History of Maluma in Timeline

Juan Luis Londoño Arias, better known as Maluma, is a Colombian singer renowned for his reggaeton, Latin trap, and pop music. He began recording at 16, releasing his debut album, "Magia," in 2012. His breakthrough came with 2015's "Pretty Boy, Dirty Boy," leading to numerous successful collaborations. Subsequent albums "F.A.M.E." (2018), "11:11" (2019), and "Papi Juancho" (2020) solidified his success. His hit "Hawái" topped the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. chart and reached number three on the Billboard Global 200. With over 18 million records sold, Maluma is a top-selling Latin music artist.

January 1994: Birth of Juan Luis Londoño Arias (Maluma)

Juan Luis Londoño Arias, who would become known as Maluma, was born in January 1994.

2010: Maluma Begins Music Career

Maluma began his music career in 2010, recording singles. His hit single 'Farandulera' led to him being signed by Sony Music.

2011: Release of 'Taboo' by Don Omar

The music video for Don Omar's song 'Taboo' was released in 2011, featuring Colombian model Lina Posada.

2012: Release of 'Obsesion' Music Video

In 2012, Maluma released the music video for his single "Obsesión."

2012: Debut Album: Magia

Maluma released his debut album, Magia, in 2012.

2013: Release of 'La Temperatura'

'La Temperatura', featuring Puerto Rican singer Eli Palacios, was released in 2013 as the lead single from Maluma's mixtape PB.DB The Mixtape.

July 2014: Performance at Premios Juventud

Maluma performed 'La Temperatura' at the 2014 Premios Juventud in July of 2014.

2015: Release of PB.DB The Mixtape

In early 2015, Maluma released the mixtape PB.DB The Mixtape.

2015: Breakthrough Album: Pretty Boy, Dirty Boy

Maluma's breakthrough album, Pretty Boy, Dirty Boy, was released in 2015, leading to successful collaborations with many artists.

May 2016: The Pretty Boy, Dirty Boy World Tour

In May 2016, Maluma embarked on The Pretty Boy, Dirty Boy World Tour.

2017: Release of 'Felices los 4' and 'Corazón'

In 2017, Maluma released his hit single 'Felices los 4,' which became his fifth top 5 on the Hot Latin Songs chart, followed by 'Corazón,' which also reached the top 5.