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J Balvin
José Álvaro Osorio Balvín, known professionally as J Balvin, is a Colombian singer. He is one of the best-selling Latin artists, with 35 million records sold worldwide. Balvin was born in Medellín. At age 17, he moved to the United States to learn English, living in both Oklahoma and New York. He then returned to Medellín and gained popularity performing at clubs in the city.
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entertainment · Colombian singer (born 1985) · singer · record producer · songwriter · collector · rapper · also J Balvin, J. Balvin, José Álvaro Osorio Balvín, Balvin
Born 7 May 1985 · Q966845
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2026· 37 entries
La Revista Actual: Nicky Jam, J Balvin y Ryan Castro: la música al servicio social
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Instagram: Close Friends Only: J Balvin & Ryan Castro Talk New Album
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Infobae: Nicky Jam, J Balvin y Ryan Castro se unieron a la reconstrucción de viviendas tras el terremoto en Colombia: así serían las primeras casas
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Caracol Radio: J Balvin y Ryan Castro se unen para apoyar a familias afectadas por emergencia en Buenaventura
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ladevi.info: ¡Cartel de locura en Curazao! J Balvin, Rubén Blades, Toto y Sean Paul encabezan el North Sea Jazz 2026
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TUDN: ¡Mega hitazo! 'Canelo' Álvarez se subió al escenario con J Balvin en concierto
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latination.com: J Balvin leads earthquake recovery in Colombia
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Mshale: J. Balvin, Jon Hamm, Becky G Arrive At Fanatics Super Bowl Party Vanity Fair (8aAfeuuyGd)
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BELatina: ‘Colombia Se Levanta’ Is the Long-Term Recovery Campaign J Balvin’s Foundation Built Because Rebuilding Takes Years Not Days
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Metrocuadrado: Conoce la lujosa casa de J Balvin en Medellín
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Yahoo: J Balvin Revisits Rumors About His Sexuality During Eary Career
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News.com.au: NEWS OF THE WEEK: Shakira, J Balvin and more call for support for Colombian earthquake victims
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El Espectador: Movilización de los famosos tras terremoto. Desde J Balvin y Ryan Castro hasta Jhonny Rivera
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Food & Beverage Magazine: Jameson Celebrates the Summer of Soccer with a Surprise J Balvin Performance in Brooklyn
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Revista Semana: Karol G, Maluma, J Balvin y más: todos los famosos que se movilizan por las víctimas del terremoto en Colombia
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Mensajero Turístico: Curaçao confirma a J Balvin y The Jacksons para septiembre de 2026
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20Minutos: Karol G, Carlos Vives, Shakira o J Balvin se vuelcan con la ayuda humanitaria tras el terremoto en Colombia
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laopinion.com: J Balvin y Ryan Castro envían ayuda humanitaria a víctimas del sismo en Colombia / La Opinión
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El Diario NY: J Balvin y Ryan Castro envían ayuda humanitaria tras el sismo en Colombia / El Diario
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El Nuevo Siglo: Carlos Vives, Shakira y J Balvin articulan iniciativas de ayuda humanitaria
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Decatur Radio: Liu Yuning Expands Global Reach With J Balvin Collaboration
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Cuballama: Shakira, J Balvin, Maluma y Camilo reaccionan al terremoto que sacudió Colombia
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Vistazo: Karol G, J Balvin, Maluma y más artistas colombianos se movilizan para llevar ayuda a las zonas afectadas por el terremoto
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Onda Cero: Artistas como Karol G, Maluma o J Balvin se movilizan por Colombia tras el trágico terremoto
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Published video “J Balvin - Dalmation (Official Video)”.
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Published video “J Balvin, Ryan Castro - Omerta (Cortometraje Musical)”.
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Published video “OSCAR MAYDON en la casa #cdmx”.
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Published video “Una a la Vez es de las favoritas de OMERTA ⚡️ te gustó? @elcantantedelghetto #newmusic”.
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Published video “OMERTA @elcantantedelghetto ya disponible #newalbum #newmusic”.
