Danny Ocean (singer)

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Moralesand the second or maternal family name is Reyes.

Danny Ocean
Reyes performing in 2019
Background information
Birth name	Daniel Alejandro Morales Reyes
Born	(1992-05-05) 5 May 1992 (age 32) Caracas, Venezuela
Genres	Reggaeton dance-pop Moombahton Latin pop
Occupations	Singer songwriter record producer
Instrument(s)	Vocals, guitar, piano
Years active	2009–present
Labels	Atlantic
Partner	Mila

Daniel Alejandro Morales Reyes (born 5 May 1992), known by his stage name Danny Ocean, is a Venezuelan singer, songwriter and record producer born in Caracas, Venezuela. ^[1] He began his professional music career in 2009 with the creation of his YouTube channel.

He is best known for his song "Me Rehúso", ^[2] released in September 2016, ^[3] and relaunched as an English version titled "Baby I Won't" in 2017. ^{[4] [5] [6] [7]}

Discography

Studio albums

List of studio albums

Title	Album details	Certifications
54 + 1  [ es ]	Released: 22 March 2019 Label: Atlantic Format: CD, digital download	RIAA: 3× Platinum (Latin) [8]
@dannocean	Released: 18 February 2022 Label: Atlantic Format: CD, digital download
@dannocean 2	Released: 11 November 2022 Label: Atlantic Format: CD, digital download
Reflexa	Released: 2 May 2024 Label: Atlantic Format: CD, digital download

Extended plays

List of extended plays

Title	Details
Backstage (as Danny O.C.T.)	Released: 2009
Paracaídas (as Daniel O.C.T)	Released: 2014
Sin Intención (as Danny O.C.T.)	Released: 2014
U-YE (as Daniel O.C.T.)	Released: 2015
Pronto (as Danny O.C.T.)	Released: 2015
Venequia.	Released: 18 July 2024 Label: Atlantic Format: Digital download, streaming

Singles

As lead artist

List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name

Title	Year	Peak chart positions										Certifications	Album
		ARG [9]	COL [10]	ITA [11]	MEX [12]	NLD [13]	SPA [14]	SWE [15]	SWI [16]	US Latin [17]	US Latin Pop [18]
"Me Rehúso" / "Baby I Won't"	2016	7	6	5	1	82	2	96 [19]	34	13	19	CAPIF: Platinum [20] FIMI: 5× Platinum [21] PROMUSICAE: 10× Platinum [14] RIAA: 13× Platinum (Latin) [8]	54+1
"Vuelve"	2017	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	RIAA: Platinum (Latin) [8]
"Dembow"		—	—	—	—	—	19 [22]	—	—	—	—	PROMUSICAE: Platinum [14] RIAA: 5× Platinum (Latin) [8]
"Epa Wei"	2018	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	RIAA: 2× Platinum (Latin) [8]	Non-album single
"Swing"	2019	62	—	—	—	—	16 [23]	—	—	—	—	PROMUSICAE: 2× Platinum [14] RIAA: 2× Platinum (Latin) [8]	54+1
"Lookin' For" (with Digital Farm Animals) [24]		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		Non-album singles
"Dime Tú"		95	69	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"Detente" (with Mike Bahía)		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	RIAA: Platinum (Latin) [8]	Navegando
"Que lo Que"	2020	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		Non-album single
"Cuando Amanezca" (with Nibal, Justin Quiles and Feid)		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		Viaje
"Báilame"		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		54+1
"Midsummer Madness 20 (Remix)" (with 88rising featuring Joji, Rich Brian, August 08 and Higher Brothers)		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		Non-album singles
"Miedito o Qué?" (with Ovy On The Drums featuring Karol G)		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	RIAA: Platinum (Latin) [8]
"Pronto"	2021	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	RIAA: Gold (Latin) [8]	@dannocean
"Cuántas Veces" (with Justin Quiles)		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	RIAA: Gold (Latin) [8]
"Besarnos de Cero"		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"Mónaco" (with Lagos)		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	RIAA: 2× Platinum (Latin) [8]	Clásicos
"Báilame en los Besos" (with Dylan Fuentes and Daramola)		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		Non-album single
"Apartamento"		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		@dannocean
"Tú No Me Conoces" (with TINI)		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"Dorito & Coca-Cola" (with Tokischa)		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"Amapolas (Remix)" (with Leo Rizzi)		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		Non-album single
"Rubia Sol Morena Luna v2"		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		@dannocean
"Istanbul"	2022	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"Fuera del Mercado"		36 [25]	16	60 [26]	1	—	7 [27]	—	—	33	—	AMPROFON: Diamond+2× Platinum+Gold [28] FIMI: Platinum [21] PROMUSICAE: 3× Platinum [14] RIAA: 2× Platinum (Latin) [8]
"Velocidad" (with Akapellah and Foreign Teck)		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		Respira
"Brisa" (with Zion & Lennox)		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		Non-album single
"Fino" (with Llane)		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		Fino
"Volare"		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		@dannocean2
"Chimbo" (with Big Soto)		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		Todo es Mental
"Bebe"		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		@dannocean2
"Felices Perdidos" (with Piso 21)		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	RIAA: Gold (Latin) [8]	777
"Amor Tonight"		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		Non-album singles
"Emeycé" (with 3AM)	2023	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"Binikini" (with Rawayana)		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		¿Quien Trae las Cornetas?
"No Me Controles" (with Rvssian and Sean Paul)		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		Non-album single
"Correcaminos" (with Alejandro Sanz)		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		Correcaminos EP
"Zha" (with Greeicy)		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		Yeliana
"Caracas en el 2000" (with Elena Rose and Jerry Di)		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	RIAA: Gold (Latin) [8]	Non-album single
"No Te Enamores de Él"		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		Reflexa
"Medio Friends"	2024	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"Amor"		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	RIAA: Gold (Latin) [8]
"Cero Condiciones"		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"Bailarina" (with Abraham Mateo)		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		Insomnio
"Ley Universal"		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		Reflexa
"Imaginate" (with Kapo)		40	—	—	—	—	12	—	—	—	—		Non-album single
"Un Blues" (with Zulia)													Aviso de Despido
"Vitamina"	2025	—	—	—	—	—	67	—	—	—	—		Non-album single
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

