Angelo Frilop: Producer, Composer and Leader of the Barak Group
Angelo Frilop, real name Angel Emilio Frias Lópezis a major figure in contemporary Christian music. Born on February 8, 1982 has Santo Domingo, Dominican Republiche is recognized as a music producer, composer, arranger And pianist renowned. He is also the founder and leader of band Baraka musical collective that left its mark on the Spanish-speaking gospel music industry.
Biography and Beginnings:
- Childhood and Training:
Angelo Frilop comes from a family of pastors and is the third of four children. From the age of 14 years oldhe developed a passion for the piano. Despite difficult beginnings and doubts about his abilities, he became self-taught before finally being accepted into the National Conservatory of Music of the Dominican Republicwhere he studied for five years. He also completed studies in Digital Audio at the Technological Institute of the Americas (ITLAS) and in online music production. - Professional debut:
HAS 23 years oldhe opened his own recording studio, Dream Studio (Today Frilop Studio/Music). He was also musical director for more than 10 years at the Tabernáculo de Adoración Christian Church, where he developed his expertise in sacred music.
Musical Career:
- Barak Group:
In 2009Angelo Frilop founds the group Barakwhose name means “Posted in Adoration” in Hebrew. The group, initially composed of Katiuska Avelino and other members, released several successful albums, including “Mi Gran Amor” (2010), “Sedient Generation” (2013), and “Fuego y Poder” (2022). Barak has collaborated with renowned artists like Christine D’Clario, Redimi2And San Marcos Honey. - Compositions and Productions:
Angelo Frilop composed more than 100 songsincluding successes like “Espiritu Santo Ven”, “Háblame”And “Profetizaré”. He has also produced albums for artists such as Yamilka, Rosa KarinaAnd Lorens Salcedo under his label Frilop Music.
Rewards and Recognitions:
- Nominations and Victories:
Angelo Frilop and Barak have been nominated several times for Latin Grammy Awards and to GMA Dove Awards. They have also won prestigious awards such as the Premios Soberano, Premios ArpaAnd Premios El Galardónwhere Angelo was crowned “Best Composer of the Year” in 2016 . - International Impact:
Barak’s songs have been translated into English And Portuguesereaching millions of views on YouTube. Their channel Grupo Barak has more than 1.7 million subscribers and exceeds the 654 million views .
Recent Projects:
- Frilop Music:
His label, Frilop Musicsupports emerging Christian artists like Arisa And Yamilka. In 2024Angelo also participated in the Dominican film “Justo a Tiempo”highlighting themes of faith and hope. - Gira and Ministry:
In 2025Angelo Frilop plans international tours with Arisaparticularly in Bolivia and in Colombiato share his message through music.
Angelo Frilop is much more than an artist; he is a visionary who uses music as a tool of faith and of transformation. With his band Barak and his label Frilop Musiche continues to inspire millions of people around the world, placing Jesus Christ at the center of his art.
