Ruth Lorenzo is a Spanish singer and composer. She rose to fame coming fifth in the fifth series of the British TV talent show The X Factor in 2008. Her discography consists of two studio albums, five extended plays, seven singles as a lead artist and three singles as a featured artist. She released her debut single "Burn" on 27 June 2011, the song peaked to number 16 on the Spanish Singles Chart. The song is a cover originally sung by London-based singer Caiyo (aka Francis Rodino) from his 2009 album Circles and Squares.
Her debut studio album Planeta Azul, was released in October 2014, peaking at number 3 on the Spanish Albums Chart. "Dancing in the Rain" was released as the lead single from the album on 18 February 2014; the song peaked at number 5 on the Spanish Singles Chart. It was chosen to represent Spain at the Eurovision Song Contest 2014 in Denmark, where it placed 9th with 74 points. "Gigantes" was released as the second single from the album on 7 October 2014, peaking at number 6 in Spain. "Renuncio" was released as the third single from the album on 17 February 2015, and reached number 49 in Spain. "99" was released as the lead single from the special edition of the album on 17 February 2015.
Loveaholic is the title of her second studio album, including songs such as "Good Girls Don't Lie", "My Last Song", "Loveaholic" or "Bring Back the New", among others. The album includes "Another day" a collaboration with acclaimed guitarist Jeff Beck.
Studio albums Title Details Peak chart positions SPA Planeta Azul Released: 27 October 2014 Re-released: 16 October 2015 Formats: CD, digital download Label: Roster Music 3 Loveaholic Released: 9 March 2018 Formats: CD, digital download Label: Raspberry Records 9
Extended plays Title Details Burn Released: 27 June 2011 Format: Digital download The Night Released: 16 June 2013 Format: Digital download Label: H&I Music Ltd Love Is Dead Released: 1 December 2013 Format: Digital download Label: H&I Music Ltd Dancing in the Rain(Cahill Remixes) Released: 10 June 2014 Format: Digital download Label: Roster Music Renuncio (Remixes) Released: 17 February 2015 Format: Digital download Label: Roster Music
Singles As lead artist Title Year Peak chart positions Album SPA AUT GER IREPeak positions in Ireland: For all except noted: For "Hero": SWI UKPeak positions in the United Kingdom: For "Hero": For "Dancing in the Rain": "Burn" 2011 16 — — — — — rowspan="3" "The Night" 2013 — — — — — — "Love Is Dead" — — — — — — "Dancing in the Rain" 2014 5 69 54 75 69 100 Planeta Azul "Gigantes" 6 — — — — — "Renuncio" 2015 49 — — — — — "99" — — — — — — "Voces" 2016 52 — — — — — "Good Girls Don't Lie" 2017 — — — — — — Loveaholic "Underworld" 2019 — — — — — — "Miedo" 2020 — — — — — — Crisálida "Crisálida" 2021 — — — — — — "El Mismo Puñal"(with Rayden) — — — — — — "—" denotes a single that did not chart or was not released.
As featured artist Title Year Peak chart positions Album IRE UK "Hero"(with The X Factor Finalists) 2008 1 1 Charity single "Fall to Fly"(with The Osmonds and Sophia Osmond) 2012 — — Can't Get There Without You "Tribal"(with Jeff Beck) 2015 — — Jeff Beck Live+ "El fantasma de la ópera"(with Daniel Diges) — — Calle Broadway"—" denotes a single that did not chart or was not released.
Promotional Singles Title Year Album "Planeta Azul" 2014 Planeta Azul "Flamingos" 2015 "Patito Feo" "Te Veo" "Echo" "My Last Song" 2018 Loveaholic "Loveaholic" "Bring Back the New"
Soundtracks Title Year Album "Quiero Ser Valiente" 2010 Valientes "Te Puedo Ver" "Hechicero" 2014 Juan Mariné, La Aventura De Hacer Cine "Mi Gran Noche"(with Roko) 2015 Cámbiame Premium
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