As featured artist

List of singles as featured artist, showing year and album name

Title	Year	Album
"Replay" (DJ Katastraphy featuring Danny Ocean, Bri Nichole, Rello Muse & Philup Banks)	2016	Non-album single
"Voodoo" (Stargate and Los Unidades featuring Tiwa Savage, Wizkid, Danny Ocean and David Guetta)	2019	Global Citizen – EP 1
"Lazy Day" (Fuse ODG featuring Danny Ocean)		Non-album single
“No Eres Tú Soy Yo” (Maria Becerra featuring Danny Ocean)	2021	Animal
“Picó” (Yera and Blackie & Lois featuring Danny Ocean)		Non-album single
"Paciente por ti" (Jambene featuring Danny Ocean)	2023	Dimelo, Mike

Guest appearances

• "4:22"
• "Eivissa"
• "Cosquillas"

Other songs

• "Eres Tú La Musa" (Ft. ZsW ZeroSWar) as Danny O.C.T.
• "Ese Lugar" (Ft. Oma) as Danny O.C.T.
• "Demasiado Tarde" (Ft. KC Clan) as Danny O.C.T.
• "Un Cigarro"
• "Sunday Morning Driving"
• "120 Kilómetros"
• "Mueve Tu Cuerpo"
• "OXES"

Songwriting credits

• "Raptame"
• "Mamacita"
• "Ay, Dios mío!"
• "Milímetros"
• "Cambiate el nombre"
• "Machu Picchu"
• "DVD"

Awards and nominations

Year	Award	Category	Works	Result
2017	Premios Juventud [29] [30]	Artist Revelation	Himself	Nominated
	Kids' Choice Awards México	Favorite Song	"Me Rehúso"	Nominated [31]
	MTV MIAW Awards	Best Party Anthem		Nominated [32]
	Kids' Choice Awards Colombia	Favorite Song		Nominated [33]
2018	Pepsi Venezuela Music Awards [34]	Favorite Song		Nominated
		Artist Revelation	Himself	Nominated
2020	Billboard Latin Music Awards	Latin Pop Album of the Year	54+1	Nominated
2022	MTV Europe Music Awards [35]	Best Latin America Central Act	Himself	Won
2023	Latin Grammy Awards	Record of the Year	"Correcaminos" (with Alejandro Sanz)	Nominated

