Christian Alicea

About

Puerto Rican singer-songwriter and instrumentalist best known for his unique blend of tropical rhythms with modern pop and Latin sounds. In 2023, he released his debut album, "Yo," which features hit songs including "Cobarde," "Vuelve," "Que Rica," and "Es Un Secreto."

Before Fame

He started playing percussion and piano when he was only 10 years old before making his vocal debut with his father's musical group at the age of 14. Before he began focusing on his artistic career fulltime in 2019, he worked simultaneously as both a musician and a firefighter.

Trivia

He earned a Latin Grammy Award nomination for Best Salsa Album in 2024. That same year, he also earned nominations from Premios Juventud in the categories of New Male Generation and Tropical Album. His singles "Cobarde" and "Vuelve" topped Dominican Republic and Colombian music charts and remained in the U.S. Billboard Tropical Airplay Top 20 for more than 20 weeks after their release.

Family Life

He is the son of José Bosque, who served as the frontman and percussionist of the Maiken salsa band. He has several brothers who have also performed with the band.

Associated With

He has collaborated with notable artists including Rafa Pabön, Luis Figueroa, and violinist Frabián Eli.