Juan Gotti
Juan Gotti | |
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Birth name | Juan Ramos |
Origin | Houston, Texas[1] |
Genres | Southern hip hop, Latin hip hop |
Years active | 1997-present |
Labels | Dope House Records, Warner Music Latina , Nueva Records LLC. |
Juan Ramos, better known by his stage name Juan Gotti, is an American rapper of Mexican descent, and member of Dope House Records.[1][2] He raps in both Spanish and English.[3] Billboard has called him "one of the pioneers of the West Coast Latin rap movement".[4]
Juan Ramos was born in Hillsboro, Texas and raised in Houston. He later moved to San Antonio.[5] Gotti combines regional Norteño and Ranchero music with hip hop to create his signature sound.[1] Some of Gotti's music was recorded in an attempt to promote peace between rival gangs, as the result of his change of attitude after being released from prison.[1]
His album No Sett Trippin was nominated for a Latin Grammy Award in 2004.[6] In 2005, his follow-up album John Ghetto debuted at #11 on Billboard's Latin Rhythm Charts, as well as #46 under the Top Latin Albums category.[7] He has also received multiple nominations for Texas Latin Rap Awards,[8] including a win for Artist of the Year in 2005.[9]
Discography
Studio Albums
- 2002: No Sett Trippin - Dope House Records
- 2005: John Ghetto - WEA Latina (#46 Latin, #24 Rap)
- 2005: John Ghetto (Deluxe Edition)(CD & DVD) - WEA Latina
- 2007: Raza Ville - WEA Latina
- 2008: Texas Es Mexico - Atraco Music
- 2008: The Chronicles of Juan Ramos - Jake Records
- 2011: Ain't No Love - Goldtoes Entertainment
- 2011: Fear No Evil - Goldtoes Entertainment
- 2011: Dope La Familia (with Carolyn Rodriguez) - Soulyrical Publishing
- 2011: Ley De Texas - Virus Enterprises LLC
- 2012: Getcho Head Right - Spent Records
- 2013: Broken Dreams - Atraco Music
- 2014: Makin Moves - (with G Man) - Criminal Mind Records
- 2014: Respeto The Album - (with Ice) - Ice House Records
- 2015: American Me
Remix Albums
- 2002: No Sett Trippin (Slowed & Throwed)
- 2005: John Ghetto (Chopped & Screwed)
Mixtapes
- 2003: Underground Vol.1 El Mas Locote Mix
- 2004: Underground Vol.2 Off The Chompa
- 2005: Underground Vol.3 Mas Locote De La Chingada
- 2006: Underground Vol.4 Still Loco
- TBA: Underground Vol.5 El Mas Locote
Collaboration Albums
- TBA: Lone Star Ridaz - Republic of Texas
- TBA: Dope House Dynasty - You Got Us F@cked Up
References
- ^ a b c d Juan Gotti of Texas Nominated for Latin Grammy
- ^ Burr, Ramiro (September 26, 2004). "Latin Notes: Gotti raps about barrio life and having a good time", San Antonio Express-News, p. J8.
- ^ Lopez, Robert (Nov 25, 1994). "Latin rappers want their due", The Beaumont Enterprise, p. B1.
- ^ Cobo, Leila (April 29, 2006). "Join the Party", Billboard 118 (17): LM8.
- ^ Lannert, John (April 29, 2006). "New artists strut their stuff", Billboard 118 (17): LM34.
- ^ Burr, Ramiro (October 13, 2004). "Juan Gotti inspired by life in the barrio", Houston Chronicle. Retrieved June 19, 2010.
- ^ Juan Gotti Climbs the Latin Billboard Charts
- ^ Marsilio, Elaine (November 27, 2009). "Latin Rap Awards return Saturday: Ceremony to honor genre's best artists", Corpus Christi Caller-Times, p. A2.
- ^ Hinojosa, Cassandra (September 18, 2005). "Texas Latin Rap Awards honors major talents", Corpus Christi Caller-Times, p. A2.