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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Carlos Ariel Peralta Mendoza |
| Also known as | Maffio |
| Born | 24 January 1986 Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic |
| Genres | Urban music |
| Occupation(s) | Composer and producer |
Carlos Ariel Peralta Mendoza, known by his stage name Maffio (born 1986), is a Dominican Urban/Pop/Tropical producer, composer, songwriter and artist.
Mendoza was born in 1986 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
His musical endeavors began at the age of six when he began teaching himself to play the piano. At age 9, he started composing songs and at 12, he started producing. At age 20, he achieved his first worldwide success: "My soul dies". [1] The name "Maffio" comes from his father, who nicknamed him that after noticing that even as a child, Carlos had a fondness for mafia documentaries. [2] His musical influences include Bob Marley, Donna Summer, Bee Gees, Camilo Sesto, Michael Jackson and Chuck Mangione. His recording and producing studio is called "ReHab" and has been operating in Miami for five years. In 2015, Mayor Tomás Regalado honored Maffio with the keys to the city of Miami. He was an independent artist until 2019; he is currently signed to Sony Music Entertainment. [3]
Currently[ when? ] finalizing his debut album TumbaGobierno, the album was scheduled to be released in fall 2020. He has collaborated with artists such as Farruko, Nacho, Nicky Jam, Bryant Myers, Chino & Nacho, Fonseca, Gente de Zona, Juan Magán, Fuego, Akon, Soleil, Olga Tañón and Elvis Crespo. His song "Tú Me Quemas" appears in the movie Ride Along 2 . [4] He also produced Akon's album El Negreeto , with Anitta, Ozuna, Anuel AA, Nacho, Farruko and Becky G. Maffio is involved in charity work at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and formerly at Miami Children's Hospital.[ citation needed ]
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