J Balvin
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This name uses Spanish naming customs; the first or paternal family name is Osorio and the second or maternal family name is Balvín.
| J Balvin | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | José Álvaro Osorio Balvin |
| Also known as | J Balvin "El Negocio Socio" |
| Born |
July 5, 1985 Medellín, Colombia |
| Genres | Reggaeton |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Labels | EMI Latin |
| Website | jbalvin.com |
José Álvaro Osorio Balvín (born July 7, 1985), known artistically as J Balvin, is a Colombian reggaeton singer. Balvin was born in Medellín, the largest city of Antioquia, where he became interested in rap, dancehall, champeta and bachata at a young age.[1] He is known for his song "Yo Te Lo Dije" and "Tranquila".
In popular culture
J Balvin was featured on the Colombian version of "Blurred Lines" by Robin Thicke featuring Pharrell Williams & T.I., although the remix was received poorly.[2]
J Balvin is also featured in the Colombian remix of "The Way" by Ariana Grande.
Discography
Studio albums
| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Sales | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COL [3] |
US Latin [4] |
US Heat [5] | ||||
| La Familia | 1 | 14 | 36 |
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Singles
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COL | BUL | ROM | US LATIN [11] |
US RHYTHM [12] |
US TROPICAL [13] |
US LATIN POP [14] |
VEN | ||||||
| "Ella Me Cautivó" | 2009 | 16 | — | — | — | — | 35 | — | — | Real | |||
| "Sin Compromiso" | 2010 | 2 | — | — | — | 16 | 18 | — | 53 | El Negocio | |||
| "Me Gustas Tú" | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||
| "Seguiré Subiendo" | 2011 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||
| "En Lo Oscuro" | 2012 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||
| "Como un Animal" | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Mix Tape | ||||
| "Yo Te Lo Dije" | 1 | — | 4 | 13 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 17 | La Familia | ||||
| "Tranquila" | 3 | 3 | 5 | 42 | 8 | — | 22 | 62 | |||||
| "Sola" | 2013 | 1 | 34 | — | — | — | — | — | 100 | ||||
| "6 AM" (featuring Farruko) |
4 | — | — | — | 20 | — | — | 4 | |||||
| "—" denotes a title that was not released or did not chart in that territory | |||||||||||||
References
- ↑ J Balvin ¡100 % Reggueton! Viernes 9 de marzo de 2012
- ↑ "J Balvin se codea con Pharrel y Robin Thicke". Caracol Radio (in Spanish). PRISA. June 19, 2013. Retrieved July 1, 2013.
- ↑ Studio albums of J Balvin in Colombians Albums Chart:
- ↑ [http://www.billboard.com/artist/Illegal name entered j-balvin/j-balvin/chart?f=330 Latin Albums for J Balvin] Billboard.com
- ↑ [http://www.billboard.com/artist/Illegal name entered j-balvin/j-balvin/chart?f=324 Heatseekers Albums for J Balvin] Billboard.com
- ↑ "LA Familia by J Balvin". iTunes Store. Apple. 2013-10-29. Retrieved 2013-10-21.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 "J BALVIN RECIBE DOBLE DISCO DE PLATINO EN MULTITUDINARIA FIRMA DE AUTÓGRAFOS" (in Spanish). jbalvinelnegocio.com. November 1, 2013. Retrieved December 16, 2013.
- ↑ Singles of J Balvin in the Colombian charts (National-Report):
- "En Lo Oscuro": "National Report - Top Nacional" (in Spanish). National Report. 2013-10-21. Archived from the original on 2012-02-06.
- "Yo Te Lo Dije": "National-Report (Top Nacional) Semana 21" (in Spanish). Retrieved 28 November 2012.
- "Tranquila": "National Report - Top Nacional" (in Spanish). National Report. 2013-08-04. Archived from the original on 2013-11-26.
- "Sola": "National Report - Top Nacional" (in Spanish). National Report. 2013-05-20. Archived from the original on 2013-05-27.
- "6 AM": "National Report - Top Nacional" (in Spanish). National Report. 2013-10-29. Archived from the original on 2013-10-21.
- ↑ aCharts.us - J Balvin page
- ↑ Singles of J Balvin in the Romanian charts (Romanian Top 100):
- "Yo Te Lo Dije": "Romanian Top 100 – November 4". Media Forest. Retrieved November 14, 2013.
- "Tranquila": "Romanian Top 100 – July 8". Media Forest. Retrieved August 4, 2013.
- ↑ Hot Latin Songs for Fonseca. Billboard.com. Retrieved October 7, 2012
- ↑ Latin Pop Songs for Fonseca. Billboard.com. October 7, 2012
- ↑ Tropical Songs for Fonseca. Billboard.com. Retrieved October 7, 2012
- ↑ Latin Pop Songs for Fonseca. Billboard.com. October 7, 2012
- ↑ Singles of J Balvin in the Venezuelan charts (Record Report):
- "6 AM": "Top 100". Record Report. R.R. Digital C.A. 2013-01-23. Archived from the original on 2013-01-25.
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