DIY Espinoza Paz Halloween Costume

peep this

thu 10/22/2009

 
Espinoza Paz holds his hands in prayer in the video for "Lo Intentamos."

Do you want to be Espinoza Paz for Halloween? Get Espinoza's look from ¿Lo Intentamos? with these Halloween suggestions.

Black Cowboy Hat $14

Bend up those ends a bit and you're golden.

Red Oxford Shirt $29

It's the same color as his romantic heart.

Fake Teeth with Braces $10

Won't make your teeth straight. Won't pay for your dentist's new pool.

Red Belt $7

Belt buckle optional.

Arizona Jean Co. Relaxed-Fit Jeans $15

You need good jeans to be Espinoza.

Imitation Ostrich Boots $75

These boots are made for balladin'.

 
 

¿Lo Intentamos? or Ya Es Muy Tarde?

song showdown

thu 8/20/2009

 
A collage of Espinoza Paz and Rene Camacho of La Arrolladora Banda El Limón.

"¿Que voy a hacer? cuando tenga ganas de darte un beso ¿que voy a hacer?"

Artist: Espinoza Paz

Song: ¿Lo Intentamos?
Album: Yo No Canto, Pero Lo Intentamos

Espinoza's got only himself to blame after he gets his heart broken. All that's left to say is: "We tried."

OR

"Pero ya es muy tarde, el mal ya esta hecho y he sido en tu vida solo tu deshecho."

Artist: La Arrolladora Banda El Limón
Song: Ya Es Muy Tarde
Album: Más Adelante

La Arrolladora says it's "too late" for a relationship with a scheming ex-girlfriend.

 
 

Espinoza Paz "¿Lo Intentamos?"

best video moment

wed 7/22/2009

 
Espinoza Paz in a white shirt and sunglasses in a screengrab from his video for "Lo Intentamos."

Artist: Espinoza Paz
Song: ¿Lo Intentamos?
Album: Yo No Canto, Pero Lo Intentamos
Director: Axel Ledezma

What to watch for: Espinoza Paz reminisces about the days when he could record videos of his girlfriend's every waking moment. When Espinoza's boo breaks up with him, the singer-songwriter is left caressing an image of his ex projected on a wall.

Watch this video on Reventón, Reventón Countdown and video mixes La Barbacoa and L'Creme.

 
 

Espinoza Paz

let's talk

fri 5/15/2009

 
Espinoza Paz in a black hat and black shirt.

You asked. Espinoza Paz answered.

la_sunsh!n3: ¿Tienes novia o eres casado?

No soy casado, ni tengo novia, aunque se comentan muchas cosas… Que busco en una mujer? Pos que sea canija, pa´que me traiga cortito y componerle canciones.

-:-LA CHYNA -:- : ¿Que fue lo más dificil que te paso en tu camino a la fama?

Lo mas difícil que me paso camino a la fama… ¿A poco tengo fama? Pos llegar a donde e llegado, nada es fácil.

☆$ALEXX$☆EZA lOKA: ¿Cual es tu comida favorita?

Mi comida favorita son los caldos de pollo o de res.

Alacrancita15: ¿De donde te sale tanta inspiracion para escribir canciones tan hermosas? :)

La inspiración sale del corazón y de el alma.

pimpdaddy4u05: ¿Aparte de música regional que otro tipo de música te gusta escuchar?

Me gusta Ricardo Arjona y Alejandro Sanz.

☆★Mizz. Yandel★☆: How did the change from being a worker in California to a star change you?

Creo que para nada he cambiado, sigo siendo igual de batalloso y travesuriento.

+*+ViЯi+*+: ¿Alguna vez has considerado ser actor de telenovelas?

Telenovelas? Para nada.

latin-beauty: De las canciones que has escrito, ¿cual es tu favorita?

Mi rola favorita es "Heridas Profundas."

iDaniel: ¿Que consejos le darias a jovenes que quieren entrar al mundo de la musica?

Primero que sepan lo que quieren, segundo que le hechen ganas y que nunca se den por vencidos.

yaya03: Hola Espinoza Paz, ¿te gusta el fútbol? Si tu respuesta es si, ¿a que equipo le vas?

Si me gusta un poco el fut, pero no se mucho. Le voy a las Chivas.

