Ozuna - Singer
Age: 33
Country: Puerto Rico Occupations:
Singer
Domains:
Reggaeton
Ozuna (born Juan Carlos Ozuna Rosado) is a world-renowned Puerto Rican singer and songwriter, widely regarded as one of the most successful Latin artists of the modern era. He is a leading figure in the reggaeton and Latin trap genres, though his music frequently incorporates elements of salsa, bachata, and EDM.
Key Highlights
Early Life: Born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, in 1992, he began writing songs at age 12. He was largely raised by his grandmother and used music as an escape from a challenging upbringing.
Musical Style: Known for his "sweet and nimble" voice, he is often referred to by the nickname "El Negrito de los Ojos Claros" (The Black Guy with Light Eyes). Unlike many of his peers in the urban genre, he is known for avoiding lyrics that explicitly objectify women, often citing respect for his wife and daughter.
Commercial Success: His debut album, Odisea (2017), spent a record-breaking 46 weeks at number one on the Billboard Top Latin Albums chart. His follow-up, Aura (2018), was also a massive success, debuting in the top 10 of the Billboard 200.
Global Hits: He has gained international fame through massive collaborations, most notably:
"Taki Taki" (with DJ Snake, Selena Gomez, and Cardi B)
"Criminal" (with Natti Natasha)
"Baila Baila Baila"
"Te Boté" (Remix)
Achievements: Ozuna holds multiple Guinness World Records, including the artist with the most videos to reach one billion views on YouTube. He has won several Latin Grammy Awards and was named one of Time magazine's 100 most influential people in the world in 2019.