J Balvin | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | José Álvaro Osorio Balvin |
Also known as | J Balvin "El Negocio Socio" |
Born |
Medellín, Colombia | May 7, 1985
Genres | Reggaeton |
Years active | 2009–present |
Labels | EMI Latin |
Associated acts | Xonia, Inna, Daddy Yankee, Farruko |
Website | jbalvin.com |
José Álvaro Osorio Balvín (born May 7, 1985), known artistically as J Balvin, is a Colombian reggaeton singer. Balvin was born in Medellín, the largest city of Antioquia, where he became interested in rap, dancehall, champeta and bachata at a young age. He is known for his song "Yo Te Lo Dije" and "Tranquila".
In popular culture
J Balvin was featured on the Colombian version of "Blurred Lines" by Robin Thicke featuring Pharrell Williams & T.I., although the remix was received poorly.
J Balvin is also featured in the Colombian remix of "The Way" by Ariana Grande.
Discography
Studio albums
Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | Certifications | |||
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COL | US Latin |
US Latin Rhythm |
US Heat | |||
La Familia |
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1 | 14 | 2 | 36 |
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Singles
Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | ||||||||||
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COL | BUL | SPA | ROM | US LATIN |
US RHYTHM |
US TROPICAL |
US LATIN POP |
VEN | |||||
"Ella Me Cautivó" | 2009 | 16 | — | — | — | — | — | 35 | — | — | Real | ||
"Sin Compromiso" | 2010 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 16 | 18 | — | 53 | El Negocio | ||
"Me Gustas Tú" | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||
"Seguiré Subiendo" | 2011 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
"En Lo Oscuro" | 2012 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
"Como un Animal" | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Mix Tape | |||
"Yo Te Lo Dije" | 1 | — | — | 4 | 13 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 17 | La Familia | |||
"Tranquila" | 3 | 3 | — | 5 | 34 | 8 | — | 22 | 62 | ||||
"Sola" | 2013 | 1 | 34 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 100 | |||
"6 AM" (featuring Farruko) |
4 | 24 | 45 | — | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | ||||
"La Venganza" | 2014 | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
"—" denotes a title that was not released or did not chart in that territory |
As featured artist
Title | Year | Album |
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"Cola song" (Inna featuring J Balvin) |
2014 | LatINNA |
"I Want Cha" (Xonia featuring J Balvin) |
N/A | |
"—" denotes a title that did not chart, or was not released in that territory. |
At Own Eurovision Song Contest
OESC #32
Further information: Romania in Own Eurovision Song Contest 32
Awards and achievements | ||
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Preceded by Andreea Bălan feat. Mike Diamondz with Things u do 2 me |
Romania in Own Eurovision Song Contest OESC #32 |
Succeeded by Alexandra Stan with Thanks for leaving |
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