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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Bryan David Castro Sosa |
| Born | 14 January 1994 Bello (Antioquia), Colombia |
| Genres | Reggaeton |
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| Years active | 2016–present |
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| Website | www |
Bryan David Castro Sosa (born 14 January 1994), known professionally as Ryan Castro, is a Colombian singer and songwriter from Bello, Antioquia. He achieved worldwide recognition for his songs "Quema", "Jordan", "Mujeriego", and "Monastery".
Castro was born in Bello and raised in the Pedregal neighborhood, north of Medellín, the capital of Antioquia. [1] From an early age, he demonstrated musical abilities, especially in rap, freestyle, and dancehall, genres in which he excelled in high school. After graduating from high school at age 17, he began singing on buses, which helped him contribute to the subsistence at home. This allowed him to gain experience and confidence over the years, and he soon began performing in bars, clubs and music events. [2] [1] Years later, he traveled to Curaçao, where he found inspiration by the sea to create his music. [1]
Ryan Castro began his professional career in Colombia in 2017 with the single "Morena", promoting his songs on digital platforms such as YouTube and SoundCloud. [3] [4] Later, he became known on the music scene by signing with Kevin Roldán's label, Kings Records. [5] In 2020, he began to see success in his homeland with the release of the single "Lejanía". [6] [4]
Following this, Castro released several hits, "Wasa Wasa" and "Malory". On 12 November 2021, he released a duet with Colombian artist Feid titled "Monastery". On 17 December 2021, he achieved international success with the release of the single "Mujeriego", [7] which entered the Billboard Global 200 chart. This was followed by "Jordan", which also charted well on the Spotify Global Top 50 chart for several weeks; the accompanying music video has received over 400 million views on YouTube. [8] 2021 saw Castro fully cementing himself within the nuevo generación (new generation) of musicians emerging from Latin America. [9]
On 27 January 2022, Castro was featured with Blessd on the remix to "Quién TV". [10] Castro's rise to stardom through music led him to perform at the MTV Video Music Awards, where he performed the single "Nivel de Perreo" with fellow Colombian artist J Balvin. [11] [1] This continued success resulted in Castro being offered a music distribution contract with Sony Music in 2022. [5] That same year, he won in two categories at the Premios Heat ("Heat Awards"), where he was nominated for 'Best Andean-Region Artist' and 'Best New Generation—Male'. [12] On 5 August 2022, he released his first EP, Reggaetonera, with a total of seven songs. [13] He later presented his second EP, Los Piratas, with producer SOG. [14] [15]
In June 2023, Castro sued Kings Records for mismanagement of his recordings, and for management and publishing disagreements. [16] Also that same year, Castro released "Ghetto Star", a symbolic song that shows how a young man from a humble neighborhood became a music leader. [17] He traveled to Puerto Rico to record the video for the single "X 1 Beso" with De La Ghetto. [18] Additionally, he participated in the remix of "Corazón Roto" and "Mercho" alongside Lil Cake, Ozuna, Migrantes and Nico Valdi.
During the second half of 2023, he toured Europe for two months, and premiered his hit "Quema" alongside Mexican artist Peso Pluma, [19] a track which entered the US Billboard Hot Latin Songs [20] and Billboard Hot 100. [21] On 10 August 2023, Castro and fellow Colombian singer Karol G were featured on a remix [22] of "Una Noche en Medellín" by Chilean rapper Chris MJ. [23] In June 2024, Castro, along with Chris MJ, made a surprise appearance to perform "Una Noche en Medellín" live during one of Karol G's four sold-out shows at Estadio Santiago Bernabéu, Madrid.
On 5 October 2023, he was featured on "Ghetto Princess", a collaboration between himself, Barcelona-based singer Bad Gyal and Puerto Rican producer Ovy on the Drums. [24] On 8 June 2024, Castro released "El Ritmo Que Nos Une", featuring members of the Colombia national football team, including Luis Díaz and Juan Fernando Quintero who both performed verses on the song. [25]
Castro's debut album, El Cantante del Ghetto , was released in May 2024 on Sony Music Latin. [26] In July 2024, Castro was featured on the collaborative single "Party Amanecío" along with Bad Gyal, De La Ghetto and Maldy, produced by DJ Luian and Mambo Kingz. [27]
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Plan B is a former Puerto Rican reggaetón duo, consisting of cousins Chencho and Maldy. The duo rose to fame with the release of their first studio album, El Mundo del Plan B (2002), which also featured collaborations with fellow reggaetoneros like Daddy Yankee, Great Kilo, Guelo Star, Rey Pirin, and Speedy, among others. In addition to performing, Chencho and Maldy are both record producers in their own right; Chencho has his own record label, Chencho Records, and likewise Maldy heads Maldy Records. Plan B released their first mixtape in 2005, Los Nenes del Blin Blin. They have featured two compilation albums, released in 2005 and 2007, respectively: El Draft 2005 and Reggaetón de Markesina. The duo released their third joint album in 2010, House of Pleasure, along with singles such as "Si No Le Contesto" and "Es un Secreto". Plan B released their fourth and final album in 2014, Love and Sex, and featured artists like Alexis & Fido, J Álvarez, Tego Calderón, Zion & Lennox, Clandestino y Yailemm, and Amaro.
