Was born in Barcelona, Venezuela, to Gregorio Rafael Vasquez Fuente and Carmen Felicia Azacon Pericana. He grew up in Urb. Cumanagotos II, where he was first exposed to music.
He began writing and recording music independently in 2009, drawing inspiration from artists such as Daddy Yankee, Don Omar.
Due to the economic crisis in Venezuela, migrated to Brazil in late 2016.[3] He entered the country through Pacaraima, Roraima, and initially faced financial hardship, including a period living on the streets in Boa Vista while performing in restaurants and small venues to survive.[4]
Musical Career
After relocating to Brazil, traveled through several Amazonian cities, including Manaus, Careiro Castanho, and Presidente Figueiredo, before settling in Humaitá, where his professional career began to develop.[5]
In 2021, he released his debut EP, O Vene, which includes five original reggaeton tracks and collaborations with local rappers from Humaitá.[6] The project was praised for merging Spanish and Portuguese lyrics and for introducing reggaeton to new audiences in the North Region, Brazil.
Musical style and influences
The music combines urban Latin rhythms with Brazilian musical elements, using reggaeton beats and melodic pop hooks. His bilingual songwriting alternating between Spanish and Portuguese has become a distinctive.[7][8] Regional media described him as “a cultural bridge between Venezuela and Brazil, revitalizing reggaeton within a new regional context.”[6]
Recognition
Nominated for the Best Artist of Humaitá 2024 Award.[9]
Member of the Municipal Council of Culture of Humaitá, representing the Popular Music.[10]
Featured by Brazilian outlets including Fato Amazônico, BNCAmazonas, and Em Tempo for his cultural contribution to reggaeton in the North Region, Brazil.[11]
Cultural impact
Is considered one of the first Venezuelan artists to build a reggaeton career in Brazil interior regions. His work has contributed to expanding Latin urban music within the Brazilian cultural landscape and inspired local artists to explore bilingual and multicultural songwriting.
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