| First Name |
José
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| Last Name |
José
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| Full Name at Birth |
José Rómulo Sosa Ortiz
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| Alternative Name |
El Príncipe de la Canción, The Prince of the Song, The Prince of Song, Pepe Sosa, Mr. Sold Out, José José, Prince of Songs, El Rey de canción mexicana, El rey sin corona
|
| Birthday |
17th February, 1948
|
| Birthplace |
Clavería, Azcapotzalco, Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico
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| Died |
28th September, 2019
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| Place of Death |
Homestead, Miami, Florida, USA
|
| Cause of Death |
Pancreatic Cancer
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| Buried |
Panteón Francés, Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico
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| Height |
5' 7" (170 cm)
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| Build |
Average
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| Eye Color |
Brown - Dark
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| Hair Color |
Brown - Dark
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| Zodiac Sign |
Aquarius
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| Sexuality |
Straight
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| Religion |
Roman Catholic
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| Ethnicity |
Multiracial
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| Nationality |
Mexican
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| Occupation Text |
Singer, musician, songwriter, record producer, actor
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| Occupation |
Musician
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| Claim to Fame |
Mexican singer/songwriter
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| Music Genre (Text) |
Mexican Pop, Canción Melódica, Latin Pop, Romantic Ballad, Jazz, Bossa Nova, Bolero, Latin Ballad, Mariachi, Balada, Pop, Ranchera, Bossanova, Ballad, Balada Romántica, Pop Latino
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| Music Genre |
Latin
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| Year(s) Active |
1963–present, 1963–2013, 1963-2015, 1963–2012, 1963–2019
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| Music Style |
Latin Pop, Tropical, Mariachi, Mexican Traditions
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| Music Mood |
Laid-Back/Mellow, Soothing, Passionate, Summery, Sensual, Refined/Mannered, Romantic, Smooth, Light, Sophisticated, Sentimental, Plaintive, Reflective, Intimate, Wistful, Warm, Gentle
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| Instrument (text) |
Vocals, Double Bass, Bass, Guitar, Piano
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| Record Label |
RCA Victor - Ariola Records - Sony BMG, RCA Victor, Ariola Records, Sony BMG, Sony Music Entertainment
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| Associated Acts |
Armando Manzanero, Manuel Alejandro, Paul Anka, José Feliciano, Lani Hall, Yanni, Camilo Sesto, Cristian Castro, Juan Gabriel, Marco Antonio Muñiz, Raúl di Blasio, Reyli, Alejandra Ávalos
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José Rómulo Sosa Ortiz (17 February 1948 – 28 September 2019), known professionally as José José, was a Mexican singer and actor. Also known as "El Príncipe de la Canción" (The Prince of Song), his performance and vocal style have influenced many Latin pop artists in a career that spanned more than four decades. Due to his vocals and popularity, José José was considered by Latin audiences and media as an icon of Latin pop music and one of the most emblematic Latin singers of his time.
