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= CNCO = [[File:CNCO 258 enlarged.jpg|thumb|CNCO during their debut concert in January 2016 Pictured: Joel, Erick, Richard, Christopher, Zabdiel

CNCO is a latinoamericano boy band, formed on December 13, 2015, after winning first place in the first season of Simon Cowell and Ricky Martin's television game show La Banda.
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CNCO consists of the members, Christopher Vélez was born on November 23rd, 1997, Richard Camacho was born on January 20th, 1997, Zabdiel De Jésus was born on December 13th, Joel Pimental was born on February 28th of 1998, and Erick Brian Colón was born on January 3rd 2001. They won a recording contract with Sony Music Latin, as well as the rapper Wisin as the producer of their new music. Later Ricky Martin became their agent. They released the single «Devuélveme Mi Corazón» in the end, which was interpreted by Pitbull, Fifth Harmony, Wisin and they even got a congratulatory video from One Direction.They sang it once again at New Years in Time Square at the "Feliz Año Nuevo 2016 de Univisión". Their biggest hits include «Tan fácil» y «Quisiera». Their first album, Primera cita was released on August el 26, 2016, that was produced by Wisin. In October of 2016 they released their song «Reggaetón lento (Bailemos)», that quickly became part of the top 100 in many countries. It also made it up to number 99 on both iTunes and Spotify charts.

The Main Members of the Band
Christopher Vélez

Christopher Bryant Vélez Muñoz was born on the 23rd of November 1995 and he is 21 years old. Christopher was born in the United States and was raised in Ecuador but he later moved to Hightstown, New Jersey in search of a better life or his family. Christopher is the oldest of five siblings and he was the first official member of the band.

Richard Camacho

Richard Yashel Camacho Puello was born in New York on January 22nd of 1997, which makes him 20 years old. Richard isla Dominican descent and he lived in New Hampshire. He was a brother named Yashua Camacho who also participated on the same game show "La Banda". Richard's parents also work in the music scene. He also has a daughter named Aaliyah Sofia Camacho who was born on August 1st, 2016.

Erick Brian Colón

Erick Brian Colón Arista was born on January 3rd, 2001 and is 16 years old, he moved from La Habana, Cuba to Tampa, Florida with his parents and his sister. Before he participated in "La Banda" he went to school.

2016: "Primera Cita"
On January 29th of 2016 they released their first single, «Tan Fácil», that debuted in the "Latin Rhythm Airplay" in the Billboard charts at number 25 and number 23 on the Hot Latin Songs; and it later rose to number one in the "Airplay Latin" genre. On January 30, 2016, they had their first concert at The Fillmore Miami Beach. On February 12 they became the opening act of Ricky Martin's One World Tour for some of his biggest shows in the United States including Hollywood, Florida, San Juan and Puerto Rico as well as Argentina and Chile. On the 13th of may they released their second single "Quisiera" which was a big hit in the Hot Latin Billboard chats at number 29. On July 13th they were nominated for six award in "Los Premios Juventud" and they won five of those six awards. In August their fandom the 'CNCOwners', awarded them for first place in the "Favorite New Latin Boy Band Poll", with CD9 in second place and Dvicio in third place. On August 23rd on their game inspired by Pokémon Go, named "CNCOGo", their Ecuadorian fans the first official song "Cometa" of their album Primera Cita. On August 26th their first album was released, Primera Cita. The album contains 14 song including their urban remix of "Tan Fácil" with Wisin.

In November they recorded a music video for one of the songs of their album named "Para Enamorarte" in Los Angeles in The School of Visual Arts and Essence. The video was produced by Toyota and Fanáticos incluidos.