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{{Short description|Puerto Rican rapper}}
{{Short description|Puerto Rican singer}}
{{Family name hatnote|Reyes|Rosado|lang=Spanish}}
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{{Infobox musical artist
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Farruko
| background = person
| image = Farrukoyalemedina (cropped).jpg
| name = Farruko
| image = Farruko, 2021 - interview with Tony Dandrades.jpeg
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| caption = Farruko in October 2015
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| birth_name = Carlos Efrén Reyes Rosado
| caption = Farruko in 2021
| alias =
| birth_name = Carlos Efrén Reyes Rosado
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1991|5|2}}
| alias = El Talento del Bloque
| birth_place = [[Bayamón, Puerto Rico]]
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1991|5|2}}
| genre = {{flatlist|
| birth_place = [[Bayamón, Puerto Rico]]
| genre = {{flatlist|
* [[Latin trap]]
* [[reggaeton]]
* [[Reggaeton]]
* [[Latin pop]]<ref name="allmusic">{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/mn0002444093|title=Farruko|website=[[AllMusic]]|access-date=March 15, 2023|archive-date=March 15, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230315033359/https://www.allmusic.com/artist/mn0002444093|url-status=live}} Retrieved February 2, 2013.</ref>
}}
}}
| occupation = {{hlist|Rapper|singer|songwriter}}
| occupations = {{flatlist|
* Singer
| years_active = 2007–present
* rapper
| label = {{flatlist|
* songwriter
}}
| instrument = Vocals
| discography = [[Farruko discography]]
| years_active = 2007–present
| label = {{flatlist|
* Carbon Fiber
* Carbon Fiber
* [[Sony Music Latin|Sony Latin]]
* [[Sony Music Latin|Sony Latin]]
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* [[Universal Music Latin Entertainment|Universal Latino]]
* [[Universal Music Latin Entertainment|Universal Latino]]
}}
}}
| website = {{URL|farruko.com}}
| associated_acts = {{flatlist|
* [[Daddy Yankee]]
* [[Enrique Iglesias]]
* [[Arcángel]]
* [[J Álvarez]]
* [[Alan Walker]]
* [[Baby Rasta & Gringo]]
* [[Ñengo Flow]]
* [[Cosculluela]]
* [[Don Omar]]
* [[Tempo (rapper)|Tempo]]
* [[Abraham Mateo]]
* [[Wisin & Yandel]]
* [[Rvssian]]
* [[El Alfa]]
* [[Boy Wonder (producer)|Boy Wonder]]
}}
}}
'''Carlos Efrén Reyes Rosado''' (born May 2, 1991), better known by his stage name '''Farruko''', is a Puerto Rican singer, rapper and songwriter. He rose to fame collaborating with [[Daddy Yankee]], [[J Balvin]], [[Don Omar]], and [[J Álvarez]]. He came to prominence in 2010 with his first solo album, ''El Talento del Bloque''.<ref name="allmusic" />
| website = {{URL|farruko.com}}
}}

'''Carlos Efrén Reyes Rosado''' (born May 2, 1991), better known by his stage name '''Farruko''', is a Puerto Rican rapper and singer. He rose to fame collaborating with [[Daddy Yankee]], [[J Balvin]], [[Don Omar]], and [[J Álvarez]]. He came to prominence in 2010 with his first solo album, ''El Talento del Bloque''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/mn0002444093|title=Farruko|website=[[AllMusic]]|access-date=March 15, 2023|archive-date=March 15, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230315033359/https://www.allmusic.com/artist/mn0002444093|url-status=live}} Retrieved February 2, 2013.</ref>