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Published video “J Balvin, Ryan Castro - Melo (Visualizer)”.
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Published video “J Balvin, Ryan Castro, Eladio Carrion - GWA (Visualizer)”.
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Published video “J Balvin, Ryan Castro - Medetown (Visualizer)”.
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Published video “J Balvin, Ryan Castro - Viernes (Visualizer)”.
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Published video “J Balvin, Ryan Castro, SOG - Omerta (Visualizer)”.
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Released album “OMERTA”.
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2025· 1 entry
Released album “Mixteip”.
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2024· 3 entries
Released album “Rayo”.
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Awarded Billboard Spirit of Hope Award (2024).
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Had his first acting role in the Canadian crime drama film Little Lorraine, which premiered at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival
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2023· 1 entry
Balvin was awarded 'Fashion Icon of The Year' at the Latin American Fashion Awards, held in the Dominican Republic- to mark the occasion he received a trophy designed by Salvadoran artist, Studio Lenca
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2022· 2 entries
Along with new apparel pieces from this forthcoming capsule
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Collaborated with Guess again and released a new collection called Amor
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2021· 2 entries
Released album “JOSE”.
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Balvin released José, his sixth studio album
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2020· 8 entries
Released ep “Summer Fiesta”.
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Released ep “Summer Vacation”.
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Released ep “Summer Love”.
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Released album “Colores”.
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In 2020, it was revealed that Balvin contracted COVID-19, but he has since recovered.
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Balvin became the first Latin artist to collaborate with Nike
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It was revealed that Balvin contracted COVID-19, but he has since recovered
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Was included on Time magazine's annual list of the 100 most influential people of the world, and was called one of the Greatest Latin Artists of All Time by Billboard
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2019· 4 entries
Released ep “RITMO (Bad Boys for Life) (remixes)”.
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Released album “OASIS”.
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Released ep “Contra la pared (remixes)”.
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With Latin music representing a portion of that growth
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2018· 4 entries
Awarded Latin Grammy Award for Best Urban Music Album for Vibras (2018).
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Released album “Vibras”.
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Referenced Martin's hit "Livin' la Vida Loca" on the song "Reggaetón" since Martin "gave as clear a depiction of his actualized artistic dreams"
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Met avant-garde stylist, designer and techno DJ Sita Abellán, who took him on as her sole styling client
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2017· 2 entries
Released album “Bruuttal”.
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The BMI Latin Awards named him the Contemporary Latin Songwriter of the Year for his contribution in the Latin music industry, and has won the first Global Icon Award given by Lo Nuestro Awards, in recognition of his con
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2016· 5 entries
Awarded Latin Grammy Award for Best Urban Music Album for Energia (2016).
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Released album “Energía”.
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And in 2019 he won the Golden Artist of Latin Urban Music at the Premios Heat
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After Juan Gabriel's Los Duo 2 and Banda Sinaloense MS de Sergio Lizarraga's Que Bendicion
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Released Energia, which included the hit singles "Bobo", "Safari", and "Sigo Extrañándote"
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2015· 1 entry
Awarded Latin Grammy Award for Best Urban Song for Ay Vamos (2015).
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2014· 1 entry
With the single "6 AM" featuring Puerto Rican singer Farruko, which peaked at number 2 on the Billboard Hot Latin Songs chart, followed by "Ay Vamos" and "Ginza"
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2013· 1 entry
Released album “La familia”.
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2012· 2 entries
Released album “Mix Tape”.
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Balvin released a mixtape featuring many of his early hits in Colombia, including "En Lo Oscuro" and "Como un Animal"
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2011· 2 entries
Released album “El negocio”.
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Released ep “El negocio: Unreleased Edition”.
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2009· 2 entries
And soon after released the single "Ella Me Cautivó," which charted at number 35 on the Billboard Tropical Songs chart
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Released album “Real”.
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2004· 1 entry
Released his first song titled "Panas"
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1985· 1 entry
Born 1985-05-07.
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