Ralphie Choo
Ralphie Choo | |
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| Born | Juan Casado Fisac 1998 (age 25–26) Madrid, Spain |
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| Years active | 2019–present |
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| Origin | Madrid, Spain |
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| Instruments | Vocals |
| Labels | Warner Music Spain |
| Website | ralphiechoo |
Juan Casado Fisac (born 1998), known professionally as Ralphie Choo, is a Spanish singer-songwriter and producer.
Early life
[edit]Fisac was born in Madrid. He grew up in Daimiel, a small town in the province of Ciudad Real, in Castille-La Mancha after moving with his family from an early age.[1] Although it is often cited that he studied a degree in chemical engineering before switching to music[2], this is a running myth that he has debunked publicly, citing his mother as the main reason for his decision to study Harmony and Musical Production.[3]
His professional career began in 2019 when he started producing beats with friends after an ACL injury while playing soccer forced him to rest at home for two months.[4] He began adding his vocals to original compositions in 2021.[5] His stage name is a mix of The Simpsons character Ralph Wiggum and the series' Valentine's Day special "I Choo Choo Choose You”.[6]
Career
[edit]Inspired by the experimentalism of Internet-born music collectives such as Odd Future and PC Music, Ralphie Choo is a founding member of the artistic collective and label "Rusia-IDK", alongside Rusowsky, TRISTÁN!, DRUMMIE and Mori, who all met each other and grouped together online through their manager, Jubera.[7] "Rusia-IDK" artists have a similar artistic vision, aiming to create a bold sound that combines hip-hop with flamenco and reggaeton.[8]
Ralphie Choo's breakthrough occurred in 2022 with “BULERÍAS DE UN CABALLO MALO,” a track that draws inspiration from the flamenco-electronica fusion popularized by Rosalía in El Mal Querer. The song resonated with critics and attracted attention from labels such as 4AD, True Panther, and ultimately Warner Records, with which he signed.[1]
In September 2023, Ralphie Choo launched his debut album, Supernova, which Pitchfork characterized as "bizarre and incongruous—but oddly satisfying." The album blends elements of R&B, hip-hop, reggaeton, and flamenco.[2] It was named one of the best albums of 2023 by Variety.[9]
In September 2024, Ralphie Choo collaborated with fellow Spanish singer-songwriter Rosalía on the single "Omega," released on September 25.[10]
Artistry
[edit]An "avant-pop prodigy"[11] and a "musical rebel", Ralphie Choo has cited Frank Ocean, Rosalía, and Yung Lean as his major musical influences.[12] A loyal consumer of American music, he was captivated by the bedroom pop scene of the United States. Inspired by artists like Rex Orange County and Clairo, he aimed to export the genre to the Spanish scene. He has also stated that his artistry delivers from the more “classical" and "flamenco view” of her mother and "punkier" side of his father, citing Outkast, OK Go, Choker, Kanye West, Oklou, Tyler, the Creator, Childish Gambino and Paco de Lucía as direct musical inspirations.[13]
Discography
[edit]Studio albums
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| Supernova |
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As producer
[edit]| Year | Title | Artist | Production | Songwriting | Technical |
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| 2022 | Usted Está Aquí | Amore | 
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| "En El Cielo" | Judeline |
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| 2023 | Làgrimas Pa Otro Día | Dellafuente |
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| 2024 | "Nanai" | Amaia |
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| "Omega" | Rosalía, Ralphie Choo |
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References
[edit]- ^ a b "Ralphie Choo's endless sky". The FADER. Retrieved 2024-09-26.
- ^ a b Herrera, Isabelia. "Ralphie Choo: Supernova". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2024-09-26.
- ^ Luis, Cristina (10 July 2023). "Ralphie Choo, la revelación musical del año: "Tengo la necesidad de ser un game changer"".
- ^ Villamil, Valentina (6 March 2024). "Artistas que debes conocer: Ralphie Choo". Rolling Stone en Español. Retrieved 26 September 2024.
- ^ "Ralphie Choo es el joven músico madrileño de la nueva Gen Z, sin género". Neo2 Magazine (in Spanish). 2021-08-13. Retrieved 2024-09-26.
- ^ "Ralphie Choo: edad, nombre real, estatura, cumpleaños, signo zodiacal y de dónde es". www.sonica.mx (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-09-26.
- ^ Dazed (2024-04-01). "Rusia-IDK, the avant-pop collective shaping Madrid's party scene". Dazed. Retrieved 2024-09-26.
- ^ Eggertsen, Chris (2024-08-20). "Signed: Warner Records Signs Rusowsky Via Joint Venture With Madrid Artist Collective Rusia IDK". Billboard. Retrieved 2024-09-26.
- ^ Horowitz, Chris Willman,Jem Aswad,Thania Garcia,Steven J. (2023-12-11). "The Best Albums of 2023". Variety. Retrieved 2024-09-26.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ Garcia, Thania (2024-09-24). "Rosalía Recruits Ralphie Choo for New Single, 'Omega'". Variety. Retrieved 2024-09-26.
- ^ Chico-Álvarez, Lucas Méndez (2024-09-24). "Ralphie Choo, el niño prodigio del pop vanguardista que inaugura la nueva era de Rosalía". El Independiente (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-09-26.
- ^ "Ralphie Choo, la revelación musical del año: "Tengo la necesidad de ser un game changer"". ELMUNDO (in Spanish). 2023-10-06. Retrieved 2024-09-26.
- ^ El Mundo (2023-10-06). Ralphie Choo, la revelación musical del año: "Tengo la necesidad de ser un game changer". Retrieved 2024-09-26 – via YouTube.
- ^ "El Guincho". Discogs. Retrieved September 8, 2021.
- ^ "El Guincho is a songwriter". Spotify. Retrieved September 8, 2021.