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For the Zambian-Australian reggae artist, see Larry Maluma.

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Maluma
Maluma in 2016
Maluma in 2016
Background information
Birth nameJuan Luis Londoño Arias
Born (1994-01-28) 28 January 1994 (age 30)[1]
Medellín, Colombia
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
InstrumentsVocals
Years active2010–present
LabelsSony Colombia

Juan Luis Londoño Arias, (born 28 January 1994), better known by his stage name Maluma, is a Colombian singer and songwriter, signed to Sony Music Colombia.[1]

Career

2010–13: Career beginnings, debut and rise to fame

Maluma began his musical career in 2010, recording singles. After "Farandulera" became a local radio hit, Sony Music and its subsidiary label Sony Music Colombia decided to sign the singer to record his first studio album.[3] The label then launched the next single, "Loco," which was inspired by "rampant and uncontrolled love."

In 2012, Maluma released his first studio album, titled Magia.[4] The video for the single "Obsesión" was filmed at the Antioquia Department Railway Station and featured Colombian model Lina Posada, who had previously appeared in the music video for the song "Taboo" (2011) by Don Omar. So far the video has more than 150 million views on YouTube. Other singles released from the album include "Miss Independent"[5] and "Pasarla Bien," which reached the top 3 of Colombia's chart National-Report and became the first top 5 song on that list.[6] Maluma was also nominated for a 2012 Shock Award as "Best New Artist."[1][7] The final two singles from his debut album, "Primer Amor" and "Miss Independent"; the latter was accompanied with a music video, recorded in Medellín, gathering more than 35 million views on YouTube.[8]

"La Temperatura", featuring Puerto Rican singer Eli Palacios, was released as the first single from his upcoming second studio album; it reached number seven on the National-Report charts. It became his first single to enter the US charts for the Latin audience by Billboard; it also reached number 38 on the Tropical Songs chart, number 36 on Latin Pop Airplay, and 46 on Latin Rhythm Airplay.[9]

2014–present: The Voice Kids and second studio album

In 2014, he released music videos for the tracks "La Curiosidad",[10] "Addicted"[11] and "Carnaval". He also collaborated with singers Elvis Crespo, on the theme "Olé Brazil" recorded for the World Cup tournament. In early 2015, Maluma released the mixtape PBDB, a compilation of singles.[12]

His second album Pretty Boy, Dirty Boy was released in late 2015, containing elements of reggaeton, pop and urban music.[13] The singles "Borró Cassette", "El Perdedor" and "Sin Contrato" entered the top 10 on Billboard Hot Latin Songs.[14]

On July 16, 2014, Maluma appeared at the 2014 Premios Juventud, where he performed "La Temperatura". That same month, the singer was confirmed as a judge/coach on Caracol Television's The Voice Kids, alongside Fanny Lu and Andrés Cepeda. In August, he made his debut as a host at the inaugural awards Kids' Choice Awards Colombia of 2014. In 2016, he collaborated with artists Thalía, Ricky Martin and Shakira. He embarked on The Pretty Boy, Dirty Boy World Tour in May 2016.[15] His single "Felices los 4" became his fifth top 5 on the Hot Latin Songs chart.[16]

Artistry

Maluma has cited Ricky Martin[17] and Hector Lavoe along with Michael Jackson and Justin Timberlake as his music influences.[3] He defines his music as "urban pop".[18][19] A Billboard editor wrote, "Maluma’s brand of reggaetón syncs nicely with his image, managing to be both romantic and raw. His sound represents an evolution of the genre."[3] In an interview in 2016 he stated:

I grew up with this genre [reggaeton] that literally became life. It is one of the genres that I sing, because I am not a reggaetonero, I am an urban performer, I sing reggaeton. If you listen to my last album there are ballads, mambo, merengue and reggaeton and underground stuff. I like to show the versatility that I have to perform.[20]

Awards and nominations

Main article: List of awards and nominations received by Maluma

In 2013, Maluma was nominated for several awards, including for MTV Europe Music Award for Best Latin America Central Act at the 2013 MTV EMAs,[21] and the Latin Grammy Award for Best New Artist,[22] as well as a win for "Best Radio Song" at the 2013 Shock Awards for "La Temperatura".[23] In 2017, Maluma was nominated for two categories at the Billboard Music Awards including Top Latin Artist.[24]

