Diego Saa
| Diego Saa | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Diego Enrique Saa Villamar |
| Born | 18 October 1980 |
| Origin | Quito. Ecuador |
| Genres | Pop, rock, pop rock |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, bassist, producer. |
| Years active | 1997–present |
| Labels |
Sponsor Group (1999–2004) Sello Independiente (2004–2008) Nextstar (2009–present) |
| Associated acts | Verde70, La Gente Naranja, Skanka, Brain Grenade, Tuxedo Jesus. |
| Website | LaGenteNaranja.com |
Diego Saa (born October 18, 1980) is an Ecuadorian musician.
Biography
Early life
Diego Saa was born in Quito, Ecuador on October 18, 1980. His full birth name is Diego Enrique Saa Villamar. Diego began playing music when he was 13, when he started receiving private classic piano lessons. Later he started playing bass and singing in school bands.
Verde70
Recognition of his playing started in Ecuador when Verde70 released its first CD Alegre Depresion, which instantly topped Ecuador's charts for several weeks. His recognition as a member of Verde70 increased with the group's second release Ruta Melancolia, and third release Con Cierto Cuidado.
La Gente Naranja
After the disintegration of Verde70 in 2008, Diego relocated to Florida, where he formed the band La Gente Naranja, with whom he recorded the band's debut album Luz al Sur.
Discography
Alegre Depresion with Verde70
- Released: 1999
- Label: Sponsor Group
- Peak Ecuador: #1 (Latin America)
- Sales: 5,000+
- Certifications: Platinum (ECU)
Song List
1. Un minuto
2. Me Tienes, Me Puedes, Me dueles
3. La verdad
4. Alegre Depresion
5.Muriendo por tu amor
6. Palabras
7. Azul
8. No es tan facil
9. Esta noche
10. Irremediablemente tarde
11. La lluvia
Official Singles
"Me Tienes, Me Puedes, Me Dueles" (You Have, You Can, Yo Hurt)
#1 Ecuador
"Irremediablemente Tarde" (Irremediable Late)
#1 Ecuador
"Un Minuto" (One Minute)
#2 Ecuador
Ruta Melancolia with Verde70
- Released: 2003
- Label: Sponsor Group
- Peak Ecuador: #1 (Latin America)
- Sales: 5,000+
- Certifications: Platinum (ECU)
Song List
1. No puedo estar sin ti
2. Estoy bien
3. Que distintos tu y yo
4. En la inmensidad
5. A mil kilometros
6. Ayer…talvez
7. Fuiste tu
8. Como pez en la arena
9. Cuando estoy contigo
10. Un Año despues
11. Gente que viene y va
Official Singles
"En la Inmensidad" (In the Immenseness)
#1 Ecuador
"No puedo estar sin ti" (Can't be without you)
#1 Ecuador
"Pez en la Arena" (Pez en la Arena)
#3 Ecuador
Con Cierto Cuidado with Verde70
- Released: 2006
- Label: Sello Independiente
- Peak Ecuador: #3 (Latin America)
- Sales: 3,000+
- Certifications: Gold (ECU)
Song List
CON CIERTO CUIDADO - DISC 1
1. Intro - En la Inmensidad
2. Como Pez En La Arena
3. Un Minuto
4. Ruta Melancolía (a 1000 Km)
5. Cuando Estoy Contigo
6. Me Tienes, Me Puedes, Me Dueles
7. Un Año Después
8. Palabras (Version Rhodes)
9. Irremediablemente Tarde
10. Ni Para Ti, Ni Para Nadie
11. Presentacion Verde 70
12. No Puedo Estar Sin Ti
CON CIERTO CUIDADO - DISC 2
1. Fuiste Tu
2. Que Distintos Tu y Yo
3. Ni Para Ti, Ni Para Nadie (Studio Version)
Official Singles
"Ni Para Ti Ni Para Nadie" (Neither for you nor for anyone)
#1 Ecuador
#25 Bolivia
Luz al Sur with La Gente Naranja
- Released: 2010
- Label: Nextstar
Song List
1. Misil
2. Rosa En Mi Jardin
3. Luz al Sur
4. Elevador
5. Vision Platonica
6. Un Dia Mas Sin Ti
7. Lo Inexplicable
8. Diamante
9. Botellas Vacias
10. Ghetto Booty
Official Singles
"Luz al Sur" (Light from the South)
External links
- Luz al Sur (Light from the South) Official Video in YouTube
- La Gente Naranja Official YouTube channel
- La Gente Naranja Official website