RBD

This article is about the Mexican pop group. For other uses, see RBD (disambiguation).

RBD
RBD in 2006 with its original formation.
RBD in 2006 with its original formation.
Background information
OriginMexico City, Mexico
Genres
DiscographyRBD discography
Years active
  • 2004–2009
  • 2020-2023
Labels
Members
Past members
Websitesoyrebelde.world

RBD is a Mexican Latin pop group that gained popularity from Televisa's telenovela Rebelde (2004–2006). It was composed of Anahí, Dulce María, Maite Perroni, Alfonso Herrera, Christopher von Uckermann and Christian Chávez. The group achieved international success from 2004 until their separation in 2009 and sold over 15 million records worldwide, making them one of the best-selling Latin music artists of all time.[1][2]

In November 2004, the group released their debut studio album, Rebelde, to great success. In September 2005, the group released their second album, Nuestro Amor, receiving their first Latin Grammy Award nomination at the 2006 ceremony. In 2006, the group released their third album, Celestial; this was their first album to be released simultaneously in all countries. The album's lead single, "Ser o Parecer", topped the Billboard Hot Latin Songs chart for two consecutive weeks.[3][4] In the same year, the group released their fourth album, and first English-language project titled Rebels. In 2007, the group released their fifth album Empezar Desde Cero, which was nominated at the Latin Grammy Awards. In 2009, the group released their sixth and final album, Para Olvidarte De Mí.

RBD officially formed on 30 October 2004, and announced on 15 August, 2008, through a press release, that they would disband on 10 March 2009. In September 2020, the band announced they would reunite through a virtual show in December, and their music was released on digital platforms the same month. Four of the original members returned: Maite Perroni, Anahí, Christopher von Uckermann and Christian Chávez. Almost three years later, on 19 January 2023, they announced that all members would return for a one-off tour, titled Soy Rebelde Tour, with the exception of Alfonso Herrera.

  1. ^ "Ex integrante de RBD presenta su primer sencillo como solista" (in Spanish). Chile: La Tercera. 13 October 2009. Retrieved 17 June 2020.
  2. ^ "Ask Billboard: LaBelle, RBD, Tim McGraw". Billboard. 24 October 2008. Retrieved 22 September 2019.
  3. ^ "'Smack' Attack: Akon Adds More No. 1s To His Arsenal". Billboard. Retrieved 9 December 2016.
  4. ^ "Latin Music: Top Latin Songs". Billboard. Retrieved 9 December 2016.