== Career ==
== Career ==
=== 2007–2011: Career beginnings ===
=== 2007–2011: Career beginnings ===
Farruko began his career in 2009. He credits [[Myspace]] with helping him create a fan base that would eventually result in him becoming a popular singer.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Gomez |first1=Luis |title=Interview: Puerto Rican reggaeton singer Farruko eyeing U.S. market |url=http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/celebrity/ct-farruko-visionary-reggaeton-interview-20150818-column.html |access-date=May 30, 2018 |publisher=[[Chicago Tribune]] |date=August 18, 2015 |archive-date=June 12, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180612173922/http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/celebrity/ct-farruko-visionary-reggaeton-interview-20150818-column.html |url-status=live }}</ref> In 2011, Farruko appears on a song with [[José Feliciano]] called "Su Hija Me Gusta".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hoy.com.do/alegria/2011/10/12/397068/Farruko-Un-honor-grabar-con-Feliciano|title=Farruko: "Un honor grabar con Feliciano" - Hoy Digital|date=November 15, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111115162826/http://www.hoy.com.do/alegria/2011/10/12/397068/Farruko-Un-honor-grabar-con-Feliciano|archive-date=November 15, 2011}}</ref> As his style developed he typically directed his music to younger people and relationships. As his songs grew in popularity online, Puerto Rican radio stations picked up on the internet hype and began to broadcast Farruko to a wider audience, solidifying his presence in the reggaeton scene.
Farruko began his career in 2009. He credits [[Myspace]] with helping him create a fan base that would eventually result in him becoming a popular singer.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Gomez |first1=Luis |title=Interview: Puerto Rican reggaeton singer Farruko eyeing U.S. market |url=http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/celebrity/ct-farruko-visionary-reggaeton-interview-20150818-column.html |access-date=May 30, 2018 |publisher=[[Chicago Tribune]] |date=August 18, 2015 |archive-date=June 12, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180612173922/http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/celebrity/ct-farruko-visionary-reggaeton-interview-20150818-column.html |url-status=live }}</ref> In 2011, Farruko appears on a song with [[José Feliciano]] called "Su Hija Me Gusta".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hoy.com.do/alegria/2011/10/12/397068/Farruko-Un-honor-grabar-con-Feliciano|title=Farruko: "Un honor grabar con Feliciano" - Hoy Digital|date=November 15, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111115162826/http://www.hoy.com.do/alegria/2011/10/12/397068/Farruko-Un-honor-grabar-con-Feliciano|archive-date=November 15, 2011}}</ref> As his style developed he typically directed his music to younger people and relationships. As his songs grew in popularity online, Puerto Rican radio stations picked up on the internet hype and began to broadcast Farruko to a wider audience, solidifying his presence in the [[reggaeton]] scene.


=== 2012–2022: Early music ===
=== 2012–2022: Early music ===
Farruko was nominated for the [[Latin Grammy Award for Best Urban Music Album]] in 2012.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://abcnews.go.com/ABC_Univision/Entertainment/latin-grammy-awards-2012-full-list-nominees/story?id=17320033|title=Latin Grammy Awards 2012 Full List of Nominees|last1=Romero|first1=Angie|date=September 25, 2012|access-date=May 30, 2018|work=[[ABC News]]|archive-date=July 7, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180707005942/https://abcnews.go.com/ABC_Univision/Entertainment/latin-grammy-awards-2012-full-list-nominees/story?id=17320033|url-status=live}}</ref> In the summer of 2014, Farruko's hit songs, "Passion Whine" and "6 AM", both with [[J Balvin]], "6 AM" changed Farruko's career for the best, both songs reached spots 1 and 2, respectively."Passion Whine" ranked on the Top Latin Songs list, published by Monitor Latino, for 26 consecutive weeks. The song "6 AM" earned Farruko nominations at [[Premios Juventud]] for [[Latin Grammy Award for Best Urban Fusion/Performance|Best Urban Fusion/Performance]] for "6 AM" and [[Latin Grammy Award for Best Urban Song|Best Urban Song]] at the [[15th Annual Latin Grammy Awards]].
Farruko was nominated for the [[Latin Grammy Award for Best Urban Music Album]] in 2012.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://abcnews.go.com/ABC_Univision/Entertainment/latin-grammy-awards-2012-full-list-nominees/story?id=17320033|title=Latin Grammy Awards 2012 Full List of Nominees|last1=Romero|first1=Angie|date=September 25, 2012|access-date=May 30, 2018|work=[[ABC News (United States)|ABC News]]|archive-date=July 7, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180707005942/https://abcnews.go.com/ABC_Univision/Entertainment/latin-grammy-awards-2012-full-list-nominees/story?id=17320033|url-status=live}}</ref> In the summer of 2014, Farruko's hit songs, "Passion Whine" and "6 AM", both with [[J Balvin]], "6 AM" changed Farruko's career for the best, both songs reached spots 1 and 2, respectively."Passion Whine" ranked on the [[Top Latin Songs]] list, published by [[Monitor Latino]], for 26 consecutive weeks. The song "6 AM" earned Farruko nominations at [[Premios Juventud]] for [[Latin Grammy Award for Best Urban Fusion/Performance|Best Urban Fusion/Performance]] for "6 AM" and [[Latin Grammy Award for Best Urban Song|Best Urban Song]] at the [[15th Annual Latin Grammy Awards]].


