History of Karol G in Timeline
Karol G, born Carolina Giraldo Navarro, is a highly influential Colombian singer in the reggaeton and urban pop genres. Her remarkable career has garnered numerous accolades, including a Grammy Award, five Latin Grammy Awards, and four Billboard Music Awards. Notably, she has been honored with prestigious titles such as Woman of the Year and Rulebreaker Award at the Billboard Women in Music, and the Spirit of Hope Award at the Billboard Latin Music Awards. Her global impact is further evidenced by her holding five Guinness World Records.
February 1991: Early Life and Career Beginnings
Carolina Giraldo Navarro was born in February 1991 in Medellín. At age 14, she appeared on El Factor X and posted song covers on YouTube, hoping to be discovered. She got her first record contract with Flamingo Records and Diamond Music, choosing "Karol G" as her stage name.
February 1991: Birth of Karol G
Carolina Giraldo Navarro, known as Karol G, was born in February 1991.
2007: Release of "En la Playa"
Karol G released "En la Playa" in 2007.
2008: Release of "Por Ti"
Karol G released "Por Ti" in 2008.
2009: Release of "Dime Que Sí"
Karol G released "Dime Que Sí" in 2009.
2010: Release of "Mil Maneras"
Karol G released "Mil Maneras" in 2010.
2011: Music Studies and Collaboration with Reykon
Karol G studied music at the University of Antioquia and sang backup for artists like Reykon in 2011, recording the song "Tu Juguete".
2012: Collaboration with Reykon on "301"
Karol G recorded "301" with Reykon in 2012. She then traveled to Miami to meet with Universal Records, who declined to sign her, implying a woman wouldn't succeed in reggaetón.
2013: Independent Promotion and Collaboration with Nicky Jam
In response to Universal Music's rejection, Karol G and her father independently promoted her career, leading to her 2013 collaboration with Nicky Jam on "Amor de Dos".
2014: Move to New York and Signing with Universal Music Latino
Karol G moved to New York in 2014 to learn more about the music industry and later signed with Universal Music Latino.
2014: Move to New York and "Ricos Besos" Success
Karol G moved to New York in 2014, working and staying with her aunt. Feeling lost, she saw advertisements for music business courses on the subway and enrolled, reinvigorating her passion. Her dancehall song "Ricos Besos" became a hit in Colombia that year.
2016: Signing with Universal Music Latino and Single Releases
Karol G signed with Universal Music Latino in 2016, releasing singles like "Casi Nada", "Hello" with Ozuna, and "Muñeco de Lego" in preparation for her album release.
January 2017: Judge on Pequeños Gigantes USA
Karol G became a judge on the reality show Pequeños Gigantes USA in January 2017, mentoring children aged 6-11.
October 2017: Release of Debut Album "Unstoppable"
Karol G's debut album, "Unstoppable", was released in October 2017, debuting at #2 on the Billboard Top Latin Albums chart.
2017: Release of Debut Album "Unstoppable"
Karol G released her debut album, "Unstoppable", in 2017.
March 2018: Release of "Pineapple" and Billboard Latin Music Awards Nomination
Karol G released the music video for her single "Pineapple" in March 2018. She was also nominated for Top Female Artist of the Year at the Billboard Latin Music Awards.
April 2018: Collaboration with Tini on "Princesa"
On April 6, 2018, Karol G collaborated with Tini on the song "Princesa" for Tini's album "Quiero Volver".
May 2018: Release of "Mi Cama" and "Culpables"
Karol G released "Mi Cama", which achieved commercial success, in May 2018. This was followed by "Culpables", a collaboration with Anuel AA.
August 2018: Meeting Anuel AA
Karol G met Anuel AA in August 2018 on the set of their music video "Culpables".
2018: "Secreto" Duet and Relationship Confirmation
In late 2018, Karol G and Anuel AA released their duet "Secreto", which became a hit. They also publicly confirmed their relationship in the music video.
January 2019: "Secreto" Release and Relationship Confirmation
In January 2019, Karol G and Anuel AA released "Secreto", confirming their romantic relationship in the music video.
January 2019: Relationship Confirmation with Anuel AA
Karol G and Anuel AA confirmed their relationship in January 2019.
