Who is Karina Pasian, the Grammy nominee who participates in ‘La Voz’

The voice, one of the talent show -emitted in Spain by Antena 3- best known worldwide. Brought to light Antonio Jose, to the Gemeliers, to Maverick, and now, at the gates of the final of the 8th edition He intends to hatch what will be the new promise of Spain.

Each program has been discarding singers who in some way or another, for the coaches, did not deserve the pass to the semifinals. Alejandro Sanz, Luis Fonsi, Pablo Alboran or Malú they feature ‘high-end’ artists, who fine tune notes that even the singers cannot reach. But a particular participant stands out from Alejandro Sanz’s team. In every battle Karina, who became known for being the chorus girl in Alejandro’s own concerts, has stood out for having a high-caliber voice, with unimaginable high notes, worthy of a professional.

If something is intended by a program like The voice, it is make known unknown voices that they cannot emerge in their musical career professionally because nobody has ever given them recognition. There the program acts, as an aid to open the doors to their singing career. But something is wrong in Karina’s case. First, if Alejandro Sanz’s chorister, then if she acts as the opening act, opening the concerts of the Madrilenian and now that she has been nominated for a Grammy?

Who really is Karina Pasian

If we characterize ourselves for something, it is for being obedient. Already did Pablo Alboran a warning in the program on Saturday, November 27, when he told us, after Karina’s astronomical performance when she sang the song of Bagdag composed by Rosalía, that we should review her entire career. And that we have done.

Karina Pasian, of Dominican and Armenian descent, although born in New York, she was educated at the Professional School of Arts (Professional Performing Arts School, Manhattan) from 8 years. Growing up in a family of musicians, she knew from a young age that she wanted to dedicate herself to music professionally. In addition, he has been playing the piano since the young age of 3.

Quincy jones. American composer, director, and producer, noticed her in 2003 and convinced her to participate in the Star Search, a ‘star search’ program similar to The voice, from where it was the winner. Together with the composer, he traveled to Rome to sing We Are The Future.

On June 22, 2007 he moved to the White House to sing to the then president George W. Bush in the celebration of Black Music Month, becoming the first person of Dominican descent to sing in that setting.

Then a year later, at the age of 13, Pasian went on to become the subject of a bidding war between three major record labels: Def Jam, Interscope and Bad Boy Records, but she made the decision to stay with Def Jam in 2006, releasing her first album 8 years later, First love.

Although her first single, 16 @ War, received moderate diffusion, it was the second song -Can’t Find The Words’ that led her to success, positioning herself in the 88th on the Billboard Hot R & B / Hip Hop Singles Chart. That same year he would receive anominated for the Grammy Awards in the category of Best Contemporary R&B. He did not win the award, but decided to record versions for his YouTube channel that led him to do some tours.

With numerous successes that have accompanied her since 2011, transferring a new material with an EP entitled Trips to Venus, Karina signed in 2015 with Universal Music Classics, releasing the single Love Right Next to You with its corresponding video. The track was so viral that it received thousands of dance remixes the following year.

These last two years he has invested as a chorus girl in the tours of Alejandro Sanz, and as a result of that it was when he decided to take the step to appear as a contestant of The voice, surprising her professional partner, where she was chosen and also the most outstanding.

Now the controversy arises for this new singer who has discovered us the Antena 3 program. Does a singer of the stature of Karina, who has been nominated for a Grammy, deserve to win a contest? Place your bets.