Eddie Zuko
| Eddie Zuko | |
|---|---|
| Born | Heriberto Xavier Culebro November 16, 1993 Brawley, California |
| 💼 Occupation | Singer, songwriter |
| 📆 Years active | 2017 – present |
Heriberto Xavier Culebro (born November 16, 1993),[citation needed] known professionally as Eddie Zuko, is a Chicano singer and songwriter from Imperial, California.
Life[edit]
Zuko was born to Mexican-American parents Heriberto Culebro and Aida Culebro Aguirre in Brawley, California in Imperial Valley,[citation needed] which is home to many Latinos, specifically Mexican-Americans. Zuko began singing and recording music at the age of 11 with his family. As a young boy, his father introduced him to hip hop culture via the movie Beat Street, which sparked his interest in hip hop music.[1] At the age of 16, Zuko began performing in the surrounding areas of Imperial County, such as quinceañeras, lowrider shows, and birthday parties, and high school football game halftime shows, which helped him launch his music career.[2] Zuko moved to San Diego where he resided until late 2017, when he moved to Los Angeles.[citation needed]
Career[edit]
In May 2017, Zuko released his EP titled El Zuko, which consists of five songs in both English and Spanish, featuring rap music and elements of elements of reggae, rock, and R&B.[citation needed] The EP was produced by Anomeric, with the exception of "Made" which was produced by Zuko himself.[1] On the EP, the song "Made" discusses his childhood growing up in Imperial Valley, in addition to his life experiences that tell of his heritage and the influences that made him into the person he is today.[citation needed]
A frequent collaborator of Eddie Zuko is Paul Redona, a music producer who collaborated with Zuko on the song "Tamales". In addition, Eddie Zuko featured as a guest vocalist on the song "One Day at a Time" on Sublime with Rome's third album Blessings.
Discography[edit]
EPs
- El Zuko (2017)
Singles
- "Enemy" (2017)
- "Tamales (Reprise)" (2019)
- "Mijo" (2019)
Collaborations with other artists
- "One Day at a Time" (with Sublime with Rome) (2019)
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Cara Anderson (2018-04-11). "#WestCoastWednesdays presents Eddie Zuko". Candid Chronicle. Retrieved 2019-07-29.
- ↑ Hern, Daniel; ez (2018-07-30). "Tune of the Day ~ Eddie Zuko, 'Made,' an Ode to Growing Up Brown in SoCal". L.A. TACO. Retrieved 2019-07-29.
External links[edit]
- Eddie Zuko's Performance at a High School Football Game
- Eddie Zuko Interview
- Artist's Twitter
- Artist's SoundCloud
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