References

1. Campos, Carlos (22 May 2017). "Conozca a Danny Ocean, la mente detrás del éxito 'Me rehúso'". nacion.com (in Spanish). Retrieved 4 June 2017.
2. "Conoce a Danny Ocean, creador del éxito 'Me Rehúso'". radiocalientesantacruz.com (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 1 August 2017. Retrieved 4 June 2017.
3. "Me Rehúso – Danny Ocean". AllMusic . Retrieved 4 June 2017.
4. "Danny Ocean". Napster . Retrieved 4 June 2017.
5. "Baby I Won't – Single". iTunes . Retrieved 4 June 2017.^{[ dead link ‍]}
6. Dau, Alejandro (18 April 2017). "Danny Ocean es la nueva sensación de Spotify". tecnogaming.com (in Spanish). Retrieved 4 June 2017.
7. "Danny Ocean – Me Rehuso". los40.do (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 3 August 2018. Retrieved 4 June 2017.
8. "American certifications – Danny Ocean". Recording Industry Association of America . Retrieved 8 November 2022.
9. "Danny Ocean Chart History (Billboard Argentina Hot 100)". Billboard . Retrieved 19 August 2019. Pre-Argentina Hot 100 era:
   • "Me Rehúso": "Top 20 Argentina – Del 25 de Septiembre al 1 de Octubre, 2017" (in Spanish). Monitor Latino. 25 September 2017. Retrieved 2 October 2017.
10. • "Me Rehúso": "Top 100 Colombia – Semana 26 del 2017 – Del 23/06/2017 al 29/06/2017" (in Spanish). National-Report. 30 June 2017. Archived from the original on 3 July 2017. Retrieved 3 July 2017.
    • "Dime Tú": "Top 100 Colombia – Semana 6 del 2020 – Del 31/01/2020 al 06/02/2020" (in Spanish). National-Report. Archived from the original on February 7, 2020. Retrieved February 7, 2020.
11. "Classifica settimanale WK 39" (in Italian). Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana. Retrieved 30 September 2017.
12. "Top 20 Streaming (del 21 al 27 de abril)" (in Spanish). AMPROFON. Archived from the original on May 5, 2017. Retrieved May 5, 2017.
13. "Discografie Danny Ocean". Hung Medien. Retrieved 2 July 2017.
14. "Danny Ocean – Me Rehuso". elportaldemusica.es. Productores de Música de España . Retrieved 1 May 2022.
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18. "Danny Ocean – Chart History: Latin Pop Songs". Billboard . Retrieved 3 July 2017.
19. "Sverigetopplistan – Sveriges Officiella Topplista". Sverigetopplistan . Retrieved 22 September 2017.
20. "El hit global "Me Rehúso" de Danny Ocean ya tiene video oficial". TKM (in Spanish). August 25, 2017. Retrieved March 5, 2018.
21. "FIMI: Certificazioni Archivio". Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana . Retrieved July 29, 2019.Note: To retrieve the certifications, 1) type in Danny Ocean in the box of "Filtra", 2) select years in the box of "Anno", 3) select "Singoli online" in the box of "Sezione" for singles, 4) click Enter
22. "Top 100 Canciones – Semana 11: 9.3.2018 al 15.3.2018" (PDF) (in Spanish). Productores de Música de España . Retrieved 22 March 2018.
23. "Top 100 Canciones: Semana 19". Productores de Música de España . Retrieved 15 May 2019.
24. "Lookin' For - Single by Digital Farm Animals on Apple Music". iTunes Store . 22 February 2019. Retrieved 28 February 2019.
25. "Danny Ocean". Billboard .
26. "Top Singoli – Classifica settimanale WK 20" (in Italian). Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana . Retrieved 21 May 2022.
27. "Top 100 Canciones: Semana 16". Productores de Música de España . Retrieved 1 May 2022.
28. "Certificaciones" (in Spanish). Asociación Mexicana de Productores de Fonogramas y Videogramas . Retrieved August 1, 2022.Type Danny Ocean in the box under the ARTISTA column heading.
29. "Esta es la lista de nominados a Premios Juventud 2017". univision.com (in Spanish). Retrieved 4 June 2017.
30. Rivera, Nayeli. "Conoce todos los nominados a Premios Juventud 2017". monitorlatino.com (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 15 November 2017. Retrieved 4 June 2017.
31. "¡Vota para Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards!". noroeste.com.mx (in Spanish). Retrieved 3 July 2017.
32. "J Balvin y Maluma lideran nominaciones de MTV MIAW 2017". elespectador.com (in Spanish). Retrieved 3 July 2017.
33. "Nickelodeon dio a conocer los prenominados a Kids Choice Awards Colombia". eluniversal.com.co (in Spanish). 27 July 2017. Retrieved 11 September 2020.
34. "PEPSI MUSIC ANUNCIÓ NOMINADOS Y DIO INICIO A LAS VOTACIONES". areparadio.com (in Spanish). Retrieved 11 September 2020.
35. "Daddy Yankee And Kenia Os Won Their First MTV Europe Music Awards". UPROXX. 2022-11-14. Retrieved 2023-08-07.