#133,365 Most Popular
About
Spanish singer, rapper, and songwriter known for pioneering the "flamenco urbano" sound and known for songs such as "Fue Sin Querer," "Amantes," "Necesito Abrazarte," "Ganar o Perder," "Sin Motivo," "Herido," and "Marbella" along with his key projects FlamenTrap and REAL.
Before fame
He grew up surrounded by music and first sang on a stage when he was 6 years old. He grew up listening not only to flamenco but also to artists like Frank Sinatra, Michael Jackson, and American rap which influenced his fusion style.
Trivia
He initially faced strong criticism from flamenco purists and even some members of his own community with his fusion sound, but it eventually became popular with time. He released his album FlamenTrap in 2008 which introduced his new style mixing flamenco with trap and urban music.
Family life
His real name is José Fernández Muñoz. He grew up in a musical Gitano family in Málaga, Spain. His mother was a chorister and composer, and his father was also a singer. His grandmother Pepa del Cerro was a flamenco dancer. He is a father.
Associated with
His 2020 hit song "Fue Sin Querer" featured Juan Magán and Omar Montes.
