J Balvin

J Balvin (born May 7, 1985) is a Colombian singer. He is one of the best-selling Latin artists, with 35 million records sold worldwide. Born in Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia, he became interested in music at a young age while listening to rap, champeta, bachata, and reggae.

J Balvin's breakthrough came with the album "La Familia" (2013), which established him as one of the leading figures in reggaeton. His subsequent albums, including "Energía" (2016), "Vibras" (2018), and "Colores" (2020), have all achieved massive commercial success.

His collaboration with Bad Bunny on the album "Oasis" (2019) was critically acclaimed and became one of the most important Latin albums of the decade. J Balvin has also collaborated with artists like Beyoncé, Rosalía, Cardi B, and Ed Sheeran.

Known for his colorful style and innovative music videos, J Balvin has been credited with bringing reggaeton to mainstream global audiences. He is also a successful entrepreneur and fashion icon.

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External Links

• Instagram — @jbalvin
• Wikipedia — J Balvin