Jhay Cortez

Jhay Cortez, a multi-award-winning Puerto Rican singer, rapper, songwriter, and record producer, earned his first GRAMMY Award in 2011 as a composer and producer for Tito el Bambino’s album, ‘Invencible.’ This early success led to collaborations as a composer with artists including Zion y Lennox, Natti Natasha, and Nicky Jam. Cortez then established his solo career, signing with Universal Music Latino under House of Haze on August 22, 2017, and releasing his debut singles ‘Donde No Se Vea’ in 2017, followed by ‘Se Supone’ and ‘Estan Pa’ Mi.’ In 2018, he released the EP ‘Eyez on Me’ on May 16th and performed at SXSW’s Sounds from Puerto Rico showcase on March 16th. That same year, Cortez secured his second GRAMMY Award for ‘Best Urban Album’ for his contributions to J Balvin’s critically acclaimed album ‘Vibras,’ where he co-wrote four songs. Further solidifying his impact as a songwriter, Cortez received the ASCAP Song of the Year award in 2018 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 the single ‘Costear,’ followed by the global phenomenon ‘No Me Conoce’ and its remix featuring J Balvin and Bad Bunny, which became one of the most-watched and streamed songs worldwide.

Cortez and Bad Bunny later performed ‘Dakiti’ live at the Grammy Awards on March 14, 2021. Cortez has consistently demonstrated his versatility through numerous successful releases and collaborations, including ‘Fiel’ with Wisin and Los Legendarios, and ‘En Mi Cuarto’ with Skrillex. A prominent figure in Latin urban music, Jhay Cortez continues to actively release new music and perform globally. His highly anticipated album, ‘Le Clique: Vida Rockstar (X),’ is slated for release on September 6, 2024, further solidifying his position at the forefront of the genre.