The Starline Salsa Club is proud to present
Hip Hop Merengue Legends
FULANITO
Direct from Miami / New York
Doors open at 9 p.m.
Call for information (559) 222-2633

BIOGRAPHY: From the moment Fulanito first leaped onto the music scene as one of the premier architects in the fusion of urban pop and Latin tropical rhythm, each of their releases has been without exception a success in sales and has met favorable expectations of their fanfare. Combined sales of Fulanito's first three albums have earned the group Gold and Platinum merits in the U.S. and international markets, Fulanito once again demonstrates a working formula that shines through in their new album release "La Verdad (The Truth)." "Trai la Bulla" starts the album off with a bang; followed by "Todavía," "Diantre," "Mala Mala," "Bump and Rub." With the dual release of "Suave" the first music video release, along with "Pégate" the first radio release single from the album, each song gives the new album release a sense of streetwise lyrics and edgy musical development. The album also includes favorites such as "La Verdad" (which is taken from the album of the same name), an updated version of a song originally performed by legendary merenguero Johnny Ventura. In addition, the new album include productions from music producer Norty Cotto and Rafael "Dose" Vargas titled "Feliz Cumpleaños" and "Gozando Vivire" which incorporates a segment of "El Preso" as performed by its original recording artist Fruko y Sus Tesos. Finally, the album tapers off with "Reguero De Mujeres," an impacting tune produced by Dose and Ricardo Gutiérrez. Other composers and producers included in "La Verdad" are veterans of the Latin Hip-Hop genre. Winston de Jesús, D.J. Nelson, Andrés de Jesús, and Winston Rosa, round up the production team and skills that put a mark on an album that continues to define Fulanito's unique style. Fulanito has garnered dozens of awards, nationally and internationally, such as Latin ACE (Association of Entertainment Critics of New York) and Casandra Awards (a music awards show televised in the Dominican Republic and throughout Latin America countries). The group has also received honorable nominations from the Grammy, Premio Lo Nuestro (televised by Univision Network) and Billboard Latin Music Awards. Recognition, influence, popularity, and extensive tours, the group has opened up markets in countries that are not traditionally open to tropical music such as Spain, United Kingdom, Switzerland, Japan, Bolivia; while breaking new grounds in already existing markets such as Chile, Venezuela, Colombia, and Mexico. Popular hits like "Guallando," "La Novela," and "El Cepillo", have made Fulanito a household name. Some of their highlights have included the following chronological events: special guest performance at the Miss Colombia/Universe 1998 beauty pageant in Cartagena, Colombia. The following year, the group performed in Venezuela's "Beauty Gala (Gala de la Bellezas)," a pre-competition show for the Miss Venezuela/Universe 1999 title representative, hosted by Latin TV personality Viviana Gibelli. Fulanito have been exposed to legions of adoring fans that identify their energetic presence and talent. In June 1999, Fulanito performed at the ballroom wedding reception of actress Natalia Streignard and actor Mario Cimarro (both former telenovela stars of "La Mujer De Mi Vida") in Caracas, Venezuela. In 2000, the group performed at one of the most prestigious international festivals in Latin American, VINA DEL MAR, in Chile. Even television and film industry has taken notice of this exciting group. Fulanito's "Serenata Negra" appears on the soundtrack to the updated film version of "Shaft" by director John Singleton starring Samuel L. Jackson and Vanessa Williams. The successful Colombian TV soap opera "Betty La Fea" viewed by millions throughout the United States and Latin America countries has included some of Fulanito's music in several of their scenes. Latin TV commercials such as Heineken Beer, Chevrolet's "American Revolution" campaign, and most recently T-Mobile USA have aired jingles using their music. Among their other credits to take into account is the memorable performance at the Coca-Cola Concert Series/Memorial Jam '98 in Madison Square Garden, New York City that also starred Gilberto Santa Rosa, Olga Tanon, Victor Manuelle, Oro Solido, and Tony Vega. During the same year the grouping was selected to perform at the First Latin Benefit Gala in 1998 supported by MusiCares & The NARAS Foundation at the Recording Academy New York Chapter. Fulanito was selected by People En Espanol magazine's year-end issue of "Lo Mejor Del Año (Best of the Year 2000) for their distinguished accomplishments in the music industry. Who are the key figures of Fulanito? Many have seen the group on some of TV's most popular watched shows such as "Sábado Gigante," "Súper Sábado Sensacional" with Daniel Sarcos, "Don Francisco Presenta," "Primer Impacto," "Fuzion," "Despierta América", "Caliente" y "Cotorreando," just to mention a few. In print, they've been featured in the New York Daily News, Billboard, People En Espanol, Urban Latino Magazine, Mira, TeleRevista, and Columbia House: Club Musica Latina. Musically, they have appeared and collaborated with artist like Bacilos, Nueva Era, and La Mafia. Founder, lead vocalist and musical director, Rafael Vargas (a.k.a. Dose) is the one to acknowledge his lucky break. In 1997, Dose approached two main record executives of Cutting Records who were enthusiastic from the first moment they heard a demo recording of the dynamic young group of Dominican origin. As a consequence of this encounter, the name Fulanito was born, a slang term used in Latin American countries to describe an "unknown anybody." For Fulanito their new album represents a new stage. For the lovers of tropical music, this represents a new groove that listeners will experience and enjoy the twelve tracks that make up "La Verdad (The Truth)," perhaps one the most distinctive albums ever presented by Fulanito.

Location: The Starline, 833 east fern Ave., Fresno
Starts: 2008 Feb 7 - 9:00pm
Ends: 2008 Feb 8 - 1:30am
Website: http://www.starlinesalsaclub.com