Singer-songwriter Farruko is widely recognised as a mastermind of reggaeton, releasing countless international hits and scoring two Billboard Top Latin No 1 Albums. His music incorporates hip-hop, rap, R&B and Latin trap and he has collaborated with the likes of Sean Paul, Alicia Keys, Shaggy and Nicki Minaj.
Born Carlos Efren Reyes Rosado, the Puerto Rican singer
initially reached fans through Myspace, releasing his first song, Sexo Fuera
Del Planeta, in 2009. He began collaborating with artists such as Jose
Feliciano, Daddy Yankee and Arcángel, releasing his debut album El
Talento Del Bloque before touring to great acclaim. His singles and albums have
since topped charts worldwide, and many of his records have earned Gold, Platinum
or Diamond certification from the RIAA. Three of his records have been
nominated for Best Urban Music Album at the Latin Grammy Awards, and his song
6AM (featuring J Balvin) earned a Latin Grammy for Best Urban Song. Known for
his phenomenal stage presence, he has conducted several major tours, performing
at some of the world’s biggest venues across the US, Latin America, the
Caribbean, Canada and Europe.
In 2018, Farruko collaborated with Pedro Capo on a remix of
the latter’s single Calma, which immediately topped charts throughout Latin
America and several other countries. The
following year, he worked with Alicia Keys on another chart-topping remix of
Calma before collaborating with Jason Derulo on the worldwide hit Mamacita.
Despite his meteoric rise and innovative sound, Farruko has continued to explore
his roots. In 2019, he collaborated with HBO on the documentary Farruko: En
Letra de Otro, which premiered at the New York Latin Film Festival, and
released an album of the same name, featuring covers of classic songs that have
inspired his musical journey.