He has been the lead singer or featured on top performing songs including "Krippy Kush", "Inolvidable", "Quiéreme", and "Calma" (remix).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.msn.com/en-us/music/news/pedro-cap-c3-b3-talks-calma-success-teaming-with-farruko-and-alicia-keys-26-landing-his-first-hot-100-hit/ar-AACofGC|title=Pedro Capó Talks 'Calma' Success, Teaming With Farruko and Alicia Keys, & Landing His First Hot 100 Hit|website=[[MSN]]|access-date=June 12, 2019|archive-date=December 11, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191211132526/https://www.msn.com/en-us/music/news/pedro-cap-c3-b3-talks-calma-success-teaming-with-farruko-and-alicia-keys-26-landing-his-first-hot-100-hit/ar-AACofGC|url-status=live}}</ref> Farruko has collaborated with many artists including [[Bad Bunny]],<ref>{{Cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/latin/8531391/farruko-bad-bunny-la-cartera-video|title=Farruko & Bad Bunny's 'La Cartera' Video: Watch|date=September 25, 2019|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|access-date=March 3, 2020|archive-date=March 3, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200303131443/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/latin/8531391/farruko-bad-bunny-la-cartera-video|url-status=live}}</ref> [[J Balvin]], [[Nicki Minaj]], [[Travis Scott]], [[Ricky Martin]], and [[Wisin & Yandel]].
He has been the lead singer or featured on top performing songs including "Krippy Kush", "Inolvidable", "Quiéreme", and "Calma" (remix).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.msn.com/en-us/music/news/pedro-cap-c3-b3-talks-calma-success-teaming-with-farruko-and-alicia-keys-26-landing-his-first-hot-100-hit/ar-AACofGC|title=Pedro Capó Talks 'Calma' Success, Teaming With Farruko and Alicia Keys, & Landing His First Hot 100 Hit|website=[[MSN]]|access-date=June 12, 2019|archive-date=December 11, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191211132526/https://www.msn.com/en-us/music/news/pedro-cap-c3-b3-talks-calma-success-teaming-with-farruko-and-alicia-keys-26-landing-his-first-hot-100-hit/ar-AACofGC|url-status=live}}</ref> Farruko has collaborated with many artists including [[Bad Bunny]],<ref>{{Cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/latin/8531391/farruko-bad-bunny-la-cartera-video|title=Farruko & Bad Bunny's 'La Cartera' Video: Watch|date=September 25, 2019|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|access-date=March 3, 2020|archive-date=March 3, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200303131443/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/latin/8531391/farruko-bad-bunny-la-cartera-video|url-status=live}}</ref> [[J Balvin]], [[Nicki Minaj]], [[Travis Scott]], [[Ricky Martin]], and [[Wisin & Yandel]].
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On June 24, 2021, Farruko released his hit single "[[Pepas]]", which has over 1 billion streams on Spotify. The song is a mixture of [[tribal guarachero]] and [[reggaeton]].
On June 24, 2021, Farruko released his hit single "[[Pepas]]", which has over 1 billion streams on Spotify. The song is a mixture of [[tribal guarachero]] and [[reggaeton]].