♥MAYA♥: ¿Como pudiste salir adelante despues de la muerte de tu madre?

Con la ayuda de Dios y de ella misma.

laplebitavillegas: ¿Has tenido una novia interesada solamente en dinero? La mayoria de tus canciones hablan de mujeres interesadas.

Mujeres interesadas? Pos este, no se, quizá, pero pos que te digo? Yo las amo sea como sea.

English

la_sunsh!n3: Do you have a girlfriend or are you married?

I'm not married and I don't have a girlfriend, but people say a lot of things… What do I look for in a woman? Well, she's gotta be feisty and keep me on a short leash so I can write songs for her.

-:-LA CHYNA -:- : What was the most difficult thing you faced on the road to fame?

The worst thing I've experienced on my road to fame… am I famous? Well, getting to where I've gotten, nothing is easy.

☆$ALEXX$☆EZA lOKA: What's your favorite food?

My favorite food is caldo de res or caldo de pollo.

Alacrancita15: Where do you get the inspiration to write such beautiful songs?

My inspiration comes from my heart and from my soul.

pimpdaddy4u05: Aside from Mexican regional music, what else do you like to listen to?

I like Ricardo Arjona y Alejandro Sanz.

☆★Mizz. Yandel★☆: How did the change from being a worker in California to a star change you?

I don't think I've changed at all, I'm still just as stubborn and mischevious as I was before.

+*+ViЯi+*+: Have you ever considered becoming an actor for telenovelas (soap operas)?

Telenovelas? Not at all.

latin-beauty: Of all the songs you've written, which is your favorite?

My favorite song is "Heridas Profundas (Profound Wounds)."

iDaniel: What advice would you give to someone who wants to become a singer or musician?

First of all, you should know exactly what you want, then put in as much work as you can and never give up.

yaya03: Hi Espinoza Paz, do you like soccer? If you do, which team do you root for?

Yes, I watch a bit of soccer but I don't know too much about it. I root for Chivas.

♥MAYA♥: How were you able to keep your composure after the death of your mother?

With the help of God and my mother herself.

laplebitavillegas: Have you ever had a girlfriend who was a gold digger? A lot of your songs are about those types of girls.

Gold diggers? Hmm… I'm not sure, maybe, but what can I say? I love them all the same.

 
 

your turn: Espinoza Paz

let's talk

fri 4/3/2009

 
A blue-colored image of singer-songwriter Espinoza Paz.

Sinaloa-born Espinoza Paz went from being a farm worker in California to one of the most sought-after songwriters in Mexican Regional music. Espinoza wants to hear from you, so leave your questions in the comments below. We'll pick the best ones and send them to Paz.

For Espinoza's answers, click here.

 
 

Espinoza Paz

whodat

fri 12/19/2008

 
Espinoza Paz in a black hat and red shirt.

It took Espinoza Paz ten years to go from working in the fields of California to hearing one of his songs playing on the radio. But it only took another year for the singer-songwriter whose real name is Isidro Chávez Espinoza to blow up.

The Sinaloa-born Paz began writing songs as a teen in Mexico, using an acoustic guitar he bought with money his father, a farm-worker, sent from the U.S. In 1996, unable to break into the Mexican regional scene, Paz joined his father in Sacramento, California and became an agricultural worker. The humble, self-taught guitarist spent his days picking produce and his nights composing songs. When his mother passed away, he returned to México and contemplated staying for good.

Staying turned out to be the right move. In 2006, Paz penned two standout tracks for El Coyote y Su Banda Tierra Santa: Prohibido and Para Impresionarte. Confident in his ability to go it alone, he released his debut, Paz en Tu Corazón (Peace in Your Heart) a year later. But it was another El Coyote track, Besitos En El Cuello, and Mil Heridas, a cantina-ready lament performed by Banda Cuisillos, that would eventually become his breakthrough hits. Since then, he has collaborated with artists like La Arrolladora Banda el Limón, Julio Chaidez, Jenni Rivera, El Chapo De Sinaloa and Duelo.

The charming singer released his second album, El Canta Autor del Pueblo (The Songwriter of the People), earlier this year. Today the former gardener acknowledges he "may not be the best singer," but on ballads like El Próximo Viernes (Next Friday) and "Amigos Con Derecho" (Friends With Benefits), Paz insists it's coming "straight from my heart."