J Balvin
Streaming now
About J Balvin
Cited as the “Prince of Reggaeton” by critics and fans, J Balvin is one of the world’s best-selling Latin artists with over 35 million records sold worldwide. He was the first Latino to headline world music events such as Coachella, Tomorrowland, and Lollapalooza.
Balvin entered the spotlight with his single ‘6 AM’ (featuring Puerto Rican singer Farruko), peaking at number two on the Billboard Hot Latin Songs chart, followed by ‘Ay Vamos’ and ‘Ginza’. In 2016, he released the album ‘Energia’, spawning the hit singles ‘Bobo’, ‘Safari’, and ‘Sigo Extrañándote’. In 2017, the track ‘Mi Gente’ topped the Global Top 50 on Spotify and later surpassed one billion views on YouTube/Spotify. He released the album ‘José’ in 2021.
The singer has collaborated with artists such as Pitbull, Nicky Jam, Pharrell Williams, Beyoncé, Black Eyed Peas, and Dua Lipa. He also worked with Cardi B and Bad Bunny for ‘I Like It’, which reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 and received a Grammy nomination for Record of the Year. While Balvin’s music style focuses on reggaeton, he also experiments with musical genres ranging from electronica and house to Latin trap and R&B. In 2020, Balvin was named one of the Greatest Latin Artists of all time by Billboard magazine.
Where is J Balvin from?
J Balvin was born on 7 May 1985 and raised in Medellin, Columbia.
What is J Balvin’s real name?
J Balvin’s full name is José Álvaro Osorio Balvín.
Who were J Balvin’s biggest influences?
The singer’s original inspirations included rock bands Metalica and Nirvana, while he developed an interest in reggaeton after listening to the UK Rap artist Daddy Yankee.
How many awards has J Balvin won?
J Balvin has won eleven Billboard Latin Music Awards, six Latin Grammy Awards, five MTV Video Music Awards, seven Latin American Music Awards, and the first-ever Global Icon Award by Lo Nuestro Awards. He has also received four Grammy Award nominations.
J Balvin Tour Dates & Tickets
To get information on upcoming J Balvin tour dates and concert tickets, you can visit the official website.
Stream more shows
A Diamond In The Mind: Live 2011
Duran Duran 'A Diamond In The Mind: Live 2011'
The Prismatic World Tour Live
Katy Perry 'The Prismatic World Tour Live'
Rebel Heart Tour
Madonna 'Rebel Heart Tour'
Around The World
The Police 'Around The World'
Live At Montreux 2003
Simply Red 'Live At Montreux 2003'
The Capitol Session '73
Bob Marley & The Wailers 'The Capitol Session '73'
Bruuttal
J Balvin 'Bruuttal'
One For All Tour
Bee Gees ‘One For All Tour’
Smoke + Mirrors Live
Imagine Dragons 'Smoke + Mirrors Live'
40th Anniversary