On February 12, 2022, during a performance at the [[FTX Arena]] in [[Miami]], Farruko stopped the concert to give a speech, in which he devoted himself to preaching about God, expressing his problems and asking forgiveness for the lyrics of some of his songs.<ref>{{cite web | last=Licon | first=Adriana Gomez | title=Reggaeton star Farruko roils fans by preaching about God | website=[[Yahoo!]] | date=February 17, 2022 | url=https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/reggaeton-star-farruko-roils-fans-185633893.html | access-date=February 18, 2022 | archive-date=February 18, 2022 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220218210424/https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/reggaeton-star-farruko-roils-fans-185633893.html | url-status=live }}</ref> Responding to complaint of fans, Farruko replied that "Farru is retired and Carlos is here now" and that they will refund the money of dissatisfied attendees.<ref>{{cite news |first=Isabella |last=Vega |title=Farruko Announces Retirement, Turns Latest Show into Sunday Service |url=https://remezcla.com/music/farruko-announces-retirement-turns-latest-show-into-sunday-service/ |access-date=March 17, 2022 |work=[[Remezcla]] |date=February 14, 2022 |archive-date=February 15, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220215045743/https://remezcla.com/music/farruko-announces-retirement-turns-latest-show-into-sunday-service/ |url-status=live }}</ref> However, Farruko did not actually retire and is scheduled to resume performing in May 2023.<ref>{{cite web |title=Lineup |url=https://www.jazzandheritage.org/new-orleans-jazz-heritage-festival-2023-lineup-announcement/ |website=2023 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival |date=January 13, 2023 |access-date=January 30, 2023 |archive-date=January 30, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230130175123/https://www.jazzandheritage.org/new-orleans-jazz-heritage-festival-2023-lineup-announcement/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
On February 12, 2022, during a performance at the [[FTX Arena]] in [[Miami]], Farruko stopped the concert to give a speech, in which he devoted himself to preaching about God, expressing his problems and asking forgiveness for the lyrics of some of his songs.<ref>{{cite web | last=Licon | first=Adriana Gomez | title=Reggaeton star Farruko roils fans by preaching about God | website=[[Yahoo!]] | date=February 17, 2022 | url=https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/reggaeton-star-farruko-roils-fans-185633893.html | access-date=February 18, 2022 | archive-date=February 18, 2022 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220218210424/https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/reggaeton-star-farruko-roils-fans-185633893.html | url-status=live }}</ref> Responding to complaint of fans, Farruko replied that "Farru is retired and Carlos is here now" and that they will refund the money of dissatisfied attendees.<ref>{{cite news |first=Isabella |last=Vega |title=Farruko Announces Retirement, Turns Latest Show into Sunday Service |url=https://remezcla.com/music/farruko-announces-retirement-turns-latest-show-into-sunday-service/ |access-date=March 17, 2022 |work=[[Remezcla]] |date=February 14, 2022 |archive-date=February 15, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220215045743/https://remezcla.com/music/farruko-announces-retirement-turns-latest-show-into-sunday-service/ |url-status=live }}</ref> However, Farruko did not actually retire and resumed performing in May 2023.<ref>{{cite web |title=Lineup |url=https://www.jazzandheritage.org/new-orleans-jazz-heritage-festival-2023-lineup-announcement/ |website=2023 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival |date=January 13, 2023 |access-date=January 30, 2023 |archive-date=January 30, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230130175123/https://www.jazzandheritage.org/new-orleans-jazz-heritage-festival-2023-lineup-announcement/ |url-status=live }}</ref>


