Who is Luis Mateus?

Luis Mateus is a Latin Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter from Colombia. His full name is Luis Alberto Mateus Grisales, but he's better known by his stage name. He's best known for his singles ""Lo Que Me Duele"" and ""No Te Vayas"", both of which topped the charts in Colombia.

Early Life and Career

Mateus was born in Bogotá, Colombia on June 8th, 1975. He began playing guitar at an early age and was heavily influenced by traditional Colombian music. In 1996 he founded his own musical group called Cali Ajiaco. The group released two albums before disbanding in 2002.

Solo Career

In 2005, Mateus released his debut solo album ""Por Primera Vez"". The album was well received and spawned two hit singles ""Lo Que Me Duele"" and ""No Te Vayas"". The album was later nominated for a Latin Grammy Award for Best Traditional Tropical Album in 2006. In 2010 Mateus released his second solo album titled ""Deseo"" which also achieved success with its lead single ""Me Voy"".

Featurings

Mateus has collaborated with many popular artists including Reykon, Ozuna, J Alvarez and Calibre 50. He has also done numerous live performances with renowned acts such as Carlos Vives, Juanes, and Marc Anthony.

Awards & Recognition

Mateus has been recognized for his work on several occasions. In 2006 he was nominated for a Latin Grammy Award for Best Traditional Tropical Album for his debut album ""Por Primera Vez"". He also won the Shock Award for Best New Artist in 2007. In addition to these awards, he has also been recognized by numerous media outlets for his contribution to the music industry.