Don Tetto

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Don Tetto
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Background information
Origin Bogotá, Colombia
Genres Alternative rock, rock
Years active2003–present
LabelsAkela Family Music
MembersDiego Pulecio
Carlos Leongómez
Jaime Valderrama
Jaime Medina
Website http://www.dontetto.com

Don Tetto are a Colombian rock music band created in 2003. The band was formed by Diego Pulecio (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), Carlos Leongomez (lead guitar), James Valderrama (bass, vocals) and Jaime Medina (drums).

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History

Formation

Don Tetto was formed in March, 2003 in Bogotá to compete at a battle-of-the-bands event hosted by a local radio station. Don Tetto was selected from the twelve best auditions. They then performed live for over 1,000 spectators, and won the contest.

Early days

In August 2003 Don Tetto released their first single, “Pienso”, which was well received by critics and listeners. The band began experimenting with popular sounds of the time, trying to find a musical identity. Focusing on alternative rock, Don Tetto composed new songs and recorded a live demo EP. In March 2004 the band released their second single, ”Yo estaré bien”. This release made Don Tetto one of the best-known bands in Bogotá, and the song reached #1 at several radio stations. In 2005 the band released a third single, "Soledad".

Mainstream success and Lo que no sabías

Don Tetto recorded their first album Lo que no sabías in February 2007 at Artico Studios, under the supervision of producer Jorge Holguín. The album was remixed and mastered in Miami by Boris Milan and Mike Couzzic.

During the recording process, the band signed with Cabeza De Ratón Music Entertainment, led by their manager Ricardo Rodríguez, who also created their official fan club “Tettomania” in Bogotá.

Lo que no sabías was released on August 10, 2007, breaking sales records and occupying the 4th place of the bestseller albums list in Tower Records.

Their singles “Ha vuelto a suceder” and "Fallido intento" were well received by radio stations in Colombia.

Don Tetto filmed music videos for “Ha Vuelto A Suceder”, "Adicto al dolor (lagrimas)", "Adiós", and "Fallido intento". They completed a four-month tour of the United States, Puerto Rico, and Mexico.

Lo que no sabías was remixed and re-issued in 2008 with bonus tracks.

Miénteme, Prométeme

Not long after finishing touring for Lo que no sabias Don Tetto began recording their second full-length studio album: Miénteme, Prométeme, released in mid 2010. The first single was "No digas lo siento". The release was accompanied by a self-produced music video depicting the band in a party setup. The single climbed to the top of the charts of MTV Latin America.

In 2011, they released another single, "Mi error" with a music video filmed in Orlando, Florida. This new single occupied the top spots on Hispanic networks HTV and MTV. Later in the year, they released a video for the titular song to the album.

In September 2011 the band was nominated both for a Latin Grammy and for the EMA's (MTV Europe Music Awards) as a "World Wide Act Latin American Nominee". Miénteme, Prométeme was remixed and re-issued in the final months of the year.

In 2012, the band released a new single, "Sigamos Caminando", topping the charts in several radio stations. A week later, they released a music video for the song. The video received heavy airplay on HTV.

In May, 2012, Don Tetto released the fifth and final single for the album: "Voy a ser quien dañe tu nombre".

Members

Discography

Singles

Videography

Awards and nominations

Latin Grammy Awards

A Latin Grammy Award is an accolade by the Latin Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences to recognize outstanding achievement in the music industry.

YearNominee / workAwardResult
2011 Mienteme – Prometeme Best Rock Album Nominated
2014 Don Tetto Best Rock Album Nominated

MTV Europe Music Award

MTV Europe Music Awards EMAs Also known as, is a prize awarded annually since 1994 by MTV to popular music videos in Europe.

YearNominee / workAwardResult
2011 Mienteme – Prometeme Best Latin American Act Nominated
2012 Mienteme – Prometeme Best Latin America Central Act Won
Best Latin American Act Nominated
2014 Don Tetto Best Latin America Central Act Won
Best Latin American Act Nominated

Los Premios MTV Latinoamérica

Los Premios MTV Latinoamérica or VMALA is the Latin American version of the MTV Video Music Award.

YearNominee / workAwardResult
2008 Lo Que No Sabías Breakthrough Artist Nominated
Best Artist — Central Nominated
2009 Lo Que No Sabías Best Artist — Central Won

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