History of Maluma in Timeline

Maluma, whose real name is Juan Luis Londoño Arias, is a celebrated Colombian singer, songwriter, rapper, and actor. He began his musical journey in Medellín, releasing his debut album, *Magia*, in 2012. His career gained significant momentum with the release of *Pretty Boy, Dirty Boy* in 2015, paving the way for collaborations with numerous artists. Further success followed with albums like *F.A.M.E.* (2018), *11:11* (2019), and *Papi Juancho* (2020). His hit single "Hawái" achieved global recognition, topping the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. chart. Having sold over 18 million records, Maluma is recognized as one of the best-selling Latin music artists. His music incorporates elements of reggaeton, Latin trap, and pop.

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January 1994: Maluma's Birth

In January 1994, Juan Luis Londoño Arias, known professionally as Maluma, was born. He is a Colombian rapper, singer, songwriter, and actor.

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2010: Beginning of Musical Career

In 2010, Maluma began his musical career by recording singles. His song "Farandulera" became a radio hit, leading to a record deal with Sony Music Colombia.

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2011: Appearance of Lina Posada in Taboo Music Video

In 2011, Colombian model Lina Posada appeared in the music video for the song "Taboo" by Don Omar. She later appeared in Maluma's "Obsesión" music video in 2012.

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2012: Debut Album Release

In 2012, Maluma released his debut album, Magia. This marked the beginning of his professional music career.

2013: Release of "La Temperatura"

In 2013, Maluma released "La Temperatura" featuring Puerto Rican singer Eli Palacios, as the first single from his upcoming mixtape, PB.DB The Mixtape. The song reached number seven on the National-Report charts and entered the US charts for the Latin audience by Billboard.

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2013: Nominations and Win at Awards

In 2013, Maluma was nominated for Best Latin America Central Act at the MTV Europe Music Awards and Best New Artist at the Latin Grammy Awards. He won Best Radio Song at the Shock Awards for "La Temperatura".

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July 2014: Appearance at Premios Juventud and Confirmation as The Voice Kids Judge

On July 16, 2014, Maluma performed "La Temperatura" at the 2014 Premios Juventud. In that same month, he was confirmed as a judge/coach on Caracol Television's The Voice Kids, alongside Fanny Lu and Andrés Cepeda.

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2015: Breakthrough Album Release

In 2015, Maluma released his breakthrough album, Pretty Boy, Dirty Boy. This album led to successful collaborations with many artists and boosted his career significantly.

2015: Release of PB.DB The Mixtape and Second Album

In early 2015, Maluma released the mixtape PB.DB The Mixtape. Later in 2015, his second album Pretty Boy, Dirty Boy was released, featuring elements of reggaeton, pop, and urban music.

May 2016: The Pretty Boy, Dirty Boy World Tour Begins

In May 2016, Maluma embarked on The Pretty Boy, Dirty Boy World Tour, marking a significant milestone in his career.

October 2016: Controversy Surrounding "Cuatro Babys"

In October 2016, Maluma's song "Cuatro Babys" featuring Noriel, Bryant Myers, and Juhn faced controversy due to its lyrics being perceived as objectifying women. Despite the controversy, the song achieved significant commercial success.

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2016: Maluma's musical style

In 2016, Maluma defined his music as "urban pop". He stated he grew up with reggaeton, which became life, and that he liked to show the versatility he had to perform.

2017: Billboard Music Awards Nominations

In 2017, Maluma was nominated for two categories at the Billboard Music Awards, including Top Latin Artist.

2017: Success of "Felices los 4" and "Corazón" and Release of Short Film X

In 2017, Maluma's single "Felices los 4" became his fifth top 5 hit on the Hot Latin Songs chart, followed by "Corazón", which also reached the top 5. He also released the short film X, which featured his songs "GPS", "Vitamina", and "23".

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May 2018: Release of Third Studio Album F.A.M.E.

On May 18, 2018, Maluma released his third studio album F.A.M.E., which stands for "Faith, Alma [Soul in Spanish], Music & Essence".

2018: Relationship with Natalia Barulich

In 2018, Maluma began a relationship with American model Natalia Barulich.

2018: Album F.A.M.E. Release

In 2018, Maluma released his album F.A.M.E., which became another commercial success, further solidifying his position in the Latin music scene.

May 2019: Release of Fourth Studio Album and Start of World Tour

On May 17, 2019, Maluma released his fourth studio album 11:11, supported by singles like "HP" and "11 PM". He also embarked on the 11:11 World Tour to promote the album.

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September 2019: Collaboration with J Balvin

On September 26, 2019, Maluma collaborated with Colombian singer J Balvin on his single "Qué Pena".

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2019: Collaborations with Madonna and Acting Announcement

In 2019, Maluma collaborated with Madonna on the songs "Medellín" and "Bitch I'm Loca" from her album Madame X. It was also announced that Maluma would star in Marry Me alongside Jennifer Lopez.

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2019: Album 11:11 Release

In 2019, Maluma released his album 11:11, adding another significant work to his discography.

2019: ASCAP Award for Songwriter of the Year

In 2019, Maluma was awarded El Premio ASCAP for Songwriter of the Year, recognizing his contributions to music.

2019: End of Relationship with Natalia Barulich

In 2019, Maluma's relationship with American model Natalia Barulich ended.

2019: Vogue Recognizes Maluma as a Menswear Icon

In 2019, Vogue called Maluma "Menswear Icon in the Making", highlighting his bold and bright style that complements his music and personality.

August 2020: Surprise Release of Papi Juancho and Success of "Hawái"

In August 2020, Maluma surprise-released his fifth studio album, Papi Juancho. The single "Hawái" became a commercial success, topping the Hot Latin Songs chart for nine consecutive weeks.

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September 2020: Conclusion of the 11:11 World Tour

In September 2020, Maluma concluded the 11:11 World Tour, which had been ongoing since May 2019 and included concerts around the world.

2020: Surprise Album Release and Chart-Topping Single

In 2020, Maluma surprise-released his album Papi Juancho. His single "Hawái" reached number three on the Billboard Global 200 and became the first number one single on the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. chart, marking a significant achievement in his career.

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2020: MTV Video Music Award for Best Latin

In 2020, Maluma won a MTV Video Music Award for Best Latin, marking another significant achievement in his career.

January 2021: Release of #7DJ (7 Días en Jamaica) EP

On January 29, 2021, Maluma released an EP titled #7DJ (7 Días en Jamaica) featuring seven songs along with their music videos on his YouTube channel.

2021: Collaboration with Balmain

In 2021, Maluma collaborated with Balmain on a Miami-Inspired Capsule Collection, showcasing his influence in fashion.

March 2022: Launch of Royalty by Maluma Clothing Line

In March 2022, Maluma launched a clothing line titled Royalty by Maluma, in collaboration with Reunited Clothing and Macy's, further solidifying his presence in the fashion industry.

2022: World Cup Interview Controversy

During the 2022 FIFA World Cup, Maluma ended a live TV interview on Israeli public television after being questioned about potentially whitewashing Qatari human rights abuses, leading to controversy.