Lucenzo

Following early success in 1998 with a Hip Hop EP that resonated within the Portuguese community, Lucenzo signed with a record label in 2007, shifting his focus to Latin influences. He quickly made an impact with his first singles, ‘Emigrante Del Mundo’ and ‘Dame Reggaeton,’ both achieving the number one position on Radio Latina in France. A significant turning point arrived in 2010 with ‘Vem Dançar Kuduro,’ a collaboration with New York rapper Big Ali. This track rapidly ascended to number one in France and the Netherlands, and charted across Europe in Portugal, Switzerland, Belgium, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark, and Canada.

This widespread European acclaim led to his monumental collaboration with Puerto Rican reggaeton artist Don Omar for the Latin version, ‘Danza Kuduro,’ which swiftly became a global phenomenon. ‘Danza Kuduro’ set multiple world records upon its release in 2010, becoming the best-selling Latin song globally and its music video the most-viewed Latin music video on YouTube at the time. It also notably became the most streamed song in the world on Spotify in its year of release. The track maintained the number one spot on Billboard’s Latin Digital Songs for 32 consecutive weeks, on ‘Latin Rhythm Airplay’ for 29 weeks, and ‘Hot Latin Songs’ for 15 weeks, an unprecedented achievement for a Latin song.

Lucenzo made a significant return on July 17, 2020, with the single ‘No Me Ama,’ which has since achieved Gold certification. His work consistently showcases an innovative blend of Latin and Lusophone music, solidifying his enduring influence on global audiences and confirming his status as a commercially successful and critically acclaimed artist.