Farruko
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Carlos Efrén Reyes Rosado |
| Born | May 2, 1991 Bayamón, Puerto Rico |
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| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2006–present |
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| Website | farruko |
Carlos Efrén Reyes Rosado (born May 2, 1991), better known by his stage name Farruko is a Puerto Rican reggaeton singer and songwriter.[1][2][3]
He rose to fame collaborating with heavyweight artists such as Daddy Yankee, Jory, and J Alvarez. He came to prominence with his debut album, El Talento Del Bloque.
Farruko was nominated for the Latin Grammy Award for Best Urban Music Album in 2012. In 2014 he was nominated twice for Premios Juventud for the song "6 AM" with J Balvin and for Best Urban Performance and Best Urban Song at the 15th Latin Grammy Awards.
Musical career
Farruko began his career in 2006, at the age of 16. He credits Myspace with helping him start his career because it helped him create a fan base that would, ultimately, result in him becoming a popular singer.
Discography
Albums
- 2010: El Talento Del Bloque
- 2012: The Most Powerful Rookie
- 2013: Imperio Nazza: Farruko Edition
- 2014: Farruko Presenta: Los Menores
- 2015: Visionary
Promotional singles
- 2008: "No Me Atrevo"
- 2009: "Cositas Raras"
- 2009: "Cositas Raras (Reggaeton Remix)" (featuring Ñengo Flow)
- 2009: "El Reloj No Se Detiene" (featuring Kendo Kaponi)
- 2009: "Party Bus" (featuring Kelmitt)
- 2009: "Bla Bla Bla"
- 2009: "La Ducha"
- 2010: "Apaga La Luz"
- 2011: "Conmigo No Pueden"
- 2012: "Me Voy"
- 2012: "Desenmascarando Un Lobo"
- 2012: "Prospero Año Nuevo"
- 2013: "Prospero Año Nuevo 2"
- 2014: "El Exorcista"
- 2014: "Baby Si Tu" (featuring Ken-Y)
- 2014: "Dicen Que El Amor" (featuring Miguelo and Big Lou)
- 2014: "Mordios A La 321" (featuring Benny Benni, Pusho, Franco El Gorilla, Pacho and Cirilo, Miky Woodz)
- 2015: "Si No Te Tengo" (featuring Tony Dize)
- 2015: "Bye Bye"
References
- ^ "Biografía" (in Spanish). farruko.com. Retrieved 11 January 2012.
- ^ "Elcuara.com, Tu pĂĄgina en sencillo... | Farruko por primera vez en Panama". Elcuara.com. Retrieved 2012-02-10.
- ^ Escrito por: Karina Ureña (2011-10-06). "Carlos Efrén Reyes Rosado "Farruko" está interesado en el talento dominicano". ElDia.com.do. Retrieved 2012-02-10.