Juan Gotti

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Juan Gotti
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Gotti performing in 2023
Background information
Birth nameJuan Ramos
Origin Houston, Texas, U.S.
Genres
Years active1997–present
Labels

Juan Ramos, [1] better known by his stage name Juan Gotti, is an American rapper of Mexican descent, and member of Dope House Records. [2] He raps in both Spanish and English. [3] [4]

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Biography

Ramos was raised in Houston, Texas. [1] He later moved to San Antonio. [5] Gotti combines regional Norteño and Ranchero music with hip hop to create his signature sound. [1] Some of Gotti's music was recorded in an attempt to promote peace between rival gangs, as the result of his change of attitude after being released from prison. [1]

His album No Sett Trippin was nominated for a Latin Grammy Award in 2004. [6] In 2005, his follow-up album John Ghetto debuted at #11 on Billboard's Latin Rhythm Charts, as well as #46 under the Top Latin Albums category. [7] He has also received multiple nominations for Texas Latin Rap Awards, [8] including a win for Artist of the Year in 2005. [9]

Discography

Studio albums

Remix albums

Mixtapes

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Juan Gotti of Texas Nominated for Latin Grammy". LatinRapper.com. August 25, 2004. Archived from the original on March 24, 2017.
  2. ↑ Burr, Ramiro (September 26, 2004). "Latin Notes: Gotti raps about barrio life and having a good time", San Antonio Express-News , p. J8.
  3. ↑ Lopez, Robert (November 25, 1994). "Latin rappers want their due", The Beaumont Enterprise , p. B1.
  4. ↑ Cobo, Leila (April 29, 2006). "Join the Party", Billboard 118 (17): LM8.
  5. ↑ Lannert, John (April 29, 2006). "New artists strut their stuff", Billboard 118 (17): LM34.
  6. ↑ Burr, Ramiro (October 13, 2004). "Juan Gotti inspired by life in the barrio", Houston Chronicle . Retrieved June 19, 2010.
  7. ↑ "Juan Gotti Climbs the Latin Billboard Charts". LatinRapper.com. June 23, 2005. Archived from the original on March 24, 2017.
  8. ↑ Marsilio, Elaine (November 27, 2009). "Latin Rap Awards return Saturday: Ceremony to honor genre's best artists", Corpus Christi Caller-Times , p. A2.
  9. ↑ Hinojosa, Cassandra (September 18, 2005). "Texas Latin Rap Awards honors major talents", Corpus Christi Caller-Times , p. A2.
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