Christian Domínguez, a prominent figure in the world of Peruvian cumbia, surprised by revealing details of his musical beginnings in La Joven Sensación. The interpreter of “Tick Tick Tock”He shared how much he earned back then and how, despite his income, he ended up regretting not managing it better. This group, which was active since 1998 until 2004marked the 90’s decadewith its catchy songs and propelled it to fame, although over time it disbanded due to the individual growth of its members.
The singer, who is currently the owner of the Grand International Orchestra, confessed that the earned incomeDuring his youth they were not as tall as they might seem today, but for a teenager his age they represented a considerable amount.
How much did Christian Domínguez earn in La Joven Sensación, why does he regret it?
Christian Domínguez said in an interview for Edson Dávila’s YouTube channel that, at the beginning of his career in The Young Sensationhis performance earnings were modest. “I started earning S/25, S/30, S/50, S/100, and from there I shot up to earning 100 dollars. The most I earned per presentation is S/500“, he mentioned. At only 16 years old, making four presentations a week earned him S/1,000a notable sum at that time.
However, Domínguez admits that, if he had known how to manage his income better, he would have been able to invest more strategically. “I regret fed up (of not investing the money), because I wasted, yes, but not on what I wanted, but on helping people. […] At that time the apartments cost $45,000. My brother bought one I would have bought 10“, the leader of the Great International Orchestra sincerely revealed.
Did Christian Domínguez feel ashamed when dancing “Tic Tic Tac”?
The famous theme “Tick Tick Tock”one of La Joven Sensación’s best-known hits, was not a source of pride for Domínguez in the beginning. During an interview on Christopher Gianotti’s YouTube channel, the singer confessed that he did not enjoy performing with the choreography that accompanied the song. “When we started singing and dancing before going on television I was dying of shame, I didn’t like it at all”said Domínguez.
The song, which was not initially intended as a big hit, came from a Bolivian groupand his unexpected rise to popularity in Peru became a personal challenge for Domínguez. His discomfort, however, did not overshadow the public acceptance that soon became the theme in a 90s classic.
La Joven Sensación: why did the musical group break up?
The rise of Young Sensationalthough brilliant, was brief. Since his training in 1998until its dissolution in 2004the group achieved success thanks to songs by tecnocumbiaand salsa that resonated throughout the country. However, the individual popularity of its members and the search for personal projects caused the separation of the group.
After their last couple of albums, the group lost cohesion. Some members, like Dominguez, pursued their careers in music successfully, while others chose to keep a lower profile or explore different paths outside the spotlight. music industry.
Christian Domínguez and The Great International Orchestra
Years after passing through The Young Sensation and other groups, Christian Domínguez founded the Great International Orchestra, which became one of the most sought-after groups in the media. This group would be charging 25 thousand soles for a show of four hours.
The Great International Orchestra charges 25 thousand soles for a four-hour show.
