Alx Veliz

Alx Veliz is a Canadian singer-songwriter from Toronto, Ontario. He is best known for his hit single, "Dancing Kizomba".[1]

Alx Veliz
Birth nameMax Alexander Bernard
BornToronto, Ontario, Canada
Genres
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter, producer
Years active2014-Present
LabelsUniversal Canada
Mercury Records
1916 Music
Websitealxveliz.com

Early life

Veliz grew up in a musical Guatemalan family, he started performing from a young age. By age 10, he was songwriting and rapping. In his teens, he delved deeper into production and rhythm, learning bass and drumming.[2] Veliz grew up in Brampton, Ontario.[3]

Career

After signing with Universal Music Canada in 2015, he stormed the Billboard charts with his debut single "Dancing Kizomba," named after the Angolan dance movement that combines Western ballroom dance with African elements. The single was recorded in English and Spanish, both born from his desire to honor his roots and to increase exposure for Canadian-Latin music artists. Produced by Medy Landia, "Dancing Kizomba" combined a positive energy with Veliz' global style. "Dancing Kizomba" received over 35 million streams on Spotify and multiple remixes including a version with Don Omar. [4] His music is described as "synth-driven, Latin-rhythm-infused pop."[5]

Discography

EPs
Title Album details Notes
Love Has No Language
  • Release date: April 22, 2016
  • Record labels: Universal Music Canada, 1916 Music, Mercury Records
  • Format: Digital download
No.TitleLength
1."Let It Out"3:11
2."Jungle"3:33
3."Dancing Kizomba"3:14
4."U+Me"3:18
5."Heroes & Villains"4:22
6."Ese Hombre Soy Yo"3:43

Singles
Year Title Peak chart positions Certifications Album
CAN
[6]		 CAN CHR
[7]		 US Latin Pop
[8]
2016 "Dancing Kizomba" 62 10 35 Love Has No Language
"U+Me" ———
2017 "Duele (Hurts Me To Love You)" ——— TBA
"Higher" ———
2018 "Más Más" ———
2019 "Boom Bye Bye" ———

References
  1. "Watch Alx Veliz's U.S. Debut 'Dancing Kizomba' (Exclusive)". Billboard. 5 November 2015. Retrieved 5 June 2016.
  2. "Alx Veliz". Virgin Radio. Retrieved 5 June 2016.
  3. "Media Release". www.brampton.ca. Retrieved 14 December 2016.
  4. "Alx Veliz".
  5. "Media Release".
  6. "Chart Search". Billboard Canadian Hot 100 for Alx Veliz. Retrieved 10 August 2016.
  7. "Chart Search". Billboard Canada CHR/Top 40 for Alx Veliz. Retrieved 10 August 2016.
  8. "Chart Search". Billboard Latin Pop Airplay for Alx Veliz. Retrieved 10 August 2016.


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