# Farruko
**Farruko** is the stage name of Carlos Efrén Reyes Rosado, a Puerto Rican reggaeton and [Latin pop](https://www.edgepedia.org/latin-pop) singer, songwriter, and rapper born in 1991 in Bayamón, Puerto Rico. He released his debut album, *El Talento del Bloque*, in 2010 as a teenager, earned a Latin Grammy nomination for "6 AM" with [J Balvin](https://www.edgepedia.org/j-balvin), and reached a global audience with the 2021 electronic-guaracha hit "Pepas."[1](https://www.allmusic.com/artist/Farruko-MN0002444093) • [2](https://www.iheart.com/artist/farruko-370673/) • [17](https://www.latingrammy.com/en/artists/farruko-20186/) His catalog spans reggaeton, Latin trap, EDM, dancehall, and reggae, and he has recorded more than 160 singles solo or in collaboration with artists including [Daddy Yankee](https://www.edgepedia.org/daddy-yankee), Bad Bunny, Pitbull, Karol G, and Natti Natasha.[2](https://www.iheart.com/artist/farruko-370673/)
| Key fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Birth name and origin | Carlos Efrén Reyes Rosado, born 1991 in Bayamón, Puerto Rico; "Farruko" is a nickname his grandfather gave him as a child[1](https://www.allmusic.com/artist/Farruko-MN0002444093) • [3](https://music.apple.com/gt/artist/farruko/364377482?l=en) |
| Debut | *El Talento del Bloque* (2010), nominated for a Latin Grammy; reached No. 50 on Billboard's Top Latin Albums and No. 6 on Latin Rhythm Albums[2](https://www.iheart.com/artist/farruko-370673/) • [4](https://vedamusicpr.net/artistas/farruko) |
| Signature awards | Latin Grammy winners for "Encantadora" and "Calma (Remix)," and nominee for "6 AM" with J Balvin for Best Urban Performance; Grammy-nominated for *La 167* (2021)[1](https://www.allmusic.com/artist/Farruko-MN0002444093) • [5](https://news.agencymargot.com/473540-farruko-reafirma-su-versatilidad-musical-con-que-talento) • [17](https://www.latingrammy.com/en/artists/farruko-20186/) |
| Biggest hit | "Pepas" (2021), an EDM and guaracha track that reached No. 1 on Billboard's dance/electronic songs chart[6](https://es.rollingstone.com/la-redencion-de-farruko/) |
| Chart totals | 13 No. 1 singles on Billboard's Latin Airplay chart as of the December 9, two thousand twenty-three chart, 52 entries on Hot Latin Songs, and more than 15 billion streams across his catalog[5](https://news.agencymargot.com/473540-farruko-reafirma-su-versatilidad-musical-con-que-talento) • [18](https://radiox.cms.socastsrm.com/2023/12/05/farruko-drives-pasajero-to-no-1-on-latin-airplay/) |
| Label | Founder of Carbon Fiber Music, the Miami-based label behind much of his output and that of artists such as Lary Over[7](https://pitchfork.com/features/lists-and-guides/guide-to-urbano-music/) |
## Early career
Farruko built a following on social media platforms while still a teenager, and Puerto Rican radio picked up the online buzz, giving his 2010 debut album a wide audience in the island's reggaeton scene.[3](https://music.apple.com/gt/artist/farruko/364377482?l=en) *El Talento del Bloque* contained 14 songs, most of them written by the artist, with guests including [Cosculluela](https://www.edgepedia.org/cosculluela), Arcángel, and [José Feliciano](https://www.edgepedia.org/jose-feliciano).[4](https://vedamusicpr.net/artistas/farruko) His second album, *TMPR: The Most Powerful Rookie* (2012), was nominated for Best Urban Music Album at the 2012 [Latin Grammy Awards](https://www.edgepedia.org/latin-grammy-awards), and the 2013 mixtape *Imperio Nazza: Farruko Edition*, made with the producers Musicólogo and Menes, produced the hit "Besas Tan Bien."[8](https://www.sonymusiclatin.com/artists/farruko/)
