History of Rauw Alejandro in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: November 14, 2025

Rauw Alejandro, born Raúl Alejandro Ocasio Ruiz, is a celebrated Puerto Rican singer and songwriter recognized for his versatility across reggaeton, Latin R&B, urbano, Latin trap, rhythmic pop, and ballads. He has garnered critical acclaim and industry recognition, including two Latin Grammy Awards, two Billboard Latin Music Awards, and an iHeartRadio Music Award. His live performances have been lauded by Rolling Stone, which hailed him as "the greatest showman in Latin music," drawing comparisons to Broadway productions due to their elaborate nature.

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January 10, 1993: Rauw Alejandro Born

On January 10, 1993, Raúl Alejandro Ocasio Ruiz, known professionally as Rauw Alejandro, was born. He is a Puerto Rican singer and songwriter known for his work in reggaeton, Latin R&B, urbano, and other genres.

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2014: Career Start on SoundCloud

In 2014, Rauw Alejandro began his music career by publishing songs on SoundCloud.

2014: Publishes Songs Through SoundCloud

In 2014, to improve his mood after quitting soccer, Rauw Alejandro switched to a music career and began publishing songs through SoundCloud.

November 2016: Debut Mixtape Release

In November 2016, Rauw Alejandro released his debut mixtape titled Punto de Equilibrio.

January 2017: Signs Music Deal with Duars Entertainment

In January 2017, Rauw Alejandro signed a music deal with Duars Entertainment.

December 2017: Release of "Toda"

In December 2017, Rauw Alejandro released his first single as lead artist, "Toda", with Alex Rose.

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May 2018: "Toda" Remix Release

In May 2018, a remix of "Toda", featuring Cazzu, Lenny Tavárez, and Lyanno, was released.

November 2018: "Toda" Peaks on Billboard Charts

In November 2018, "Toda" peaked at #29 on the Billboard Hot Latin Songs charts.

2018: Chosen for "Los Próximos" Project

In 2018, Sony Music Latin chose Rauw Alejandro to be part of "Los Próximos", a musical project seeking new talents, leading to collaborations with other artists.

January 2019: Release of "Que le dé"

In January 2019, Rauw Alejandro released his single "Que le dé" with Nicky Jam.

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December 2019: "Fantasías" Peaks on US Hot Latin Songs Chart

In December 2019, Rauw Alejandro's song "Fantasías", with Farruko, peaked at the #12 spot on the US Hot Latin Songs chart.

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September 4, 2020: Featured on "En Tu Cuerpo" Remix

On September 4, 2020, Rauw Alejandro was featured on the remix and in the music video for the Lyanno song "En Tu Cuerpo", also featuring Lenny Tavárez and María Becerra.

November 2020: "Toda" Remix Views Reach 1 Billion

By November 2020, the music video for the remix of "Toda" had over 1 billion views on YouTube.

May 20, 2021: Release of "Todo de Ti"

On May 20, 2021, Rauw Alejandro released "Todo de Ti", which peaked at the number 2 spot on Spotify's Top Songs Global chart.

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June 25, 2021: Release of "Vice Versa" Album

On June 25, 2021, Rauw Alejandro released his sophomore album, Vice Versa.

July 2021: Featured on "Cambia el Paso"

In July 2021, Rauw Alejandro was featured on the Jennifer Lopez song "Cambia el Paso" and appeared in its accompanying music video.

September 2021: Public Announcement of Relationship with Rosalía

In September 2021, Rauw Alejandro made public his relationship with Spanish singer Rosalía.

2021: Latin Grammy Award for Best Urban Fusion/Performance

In 2021, "Fantasías" and "Tattoo" won the Latin Grammy Award for Best Urban Fusion/Performance.

April 2022: Featured on Shakira's "Te Felicito"

In April 2022, Rauw Alejandro was featured on Shakira's single "Te Felicito" and in its music video, reaching top positions in Latin America and Spain, and charting in other countries.

March 2023: Engagement Announcement

In March 2023, Rauw Alejandro and Rosalía announced their engagement.

July 2023: Engagement Called Off

In July 2023, Rauw Alejandro and Rosalía called off their engagement.

November 15, 2024: Release of "Cosa Nuestra" Album

On November 15, 2024, Rauw Alejandro released his album titled Cosa Nuestra through Sony Music Latin and Duars Entertainment, which features 18 tracks and collaborations with Laura Pausini, Romeo Santos, and Bad Bunny.