Kuve

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Frutos and the second or maternal family name is Maíquez.
KUVE
KUVE in 2025
KUVE in 2025
Background information
Birth nameMaryan Frutos Maíquez
Born1987 (age 37–38)
Murcia, Spain
OriginMadrid, Spain
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • record producer
Years active2009–present

Maryan Frutos Maíquez (born 1987), known by her stage name Kuve (stylized KUVE), is a Spanish singer, songwriter, and record producer from Murcia.[1] She gained national recognition through her participation in Benidorm Fest 2025 with the song "Loca XTI", finishing in sixth place.[2]

Early life and education

Maryan Frutos Maíquez was born in 1987 in Murcia, Spain, into a musical family. Her father was a musician in the 1970s, and her mother is the daughter of a music manager.[3] She began performing on stage at the age of 13 and later studied to become a teacher, earning a degree in education.[4]

In 2009, she moved to Madrid to pursue her musical career.[5] At Plaza de los Cubos, she met guitarist Carlos Otero, and together they formed the group KUVE.[6]

Career

Early projects

KUVE released their first album Regresión in 2012. After the group disbanded, Maryan continued the project as a solo artist. In 2016, she released 3.0, an album funded through crowdfunding. Her third album, Castillos de fuego (2019), marked her breakthrough into Spain's indie music circuit and was nominated for Best Album at the Premios de la Música Región de Murcia.[7]

Solo career

The success of Castillos de fuego led to performances at major Spanish festivals, including Sonorama Ribera, which she has described as her favorite festival.[8][9]

Collaborations and special performances

One of her most notable performances was alongside Nacho Cano on December 31, 2020, when she sang "Un año más" at Puerta del Sol during the New Year's Eve celebration,[10] which was broadcast live on multiple regional television networks during the COVID-19 pandemic.[11] [12]

Benidorm Fest 2025

KUVE participated in Benidorm Fest 2025 with the song "Loca XTI",[13] composed by herself and producer Juan Sueiro.[14] This marked her second attempt at the competition, having previously applied in 2024 without reaching the semifinals.[15] The song is described as an electronic pop anthem celebrating true love, with a fusion of 1990s and modern electronic sounds.[16]

Discography

Studio albums

  • Regresión (2012) – with Carlos Otero
  • 3.0 (2016)
  • Castillos de fuego (2019)
  • No Drama (2023)

References

  1. ^ García González, Jorge (28 January 2025). "Quién es Kuve, la artista murciana que quiere representar a España en Eurovisión con 'LOCA XTI'" [Who is Kuve, the Murcian artist who wants to represent Spain in Eurovision with 'LOCA XTI']. El Confidencial (in Spanish). Retrieved 30 July 2025.
  2. ^ "Quién es Kuve, la participante de la final del Benidorm Fest 2025" [Who is Kuve, the finalist of Benidorm Fest 2025]. RTVE (in Spanish). 28 January 2025. Retrieved 6 August 2025.
  3. ^ Vidal, Daniel (26 January 2025). "Kuve: el día que Massiel ganó Eurovisión, mi padre vio a mi madre cantando el "La, la, la"" [Kuve: the day Massiel won Eurovision, my father saw my mother singing “La, la, la”]. La Verdad (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 28 April 2025. Retrieved 6 August 2025.(Subscription required.)
  4. ^ "Quién es Kuve, la artista indie apadrinada por Nacho Cano que ha cantado con Arde Bogotá" [Who is Kuve, the indie artist sponsored by Nacho Cano who has sung with Arde Bogotá]. Europa FM (in Spanish). 1 February 2025. Retrieved 30 July 2025.
  5. ^ Mercader, Sergio (13 December 2023). "Entrevista a Kuve: «La industria musical ha cambiado tanto que a veces ni la entiendo»" [Interview with Kuve: “The music industry has changed so much that sometimes I don’t even understand it”]. C'Mon Murcia (in Spanish). Retrieved 6 August 2025.
  6. ^ Robles, Juande (19 February 2025). "Kuve: "Ahora soy más yo que nunca; he tomado las riendas de mi proyecto en todos los niveles"" [Kuve: “Now more myself than ever; I’ve taken the reins of my project at every level”]. LOS40 (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 19 February 2025. Retrieved 6 August 2025.
  7. ^ Ceped, Daniel (1 February 2025). "Quién es Kuve, la cantautora murciana que aspira a ganar el Benidorm Fest con su canción 'Loca XTI'" [Who is Kuve, the Murcian singer-songwriter who aspires to win Benidorm Fest with her song 'Loca XTI']. AS (in Spanish). Retrieved 30 July 2025.
  8. ^ Cadena SER, Paco Sánchez García (15 November 2024). "Kuve: "Soy más murciana que un paparajote"" [Kuve: "I'm more Murcian than a paparajote"]. Cadena SER (in Spanish). Retrieved 6 August 2025.
  9. ^ Benito, Natalia (18 November 2023). "Kuve: concepto claro de canciones que liberarán y terapia" [Kuve: clear concept of songs that will liberate and therapy]. La Verdad (in Spanish). Retrieved 6 August 2025.(Subscription required.)
  10. ^ "Nacho Cano emociona Madrid desde la Puerta del Sol en Nochevieja sin público" [Nacho Cano moves Madrid from Puerta del Sol on New Year’s Eve without audience]. Telemadrid (in Spanish). 1 January 2021. Retrieved 6 August 2025.
  11. ^ "Quién es Kuve, la canción "Loca por ti" y su paso por el Benidorm Fest 2025" [Who is Kuve, the song "Loca por ti" and her journey through Benidorm Fest 2025]. 20 minutos (in Spanish). 28 January 2025. Retrieved 6 August 2025.
  12. ^ Escartín, Javier (16 January 2025). "Kuve: "Los que nos dedicamos a la música somos unos valientes"" [Kuve: “Those of us who dedicate ourselves to music are brave”]. HuffPost España (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 10 February 2025. Retrieved 6 August 2025.
  13. ^ "Kuve canta "LOCA XTI" en la primera semifinal del Benidorm Fest 2025" [Kuve sings "LOCA XTI" in the first semifinal of Benidorm Fest 2025]. RTVE (in Spanish). 28 January 2025. Archived from the original on 13 February 2025. Retrieved 6 August 2025.
  14. ^ Hergar, Paula (27 January 2025). "Así es la letra y el significado de la canción "LOCA XTI" de Kuve, candidata del Benidorm Fest 2025" [This is the lyrics and meaning of the song “LOCA XTI” by Kuve, candidate of Benidorm Fest 2025]. LOS40 (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 18 March 2025. Retrieved 6 August 2025.
  15. ^ Hergar, Paula (1 February 2025). "Benidorm Fest elige a Melody y deja a Kuve fuera de la final" [Benidorm Fest chooses Melody and leaves Kuve out of the final]. La Verdad (in Spanish). Retrieved 6 August 2025.
  16. ^ Rosique, Iván (1 February 2025). "Esta es la letra y vídeo de "LOCA XTI", la canción de Kuve del Benidorm Fest 2025" [These are the lyrics and video of “LOCA XTI”, Kuve’s song from Benidorm Fest 2025]. ABC (in Spanish). Retrieved 6 August 2025.
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