**Breakthrough singles.** In 2014 he appeared on two of the year's biggest urban tracks: "6 AM" with J Balvin, which held Billboard's No. 1 position for roughly 16 weeks, and "Passion Whine" with [Sean Paul](https://www.edgepedia.org/sean-paul).[8](https://www.sonymusiclatin.com/artists/farruko/) "6 AM" was nominated for the Latin Grammy for Best Urban Song and Best Urban Performance in 2014, but did not win.[1](https://www.allmusic.com/artist/Farruko-MN0002444093) • [17](https://www.latingrammy.com/en/artists/farruko-20186/) His 2017 album *TrapXficante* reached No. 3 on the Latin Albums chart on the strength of "Krippy Kush" with [Bad Bunny](https://www.edgepedia.org/bad-bunny) and Rvssian, whose remix with [Nicki Minaj](https://www.edgepedia.org/nicki-minaj) and 21 Savage placed inside the Top Ten twice.[1](https://www.allmusic.com/artist/Farruko-MN0002444093)
## "Pepas" and the electronic turn
Farruko was arrested in Puerto Rico in April 2018 and placed under house arrest, during which he recorded his eighth album, *Gangalee* (2019), which topped the Latin streaming list and spent two years on the Top Latin Albums chart.[1](https://www.allmusic.com/artist/Farruko-MN0002444093) Later that year he released *En Letra de Otro*, the soundtrack to an HBO Latino docuseries of the same name.[1](https://www.allmusic.com/artist/Farruko-MN0002444093)
The 2021 single "Pepas" marked his decisive move into electronic dance music. The track pairs a reggaeton beat with guaracha, an offshoot of Latin America's tribal house music, and reached No. 1 on Billboard's dance/electronic songs chart in 2021; *Time* named it the best song of that year.[6](https://es.rollingstone.com/la-redencion-de-farruko/) • [9](https://time.com/6125601/best-songs-2021/) It appeared on *La 167*, an album that topped the Latin Albums chart and earned a Grammy nomination.[1](https://www.allmusic.com/artist/Farruko-MN0002444093) • [5](https://news.agencymargot.com/473540-farruko-reafirma-su-versatilidad-musical-con-que-talento)
## Spiritual shift
In February 2022, mid-concert at what was then the FTX Arena in Miami before nearly 20,000 people, Farruko left the stage during "Pepas," returned dressed in black, and delivered a 15-minute sermon apologizing for the song's message and announcing his devotion to Christianity.[6](https://es.rollingstone.com/la-redencion-de-farruko/) He subsequently released the contemplative single "Nazareno" (2022) and has described a more introspective, spiritual direction in songs such as "Viaje," along with a performance for NPR's Tiny Desk (El Tiny) series.[10](https://www.telemundo.com/shows/premios-tu-musica-urbano/farruko-trayectoria-y-evolucion-musical-del-cantante-rcna31292?cid=linkent) • [5](https://news.agencymargot.com/473540-farruko-reafirma-su-versatilidad-musical-con-que-talento)
## Recent work, 2024 to 2026
Farruko returned in 2024 with the EP *CVRBON VRMOR (C_DE: G_D.O.N.)*, then collaborated with Venezuelan trap artist Louis BPM on *167BPM* (2025), featuring the single "OE OE."[1](https://www.allmusic.com/artist/Farruko-MN0002444093) In April 2026 he released *Manda La Plena Moh*, a nine-track album inspired by Panama and the foundational roots of urban music, with guests including Eddy Lover, [Boza](https://www.edgepedia.org/boza-musician), and Renato; he has described it as the start of a series spotlighting key cultural pillars of Latin music.[11](https://www.reggaeville.com/artist-details/reggaeville/releases/release/farruko-manda-la-plena-moh/) • [5](https://news.agencymargot.com/473540-farruko-reafirma-su-versatilidad-musical-con-que-talento)
**2026 singles.** On May 8, 2026, he released "YAPAQUE," a high-energy house track with DJ Steve Aoki and the Colombian singer Greeicy, debuted live at the [Ultra Music Festival](https://www.edgepedia.org/ultra-music-festival) in Miami; it reached No. 1 on Billboard's Latin Airplay and Latin Rhythm Airplay charts.[12](https://www.iheart.com/content/2026-05-08-farruko-teams-up-with-steve-aoki-greeicy-for-new-single-yapaque/) • [13](https://los40.com/2026/05/09/cancion-del-verano-2026-farruko-reune-a-greeicy-y-steve-aoki-en-yapaque/) "MADRID" followed in August, and on October 8, 2026, he released "QUE TALENTO," a return to reggae blended with [Afrobeats](https://www.edgepedia.org/afrobeats) and elements of konpa, produced by Ghetto, Ulloa, K4G, and J Cross with songwriting from the Latin Grammy winners Edgar Barrera and Rios.