Douglas Vale | |
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| Birth name | Douglas Javier Vale |
| Origin | Miami, Florida |
| Genres | Latin Pop, Alternative, World, Blues-Rock, Electronic |
| Occupation(s) | singer-songwriter, musician, model, actor |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, Electric guitar, Acoustic guitar, Turntables |
| Years active | 1996-present |
| Labels | Rodven (1996–2002) Maverick (1999–2007) Interscope (2007–present) Jagjaguwar (2015-present) |
Douglas Javier Vale Soler (born March 10, 1984) is a Venezuelan singer, songwriter, producer, musician, DJ and actor. His first ever public appearance was in Venevision's children variety show El Club de Los Tigritos, a Venezuelan version of the Mickey Mouse Club. Once Vale left the show in 1996, he went on to record his debut studio album Aun Soy Chamo receiving moderate success in his native country. Vale and his family relocated to Miami when he was 14 in order for him to finish school and pursue a career in the music business. In 1999, Vale was discovered by Maverick Records CEO and executive Frederick DeMann.
Vale released his debut single Popular in June 2000. The single reached number one in sixteen countries that includes Spain, Australia, United States and his native Venezuela.
Vale is set to release his sixth full-length studio album "Exquisito" and he will appear as a new coach on the sixth season of The Voice of Ireland. In order to support his sixth full-length album, Vale will embark on a tour with opening acts Benjamin Clementine, SonReal, Alvaro Soler and the winner of the sixth season of Irish version of The Voice.
Release of "Hieroglyphics" and breakthrough (1999-2002)
editIn November 1999, Douglas Vale signed a record deal with Maverick Records and began working part-time on his debut album. The album's lead single, Popular, was released on mainstream radio on June 2000. His major label debut album, Hieroglyphics, was released on September 26, 2000. The album debuted at #4 on the Billboard Hot 100 Charts and #1 on the Billboard Latin Charts.
Release of DOUG, hiatus and substance abuse (2002-2004)
editVale was nominated for the Best New Artist category in 2002, but lost to Alicia Keys. Following the 44th Grammy Awards, Vale was working on his third studio album reaching to fans "a whole new direction, rock-oriented, Nine Inch Nails influenced record, I'm gonna make you proud I swear". Before releasing the album, Douglas Vale's public image was starting to deteriorate. Vale was secretly
Alma Acústica/Acoustic Soul, film debut (2005-2008)
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Sexual Orientationedit"I am who I am, I'm doing this just for fun, originality and personality, but I don't want to label myself". When I was about 4 years old, I had my first girlfriend. We were holding hands. I had flings with women but not with guys. Today, in several high schools you meet people who aren't heterosexual at all and they are bashed. I found that kinda rude and disrespectful that some people, especially in high school, dislike the LGBT community. In my junior year, I was confused or not if I was really bisexual or gay, in the end I choose liking both genders. I've been gay bashed once and I got over it. I lean more into the opposite sex (females) rather than the same sex (males). Recently, I was with my guyfriend telling him that I wasn't bisexual, but it felt awkward, I think he wanted to kiss me or something. Now I've found out that I am heteroflexible which is nice, so it's all good! Sorry but, I am not putting my crushes names here.
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