Bad Bunny releases “Dákiti”, new single featuring Jhay Cortez
6 years ago
Puerto Rico Jhay Cortez, initially known as Jhayco, is a multi-award-winning Puerto Rican singer, rapper, songwriter, and record producer recognized for his significant contributions to Latin urban music.
The partnership includes brand integration in Jhayco's music video, shot in Miami against a tropical luxury setting.
Jhay Cortez partnered with McDonald's, discussing the collaboration in an interview.
Jhay Cortez celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month by reflecting on his Puerto Rican roots in an episode of 'Growing Up.'
Jesús Manuel Nieves Cortés, professionally known as Jhay Cortez, later Jhayco, was born on April 9, 1993, in Río Piedras, Puerto Rico. He spent a portion of his childhood in New Jersey before returning to Puerto Rico at age 12, where he developed an interest in the emerging urban music scene. By age 14, he began producing and composing, and at 16, he earned his first GRAMMY for his work as a composer and producer on Tito el Bambino’s 2011 album, “Invencible.” This early achievement propelled his career, leading him to collaborate with notable artists such as Zion y Lennox, Natti Natasha, and Nicky Jam as a composer.
Cortez continued to evolve as an artist, releasing his debut singles “Donde No Se Vea,” “Se Supone,” and “Estan Pa’ Mi,” establishing his solo career. His talent as a composer and producer remained a cornerstone of his work, culminating in his second GRAMMY win in 2018 for “Best Urban Album” for J Balvin’s “Vibras,” where he contributed to four songs. That same year, he received the Song of the Year award from ASCAP for “I Like It” featuring Cardi B and J Balvin, alongside awards for “Criminal” and “No Es Justo.” In 2019, under Universal Latin Music Entertainment, he released his single “Costear” and the highly successful “No Me Conoce” and its remix with J Balvin and Bad Bunny, which became one of the most-watched and streamed songs globally.
His debut studio album, “Famouz,” released in 2019, was entirely written by him and executive produced in part by him. It achieved commercial success, entering the Top 10 Latin Albums in the United States. In 2020, he released “Famouz Reloaded” and collaborated with Bad Bunny on “Dakiti,” which reached number one on the Billboard Global 200 charts and peaked at number 9 on the Billboard Hot 100. Cortez has consistently demonstrated his versatility and impact in the music industry through numerous collaborations and a string of successful releases, including “Fiel” with Wisin and Los Legendarios, and “En Mi Cuarto” with Skrillex. He continues to actively release music and perform, solidifying his position as a prominent figure in Latin urban music.
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