Karol G

Singer, Songwriter

Colombian Medellín, Colombia

Quick Info

ProfessionSinger, Songwriter
NationalityColombian
Date of Birth14/02/1991
Age35 years
BirthplaceMedellín, Colombia

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameCarolina Giraldo Navarro
Professional NameKarol G
DescriptionOne of the most influential reggaeton and urban pop artists globally. Known for breaking barriers in a male-dominated reggaeton industry and achieving massive international success through collaborations and chart-topping hits.

Educational Qualification(s)

UniversityUniversity of Antioquia, Colombia
FieldMusic Business Administration (courses attended in New York)

Personal Life

ResidenceBased in Mexico as of 2024
Notable AchievementNamed Woman of the Year by Billboard Women in Music; holds eleven Guinness World Records

Relationships & More

Past RelationshipAnuel AA (Puerto Rican rapper, collaborator and eventual partner)

Family

FatherGuillermo Giraldo
MotherMartha Navarro
SiblingsYoungest of three children

Career

Career Start2006
First SingleEn La Playa (2007)
Record LabelsFlamingo Records (2007), Diamond Music (2007), Universal Music Latino (2016)
BreakthroughAhora Me Llama with Bad Bunny (May 2017)
Major Albums
  • Unstoppable (2017) - debuted at No. 2 on Billboard Top Latin Albums
  • Ocean (2019) - debuted at No. 2 on Billboard Top Latin Albums
  • KG0516 (2019)
  • Mañana Será Bonito
Notable Collaborations
  • Bad Bunny - Ahora Me Llama (2017)
  • Nicki Minaj - Tusa (2019)
  • J Balvin and Nicky Jam - Mi Cama Remix (2018)
  • Anuel AA - Culpables (2018)
Major Hits
  • Ahora Me Llama (2017)
  • Mi Cama (2018)
  • Punto G (2018)
  • Tusa (2019)
  • A Ella (2017)
TelevisionJudge on Pequeños Gigantes USA (2017); Participant on Factor XS/El Factor X as teenager
Awards RecognitionBest New Artist at Latin Grammys (2018)

Style Quotient

Music GenreReggaeton, Urban Pop, Trap, Dance-oriented R&B
InfluenceKnown for pop and dance-oriented reggaeton hits with global appeal

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Moved to New York in 2014 due to lack of career advancement in South America
2. Inspired to pursue music business education after seeing subway advertisements in NYC
3. Worked as backup vocalist for Reykon for two years
4. Opened for Don Omar early in career
5. Faced significant challenges and unwanted sexual propositions as a female reggaeton artist
6. Initially rejected by Universal Records before later signing with Universal Music Latino
7. Promoted her music independently across Colombia with her father before breakthrough
8. Attended University of Antioquia while performing wherever possible
9. Appeared on El Factor X (Colombian version of The X-Factor) at age 14
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