted by L.A. Santiago on Fri, 08 Feb 2008 08:06:00 PST

NEW TRACK - Fight Back

New Track up this week mi gente it's called Fight Back. I wrote it Super Bowl Sunday, but with a more personal vibe to it. Sometimes when you're the underdog and you find yourself surrounded by negati...
Posted by L.A. Santiago on Fri, 08 Feb 2008 06:07:00 PST

NEW TRACK - Gotta Believe

Here I am again mi gente with a new track with a different flavor to it. This track though is special and has a different message for me personally. When I was around 15 I knew this girl that I had be...
Posted by L.A. Santiago on Fri, 01 Feb 2008 05:56:00 PST

NEW MUSIC - Baila Loca

..> NEW MUSIC - Baila Loca It's that time again to bring some new fire to the scene. A new track is up called Baila Loca - Dance Crazy Girl. It's a high energy pop/dance/club track with that latin...
Posted by L.A. Santiago on Sat, 26 Jan 2008 04:24:00 PST

2008

Whats good mi gente! It's been a little bit since I last posted got some new projects and collabs coming up soon. Since the beginning of the New Year I've been busy writing some new material, and gett...
Posted by L.A. Santiago on Sat, 19 Jan 2008 05:20:00 PST

Big Things Comin Up - Thank You!

It's been a little bit since I've been on posting. Been a little sick, but getting better and thank you to those of you who leave messages and comments. I love you all and appreciate the love back. It...
Posted by L.A. Santiago on Sat, 22 Dec 2007 02:39:00 PST