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But it was all part of a purposeful step back to find the right balance in a career that began at age 8 after moving from his native California to Mexico. Ortiz said that his current album is themed around decisions in life, whether good or bad. And sometimes, admits Ortiz, there are mistakes. A contrite Ortiz later apologized. Some people can see [the video] as a bad thing. I do my music and others create stories [for those videos] … I offered [fans] my apologies for the misunderstanding. Here are a few things you may not know about the new album, which dropped Friday:. In fact, around September, Volume 2 will go on sale and will feature new music, including a duet with Latin pop and bachata singer Prince Royce. To play or not to play: Although Ortiz has a strong touring schedule, both domestically and internationally, he may not be allowed to play his music in some parts of Mexico where narcocorridos are forbidden. Known for writing about the drug-trafficking world, Ortiz like other acts in the genre has faced major criticism from government officials.
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Completely committed to his fans, Gerardo Ortiz has dedicated his life to music. He was just 8 years old when he made his first record, a keepsake that set him on a path that would eventually take him to the heights of popularity and respect. Gerardo Ortiz has dominated Regional Mexican music throughout the s, winning prestigious awards including eight Premios Lo Nuestro, earning four Platinum records and five Gold records as certified by the RIAA, and selling out festivals, dancehalls and arenas across the United States and Mexico.
He is one of the architects of the alternative corrido movement. The live album En Vivo Desde el Gibson Amphitheater followed in , a studio effort, Primer Ministro , appeared in , in which he began to grow and change focus, including some artful romantic ballads that were popular even with longtime fans. Ortiz took even more chances on 's Archivos de Mi Vida , which included mariachis and cumbias in the mix.
