Rauw Alejandro, born Raúl Alejandro Ocasio Ruiz, is a highly acclaimed Puerto Rican singer and rapper known for his modern reggaeton style and innovative choreography. Dubbed the "King of Modern Reggaeton," he is considered a leading figure in the new generation of Puerto Rican urban music. His diverse musical style and creative vision have earned him global recognition, including being named the 10th most-streamed artist on Spotify in 2022. Since his breakthrough album "Afrodisíaco" in 2020, Alejandro has achieved significant success, including two Latin Grammy Awards, two Billboard Latin Music Awards, and an iHeart Radio Music Award. His impressive career boasts 214 nominations and a successful world tour.
January 10, 1993: Birth of Rauw Alejandro
Raúl Alejandro Ocasio Ruiz was born on January 10, 1993. He would become known professionally as Rauw Alejandro.
2014: Transition to Music Career
After quitting soccer, Rauw Alejandro decided to pursue a music career in 2014, starting by publishing his songs on SoundCloud.
November 2016: Punto de Equilibrio Mixtape Release
Rauw Alejandro released his debut mixtape, "Punto de Equilibrio", in November 2016.
January 2017: Signing with Duars Entertainment
Rauw Alejandro signed a music deal with Duars Entertainment in January 2017.
December 2017: Debut Single "Toda" Release
Rauw Alejandro released "Toda," his debut single as the lead artist, in December 2017, in collaboration with Alex Rose.
May 2018: "Toda" Remix Release
A remix of Rauw Alejandro's single "Toda," featuring Cazzu, Lenny Tavárez, and Lyanno, was released in May 2018.
November 2018: "Toda" Charts on Billboard
Rauw Alejandro's single "Toda" reached its peak position at #29 on the Billboard Hot Latin Songs charts in November 2018.
January 2019: "Que le dé" with Nicky Jam
Rauw Alejandro released the single "Que le dé" with Nicky Jam in January 2019.
December 2019: "Fantasías" Release and Chart Success
Rauw Alejandro's song "Fantasías," featuring Farruko, peaked at #12 on the US Hot Latin Songs chart in December 2019.
2019: Beginning of Relationship with Rosalía
Rauw Alejandro and Rosalía began dating in 2019.
September 4, 2020: Collaboration on "En Tu Cuerpo" Remix
Rauw Alejandro was featured on the remix of Lyanno's song "En Tu Cuerpo" released on September 4, 2020. The remix also included Lenny Tavárez and María Becerra.
November 13, 2020: Release of "Afrodisíaco"
Rauw Alejandro's debut studio album, "Afrodisíaco," was released on November 13, 2020.
November 2020: "Toda" Remix Hits 1 Billion Views
The music video for the remix of "Toda" surpassed 1 billion views on YouTube in November 2020.
May 20, 2021: "Todo de Ti" Release and Chart Success
Rauw Alejandro's single "Todo de Ti" was released on May 20, 2021, and reached the #2 spot on Spotify's Top Songs Global chart.
July 2021: Collaboration with Jennifer Lopez on "Cambia el paso"
In July 2021, Rauw Alejandro collaborated with Jennifer Lopez on her single "Cambia el paso" and appeared in its music video.
September 2021: Relationship with Rosalía Made Public
Rauw Alejandro confirmed his relationship with Rosalía in September 2021.
2021: Latin Grammy Award for "Fantasías"
Rauw Alejandro won the Latin Grammy Award for Best Urban Fusion/Performance for "Fantasías" in 2021.
April 2022: Collaboration with Shakira on "Te Felicito"
Rauw Alejandro was featured on Shakira's single "Te Felicito," released in April 2022, along with its music video.
2022: Rauw Alejandro's Streaming Success
In 2022, Rauw Alejandro was ranked as the 10th most-streamed artist globally on Spotify.
March 2023: Announcement of Joint EP "RR"
Rauw Alejandro and Rosalía announced their plans to release a collaborative EP titled "RR" in March 2023.
March 24, 2023: Engagement to Rosalía
Rauw Alejandro and Rosalía announced their engagement on March 24, 2023.
July 2023: Breakup with Rosalía
Rauw Alejandro and Rosalía ended their engagement on July 25, 2023.