Jan Carlos Ozuna Rosado, nacido y criado en Puerto Rico el día 13 de marzo de 1992, en la cual asistió a la Academia el Sagrado Corazón, donde culminó sus estudios a nivel superior.

Ozuna, tal y como se apoda artísticamente, es intérprete y cantautor del género urbano, influenciado principalmente por su familia de músicos y bailarines en la que creció, y quienes le inculcaron la música como forma de vida y sustento. 

Sus inicios como compositor se dan a sus 12 años, cuando Ozuna comienza a escribir canciones para otras personas, amistades y cantantes que conocían el talento que tiene este joven para hacer de sus letras un éxito musical. Fue en ese preciso momento en el que Jan Ozuna se da cuenta de que no solo podía ser bueno 
para componer, sino también para cantar y convertirse en un gran intérprete.

 El género musical elegido por este talentoso chico fue el urbano, en el cual intenta marcar una gran diferencia, y es ahí donde se reconoce el talento de un joven que no quiere ser igual a los demás, quiere cambiar un paradigma que poco a poco ha venido construyendo su éxito en Puerto Rico, y es que Ozuna compone y canta canciones inspiradas en la belleza de la mujer, y su absoluta admiración por aquellas que en especial son luchadoras e independientes, todo esto sin caer en lo vulgar.. Su inspiración para marcar esta diferencia ha sido su pequeña hija de 1 año de edad, a quien le canta con respeto, entendiendo que cada letra que escribe es un legado, y espera que en un futura su hija jamás se sienta ofendida por alguna de sus canciones.

Durante siete años este chico trabajó incansablemente para como él mismo dice “ser alguien en la música”. Algunos éxitos y otras derrotas le enseñaron que el camino es largo, pero que su talento es valioso. Actualmente en este año 2015, Ozuna es un chico que ha logrado coronarse por más de 13 semanas consecutivas en los primeros lugares de las listas de canciones más escuchadas en Puerto Rico, todo esto gracias a su nueva producción musical que lleva por nombre “Odisea”, la cual se estrenará en su totalidad en Marzo del 2016,”bajo el sello independiente puertorriqueño VP Records, disquera perteneciente a su nuevo equipo de manejo VP Entertainment. De este disco nació el tema “Si no te quiere”, producido por Super Yei y Yancci,  el cual actualmente se escucha en países de América Latina, y se encuentra colocando con gran rapidez   en el mercado latino de los Estados Unidos, en ciudades importantes como Miami, Orlando, Philadelphia, Nueva York, buscando también encabezar las listas de las canciones más sonadas de la país.

“Si no te quiere”,  es un tema que ha logrado catapultar el talento de este cantante lleno de sueños, que poco a poco está haciendo realidad. Artistas internacionales del género urbano de la talla de Arcángel y Farruko ya reconocen el talento de este artista y participaron en la nueva version (remix)  del tema que ya esta programado en todas las emisoras de radio. 

Ozuna, afirma que su meta es siempre mantener su humildad, cualidad que siempre lo ha  caracterizado. Que su más grande ídolo es Dios, y su anhelo más grande es seguir evolucionando como cantautor para poder llevar su música con orgullo a territorios que nunca antes imaginó.

Justin Quiles continues to be one of the leading forces behind the genre. As one of the most sought-after artists in Latin music, he’s also been the go-to songwriter for some of today’s biggest superstars including J Balvin, Maluma, Daddy Yankee, Anitta, Natti Natasha, Wisin & Yandel, and Farruko, amongst others.

 

His innate ability as a songwriter landed him a 2018 Latin Grammy nomination for the J Balvin and Anitta single “Downtown”. His debut album “La Promesa” peaked at #1 on Billboard’s “Top Latin Rhythm Albums” chart and #2 on the “Top Latin Albums” charts.

 

Following that success was “DJ NO PARE REMIX” featuring Natti Natasha, Farruko, Zion, Dalex, and Lenny Tavarez, which solidified him on a global level reaching more than 440 million streams worldwide.  This massive single has landed him numerous certifications including Platinum in the US & Argentina, Double Platinum in Peru, Mexico, and Spain and Gold in Colombia and Chile.

 

Soon after “PAM”, alongside Daddy Yankee and El Alfa was named Spotify Spain’s Summer Hit and has over 220 Million streams worldwide since its release in May 2020. PAM peaked on the top 100 in the global charts and reached #3 on US radio. The song is in the top 10 on Billboard’s HOT LATIN SONGS and LATIN AIRPLAY CHART for 14 weeks since its release. PAM has been certified RIAA Platinum in USA and Peru, Double Platinum in Spain, and Gold in Mexico. His current single “Jeans” has already amassed over 200 million streams worldwide and peaked at #31 on the Spotify global charts.

Damian Robert Nesta Marley, also known around the world as “Junior Gong” and more recently as “Gongzilla” was born in 1978 to parents Bob Marley and Cindy Breakspeare, Miss World 1976.  As a young adult, he developed a passion and a gift to speak for those who cannot always speak for themselves. A self-proclaimed ‘Spiritual Revolutionary’, Damian has worked assiduously to carve his own niche in music history and to add a new perspective to the Marley legacy for the 21st century. 

At the age of 13, Damian began performing in a group called “The Shepherds” which comprised of Shiah Coore (son of Third World guitarist Cat Coore) and currently a member of his band, and Yashema Beth McGreggor, daughter of reggae singers Freddie Mcgreggor and Judy Mowatt and then began touring with his brothers, Stephen, Ky-mani, Julian and Ziggy. 