Salomón Villada Hoyos, better known by his stage names Feid and Ferxxo, is a Colombian singer, songwriter, and record producer. Born in Medellín, Colombia, he has worked with several well-known singers including Bad Bunny, J Balvin, Sebastián Yatra, Manuel Turizo, Maluma, and Karol G.
The discography of Spanish singer, songwriter, and model Bad Gyal consists of one studio album, two mixtapes, two extended plays (EPs), 49 singles, and one promotional single.
Stiven Mesa Londoño, known professionally as Blessd, is a Colombian singer and songwriter. Born in Itagüí, he has worked with several well-known artists such as Maluma, Justin Quiles, and Myke Towers. In October 2021, Blessd signed with Warner Music Latina and released his first studio album which is called Hecho en Medellín. His most popular song from the album, entitled "Medallo", has reached number 1 in Colombia and has over 100 million views on YouTube. In March 2022, he was nominated for three Heat Latin Music Awards including Best New Artist, Best Artist – Andean Region and Best Collaboration for the song "Medallo".
"Provenza" is a song by Colombian singer-songwriter Karol G. It was written by Karol G, Keityn and Ovy on the Drums, and produced by the latter. The song was released on April 21, 2022, through Universal Music Latino, as the lead single from her fourth studio album, Mañana Será Bonito.
The 19th Premios Juventud ceremony took place on July 21, 2022. Univision broadcast the show live from the José Miguel Agrelot Coliseum, with Danna Paola, Eduin Caz, Clarissa Molina and Prince Royce hosting the event.
The discography of Mexican singer and rapper Peso Pluma consists of four studio albums, two live albums, one extended play, and 59 singles. After departing from the independent label El Cartel de Los Ángeles in late 2021, he would join the Prajin Parlay label and collaborate with label-mate Raúl Vega on the song "El Bélicon", which was released on 4 February 2022. It appeared on the US Hot Latin Songs chart at number 34, becoming Peso Pluma's first entry on the chart.
"Watati" is a song by Colombian singer-songwriter Karol G featuring Panamanian musician Aldo Ranks. It was released on June 2, 2023, through Atlantic Records as the first promotional single from Barbie the Album, the soundtrack to the 2023 film Barbie.
The 20th Premios Juventud was held on July 20, 2023, to recognize the best in pop culture of young Hispanic and Latino Americans in 2023. The ceremony took place at the José Miguel Agrelot Coliseum in San Juan, Puerto Rico, for the second year in a row. It was broadcast live on Univision. The ceremoy was hosted by Mexican singer Ángela Aguilar, Mexican TV host Alejandra Espinoza, Puerto Rican actress Dayanara Torres, and Brazilian actor Marcus Ornellas.
The Mañana Será Bonito Tour was the fourth concert tour by Colombian singer Karol G, launched in-support of her multi-platinum fourth studio album Mañana Será Bonito (2023) and its mixtape/B-side, Bichota Season (2023). The show's setlist also features additional hits and fan-favorite songs from her previous three albums Unstoppable (2017), Ocean (2019) and KG0516 (2021). The tour began on August 10, 2023, at Allegiant Stadium in Paradise, Nevada, before visiting additional sities throughout North America, much of Latin America and parts of Europe. The Mañana Será Bonito Tour ended on July 23, 2024, at Estadio Santiago Bernabéu in Madrid.
"Qlona" is a song by Colombian singer-songwriter Karol G and Mexican singer Peso Pluma. It was written by Karol G, Peso Pluma, Daniel Gutierrez and Ovy on the Drums. The song was released on August 11, 2023, through Bichota Records and Interscope, as the fifth track on the Giraldo's second mixtape project, Mañana Será Bonito .
"Una Noche en Medellín" is a song by Chilean singer Cris MJ. It was published on January 20, 2022, through Nabru Records and Stars Music Chile. The single went viral on the TikTok app, leading to its popularity and increased views on other platforms.
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"Corazón Roto" is a song recorded by Puerto Rican rapper Brray. The song was released by Universal Music Latino as a single on September 29, 2022, for digital download and streaming. On April 6, 2023, a remixed version of "Corazón Roto" with Puerto Rican singer Jhayco and Columbian artist Ryan Castro was released as single. Another remix entitled "Corazón Roto, Pt. 3", by Brray, Anuel AA and Chencho Corleone, featuring Jhaco and Ryan Castro, was released on September 7, 2023.
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"Quema" (transl. "Burn") is a song by Colombian singer Ryan Castro and Mexican singer Peso Pluma, released on 13 July 2023 through Sony Music Entertainment Colombia, as the second single from the former's debut solo studio album El Cantante del Ghetto (2024). The song was produced by SOG, with them and both singers writing the song.
The 21st Premios Juventud were held on July 25, 2024, recognizing the best in pop culture of young Hispanic and Latino Americans in 2024. The ceremony took place at the José Miguel Agrelot Coliseum in San Juan, Puerto Rico. It was broadcast on Univision, with Venezuelan-American content creator Lele Pons, Dominican actress and television presenter Clarissa Molina, and Puerto Rican rapper Wisin, serving as co-hosts.
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