== Arrest ==
== Arrest ==
On April 3, 2018, Farruko was arrested in Puerto Rico, accused of hiding $52,000 in undeclared cash in shoes and luggage when returning from the [[Dominican Republic]] for which he was required to do three years of probation.<ref>{{Cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/latin/8515851/judge-orders-three-years-probation-farruko|title=Judge Orders Three Years Probation for Farruko|date=June 13, 2019|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|access-date=March 3, 2020|archive-date=March 3, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200303131441/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/latin/8515851/judge-orders-three-years-probation-farruko|url-status=live}}</ref> As of 2017, he had a net worth of $3 million.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.latintimes.com/richest-reggaeton-artists-15-urban-music-singers-fat-bank-accounts-and-fit-bodies-420781|title=Richest Reggaeton Artists: 15 Urban Music Singers with Fat Bank Accounts and Fit Bodies|work=[[Latin Times]]|author=Gomez, Shirley|date=July 18, 2017|publisher=[[Newsweek Media Group]]|access-date=May 22, 2019|archive-date=November 22, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211122154845/https://www.latintimes.com/richest-reggaeton-artists-15-urban-music-singers-fat-bank-accounts-and-fit-bodies-420781|url-status=live}}</ref>
On April 3, 2018, Farruko was arrested in Puerto Rico, accused of hiding $52,000 in undeclared cash in shoes and luggage when returning from the [[Dominican Republic]] for which he was required to do three years of probation.<ref>{{Cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/latin/8515851/judge-orders-three-years-probation-farruko|title=Judge Orders Three Years Probation for Farruko|date=June 13, 2019|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|access-date=March 3, 2020|archive-date=March 3, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200303131441/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/latin/8515851/judge-orders-three-years-probation-farruko|url-status=live}}</ref> As of 2017, he had a net worth of $3 million.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.latintimes.com/richest-reggaeton-artists-15-urban-music-singers-fat-bank-accounts-and-fit-bodies-420781|title=Richest Reggaeton Artists: 15 Urban Music Singers with Fat Bank Accounts and Fit Bodies|work=[[Latin Times]]|author=Gomez, Shirley|date=July 18, 2017|publisher=[[Newsweek Media Group]]|access-date=May 22, 2019|archive-date=November 22, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211122154845/https://www.latintimes.com/richest-reggaeton-artists-15-urban-music-singers-fat-bank-accounts-and-fit-bodies-420781|url-status=live}}</ref>

== Personal life ==
Farruko became a Christian in 2022. He spoke about his faith in an interview in the same year with [[Rolling Stone]] magazine: 'Look, I’m a human who was falling, who wasn’t doing the right thing. Now I got up and I’m strong, and you can, too.' He also spoke about how his faith helped him reconcile with his family.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Lopez |first1=Julyssa |title=Farruko on God, Fame, and Life After ‘Pepas’ |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-latin/farruko-pepas-god-new-music-1234594021/ |website=Rolling Stone |access-date=19 April 2024 |date=1 October 2022}}</ref>


== Tours ==
== Tours ==
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* ''En Letra de Otro'' (2019)
* ''En Letra de Otro'' (2019)
* ''[[La 167]]'' (2021)
* ''[[La 167]]'' (2021)
* ''Cvrbon Vrmor (C_DE: G_D.O.N.)'' (2024)