April 2019: Engagement to Anuel AA
Karol G confirmed her engagement to Anuel AA in April 2019.
May 3, 2019: Ocean Album Release
On May 3, 2019, Karol G released her album "Ocean", inspired by a moment of peace and relaxation she experienced at the beach.
May 2019: Release of Album "Ocean"
In May 2019, Karol G released "Ocean", marking a shift in her style with a more relaxed sound.
July 2019: Release of "China"
Karol G released "China" in July 2019 with Anuel AA, Daddy Yankee, Ozuna, and J Balvin. This song became her first music video with over one billion views on YouTube.
July 2019: "China" Collaboration
In July 2019, Karol G collaborated with Anuel AA, Daddy Yankee, Ozuna, and J Balvin on the song "China", which samples Shaggy's "It Wasn't Me".
August 2019: "China" Chart Debut
"China" debuted at #2 on Billboard's Hot Latin Songs chart in August 2019.
November 2019: "Tusa" Release
Karol G released "Tusa", featuring Nicki Minaj, on November 7, 2019, as the first single from her album KG0516.
January 2020: "China" Television Debut
Karol G premiered "China" on American television on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on January 10, 2020.
April 2020: "Follow" and "X" Releases
In April 2020, Karol G released "Follow" with Anuel AA, recorded during quarantine, and collaborated with the Jonas Brothers on "X", filmed on iPhones during the COVID-19 pandemic.
2020: Controversy over Tweet about Dog's Color
In 2020, Karol G sparked controversy with a tweet about her dog's color, later admitting to acting ignorantly during the Black Lives Matter movement.
2020: Four Latin Grammy Nominations
Karol G received four nominations at the Latin Grammy Awards in 2020.
March 2021: KG0516 Album Release
Karol G's album KG0516 was released on March 26, 2021.
April 2021: Breakup with Anuel AA
Anuel AA confirmed the end of his relationship and engagement with Karol G in April 2021.
September 2021: "Sejodioto" Release
On September 21, 2021, Karol G released "Sejodioto", which became a commercial success.
October 2021: Smirnoff Partnership
In October 2021, Karol G partnered with Smirnoff for their "Sabor for the People" campaign, presenting her Bichota Tour.
2021: Release of "KG0516"
Karol G released her third album, "KG0516", in the spring of 2021. The album topped the U.S. Latin albums chart.
February 2022: Crocs Partnership
On February 14, 2022, Karol G and Crocs announced a partnership, unveiling two shoe silhouettes.
April 2022: "Provenza" Release
"Provenza" was released in April 2022 as the lead single from Karol G's album "Mañana Será Bonito".
August 2022: "Gatúbela" Release and Controversy
In August 2022, Karol G released "Gatúbela" with Maldy from Plan B. The music video, initially banned in some countries for being sexually provocative, showcased Karol G's new red hair.
February 2023: Viña del Mar Festival Performance
On February 19, 2023, Karol G headlined the Viña del Mar International Song Festival in Chile.
June 2023: Interscope Records Signing and "Watati" Release
In June 2023, Karol G signed with Interscope Records and released "Watati" featuring Aldo Ranks for the "Barbie" album.
July 2023: "S91" Release
Karol G released "S91" on July 13, 2023, with a music video directed by Pedro Artola.
August 2023: "Mañana Será Bonito (Bichota Season)" Release
On August 11, 2023, Karol G released "Mañana Será Bonito (Bichota Season)", a mixtape companion to "Mañana Será Bonito", including the single "Mi Ex Tenía Razón".
2023: Release of "Mañana Será Bonito"
Karol G released her fourth album, "Mañana Será Bonito", in the spring of 2023. It was the first Spanish-language album by a female artist to debut at No. 1 on the U.S. Billboard 200.
February 2024: Emergency Plane Landing
On February 29, 2024, Karol G's plane made an emergency landing due to smoke in the cockpit, with all passengers safely evacuated.
2024: Acting Debut in "Griselda"
In 2024, Karol G appeared in the Netflix miniseries "Griselda", starring Sofía Vergara.
2024: First Grammy Award Win
Karol G won her first Grammy Award for Música Urbana Album at the 66th annual ceremony in early 2024.