Jose Alvaro Osorio Balvin, better known by his stage name J Balvin, is a Colombian reggaeton singer. After his track “6 AM,” featuring Puerto Rican singer Farruko, reached No. 2 on the Billboard Hot Latin Songs chart in 2014, he soared to stardom. “Ay Vamos,” “Ginza,” “Bobo,” “Safari,” “Sigo Extranandote,” “Mi Gente,” “Machika,” “X,” and “Ahora” are some of his successful singles. He is recognized with popularizing a new Medellin-based reggaeton style. On Instagram, he has over 28.4 million followers.

What is J Balvin Net Worth?

J Balvin makes a living as a musician. He’s a well-known Latin reggaeton music artist. He has supported Buchanan’s Whisky and Pepsi because of his celebrity. He makes money via music sales, concerts, contracts, endorsements, and other sources. Working in the music industry is his main source of income. His net worth is projected to be $16 million as of 2019.

J Balvin, Rosalia, & Sean Paul Performs Medley at Billboard Latin Music Awards 2019:

J Balvin, a Colombian reggaeton performer, had one of his most incredible nights at the Billboard Latin Music Awards in Las Vegas on April 25, 2019. Rosalia was joined on stage by El Guincho and J Balvin to perform her new track “Con Altura,” which she released earlier this year. Sean Paul then joins them to perform “Contra La Pared,” their new single.

What is J Balvin Famous For?

• – In the Latin music industry, one of the most popular Reggaeton singers.

Where was J Balvin Born?

On May 7, 1985, J Balvin was born. Jose Alvaro Osorio Balvin is his given name. Jose Alvaro Osorio Balvin was his father, and Alba Balvin was his mother. Medellin, Colombia, is where he was born. He was born in Colombia and is a Colombian citizen. Taurus is his zodiac sign. Caroline Balvin is his younger sister.

At the age of 17, he entered an English-exchange program in Oklahoma and traveled to the United States. He moved to New York City after finishing the program to continue his studies in English and music. J Balvin worked there as a dog walker. He held numerous occupations in New York, Miami, and Medellin, including illegally working as a roofer and house painter in the United States.

He returned to Colombia after his time in the United States and began playing at various Medellin nightclubs. Soon after, his fame skyrocketed. He studied international business for seven semesters at Medellin’s famous EAFIT University.

Musical Career:

• At the age of 19, he began seriously pursuing a career in music. J Balvin’s stage name is “El Negocio,” which translates to “The Business” in English.
• In a freestyle battle on the street in Medellin, he met DJ and business partner David Rivera Mazo, with whom he became good friends. They began making and distributing their own songs.
• In 2009, he joined with EM! Colombia. On the Billboard Tropical Songs chart, his track “Ella Me Cautivo” reached number 35.
• In 2009, he released his debut album, Real. El Negocio, La Familia, Energia, and Vibras are his other albums.
• In 2012, he had his first international hit with “Yo Te Lo Dije,” a song about a one-night stand.
• Year of 2013, he signed with Universal Latin’s subsidiary Capitol Latin.
• In February 2014, he released “6AM” with Farruko, a Puerto Rican artist. It was his first major hit. In May 2014, the song was ranked number one on the Billboard Latin Airplay chart.
• On the Billboard Top Latin Albums chart, his album La Familia reached number ten.
• For “Ay Vamos,” he won a Latin Grammy Award for Best Urban Song.
• Energia, his fourth studio album, was the third best-selling Latin album in 2016.
• He was the first Colombian vocalist to record with “The Prince of Bachata,” cementing his reputation as a global musician

Music Video

• With over two million views in the first 24 hours, his music video “Ginza” set a new record for the most views for a Latin music video. Over 790 million people have watched the video. The song also set a new Guinness World Record for the longest period of time at number one.
• With digital sales of 600,000 units for his songs “6 AM” and “Ay Vamos,” he became the first Latin artist to receive a diamond certification from the RIAA.
• He’s been on remixes of Ariana Grande’s “The Way” and “Problem,” Robin Thicke’s “Blurred Lines,” Maroon 5’s “Maps,” and Prince Royce’s “Struck on a Feeling.”
• Cardi B, Jeon, Anita, Nicky Jam, Willy William, Sofia Carson, Alejandro Sanz, Daddy Yankee, Juanes, Pharrell, and Yandel are just a few of the musicians with whom he has worked
• He collaborates often with Medellin-based writers and producers Alejandro “Sky” Ramirez and Carlo Alejandro “Mosty” Patino, whom he frequently mentions in his songs.
• For the soundtrack to The Fate of the Furious, he recorded his first all-English single with Pitbull and Camila Cabello.

Awards:

He has received numerous awards, including three Billboard Latin Music Awards, three Latin Grammy Awards, two MTV Video Music Awards, and four Latin American Music Awards.

Who is J Balvin Married to?

J Balvin is single. Diana Osorio, a Colombian actress, was his previous girlfriend. They were in an on-again, off-again romance. They eventually became engaged. However, no further information about their relationship has surfaced. He has not confirmed whether or not he is still dating Osorio. In terms of his personal life, he has kept a low profile.

He resides in Medellin, Colombia, where he was born.

He suffers from panic attacks. To deal with his nervousness, he meditates.

What are J Balvin Body Measurements?

J Balvin is 5 feet and 7 inches tall, with a height of 1.7 meters. He weighs 165 pounds, or 75 kilograms. He is of ordinary height and physique. J Balvin measures 41 inches across the chest, 14 inches across the biceps, and 35 inches across the waist. His eyes are dark brown, and his hair is black.

His tattoos have made him famous. When he was 12 years old, he received his first tattoo. In remembrance of his mother, he got the word “Familia” tattooed on his chest.

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