Farruko

Carlos Efrén Reyes Rosado (born May 2, 1991), better known by his stage name Farruko, is a Puerto Rican singer and songwriter. He rose to fame collaborating with heavyweight artists such as Daddy Yankee, Anuel AA, Luigi Farru and J Alvarez . He came to prominence in 2010 with his debut studio album, El Talento Del Bloque.[1]

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Reyes and the second or maternal family name is Enamorado.
Farruko
Farruko in 2015
Background information
Birth nameCarlos Efrén Reyes Rosado
Also known as
  • Farruko
  • Farru
  • The Most Powerful Rookie
Born (1991-05-02) May 2, 1991
Bayamón, Puerto Rico
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • songwriter
InstrumentsVocals
Years active2009–present
Labels
Associated acts
Websitefarruko.com

Musical career

2009–2011: Career beginnings

Farruko began his career in 2009. He credits Myspace with helping him create a fan base that would eventually result in him becoming a popular singer.[2] In 2011, Farruko appears on a song with José Feliciano called Su hija me gusta, where a young man tells a father I like your daughter.[3] As his style developed he typically directed his music to younger people and relationships. As his songs grew in popularity online, Puerto Rican radio stations picked up on the internet hype and began to broadcast Farruko to a wider audience, solidifying his presence in the Reggaeton scene.

2012–2020: Early music

Farruko was nominated for the Latin Grammy Award for Best Urban Music Album in 2012.[4] In the Summer of 2014, Farruko's his songs, "Passion Whine" and "6 AM", both with J Balvin, reached spots 1 and 2, respectively."Passion Whine" ranked on the Top Latin Songs list, published by Monitor Latino, for 26 consecutive weeks. The song "6 AM" earned Farruko nominations at Premios Juventud for Best Urban Fusion/Performance for "6 AM" and Best Urban Song at the 15th Annual Latin Grammy Awards.

He has been the lead singer or featured on top performing songs including "Krippy Kush," "Inolvidable," "Quiereme," and "Calma (Remix)."[5] Farruko has collaborated with many artists including Bad Bunny,[6] J Balvin, Nicki Minaj, Travis Scott, and Wisin & Yandel.

Arrest

On April 3, 2018, Farruko was arrested in Puerto Rico, accused of hiding $52,000 in undeclared cash in shoes and luggage when returning from the Dominican Republic for which he was required to do three years of probation.[7] As of 2017, he had a net worth of $3 million.[8]

Tours
  • 2010–2011: El Talento Del Bloque Tour
  • 2012: TMPR Tour
  • 2013: El Imperio Nazza Farruko Edition Tour
  • 2015: Los Menores Tour Bus
  • 2016: Visionary World Tour
  • 2017: TrapXFicante Tour
  • 2019: Gangalee Tour[9]

Discography
Main article: Farruko discography

References
  1. "Farruko, Allmusic". Retrieved February 2, 2013.
  2. Gomez, Luis (August 18, 2015). "Interview: Puerto Rican reggaeton singer Farruko eyeing U.S. market". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 30 May 2018.
  3. "Farruko: "Un honor grabar con Feliciano" - Hoy Digital". November 15, 2011. Archived from the original on November 15, 2011.
  4. Romero, Angie (September 25, 2012). "Latin Grammy Awards 2012 Full List of Nominees". ABC News. Retrieved 30 May 2018.
  5. "Pedro Capó Talks 'Calma' Success, Teaming With Farruko and Alicia Keys, & Landing His First Hot 100 Hit". www.msn.com. Retrieved 12 June 2019.
  6. "Farruko & Bad Bunny's 'La Cartera' Video: Watch". Billboard. September 25, 2019.
  7. "Judge Orders Three Years Probation for Farruko". Billboard. June 13, 2019.
  8. Gomez, Shirley (July 18, 2017). "Richest Reggaeton Artists: 15 Urban Music Singers with Fat Bank Accounts and Fit Bodies". Latin Times. Newsweek Media Group.
  9. "Gangalee Tour 2020: Highlights From Farruko's Miami Concert". Billboard. January 26, 2020.
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