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.
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.
May 2018: Release of F.A.M.E.
Maluma's third studio album, F.A.M.E., was released on May 18, 2018.
2018: Release of F.A.M.E. Album
In 2018, Maluma released F.A.M.E., another commercially successful album.
May 2019: Release of 11:11 Album
On May 17, 2019, Maluma released his fourth studio album, 11:11.
September 2019: Collaboration with J Balvin
Maluma collaborated with Colombian singer J Balvin on his single "Qué Pena" on September 26, 2019.
2019: Collaboration with Madonna
Maluma collaborated with American singer-songwriter Madonna in 2019, appearing on her songs 'Medellín' and 'Bitch I'm Loca' from her album Madame X.
2019: Release of 11:11 Album
Maluma released his fourth studio album, 11:11, in 2019.
September 2020: 11:11 World Tour Ends
Maluma's 11:11 World Tour ended in September 2020.
2020: Surprise Release of Papi Juancho
Maluma surprise-released his album Papi Juancho in 2020.