Jay Santos

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Jay Santos
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Background information
Born Colombia
Genres Latin, house, reggaeton, dance
Occupation(s)Singer
Labels Blanco y Negro Music
Associated acts José de Rico, Henry Mendez

Jay Santos is a Colombian vocalist and singer of electro house dance music and reggaeton. He is signed to Spain's Blanco y Negro Music record label.

Santos rose to fame when he was featured in the European dance hit "Noche de estrellas" by Spanish DJ and producer Jose De Rico and Dominican singer Henry Mendez. It reached number 5 in the Spanish Singles Chart also charting in France. Based on that success, Jay Santos released his solo hit "Caliente" with chart success in Spain, France and Belgium.

Discography

Solo singles
List of singles, with selected chart positions
YearTitlePeak chart positions Certifications Album
SPA
[1]
BEL
(Vl)

[2]
BEL
(Wa)

[3]
FRA
[4]
SWI
2013"Caliente"32 [5] 29293612
Featured in
List of singles, with selected chart positions
YearTitlePeak chart positions Certifications Album
SPA
[6]
BEL
(Wa)

[3]
FRA
[4]
2012"Noche de estrellas"
(Jose de Rico & Henry Mendez feat. Jay Santos)
5 [7] 157

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