Farruko Presenta: Los Osos 2026 Track List
*1. Intro (Los Osos) (Prod by Bad Bunny)
*2. Tu Amor (Farruko, Martin Garrix) (Prod by Martin Garrix)
*3. Se Mueren (Bad Bunny) (Prod by Tainy)
*4. Te Lo Meto (Farruko, Myke Towers) (Prod by Tainy, Sharo Towers)
*5. Los Osos (Farruko, Jhayco, Sech) (Prod by Chris Jedi)
*6. La Calle (Myke Towers, Yandel) (Prod by Luny Tunes)
*7. Damas Y Caballeros (J Balvin, Jhayco) (Prod by Bad Bunny, Tainy)
*8. Sueltos (Anuel AA) (Prod by Tainy, Chris Jedi)
*9. Ya Tu Sabes (Rauw Alejandro, Pitbull, Farruko) (Prod by Luny Tunes)
*10. La Radiografía (Wisin & Yandel) (Prod by Luny Tunes, Tainy)
*11. La Gata (OZUNA, Bad Bunny) (Prod by Tainy)
*12. Bebe (De La Ghetto, J Balvin) (Prod by Chris Jedi)
*13. Yo Soy De Aquí (Sech, Bad Bunny) (Prod by Luny Tunes)
*14. Give It Up (Pitbull, Yandel) (Prod by Tainy)
*15. Time Travel (Farruko) (Prod by Luny Tunes)
*16. Wonder Women (Farruko, Jhayco, Marshmello) (Prod by Tainy, Marshmello)
*17. Fancy (Yandel, Rauw Alejandro) (Prod by Tainy)
*18. Estrellas (Bad Bunny, Farruko) (Prod by Bad Bunny, Chris Jedi)
*19. 69 (Wisin, Bad Bunny, OZUNA feat. Anuel AA, Myke Towers, Farruko) (Prod by Sharo Towers)
*20. Outro (Farruko, Arcángel) (Prod by Luny Tunes)
*21. Dime (Arcángel) (Prod by Luny Tunes, Sharo Towers)
*22. El Ultimo (Myke Towers) (Prod by Sharo Towers, Chris Jedi)
*23. Gracias Por Todo (Bad Bunny, Farruko, Martin Garrix) (Prod by Tainy, Sharo Towers, Martin Garrix)


== Awards and nominations ==
== Awards and nominations ==
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* {{Official website}}
* {{IMDb name|8807028}}
* {{IMDb name|8807028}}
* {{Instagram|farruko}}


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Farruko
Farruko in 2021
Farruko in 2021
Background information
Birth nameCarlos Efrén Reyes Rosado
Also known asEl Talento del Bloque
Born (1991-05-02) May 2, 1991 (age 33)
Bayamón, Puerto Rico
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • rapper
  • songwriter
InstrumentVocals
DiscographyFarruko discography
Years active2007–present
Labels
Websitefarruko.com

Carlos Efrén Reyes Rosado (born May 2, 1991), better known by his stage name Farruko, is a Puerto Rican singer, rapper and songwriter. He rose to fame collaborating with Daddy Yankee, J Balvin, Don Omar, and J Álvarez. He came to prominence in 2010 with his first solo album, El Talento del Bloque.[1]

Career

2007–2011: Career beginnings

Farruko began his career in 2009. He credits Myspace with helping him create a fan base that would eventually result in him becoming a popular singer.[2] In 2011, Farruko appears on a song with José Feliciano called "Su Hija Me Gusta".[3] As his style developed he typically directed his music to younger people and relationships. As his songs grew in popularity online, Puerto Rican radio stations picked up on the internet hype and began to broadcast Farruko to a wider audience, solidifying his presence in the reggaeton scene.

2012–2022: Early music

Farruko was nominated for the Latin Grammy Award for Best Urban Music Album in 2012.[4] In the summer of 2014, Farruko's hit songs, "Passion Whine" and "6 AM", both with J Balvin, "6 AM" changed Farruko's career for the best, both songs reached spots 1 and 2, respectively."Passion Whine" ranked on the Top Latin Songs list, published by Monitor Latino, for 26 consecutive weeks. The song "6 AM" earned Farruko nominations at Premios Juventud for Best Urban Fusion/Performance for "6 AM" and Best Urban Song at the 15th Annual Latin Grammy Awards.

He has been the lead singer or featured on top performing songs including "Krippy Kush", "Inolvidable", "Quiéreme", and "Calma" (remix).[5] Farruko has collaborated with many artists including Bad Bunny,[6] J Balvin, Nicki Minaj, Travis Scott, Ricky Martin, and Wisin & Yandel.

In 2014, Farruko and his manager, Franklin Martínez, cofounded the music label, Carbon Fiber Music, which as of 2022 has 9 artists signed to the music label.

On June 24, 2021, Farruko released his hit single "Pepas", which has over 1 billion streams on Spotify. The song is a mixture of tribal guarachero and reggaeton.

