J Balvin
Biography
J Balvin is a Colombian singer who has become one of the top-selling Latin acts, with 35 million records sold globally. Born in Medellín, he built a following at clubs there before his breakthrough in 2014 with 6 AM featuring Farruko, which reached number two on Billboard's Hot Latin Songs chart. Ay Vamos and Ginza followed, and his 2016 album Energia produced the hits Bobo, Safari, and Sigo Extrañándote. In 2017 he released Mi Gente with Willy William; its Beyoncé remix gave him his first US top-ten single. He also joined Cardi B and Bad Bunny on I Like It, a US number one. His albums include Vibras, Oasis with Bad Bunny, Colores, José, and Rayo. His honors include eleven Billboard Latin Music Awards, six Latin Grammys, seven Latin American Music Awards, five MTV Video Music Awards, and four Grammy nominations. He became the first Latino to headline major festivals such as Coachella, Tomorrowland, and Lollapalooza.
41years old
Turns 42 on May 7in 178 days
- Born Medellín
- Star sign: TaurusThe sign runs April 20 to May 20
- Also credited as José Álvaro Osorio Balvín
Movie Career
- Films
- 3
- Career span
- 1 year2019 to 2020
Every film, newest first
- 2020The Boy from MedellínIMDb rating 6.1
- 2020Trolls World TourIMDb rating 6.1
- 2019HOMECOMING: A film by BeyoncéIMDb rating 7.6
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A first
Balvin's music video has over one billion views and ranks among the most watched Latin music videos ever. The song was the first by a reggaeton artist to reach that mark.
A first
For the songs "6 AM" and "Ay Vamos", J Balvin received a diamond certification from the Recording Industry Association of America, marking 600,000 digital units sold. He was the first artist to earn that honor in the Latin field.
A first
With the song "Una Nota", Balvin reached his 33rd No. 1 on the Billboard Latin Airplay Chart in December 2021, setting a new record for the most No. 1s on that chart.
Big break
In September 2017, Balvin's song was remixed with Beyoncé. That remix hit number three in the United States, which was Balvin's first US top-ten single.
A first
Balvin's collaboration with Cardi B and Bad Bunny on "I Like It" became his first number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 and his first diamond certification from the RIAA.
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Worked with
J Balvin made one film with each of them. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.
Films together
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All films by David P. Smith
All films by Walt Dohrn
All films by Beyoncé
Awards
Four awards and honors from 2015 to 2024.
| Year | Award | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other honors | |||
| 2024 | Billboard Spirit of Hope Award | Won | |
| 2018 | Latin Grammy Award for Best Urban Music Album | Vibras | Won |
| 2016 | Latin Grammy Award for Best Urban Music Album | Energia | Won |
| 2015 | Latin Grammy Award for Best Urban Song | Ay Vamos | Won |
Online
Official profiles and reference pages.