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 singer and songwriter renowned in the reggaeton and urban pop genres. Her accolades include a Grammy, six Latin Grammy Awards, five Billboard Music Awards, Billboard's Woman of the Year and Rulebreaker Award, and the Spirit of Hope Award at the Billboard Latin Music Awards. She also holds five Guinness World Records, solidifying her impact and achievements in the music industry.
2007: Release of "En la Playa"
In 2007, Karol G recorded and released the song "En la Playa".
2008: Release of "Por Ti"
In 2008, Karol G recorded and released the song "Por Ti".
2009: Release of "Dime Que Sí"
In 2009, Karol G recorded and released the song "Dime Que Sí".
2010: Release of "Mil Maneras"
In 2010, Karol G recorded and released the song "Mil Maneras".
2011: Recording of "Tu Juguete" with Reykon
In 2011, Karol G sang backup for Reykon and recorded the song "Tu Juguete".
2012: Recording of "301" with Reykon
In 2012, Karol G sang backup for Reykon and recorded the song "301".
2013: Collaboration with Nicky Jam on "Amor de Dos"
In 2013, Karol G's increasing publicity led to a collaboration with Nicky Jam on the song "Amor de Dos".
2014: Move to New York and Enrollment in Music Business Classes
In 2014, Karol G moved to New York and, after feeling disillusioned with her music career's progress, enrolled in music business administration classes to reinvigorate her passion.
2014: Move to New York
In 2014, Karol G moved to New York to expand her understanding of the music industry and subsequently signed with Universal Music Latino.
2016: Signing with Universal Music Latino
In 2016, Karol G signed with Universal Music Latino. During that year, she also released the singles "Casi Nada", "Hello" with Ozuna, and "Muñeco de Lego".
January 2017: Joining Pequeños Gigantes USA as a judge
In January 2017, Karol G joined the reality talent show Pequeños Gigantes USA (Little Giants) as a judge, offering advice to children aged 6–11 who performed on the show.
October 2017: Release of Unstoppable
In October 2017, Karol G's debut studio album, Unstoppable, was released, debuting at #2 on the Billboard Top Latin Albums chart.
2017: Release of debut album Unstoppable
In 2017, Karol G released her debut album, Unstoppable. The album featured the hit single "Ahora Me Llama", a collaboration with Bad Bunny.
March 2018: Release of "Pineapple" music video and Billboard Nomination
In March 2018, Karol G released the music video for her single "Pineapple". In the same month, she was nominated for the Billboard Latin Music Awards' Top Female Artist of the Year.
April 2018: Collaboration with Tini on "Princesa"
On April 6, 2018, Karol G collaborated with Argentine singer Tini on the song "Princesa", which was featured on Tini's second studio album, Quiero Volver.
May 2018: Release of "Mi Cama"
In May 2018, Karol G released the song "Mi Cama", which became a commercial success.
2018: Confirmation of Relationship with Anuel AA through "Secreto"
In late 2018, Karol G and Anuel AA publicly confirmed their romantic relationship through the music video for their duet "Secreto", which became a hit in Latin America.
January 2019: Release of "Secreto" and Confirmation of Relationship with Anuel AA
In January 2019, Karol G released the single "Secreto" with Anuel AA, and the music video confirmed their romantic relationship. The song reached #68 on the Billboard Hot 100.
May 3, 2019: Release of the album Ocean
On May 3, 2019, Karol G released her album Ocean. Inspired by the beaches of Tenerife and the Turks and Caicos Islands, Karol captured a relaxing vibe in her album.
May 2019: Release of album Ocean
In May 2019, Karol G released the album Ocean, a stylistic departure from her previous work, incorporating a more relaxed sound with reggaeton influences. The album featured popular singles, including the title track.
July 2019: Collaboration on "China"
In July 2019, Karol G collaborated with Anuel AA, Daddy Yankee, Ozuna, and J Balvin on the song "China", which samples Shaggy's 2000 hit "It Wasn't Me".
August 2019: "China" Debuts on Billboard Hot Latin Songs Chart
In August 2019, Karol G's "China" debuted at #2 on Billboard's Hot Latin Songs chart, topping both the Latin Digital Songs and Latin Streaming Songs charts.
November 2019: Release of "Tusa"
In November 2019, Karol G released "Tusa", the first single from her album KG0516, featuring Nicki Minaj. The song became a commercial success and was nominated for Record of the Year and Song of the Year at the 21st Annual Latin Grammy Awards.
January 2020: Performance 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 with Jonas Brothers
In April 2020, Karol G released the single and video for "Follow" with Anuel AA, which was recorded in quarantine. She also collaborated with the Jonas Brothers on "X", featured in their documentary Happiness Continues.
2020: Latin Grammy Nominations
In 2020, Karol G received four nominations at the Latin Grammy Awards, recognizing her achievements in music.
March 2021: Announcement of KG0516 Release
On March 17, 2021, Karol G announced the upcoming release of her album KG0516, including its release date and cover art. The tracklist was announced on March 22, and the album was released on March 26.
September 2021: Release of "Sejodioto"
On September 21, 2021, Karol G released "Sejodioto", which became a commercial success and was nominated for Record of the Year and Song of the Year.
October 2021: Partnership with Smirnoff
In October 2021, Karol G partnered with Smirnoff for their "Sabor for the People" campaign, with her Bichota Tour presented by Smirnoff.
2021: Release of KG0516
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic into early 2021, Karol G released successful songs and in the spring of 2021, she released her third album, KG0516, which 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 silhouettes.
April 2022: Release of "Provenza"
In April 2022, Karol G released "Provenza" as the lead single from the album Mañana Será Bonito, which became viral online.
August 2022: Release of "Gatúbela"
In August 2022, Karol G released "Gatúbela" with Maldy, featuring a beat characteristic of old-school 2000s reggaetón. The music video initially banned in certain countries before being released online.
February 2023: Viña del Mar International Song Festival performance and 'Mañana Será Bonito' album release
In February 2023, Karol G headlined the Viña del Mar International Song Festival in Chile, performing for over 15,000 fans. On 24 February 2023, she released her album 'Mañana Será Bonito' with the collaboration song "TQG" featuring Shakira. The album reached number one on the Billboard 200, making it the first Spanish-language album by a female artist to achieve this milestone. "TQG" peaked at seven on the Billboard Hot 100.
June 2023: Signing with Interscope Records and releasing "Watati"
In June 2023, Karol G signed with Interscope Records. On 2 June 2023, she released "Watati" featuring Aldo Ranks, a promotional single from the album Barbie the Album.
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 collaboration with Shakira, "TQG", also reached No. 7 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.
August 2024: Appearance in 'Griselda' and addition to Fortnite Battle Royale
In August 2024, Karol G appeared in a recurring role in the Netflix miniseries Griselda, starring Sofía Vergara. Also in August 2024, she was added to Fortnite Battle Royale as an outfit, including an additional outfit in the Fortnite Festival Season Pass. She also received instruments and a limited-time in-game concert.
2024: Named Woman of the Year at Billboard Women in Music
In 2024, Karol G became the first Latina named Woman of the Year at Billboard Women in Music.
2024: First Grammy Award
In early 2024, Karol G received her first Grammy Award in the Música Urbana Album category at the 66th annual ceremony.
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