Career Timeline of Karol G: Major Achievements and Milestones
How Karol G built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.
Karol G, born Carolina Giraldo Navarro, is a highly influential Colombian reggaeton and urban pop singer. She has garnered significant recognition in the music industry, including a Grammy Award, six Latin Grammy Awards, and five Billboard Music Awards. Further highlighting her impact, she was named Woman of the Year and received a Rulebreaker Award at Billboard Women in Music. She also earned the Spirit of Hope Award at the Billboard Latin Music Awards and holds eleven Guinness World Records.
2007: "En la Playa" Release
In 2007, Karol G recorded and released the song "En la Playa" (On the Beach).
2008: "Por Ti" Release
In 2008, Karol G recorded and released the song "Por Ti" (For You).
2009: "Dime Que Sí" Release
In 2009, Karol G recorded and released the song "Dime Que Sí" (Tell Me Yes).
2010: "Mil Maneras" Release
In 2010, Karol G recorded and released the song "Mil Maneras" (A Thousand Ways).
2011: "Tu Juguete" Recording with Reykon
In 2011, Karol G sang backup for other artists, including Reykon, recording the song "Tu Juguete" (Your Toy).
2012: "301" Recording with Reykon
In 2012, Karol G continued to sing backup for other artists, including Reykon, recording the song "301".
2013: Collaboration with Nicky Jam
In 2013, Karol G's increased publicity through domestic tours led to her collaboration with Nicky Jam on the song "Amor de Dos" (The Love of Two).
2014: Move to New York
In 2014, Karol G moved to New York to expand her knowledge of the music industry and subsequently signed with Universal Music Latino.
2014: Move to New York and Music Business Studies
In 2014, finding that her music career was not progressing fast enough, Karol G moved to New York. She enrolled in music business administration classes, which reinvigorated her passion for music.
2016: Signing with Universal Music Latino and Single Releases
In 2016, Karol G signed with Universal Music Latino. During that year, she released the singles "Casi Nada" (Almost Nothing), "Hello" with Ozuna, and "Muñeco de Lego" (Lego Doll) as lead-ups to her album release.
January 2017: Judging Role on Pequeños Gigantes USA
In January 2017, Karol G joined the reality talent show Pequeños Gigantes USA (Little Giants) as a judge, providing advice to young performers aged 6–11.
October 2017: Unstoppable Album Release
In October 2017, Karol G released her debut studio album, Unstoppable, which debuted at #2 on the Billboard Top Latin Albums chart. The album included the singles "Ahora Me Llama" and others.
March 2018: "Pineapple" Music Video Release and Billboard Nomination
In March 2018, Karol G released the jungle-inspired music video for her single "Pineapple." In that same month, she was announced as a nominee for the Billboard Latin Music Awards' Top Female Artist of the Year.
April 2018: Collaboration on "Princesa" with Tini
On April 6, 2018, Karol G collaborated with Argentine singer and songwriter Tini on the song "Princesa", from Tini's second studio album Quiero Volver.
May 2018: "Mi Cama" Release
In May 2018, Karol G released "Mi Cama" (My Bed), which became a commercial success.
August 2018: Meeting Anuel AA on "Culpables" set
In August 2018, Karol G met Anuel AA on the set of the music video for their song "Culpables".
2018: "Secreto" release and relationship confirmation
In 2018, Karol G's duet "Secreto" with Anuel AA became a hit in Latin America. Karol G and Anuel AA publicly confirmed their romantic relationship through the song's music video.
January 2019: "Secreto" Release and Relationship Confirmation
In January 2019, Karol G released the single "Secreto" (Secret) with Anuel AA, and the music video confirmed their romantic relationship. The song reached #68 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #5 on the US Hot Latin Songs charts.
May 3, 2019: Release of Ocean Album
On May 3, 2019, Karol G released the album Ocean, inspired by moments of peace she experienced on the Spanish Canary Island of Tenerife.
May 2019: Ocean Album Release
In May 2019, Karol G released her album "Ocean," which featured a departure from her previous sound with a more relaxed style incorporating reggaetón influences. Popular singles from the album include the title track.
July 2019: Collaboration on "China"
In July 2019, Karol G collaborated with Anuel AA, Daddy Yankee, Ozuna, and J Balvin for the song "China," which samples Shaggy's 2000 hit, "It Wasn't Me".