On February 12, 2022, during a performance at the FTX Arena in Miami, Farruko stopped the concert to give a speech, in which he devoted himself to preaching about God, expressing his problems and asking forgiveness for the lyrics of some of his songs.[7] Responding to complaint of fans, Farruko replied that "Farru is retired and Carlos is here now" and that they will refund the money of dissatisfied attendees.[8] However, Farruko did not actually retire and resumed performing in May 2023.[9]

Arrest

On April 3, 2018, Farruko was arrested in Puerto Rico, accused of hiding $52,000 in undeclared cash in shoes and luggage when returning from the Dominican Republic for which he was required to do three years of probation.[10] As of 2017, he had a net worth of $3 million.[11]

Personal life

Farruko became a Christian in 2022. He spoke about his faith in an interview in the same year with Rolling Stone magazine: 'Look, I’m a human who was falling, who wasn’t doing the right thing. Now I got up and I’m strong, and you can, too.' He also spoke about how his faith helped him reconcile with his family.[12]

Tours

  • 2010–2011: El Talento del Bloque Tour
  • 2012: TMPR Tour
  • 2013: El Imperio Nazza: Farruko Edition Tour
  • 2015: Los Menores Tour Bus
  • 2016: Visionary World Tour
  • 2017: TrapXFicante Tour
  • 2019: Gangalee Tour[13]

Discography

Studio albums

Awards and nominations

References

  1. ^ a b "Farruko". AllMusic. Archived from the original on March 15, 2023. Retrieved March 15, 2023. Retrieved February 2, 2013.
  2. ^ Gomez, Luis (August 18, 2015). "Interview: Puerto Rican reggaeton singer Farruko eyeing U.S. market". Chicago Tribune. Archived from the original on June 12, 2018. Retrieved May 30, 2018.
  3. ^ "Farruko: "Un honor grabar con Feliciano" - Hoy Digital". November 15, 2011. Archived from the original on November 15, 2011.
  4. ^ Romero, Angie (September 25, 2012). "Latin Grammy Awards 2012 Full List of Nominees". ABC News. Archived from the original on July 7, 2018. Retrieved May 30, 2018.
  5. ^ "Pedro Capó Talks 'Calma' Success, Teaming With Farruko and Alicia Keys, & Landing His First Hot 100 Hit". MSN. Archived from the original on December 11, 2019. Retrieved June 12, 2019.
  6. ^ "Farruko & Bad Bunny's 'La Cartera' Video: Watch". Billboard. September 25, 2019. Archived from the original on March 3, 2020. Retrieved March 3, 2020.
  7. ^ Licon, Adriana Gomez (February 17, 2022). "Reggaeton star Farruko roils fans by preaching about God". Yahoo!. Archived from the original on February 18, 2022. Retrieved February 18, 2022.
  8. ^ Vega, Isabella (February 14, 2022). "Farruko Announces Retirement, Turns Latest Show into Sunday Service". Remezcla. Archived from the original on February 15, 2022. Retrieved March 17, 2022.
  9. ^ "Lineup". 2023 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. January 13, 2023. Archived from the original on January 30, 2023. Retrieved January 30, 2023.
  10. ^ "Judge Orders Three Years Probation for Farruko". Billboard. June 13, 2019. Archived from the original on March 3, 2020. Retrieved March 3, 2020.
  11. ^ Gomez, Shirley (July 18, 2017). "Richest Reggaeton Artists: 15 Urban Music Singers with Fat Bank Accounts and Fit Bodies". Latin Times. Newsweek Media Group. Archived from the original on November 22, 2021. Retrieved May 22, 2019.
  12. ^ Lopez, Julyssa (October 1, 2022). "Farruko on God, Fame, and Life After 'Pepas'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved April 19, 2024.
  13. ^ "Gangalee Tour 2020: Highlights From Farruko's Miami Concert". Billboard. January 26, 2020. Archived from the original on March 3, 2020. Retrieved March 3, 2020.