By 1996, Damian had already made his stamp as a different kind of Marley when he released his first solo album “Mr. Marley”, a heavily dancehall-influenced album produced by his brother Stephen Marley.  His second album “Halfway Tree” was released in 2001 by a major record label and showcased Damian’s unique gift for blending dancehall, reggae and hip-hop styles.  This album won Damian much recognition and remained on the Billboard Top Reggae Album Charts for 158 weeks and earned him his first Grammy for Best Reggae Album in 2002. 
While honored by this recognition by the global music fraternity, Damian continued to work in the studio, laying the groundwork for the tracks that would become his highly anticipated album, “Welcome To Jamrock”. The lyrics in this album presented Marley as a true spiritual revolutionary, as he used his talent to evoke a spiritual change while trying to enforce a better way of thinking.  He is described as “rhyming with the conviction of a street preacher with the intellect of a university economist”.  

Damian’s hit single “Welcome to Jamrock” was listed as one of the Top 100 Songs of the Decade by Rolling Stone, and at the 2006 Grammy Awards, he won Best Reggae Album and Best Urban/Alternative Performance for Welcome to Jamrock. Damian is the only Jamaican reggae artist in history to win two Grammy Awards on the same night. He is also the only reggae artist to win in the Best Urban/Alternative Performance category at the Grammy Awards. The New York Times called Welcome to Jamrock the “best reggae song of the decade.” 
Welcome to Jamrock led the pathway to Damian’s critically acclaimed collaboration with Nas for 2010’s much lauded album “Distant Relatives” – a project which explored the relationships between reggae, hip-hop and Africa. The album title refers not only to the bond between the artists, but the connection to their African ancestry, which inspired the album both musically and lyrically. USA Today referred to the album as a “potent and often provocative collaboration” and by Rolling Stone as “an Afrocentric winner.” The album debuted at Number 5 on the Billboard Top 200 Album Chart and Number 1 on the R&B/Hip-Hop Albums, Rap Albums and Reggae Albums charts, with Billboard heralding the album as “a dynamic hybrid.”    

The Distant Relatives Tour kicked off in 2011 and saw Damian traveling and performing for thousands of fans all over the world, including South America, Europe, The United Kingdom, The Caribbean and North America.  

Damian continued to cross musical boundaries in 2012, as he went on to partner with Skrillex for their groundbreaking track “Make It Bun Dem”, which Rolling Stone called “a monster mash up of dubstep and dancehall” and has led to several remixes of the original version.  Damian recently released two other singles; “Set Up Shop” and  “Affairs of the Heart” which both received widespread airplay. 

Damian continues to tour with his band all over the world as a way of entertaining and healing as he continues to spread the message for those whose voices cannot be heard. He is working with his brothers Stephen and Julian under their Ghetto Youths International Label, to discover, develop and sign gifted artistes by applying their musical talent and vast experience to create new and different styles of music.  

Damian is currently in the studio working on his upcoming solo album.

When Jesse Royal was only a cub, the Lord revealed to his mother that she would have to release one of her sons to the world, proclaiming “he will be a psalmist, declaring righteousness and justice throughout creation.” As Jesse matured into a young lion, his mother observed in him a strong sense of integrity and a natural ability to positively affect those around him. But, it was his deep spirituality, passion for life and unique connection to music that would convince her that he was being molded to be used by the Creator. 

Jesse David Leroi Grey, aka Jesse Royal, was born April 29, 1989. He enjoyed his early years in the hills of Maroon Town and the District of Orange in St. James before moving in the late 90’s with his mother and brother to join his father in Kingston. As fate would have it, Royal developed a special relationship with Daniel ‘Bambaata’ Marley (son of Ziggy Marley) at school. His friendship with Daniel proved to be fuel to the fire as they shared a deep passion for music and football. Their friendship evolved as they spent a great part of their childhood together. Soon the natural inclination confirmed they were simply brothers with different mothers. As these cubs became lions so grew their devotion to music. With the help of longtime friend Curt ‘Qban’ White they began composing and creating their own music. And together they proceeded to fulfill what they knew was a predestined musical journey, designed to inspire, engage and unite people beyond all geographic borders. 

After Jesse returned home from schooling abroad, he reestablished a relationship with high school friend and young producer Kareem ‘Remus’ Burrell (son of Philip ‘Fatis’ Burrell). They began creating and composing music together also, which developed into a Movement as they shared similar views on the social state of Jamaica. 

Blessed with a voice that captures the pain and hunger of a ‘downtrodden’ people; Royal’s militant character and profound lyricism caught the heart of heralded reggae producer, Philip ‘Fatis’ Burrell. Fatis Burrell, affectionately called ‘Father’ had a great and pure impact on the ‘old soul’ of Jesse; as he credits him as an invaluable inspiration and one of the most influential individuals that he has ever encountered.

Working with musicians such as Sly Dunbar, Robbie Shakespeare, Donald Dennis, Earl ‘Chinna’ Smith and Monty Savory; Jesse is currently in the studio putting the final touches on his debut album with producer Kareem Burrell of the XTM.Nation. Jesse Royal has released three mixtapes , Misheni, In Comes The Small Axe and Royally Speaking with Major Lazer. His Debut Album "Lily of The Valley" is now available on all digital platforms.

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