Flex (singer)
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Félix Danilo Gómez Bosquez[1] |
| Also known as |
Flex (US) Nigga (LA) |
| Born |
August 29, 1980 Panama City, Panama |
| Origin | Chitré, Panama[1] |
| Genres | Reggaeton, reggae, latin pop |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 1996–present |
| Labels | EMI Televisa, Sony Latin |
| Associated acts | Predikador, Belinda, Kumbia All Starz, Pee Wee, Alexis & Fido, Arcangel, Yomo |
Félix Danilo Gómez Bosquez (born August 29, 1981),[2] known by his stage names Flex and Nigga,[2] is a Panamanian reggaeton artist. He adopted the name Nigga after being told by another Panamanian artist that he "sings like an African."[3] Before releasing an album in the United States in 2008, Flex removed references to his nickname in songs, and his CD packages were reprinted with the name "Flex."[3]
Awards and accomplishments
Flex has received nominations for a variety of awards shows including Premios Billboard, Premios lo Nuestro, Latin Grammys, Premios Juventud, Premios Oye, and Premios Monitor Latino.[4] Flex has won an Oye award, a Latin Grammy, and eight Billboard Latin Music awards.[4]
His accomplishments include a number one position in Mexican and American radio for over 20 weeks, as well as Gold and Platinum album sales worldwide.[4]
Personal life
After five years of dating, Flex married his long girlfriend Osiris Vega on August 26, 2008 and got divorced in 2011.[5] Flex continues to live in Panama.[1]
Discography
- Studio albums
- 2007: Te Quiero: Romantic Style in da World
- 2009: La Evolución Romantic Style
- 2010: Romantic Style Parte 3: Desde La Esencia
- 2012: Vives En Mí
- 2015: Seduction
- EPs
- 2009: AOL Dejando Huellas
- Compilation albums
- 2011: A Todo Romantic Style
Accolades
Billboard Latin Music Awards
| Year | Nominee/work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | "Te Quiero" | Hot Latin Song of the Year | Nominated |
| Hot Latin Song of the Year, Male | Won | ||
| Hot Latin Song of the Year, New | Won | ||
| Latin Pop Airplay Song of the Year | Nominated | ||
| Tropical Airplay Song of the Year, Male | Won | ||
| Latin Rhythm Airplay Song of the Year, Solo | Won | ||
| Latin Ringmaster of the Year | Won | ||
| Himself | Hot Latin Song Artist of the Year, Male | Nominated | |
| Top Latin Albums Artist of the Year | Nominated | ||
| Te Quiero: Romantic Style In Da World | Latin Album of the Year | Nominated | |
| Top Latin Album of the Year, Male | Nominated | ||
| Top Latin Album of the Year, New | Won | ||
| Latin Rhythm Album of the Year, Solo | Won |
Latin Grammy Awards
| Year | Nominee/work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Te Quiero: Romantic Style In Da World | Best Urban Music Album | Nominated |
| "Te Quiero" | Best Urban Song | Won |
Lo Nuestro Awards
| Year | Nominee/work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Te Quiero: Romantic Style In Da World | Urban Album of the Year | Nominated |
| Himself | Urban Artist of the Year | Nominated | |
| "Te Quiero" | Urban Song of the Year | Won | |
| 2010 | La Evolución Romantic Style | Urban Album of the Year | Nominated |
| Himself | Urban Artist of the Year | Nominated | |
| "Dime Si Te Vas Con Él" | Urban Song of the Year | Nominated | |
| 2017 | "Disfruta La Vida" Joint nomination with Antonio Barullo and J Álvarez |
Urban Collaboration of the Year | Nominated |