| First Name |
J
|
| Last Name |
Balvin
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| Full Name at Birth |
José Álvaro Osorio Balvin
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| Alternative Name |
J Balvin, El Negocio, The Business, The Businessman
|
| Birthday |
7th May, 1985
|
| Birthplace |
Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia
|
| Height |
5' 8½" (174 cm)
|
| Weight |
174lbs (79 kg)
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| Build |
Average
|
| Eye Color |
Brown - Dark
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| Hair Color |
Brown - Dark
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| Distinctive Feature |
Ear studs, Distinct Latino look
|
| Zodiac Sign |
Taurus
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| Sexuality |
Straight
|
| Ethnicity |
Multiracial
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| Nationality |
Colombian
|
| Occupation Text |
Singer, songwriter, rapper, record producer
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| Occupation |
Musician
|
| Claim to Fame |
Mi Gente
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| Music Genre (Text) |
Reggaeton, Latin Pop, Hip Hop, Reguetón, Trap, Moombahton, urbano
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| Year(s) Active |
2009–present, 2004–present
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| Instrument (text) |
Vocals, guitar
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| Record Label |
Capitol Latin, Universal, Infinity Music, Infinity
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| Associated Acts |
Arcangel, Ariana Grande, Farruko, Sean Paul, Jhonny Rivera, Nicky Jam, Daddy Yankee, Anitta, Boy Wonder, Bad Bunny, Prince Royce, Cardi B, Poo Bear, Ozuna, Major Lazer, Wisin & Yandel, Karol G, Don Omar, Wisin y Yandel, Reykon, Beyonce, David Guetta, Inna, DJ Khaled, Pharrell Williams, Rosalía, Sofia Carson, Maluma, Xonia
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| Brand Endorsement |
Pepsi, Buchanan’s Whisky
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| Official Websites |
http://www.jbalvin.com, http://jbalvin.com
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José Álvaro Osorio Balvín (born May 7, 1985), better known as J Balvin, is a Colombian reggaeton singer. He has been referred to as the "Prince of Reggaeton" (from Spanish: "Príncipe del Reggaetón"), and is one of the best-selling Latin music artists with sales of more than 35 million records (albums and singles) worldwide. Balvin was born in Medellín, Colombia. At age 17, he moved to the United States to learn English, where he lived in both Oklahoma and New York. He then returned to Medellín and gained popularity performing at clubs in the city.
