Residente

René Pérez Joglar, known as Residente, is a versatile artist who has transitioned from a Grammy-winning rapper and songwriter to a critically acclaimed filmmaker and actor, earning accolades for his work in music, film, and social activism. After co-founding the alternative rap group Calle 13 in 2004, Residente quickly established himself as a dominant force in Latin music, ultimately earning a record-breaking 32 combined Grammy and Latin Grammy Awards, the most of any Latin artist. The group released five critically acclaimed albums, including their self-titled debut Calle 13 in 2005. Their second album, Residente o Visitante, debuted at number one on the U.S.

His self-titled debut solo album, Residente, released in 2017, incorporated diverse international musical styles and was accompanied by a documentary tracing his ancestral roots. The album was celebrated with a Latin Grammy for Best Urban Music Album and named Billboard’s Best Spanish-Language Album of the Year. Expanding his artistic endeavors, Residente wrote and directed numerous music videos and his personal documentary, Residente (2017), which screened at prestigious festivals including SXSW and Cannes. In 2020, he entered a multi-year joint venture with Sony Music Entertainment to launch 1868 Studios, focusing on creating diverse on-screen content reflecting cultural narratives.

Most recently, Residente made his acting debut in the film In the Summers, which won the Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival in 2024. He released his latest solo album, Las Letras Ya No Importan, also in 2024.