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
2014 La voz Kids Colombia[25] Himself Trainer and judge
2014 Kids' Choice Awards Colombia 2014[26] Himself Main Presenter
2016 Despertar contigo Himself Guest
2017 La Voz Kids México Himself Coach

Discography

Main article: Maluma discography

Tours

References

  1. ^ a b c "Biografía de Maluma" (in Spanish). Buena Música. Retrieved 14 August 2014.
  2. ^ "Maluma en el Luna: la victoria del pop urbano". Billboard (Argentina). 18 August 2016. Retrieved 9 May 2017. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |work= (help)
  3. ^ a b c Herrera Mulligan, Michelle (20 April 2017). "Reggaeton's Sexiest Star Maluma On Crossover Dreams (Hola Justin Timberlake!) and Struggling With Fame". Billboard. Retrieved 21 April 2017.
  4. ^ "Maluma, un artista que sabe lo que quiere". El Universal. Colombia. 8 September 2014. Retrieved 12 September 2016.
  5. ^ "National-Report Top Nacional Semana 31". National Report. 5 August 2012. Archived from the original on 5 March 2013. Retrieved 15 August 2014. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  6. ^ "National-Report Top Nacional Semana 9". National Report. 3 March 2013. Archived from the original on 5 March 2013. Retrieved 15 August 2014. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  7. ^ "Maluma supera las siete mil descargas y es nominado en los premios Shock". Oxígeno (in Spanish). Grupo PRISA. 7 September 2011. Retrieved 13 August 2014.
  8. ^ "Miss Independent" on YouTube
  9. ^ "Maluma – Chart history". Billboard. Retrieved 17 April 2017.
  10. ^ María Mónica (5 May 2014). "Maluma presenta el video de su canción 'La Curiosidad'" (in Spanish). Entretengo. Retrieved 14 August 2014.
  11. ^ "Maluma presenta videoclip de su tema "Addicted"" (in Spanish). Tuteve. Retrieved 14 August 2014.
  12. ^ "Biography". Billboard. Retrieved 21 April 2017.
  13. ^ "Maluma lanza su segundo disco y asegura que "ha sido como un embarazo eterno"" (in Spanish). EFE. 11 October 2015. Retrieved 31 May 2016.
  14. ^ "Maluma – Chart history". Billboard. Retrieved 17 April 2017.
  15. ^ "El Tour De Maluma" (in Spanish). Sony Music Colombia. Retrieved 31 May 2016.
  16. ^ "Maluma's 'Felices Los 4' Climbs Into Top 5 on Hot Latin Songs Chart". Billboard. 18 May 2017. Retrieved 19 May 2017.
  17. ^ "Maluma aclaró rumores sobre supuesta homosexualidad". People en Español (in Spanish). 13 October 2016.
  18. ^ "Maluma afirma que no es reggaetonero, lo suyo es el pop urbano". El Colombiano (in Spanish). Colombia. 19 January 2015.
  19. ^ "Maluma en el Luna: la victoria del pop urbano". Billboard (in Spanish). Argentina. 18 August 2016.
  20. ^ "Maluma: Más que un "pretty boy"". Primera Hora (in Spanish). 18 November 2016. Retrieved 21 April 2017.
  21. ^ "Maluma nominado a los MTV EMA". Colombia.com (in Spanish). 13 September 2013. Retrieved 14 August 2014.
  22. ^ "Cinco colombianos ganaron en los Latin Grammy 2013". Vanguardia.com (in Spanish). 23 November 2011. Retrieved 13 August 2014.
  23. ^ "Estos fueron los ganadores de los premios Shock Tigo 2013". Extroversia (in Spanish). Retrieved 14 August 2014.
  24. ^ "Drake, The Chainsmokers Lead Nominees for the 2017 Billboard Music Awards". Billboard. 10 April 2017. Retrieved 10 April 2017.
  25. ^ "Maluma será uno de los entrenadores de 'La Voz Kids'". Farándula Caracol (in Spanish). Caracol Televisión. 28 July 2014. Retrieved 14 August 2014.
  26. ^ "Maluma presentará los Kids' Choice Awards". El Heraldo (in Spanish). 9 August 2014. Retrieved 14 August 2014.
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