Blanca (singer)

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Blanca
Birth nameBlanca Elaine Reyes
Born (1986-02-10) February 10, 1986 (age 37)
Puerto Rico
Origin Orlando, Florida, U.S.
Genres Contemporary Christian music
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter
Instrument(s)Vocals
Years active2003–present
Labels Word
Website officialblanca.com

Blanca Elaine Reyes (born February 10, 1986), who goes by the mononym Blanca, is a Puerto Rican-born American Contemporary Christian music singer-songwriter. Until 2013, she was a member of Group 1 Crew. She is now a solo artist. She released her debut EP on January 13, 2015, Who I Am EP , with Word Records and her first studio album, Blanca , on May 4, 2015.

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Early life

Blanca was born Blanca Elaine Reyes, [1] in Puerto Rico on February 10, [2] 1986. [3]

Her father was struggled with drug and alcohol addicitons until his conversion to Christianity, after which he led himself and his family into the faith. [4]

Music career

Blanca was a member of Group 1 Crew from its inception until 2013, when she began her solo career. She collaborated with the group Building 429 for the song "Press On" which charted at position 7 on the Billboard Christian Songs chart, and stayed on the chart for 26 weeks. [5] She also collaborated on songs in Spanish, such as the introduction of the album Más by Redimi2 and Funky. [6]

Blanca's debut album titled Blanca was released on May 4, 2015, on Word Records. [7] Her first solo single, "Who I Am", ranked number one on the Billboard Christian Airplay chart and number 27 on the annual chart. [8] Her second release as a solo artist, Who I Am EP, was released on January 13, 2015, also via Word Records, and was placed on Billboard Hot 100 and Hot Christian Songs charts. [9]

Blanca's solo career continued with the release of the album Shattered in 2018, [10] which was subsequently re-released entirely in Spanish as Quebrantado, [11] featuring Redimi2 and Tye Tribbett, again entering the Billboard Christian Airplay chart. [12] In 2019, she was part of the main cast of the Bogotá Gospel event, sharing the stage with artists such as Alex Zurdo, Danilo Montero, and others, [13] in addition to being awarded at the Tecla awards as Best Musician Creating Content on Social Networks. [14]

Cultivating her Latin roots, in 2020 she announced her second EP in Spanish titled Renovada, handling singles mostly in Spanish and collaborations with Christine D'Clario, [15] Gawvi, [16] "Papi Song" with Genio, [17] in honor of her father Toñito Reyes, who was a Christian salsero in Puerto Rico, [18] and others. [19]

Personal life

On January 21, 2013, Blanca announced that she and her husband, Ben Callahan of Group 1 Crew, were expecting their first child. [20] She had a son, named London, in July 2013. [21] On December 1, 2020, Blanca announced that she and her husband had divorced, after two years of separation. [22]

Discography

Studio albums

List of studio albums, with selected chart positions
TitleAlbum detailsPeak chart positions
US
[23] 		US
Christ
[24]
Blanca 1967
Shattered
  • Released: September 14, 2018
  • Label: Word
  • Formats: CD, digital download
—— [upper-alpha 1]
The Heartbreak And The Healing
  • Released: September 23, 2022
  • Label: Word
  • Formats: CD, digital download
——

EPs

List of EPs, with selected chart positions
TitleEP detailsPeak chart positions
US
Christ
[24] 		US
Heat
[26]
Who I Am [27]
  • Released: January 13, 2015
  • Label: Word
  • Formats: CD, digital download
1911
Real Love
  • Released: September 22, 2017
  • Label: Word
  • Formats: CD, digital download
— [upper-alpha 2] —
Quebrantado
  • Released: August 30, 2019
  • Label: Word
  • Formats: CD, digital download
——
Renovada
  • Released: April 2, 2021
  • Label: Word
  • Formats: CD, digital download
——

Singles

YearSingleChart positionsAlbum
US
Christ
[28] 		Christ
Airplay
[29] 		US
Christ AC
[30]
2015"Who I Am"1298Blanca
"Winter Wonderland"26116Bethlehem Skies
"Greater Is He"191323Blanca
2016"Not Backing Down"
(featuring Tedashii)		3029—
"Echo"—30—
2017"Different Drum"2825—
"Real Love"322826Shattered
2018"Amor Real"———non-album single
"What If"4926—Shattered
2019"Remind Me"—46—
2020"Shattered" [31] —33—
2021"Soy"
(featuring Christine D'Clario)		———Renovada (EP)
"Zone"
(featuring Gawvi)		———
"Even At My Worst"19—18The Heartbreak and the Healing
2022"The Healing"
(with Dante Bowe)		101012
"New Day"
(with Jekalyn Carr)		———
2023"Something Better"
(solo or with Tauren Wells)		———non-album single

Album appearances

ArtistAlbumSong
Michael Tait and Lecrae [32] Music Inspired by The Story "Bring Us Home (Joshua)"
KJ-52 The Yearbook "You're Gonna Make It"
Mandisa Freedom "The Definition of Me"
KJ-52 Five-Two Television "Firestarter"
TobyMac Eye On It "Unstoppable"
Audio Adrenaline Kings & Queens "20:17 (Raise the Banner)"
Redimi2 & Funky #Más"Más"
Hawk Nelson Made "Elevator"
Building 429 We Won't Be Shaken "Wrecking Ball (Press On)"
KB Tomorrow We Live "Lights Go Out" (featuring Blanca and Justin Ebach)
Redimi2, Funky & Alex Zurdo UNO"Cruzaré" (featuring Blanca)
Gawvi Noche Juvenil"Corillo" (featuring Blanca & WXLF")

Notes

  1. ↑ Shattered did not enter the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart, but peaked at No. 16 on the Billboard Christian Album Sales chart. [25]
  2. ↑ Real Love did not enter the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart, but peaked at No. 36 on the Billboard Christian Album Sales chart. [25]

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