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Kairo (band)

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Kairo
Company typePop vocal ensemble
IndustryMusic
Founded1993
FounderToño Berumen
Defunct1999
Headquarters
Mexico
Area served
Mexico, other territories
Key people
Paul Forat, Francisco Zorrilla, Eduardo Verástegui, Gabriel Soto, Roberto Assad Martínez, Paulo César Quevedo
ProductsMusic albums and singles

Kairo emerged as a Mexican pop vocal ensemble established in 1993, initially comprising Paul Forat, Francisco Zorrilla, and Eduardo Verástegui, who subsequently pursued a career in acting and politics. As members left—beginning with Verástegui's exit in 1996—they were succeeded by Gabriel Soto and Roberto Assad in 1997, followed by Paulo César Quevedo joining in 1998. The group officially dissolved in 1999.

Career

Conceived by Toño Berumen as a male pop boy band, Kairo launched their career with the single "En los espejos de un café," which was adapted from the Italian band 883's song "Nord sud ovest." This initial success paved the way for their debut album, Signo del tiempo, which included notable tracks such as "Háblame de tí," "Pérdoname," and "Te amaré."

Their sophomore release in 1995, titled Gaudium, featured singles like "No nos rendimos," "Si te vas," and "Dile que la amo." The album's prominent hit "Ponme La Multa" garnered considerable acclaim across Mexico and other territories. Its music video enjoyed widespread rotation throughout the year. Kairo also received a nomination for Pop New Artist of the Year during the 7th Lo Nuestro Awards.

In 1996, they presented Cara a cara, a collaborative album with rival group Magneto, which compiled songs from earlier records including "En los espejos de un café" and "Ponme la multa (Fammi la multa)."

The 1997 compilation Éxitos merged popular tracks from Signo del tiempo and Gaudium, supplemented by the previously unreleased song "Mi querida Isabel" alongside dance remixes of earlier singles.

After Verástegui departed to focus on acting and pursue a solo music career culminating with his 2001 Universal Latino album, Kairo incorporated Gabriel Soto—known for winning Mister México—and released the album Libres in 1997. This record featured singles such as "Siempre me acuerdo de tí," "Vuelve conmigo (ven)," and "Locos por tí." Subsequently, Forat and Zorrilla exited the group, with Paulo César Quevedo (formerly of Tierra Cero) and model Roberto Assad Martínez stepping in as replacements.

Their concluding album, Pasiones (1998), included the single "Bailando en tu habitación." The band ceased operations following their participation in the 1999 Teleton event.

Members

Original lineup

  • Paul Forat (vocals, 1994–1997)
  • Francisco Zorrilla (backing vocals, 1994–1997)
  • Eduardo Verástegui (backing vocals, 1994–1996)
Subsequent members
  • Gabriel Soto (vocals, 1997–1999)
  • Roberto Assad Martínez (backing vocals, 1997–1999)
  • Paulo César Quevedo (backing vocals, 1998–1999)

Albums

1994: Signo del tiempo

Track listing
  1. "En los espejos de un café"
  2. "Cairo"
  3. "Cuestión de piel (I like Chopin)"
  4. "Las amigas (Le amiche)"
  5. "Perdóname"
  6. "Cuanto te quiero"
  7. "Te amaré"
  8. "Háblame de ti"
  9. "Te recuerdo"

1995: Gaudium

Track listing
  1. "No nos rendimos"
  2. "Hacer el amor contigo (Voglio fare l'amore)"
  3. "Libertad"
  4. "Si te vas"
  5. "Una aventura"
  6. "Todo un mito (Sei un mito)"
  7. "Me gusta (Mi piace)"
  8. "Ponme la multa (Fammi la multa)"
  9. "Lucía"
  10. "Dile que la amo"
  11. "Si te vas (energy mix)"
  12. "Dile que la amo (energy mix)"

1996: Cara a cara (credited to Kairo & Magneto)

Track listing
  1. "Dile que la amo"
  2. "Vuela, vuela (Voyage, voyage)"
  3. "Te amaré"
  4. "La Puerta del Colegio"
  5. "Háblame de ti"
  6. "Para Siempre"
  7. "Ponme la multa (Fammi la multa)"
  8. "Sugar Sugar"
  9. "En los espejos de un café"
  10. "Mi amada"

1997: Éxitos

Track listing
  1. "Mi querida Isabel"
  2. "En los espejos de un café"
  3. "Dile que la amo"
  4. "Libertad"
  5. "Te recuerdo"
  6. "Una aventura"
  7. "Si te vas (Energy mix)"
  8. "Ponme la multa (Fammi la multa)"
  9. "Háblame de ti"
  10. "Perdóname"
  11. "Te amaré"
  12. "Si te vas"
  13. "En los espejos de un café (dance remix)"
  14. "Dile que la amo (energy mix)"

1997: Libres

Track listing
  1. "Locos por ti"
  2. "Siempre me acuerdo de ti"
  3. "Vivo enamorado"
  4. "Como el gato y el ratón"
  5. "Vuelve conmigo (Ven) (Could It Be Magic)"
  6. "Así es el amor"
  7. "Mi novia formal (Tieni il tempo)"
  8. "Sin decir te quiero"
  9. "Corazones, sensaciones"
  10. "Fin de semana"
  11. "Necesito una oportunidad"
  12. "Tal para cual (La la la)"

1998: Pasiones

Track listing
  1. "Bailando en tu habitación"
  2. "Lágrimas en tu almohada"
  3. "E una nanna"
  4. "Tu amigo a algo más"
  5. "Qué voy a hacer sin ti?"
  6. "Ya no te quiero"
  7. "Sálvame"
  8. "Ningún verano sin ti"
  9. "Esta noche"
  10. "Emociones"
  11. "Siempre"
  12. "Solo para ti"
  13. "Pasiones"

Singles

  • 1994: "En los espejos de un café"
  • 1994: "Háblame de ti"
  • 1994: "Te amaré"
  • 1994: "Perdóname"
  • 1995: "No nos rendimos"
  • 1995: "Ponme la multa (Fammi la multa)"
  • 1995: "Dile que la amo"
  • 1996: "Dile que la amo (Energy mix)"
  • 1996: "Si te vas (energy mix)"
  • 1997: "Siempre me acuerdo de ti"
  • 1997: "Vuelve conmigo (Ven) (Could it be magic)"
  • 1997: "Sin decir te quiero"
  • 1997: "Locos por ti"
  • 1998: "Esta noche"
  • 1998: "Bailando en tu habitación"
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