July 2019: "China" release
In July 2019, Karol G released "China" in collaboration with Anuel AA, Daddy Yankee, Ozuna, and J Balvin. The music video for "China" eventually surpassed one billion views on YouTube.
August 2019: "China" Chart Performance
In August 2019, "China" debuted at #2 on Billboard's Hot Latin Songs chart, topping the Latin Digital Songs and Latin Streaming Songs charts.
November 2019: "Tusa" Release and Chart Performance
In November 2019, Karol G released "Tusa," the first single from her album KG0516. The song, featuring Nicki Minaj, became a commercial success.
January 2020: "China" on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
On January 10, 2020, Karol G premiered the song "China" on American television on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.
April 2020: Release of "Follow" and collaboration on "X"
In April 2020, Karol G released "Follow" with Anuel AA, recording it during quarantine due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Also in April 2020, she collaborated with the Jonas Brothers on "X", filming the music video on their iPhones due to the COVID-19 crisis.
March 2021: Album Release Announcement and Tracklist Reveal
On March 17, 2021, Karol G announced the release of her upcoming album with its release date and cover art. The tracklist was then revealed on March 22, 2021.
September 2021: Release of "Sejodioto"
In September 21, 2021, Karol G released the song "Sejodioto".
October 2021: Partnership with Smirnoff
In October 2021, Karol G partnered with Smirnoff for their "Sabor for the People" campaign, with the Bichota Tour presented by Smirnoff.
2021: Release of KG0516 Album
In early 2021, Karol G continued releasing successful songs leading up to her third album, KG0516, which was released in the spring of 2021 and topped the U.S. Latin albums chart.
February 2022: Partnership with Crocs
On February 14, 2022, Karol G and Crocs announced a partnership and unveiled two different shoe designs.
April 2022: Release of "Provenza"
In April 2022, Karol G released "Provenza" as the lead single from her upcoming album, Mañana Será Bonito. The song was a commercial success and was nominated for both Record and Song of the Year at the 23rd Annual Latin Grammy Awards.
August 2022: Release of "Gatúbela"
In August 2022 Karol G released "Gatúbela" with Maldy. The music video was initially banned in some countries for being sexually provocative, and marks the debut of Karol G's red hair.
February 2023: Performance at Viña del Mar and album release
On February 19, 2023, Karol G headlined the Viña del Mar International Song Festival in Chile, performing for over 15,000 fans. On February 24, 2023, her album Mañana Será Bonito was released, including the collaboration "TQG" with Shakira.
June 2023: Signing with Interscope Records and release of "Watati"
In June 2023, Karol G signed with Interscope Records. On June 2, 2023, she released "Watati", a promotional single from Barbie the Album, featuring Aldo Ranks.
July 2023: Release of "S91"
On July 13, 2023, Karol G released "S91" with a music video directed by Pedro Artola.
August 2023: Release of Mañana Será Bonito (Bichota Season)
On August 11, 2023, Karol G released Mañana Será Bonito (Bichota Season), a companion mixtape to Mañana Será Bonito. It includes lead single "S91" and "Mi Ex Tenía Razón", collaborations with Peso Pluma, Kali Uchis, and Tiësto.
2023: Release of Mañana Será Bonito and Chart Success
In the spring of 2023, Karol G released her fourth album, Mañana Será Bonito, which became the first Spanish-language album by a female artist to debut at No. 1 on the U.S. Billboard 200. Her song "TQG", a collaboration with Shakira, reached No. 7 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.
August 2024: Addition to Fortnite
In August 2024, Karol G was added to Fortnite Battle Royale as an outfit, with an additional outfit in the Fortnite Festival Season Pass. She also received instruments, a concert called Mañana Será Bonito, and themed content.
2024: Appearance in 'Griselda' miniseries
In 2024, Karol G appeared in a recurring role in the Netflix miniseries Griselda, starring Sofía Vergara.
2024: Billboard's Woman of the Year
In 2024, Karol G became the first Latina named Woman of the Year at Billboard Women in Music.
May 2025: "+57" Chart Success
In May 2025 (retrieved), Karol G's track "+57" achieved significant chart success, reaching number one on Billboard's Latin Airplay chart and number four on the Hot Latin Songs chart.
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