[5](https://news.agencymargot.com/473540-farruko-reafirma-su-versatilidad-musical-con-que-talento) • [14](https://los40.com/2026/10/11/farruko-vuelve-al-reggae-con-que-talento-una-cancion-sobre-esa-atraccion-que-no-te-quitas-de-la-cabeza/) He was scheduled to open the European edition of Premios Juventud in Marbella on September 3, 2026, where "Marbella Nights," his collaboration with [Juan Magán](https://www.edgepedia.org/juan-magan), served as the ceremony's official anthem.[15](https://news.agencymargot.com/468677-fenomeno-global-latino-farruko-lanza-madrid-su-declaracion-electronica-a-los-momentos-que-no-queremos-que-terminen)
## Style and reach
Farruko's voice is a smooth high baritone with a dry, raspy delivery, and his career has been defined by moving between styles rather than settling into one: street reggaeton and Latin trap early on, EDM and guaracha with "Pepas," and reggae, Afrobeats, and konpa in later singles.[2](https://www.iheart.com/artist/farruko-370673/) • [16](https://sunomarket.com/artist/farruko) His videos have registered hundreds of millions of views, with "Chillax" featuring [Ky-Mani Marley](https://www.edgepedia.org/ky-mani-marley) alone surpassing 750 million.[2](https://www.iheart.com/artist/farruko-370673/) As of 2026 he drew more than 44 million monthly listeners on Spotify.[13](https://los40.com/2026/05/09/cancion-del-verano-2026-farruko-reune-a-greeicy-y-steve-aoki-en-yapaque/)
## References
1. [Farruko – Biography, Discography, Albums & Expert Reviews, AllMusic](https://www.allmusic.com/artist/Farruko-MN0002444093)
2. [Farruko, iHeart artist profile](https://www.iheart.com/artist/farruko-370673/)
3. [Farruko, Apple Music (Guatemala edition, English)](https://music.apple.com/gt/artist/farruko/364377482?l=en)
4. [Farruko: Biografía, canciones, álbumes e impacto urbano, V.E.D.A. Music PR](https://vedamusicpr.net/artistas/farruko)
5. [Farruko reafirma su versatilidad musical con "QUE TALENTO", MARGOT press release](https://news.agencymargot.com/473540-farruko-reafirma-su-versatilidad-musical-con-que-talento)
6. [La redención de Farruko, Rolling Stone en Español](https://es.rollingstone.com/la-redencion-de-farruko/)
7. [Urbano Music in 50 Songs, Pitchfork](https://pitchfork.com/features/lists-and-guides/guide-to-urbano-music/)
8. [Farruko, Sony Music Latin](https://www.sonymusiclatin.com/artists/farruko/)
9. [The 10 Best Songs of 2021, Time](https://time.com/6125601/best-songs-2021/)
10. [Farruko y su evolución musical, Telemundo](https://www.telemundo.com/shows/premios-tu-musica-urbano/farruko-trayectoria-y-evolucion-musical-del-cantante-rcna31292?cid=linkent)
11. [Release: Farruko – Manda La Plena Moh, Reggaeville](https://www.reggaeville.com/artist-details/reggaeville/releases/release/farruko-manda-la-plena-moh/)
12. [Farruko Teams Up With Steve Aoki & Greeicy For New Single 'YAPAQUE', iHeart](https://www.iheart.com/content/2026-05-08-farruko-teams-up-with-steve-aoki-greeicy-for-new-single-yapaque/)
13. [¿Canción del verano 2026? Farruko reúne a Greeicy y Steve Aoki en 'Yapaque', LOS40](https://los40.com/2026/05/09/cancion-del-verano-2026-farruko-reune-a-greeicy-y-steve-aoki-en-yapaque/)
14. [Farruko vuelve al reggae con 'Qué Talento', LOS40](https://los40.com/2026/10/11/farruko-vuelve-al-reggae-con-que-talento-una-cancion-sobre-esa-atraccion-que-no-te-quitas-de-la-cabeza/)
15. [Farruko lanza "Madrid", MARGOT](https://news.agencymargot.com/468677-fenomeno-global-latino-farruko-lanza-madrid-su-declaracion-electronica-a-los-momentos-que-no-queremos-que-terminen)
16. [Farruko style prompt, Suno Market](https://sunomarket.com/artist/farruko)
17. [Farruko Grammy Awards and Nominations, Song & Bio](https://www.latingrammy.com/en/artists/farruko-20186/)
18. [Farruko Drives ‘Pasajero’ to No. 1 on Latin Airplay](https://radiox.cms.socastsrm.com/2023/12/05/farruko-drives-pasajero-to-no-1-on-latin-airplay/)
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*Topic: Encyclopedia › Arts and culture › Music › Music scenes › Latin American and Caribbean scenes › Reggaeton, Latin trap, and urbano latino › Artists, groups, and people: Reggaeton, Latin trap, and urbano latino › Trap-driven new generation & Latin trap*
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