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Blanca (singer)

Blanca Elaine Reyes (born February 10, 1986), who goes by the mononym Blanca, is a Puerto Rican-born American Contemporary Christian music singer-songwriter. Until 2013, she was a member of Group 1 Crew. She is now a solo artist. She released her debut EP on January 13, 2015, Who I Am EP, with Word Records and her first studio album, Blanca, on May 4, 2015.

Blanca
Birth nameBlanca Elaine Reyes
Also known asBlanca Callahan or Blanca
Born (1986-02-10) February 10, 1986 (age 38)
Puerto Rico
OriginOrlando, Florida, U.S.
GenresContemporary Christian music
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter
InstrumentVocals
Years active2003–present
LabelsWord
Formerly ofGroup 1 Crew
Websiteofficialblanca.com

Early life

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Blanca was born Blanca Elaine Reyes,[1] in Puerto Rico on February 10,[2] 1986.[3]

Her father was struggled with drug and alcohol addicitons until his conversion to Christianity, after which he led himself and his family into the faith.[4]

Music career

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Blanca was a member of Group 1 Crew from its inception until 2013, when she began her solo career. She collaborated with the group Building 429 for the song "Press On" which charted at position 7 on the Billboard Christian Songs chart, and stayed on the chart for 26 weeks.[5] She also collaborated on songs in Spanish, such as the introduction of the album Más by Redimi2 and Funky.[6]

Blanca's debut album titled Blanca was released on May 4, 2015, on Word Records.[7] Her first solo single, "Who I Am", ranked number one on the Billboard Christian Airplay chart and number 27 on the annual chart.[8] Her second release as a solo artist, Who I Am EP, was released on January 13, 2015, also via Word Records, and was placed on Billboard Hot 100 and Hot Christian Songs charts.[9]

Blanca's solo career continued with the release of the album Shattered in 2018,[10] which was subsequently re-released entirely in Spanish as Quebrantado,[11] featuring Redimi2 and Tye Tribbett, again entering the Billboard Christian Airplay chart.[12] In 2019, she was part of the main cast of the Bogotá Gospel event, sharing the stage with artists such as Alex Zurdo, Danilo Montero, and others,[13] in addition to being awarded at the Tecla awards as Best Musician Creating Content on Social Networks.[14]

Cultivating her Latin roots, in 2020 she announced her second EP in Spanish titled Renovada, handling singles mostly in Spanish and collaborations with Christine D'Clario,[15] Gawvi,[16] "Papi Song" with Genio,[17] in honor of her father Toñito Reyes, who was a Christian salsero in Puerto Rico,[18] and others.[19]

Personal life

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On January 21, 2013, Blanca announced that she and her husband, Ben Callahan of Group 1 Crew, were expecting their first child.[20] She had a son, named London, in July 2013.[21] On December 1, 2020, Blanca announced that she and her husband had divorced.[22]

Discography

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Studio albums

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List of studio albums, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart positions
US
[23] 		US
Christ
[24]
Blanca 196 7
Shattered
  • Released: September 14, 2018
  • Label: Word
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 — —[A]
The Heartbreak And The Healing
  • Released: September 23, 2022
  • Label: Word
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 — —

EPs

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List of EPs, with selected chart positions
Title EP details Peak chart positions
US
Christ
[24] 		US
Heat
[26]
Who I Am[27]
  • Released: January 13, 2015
  • Label: Word
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 19 11
Real Love
  • Released: September 22, 2017
  • Label: Word
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 —[B] —
Quebrantado
  • Released: August 30, 2019
  • Label: Word
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 — —
Renovada
  • Released: April 2, 2021
  • Label: Word
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 — —

Singles

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Year Single Chart positions Album
US
Christ
[28] 		Christ
Airplay
[29] 		US
Christ AC
[30]
2015 "Who I Am" 12 9 8 Blanca
"Winter Wonderland" 26 11 6 Bethlehem Skies
"Greater Is He" 19 13 23 Blanca
2016 "Not Backing Down"
(featuring Tedashii) 		30 29 —
"Echo" — 30 —
2017 "Different Drum" 28 25 —
"Real Love" 32 28 26 Shattered
2018 "Amor Real" — — — non-album single
"What If" 49 26 — Shattered
2019 "Remind Me" — 46 —
2020 "Shattered"[31] — 33 —
2021 "Soy"
(featuring Christine D'Clario) 		— — — Renovada (EP)
"Zone"
(featuring Gawvi) 		— — —
"Even At My Worst" 19 — 18 The Heartbreak and the Healing
2022 "The Healing"
(with Dante Bowe) 		10 10 12
"New Day"
(with Jekalyn Carr) 		— — —
2023 "Something Better"
(solo or with Tauren Wells) 		— — — non-album single

