IAmChino
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IAmChino | |
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| Born | José Carlos García 29 March 1986 Cuba |
| Occupation(s) | DJ, producer, songwriter |
José García (born March 29, 1986), better known as IAmChino, is a renowned Cuban-American DJ, record producer, composer and artist known for his groundbreaking contributions to the Latin music scene. Born in Havana in 1983, he made his mark after catching the attention of Pitbull's manager in 2005. Since then, Garcia has collaborated with various artists, released successful albums like "Todo El Tiempo," and achieved chart-topping hits like "Ay Mi Dios" and "Pepas." His album "The Most Winning" garnered multiple nominations and awards, including winning the Urban Collaboration of the Year at the Premios Lo Nuestro Awards in 2017.
Early life[edit]
Jose Garcia was born on January 27, 1983, in Havana, Cuba, and later relocated to the United States.[1][2]
He got his first big break in 2005, after he met Pitbull's manager, Mike Calderón. Calderón was impressed by IamChino's skills, which included the ability to get the crowd on its feet and his accessibility, taste, and athletic mixing skills. IAmChino expressed his own desire to be part of Calderón's team. The meeting led to the his DJ'ing at high-profile private events and he started getting attention. Later, he was asked to run the decks at large parties, festivals, and concerts. He began collaborating with several artists and officially joined Pitbull's crew in 2011[3]
Career[edit]
He made his debut in the music industry with "Ay Mi Dios" in 2016,[4] featuring Pitbull and Yandel, which became very popular across Latin America topping Billboard's Latin Airplay chart.[5][6] In 2017, he released his first album Todo El Tiempo, in which he collaborated with Major Lazer, Akon, Farruko, and other popular names in Latin music.[7] Since then, he has released several albums and hit singles. In 2021, he co-produced Pepas, which scaled the Billboard charts in a short duration.[8][9]
In 2018 Chino collaborated with Daddy Yankee to release “La Rompe Corazones”. The single was a hit reaching number 1 on Billboard’s Latin Airplay chart. He also released “Mala Mia” featuring Maluma and “Sola” with Becky G under his label D'Leon Records/Sony Music Latin. He also collaborated with Jacob Forever for the song “Hasta Que Se Seque El Malecon” which has been streamed over 150 million times on Spotify alone.[10] His discography also includes albums such as Legacy (2018), La Nueva Religion (2020), and El Futuro (2021).[11]
Album - "The Most Winning"[edit]
The album titled 'The Most Winning,' produced and performed by the artist, received notable attention from various digital streaming platforms. It was featured on playlists like Spotify's 'New York City New Music Friday,' Billboard's playlist, 'New Music Worldwide,' and Apple Music's 'New Music Daily Cover.'[12][13][14][15]
Produce by IamChino[edit]
The Miami-based artist, who is signed to Mr. 305 Inc. and has been DJ’ing for Pitbull since 2005, says the single was destined to become a crowd favorite. “It’s a song that has a good melody and the lyrics are about love, which allows people to relate to the track. The sound is very different. It’s a mixture of different cultures, sounds. You hear beats from Mexico, Puerto Rico, Cuba in there”.[16]
Awards and nominations[edit]
iHeartRadio Music Awards[edit]
| Year | Work | Award | Result | Ref.(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | "Ay Mi Dios" | Latin Song of the Year | Nominated | [23] |
| 2017 | Best New Latin Artist | Nominated | [24] |
Lo Nuestro Award for Collaboration of the Year
| Year | Work | Award | Result | Ref.(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | "Ay Mi Dios" | Urban Collaboration of the Year | Winner | [25] |
Premios Monitor Latino
| Year | Work | Award | Result | Ref.(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Productor Latino Americano | Nominated | [26] |
Premios Lo Nuestro
| Year | Work | Award | Result | Ref.(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | DJ of the Year | Nominated | [27] |
References[edit]
- ^ "IAmChino Biography, Songs, & Albums". AllMusic. Retrieved 2023-08-10.
- ^ "IAmChino: Latin Trap and Reggaeton Artist". pianity.com. Retrieved 2023-08-10.
- ^ "IAmChino Biography, Songs, & Albums". AllMusic. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
- ^ Flores, Griselda (2016-09-16). "Meet IAmChino: Billboard Latin Artist on the Rise". Billboard. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
- ^ "Meet IAmChino: Billboard Latin Artist on the Rise". Yahoo Entertainment. 2016-09-16. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
- ^ Centeno, Tony M. "IAmChino Aims to Take Over the World of Latin EDM With "Amor"". Miami New Times. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
- ^ "IAmChino: Latin Trap and Reggaeton Artist". pianity.com. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
- ^ "IAmChino Biography, Songs, & Albums". AllMusic. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
- ^ Roiz, Jessica (2021-08-06). "Farruko Hypes Up a Neon-Drenched Rave in 'Pepas' Music Video: Exclusive". Billboard. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
- ^ "IAmChino: Latin Trap and Reggaeton Artist". pianity.com. Retrieved 2023-10-05.
- ^ "IAmChino: Latin Trap and Reggaeton Artist". pianity.com. Retrieved 2023-10-05.
- ^ "Iamchino Releases "Discoteca (Deorro Remix)" Featuring Pitbull - Spinex Music". 2022-03-15. Retrieved 2023-09-08.
- ^ The Most Winning, 2022-11-17, retrieved 2023-09-08
- ^ "PLYBCK | IamChino, Bulin47, Pitbull - Party Lyrics & Blog". 2023-05-29. Retrieved 2023-09-08.
- ^ The Most Winning by IAmChino, 2022-11-17, retrieved 2023-09-08
- ^ Flores, Griselda (2016-09-16). "Meet IAmChino: Billboard Latin Artist on the Rise". Billboard. Retrieved 2023-10-03.
- ^ Discoteca, 2022-11-17, retrieved 2023-10-03
- ^ "Iamchino Releases "Discoteca (Deorro Remix)" Featuring Pitbull - Spinex Music". 2022-03-15. Retrieved 2023-10-03.
- ^ "Discoteca - IAmChino, Pitbull | Release Info". AllMusic. Retrieved 2023-10-03.
- ^ Pepas, 2021-06-24, retrieved 2023-10-03
- ^ Roiz, Jessica (2021-08-06). "Farruko Hypes Up a Neon-Drenched Rave in 'Pepas' Music Video: Exclusive". Billboard. Retrieved 2023-10-03.
- ^ El Incomprendido, 2021-09-30, retrieved 2023-10-03
- ^ Billboard Staff (2017-03-06). "2017 iHeartRadio Music Awards: Complete Winners List". Billboard. Retrieved 2023-08-20.
- ^ Billboard Staff (2017-03-06). "2017 iHeartRadio Music Awards: Complete Winners List". Billboard. Retrieved 2023-08-20.
- ^ Flores, Griselda (2017-02-24). "Premio Lo Nuestro 2017: See the Full Winners List". Billboard. Retrieved 2023-09-07.
- ^ admin (2022-11-04). "Monitor Music Awards anuncia a los presentadores y artistas presentes en la gala". Sistema de monitoreo musical | monitorLATINO (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-09-07.
- ^ Roiz, Jessica (2022-01-25). "Christian Nodal, Camilo & J Balvin Lead 2022 Premio Lo Nuestro Nominations: Complete List". Billboard. Retrieved 2023-09-07.