Anuel AA is a Puerto Rican rapper and singer, known for his impactful presence in Latin trap and reggaeton, leveraging a unique career path to global recognition. After recording music since 2006 and consistently posting work online by 2010, Anuel AA rapidly gained millions of streams and views. This early success led to his signing with Rick Ross’s Maybach Music Group Latin division prior to 2016. His distinct style, characterized by explicit lyrics about street life, led to his breakthrough with the mixtape ‘Real Hasta la Muerte’ in February 2016, which earned positive critical reviews and positioned him as a rising force in the Latin music scene.
Following his impactful debut, Anuel AA consistently delivered hit singles and albums, contributing to eleven Billboard Hot Latin Songs-charting singles within six months of his album’s release. He engaged in collaborations with major artists including Nicki Minaj, Daddy Yankee, Karol G, Ozuna, J Balvin, and Shakira. This included the July 2019 release of ‘China’, a multi-artist collaboration, and ‘Me Gusta’ with Shakira (January 2020). In May 2020, he released his second album, ‘Emmanuel’, featuring a wide array of collaborations, reinforcing his global appeal.
He continued to release new music, including ‘Shampoo de Coco’ (August 30, 2024), ‘DEPORTIVO’ with Blessd (November 14, 2024), and was featured on ‘Popa (Remix)’ with Ice Spice (December 25, 2024), maintaining his prominent presence in the global music landscape.