Album appearances

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Artist Album Song
Michael Tait and Lecrae[32] Music Inspired by The Story "Bring Us Home (Joshua)"
KJ-52 The Yearbook "You're Gonna Make It"
Mandisa Freedom "The Definition of Me"
KJ-52 Five-Two Television "Firestarter"
TobyMac Eye On It "Unstoppable"
Audio Adrenaline Kings & Queens "20:17 (Raise the Banner)"
Redimi2 & Funky #Más "Más"
Hawk Nelson Made "Elevator"
Building 429 We Won't Be Shaken "Wrecking Ball (Press On)"
KB Tomorrow We Live "Lights Go Out" (featuring Blanca and Justin Ebach)
Redimi2, Funky & Alex Zurdo UNO "Cruzaré" (featuring Blanca)
Gawvi Noche Juvenil "Corillo" (featuring Blanca & WXLF")

Notes

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  1. ^ Shattered did not enter the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart, but peaked at No. 16 on the Billboard Christian Album Sales chart.[25]
  2. ^ Real Love did not enter the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart, but peaked at No. 36 on the Billboard Christian Album Sales chart.[25]

References

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  1. ^ Broadcast Music, Inc. "Reyes Blanca Elaine". Broadcast Music, Inc. Archived from the original on February 4, 2015. Retrieved February 4, 2015.
  2. ^ Official Blanca (February 10, 2015). "Had some of my Word label team surprise me during my studio session with cupcakes and love on my birthday!!! Made me feel so special!". Facebook. Retrieved March 25, 2015.
  3. ^ Intelius. "Blanca Callahan in Orlando, FL". Intelius. Retrieved March 25, 2015.
  4. ^ "Blanca - Story Behind The Song Real Love". YouTube.
  5. ^ "Blanca Callahan". Billboard. Retrieved July 13, 2021.
  6. ^ "Más (feat. Blanca) (Testo) - Redimi2 & Funky feat. Blanca". MTV Testi e Canzoni (in Italian). Archived from the original on July 16, 2021. Retrieved July 13, 2021.
  7. ^ "Instagram video by Blanca". Instagram.com. Retrieved June 7, 2016.
  8. ^ "Christian Airplay Songs - Year-End". Billboard. Retrieved July 13, 2021.
  9. ^ "Christian Airplay Chart". Billboard. Retrieved July 13, 2021.
  10. ^ "Blanca Announces the Release of her Album "Shattered"". ZonaVertical.com (in Spanish). September 9, 2018. Retrieved July 13, 2021.
  11. ^ "Blanca's New Spanish Single, "Quebrantado" is here!". Radio Wesley - A Sign from Heaven! (in Spanish). November 14, 2019. Retrieved July 13, 2021.
  12. ^ "Christian Airplay Chart". Billboard. Retrieved July 13, 2021.
  13. ^ "Bogotá kicks off its great summer party". IDIPRON. July 29, 2019. Retrieved July 13, 2021.
  14. ^ "Blanca nominated for the Tecla Awards for its Impact on Social Networks". altar7.com (in Spanish). Retrieved July 13, 2021.
  15. ^ "Blanca presents "Soy" with Christine D'Clario, her new single in Spanish" (in Spanish). January 22, 2021. Retrieved July 13, 2021.
  16. ^ "Blanca, arrives at the "Zone" with her new musical theme". altar7.com (in Spanish). Retrieved July 13, 2021.
  17. ^ "Blanca, Released the Music Video for "Papi Song (feat. Genio)", from the New EP in Spanish, Renovada – Feaktiva. com" (in Spanish). Retrieved July 13, 2021.
  18. ^ "Sacred salsero Toñito Reyes dies". Primera Hora (in Spanish). November 8, 2011. Retrieved July 13, 2021.
  19. ^ "Blanca joins WHATUPRG, Lead and Sam ASH and officially present her new single "Amor de Primera" – Bwoman". Retrieved July 13, 2021.
  20. ^ "Twitter / blancareyes: Always wanted to park here". Twitter.com. Retrieved February 13, 2013.
  21. ^ "Blanca of Group 1 Crew Steps Down". CCM Magazine. November 20, 2013. Retrieved September 11, 2014.
  22. ^ "Login • Instagram". www.instagram.com. {{cite web}}: Cite uses generic title (help)
  23. ^ "Blanca - Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Archived from the original on October 4, 2015. Retrieved May 15, 2015.
  24. ^ a b "Blanca - Chart History (Top Christian Albums)". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Archived from the original on September 2, 2015. Retrieved February 4, 2015.
  25. ^ a b "Blanca - Chart History (Christian Album Sales)". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Archived from the original on August 29, 2019. Retrieved August 29, 2019.
  26. ^ "Blanca - Chart History (Heatseekers Albums)". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Archived from the original on September 2, 2015. Retrieved February 4, 2015.
  27. ^ New Release Tuesday. "Who I Am EP by Blanca". New Release Tuesday. Retrieved February 4, 2015.
  28. ^ "Blanca Chart History (Christian Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved October 12, 2018.[dead link‍]
  29. ^ "Blanca Chart History - Christian Airplay". Billboard. Retrieved October 12, 2018.[dead link‍]
  30. ^ "Blanca Chart history (Hot Christian AC Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved October 12, 2018.[dead link‍]
  31. ^ "Shattered (Radio Edit) - Single by Blanca", Apple Music, retrieved April 14, 2020
  32. ^ Gewwicks, Roger. "Various Artist: The Store". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved November 16, 2015.
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