Cs Corona | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Juan Rafael Coronado Yucra |
| Also known as | Corona |
| Born | 26 July 1996 Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia |
| Genres | Latin trap |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2014–present |
Juan Rafael Coronado Yucra (born 26 July 1996), known professionally as Cs Corona or simply Corona, is a Bolivian Latin trap singer, considered the greatest exponent of this genre in Bolivia. [1] [2]
Corona began making music in 2014 and has since become a leading figure in his genre in Bolivia. Born in the Virgen de Guadalupe neighborhood, he was a gang member in his teens until he decided to dedicate himself to music. [3] He also enrolled at Gabriel René Moreno Autonomous University, studying industrial engineering and computer science, but did not complete his studies. [4]
In addition to his solo career, Corona is also the leader of the hip hop group Cruz Santa, made up of young people between the ages of 17 and 32. [5] This group began around 2014. [6] He also works with the production company Tiluchi Records. [7]
In 2019, Corona released "Choca Bandida", a collaboration with fellow Santa Cruz native Vaccix. [8] In 2021, he was nominated as a promising artist at the Billboard Awards, [7] and also participated in the first edition of the Respira festival, [7] a prominent event in the music industry. In addition, he won the award for Best Urban Artist of the Year at the 2021 Bolivia Music Awards. [9] In 2022 he released his first studio album, Boliganga SRL. [10] That same year, he shared the stage with reggaeton singer Daddy Yankee in the city of Santa Cruz. [11] He also shared the stage with Argentine artist L-Gante. [3]
To the rhythm of ranchera music and rap, Corona and singer Luis Vega released the song "Desvelados" on 25 March 2023. [12] Later, in November of the same year, he collaborated with Lu de la Tower on the song "Error 403", a pop-rock fusion that reached number one in plays in Bolivia and was positioned at number 22 in the national Top 50 on Spotify. [13] The song was later preselected for the Latin Grammys, marking an outstanding recognition in the career of the artist. [14]
With "Mi Debilidad", a collaboration with Luis Vega and Bonny Lovy released in March 2025, Corona ventured into salsa using the Santa Cruz History Museum as the location for the music video. [15] The song was published on digital platforms and reached 11,000 views on YouTube during its first 12 hours. The proposal sought to expand its presence in Latin music through a collaboration. [15]
Corona's music is characterized by its oppositional nature, denouncing police violence, political corruption, and street life in Santa Cruz. It also refers to marijuana use. [4]
| Year | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Song of the Year | Pedidos Yema | Nominated | [16] |
| Best Urban Artist (male) | Himself | Won | ||
| 2022 | Album of the Year | Boliganga SRL | Nominated | [17] |
| Song of the Year | Que estás haciendo | Nominated | ||
| Best Urban Artist (male) | Himself | Nominated | ||
| Male Artist of the Year | Nominated | |||
| 2023 | Best Urban Artist (male) | Nominated | [18] | |
| Video of the Year | Desvelado | Nominated | ||
| Male Artist of the Year | Himself | Nominated | ||
| 2024 | Best Urban Artist (male) | Nominated | [19] | |
| Best Collaboration | Error 403 | Nominated | ||
| Galáctico | Nominated | |||
| Male Artist of the Year | Himself | Nominated |