Eladio Carrión | |
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Eladio Carrión at the 2025All-Star Legends & Celebrity Softball Game | |
| Background information | |
| Born | (1994-11-14)November 14, 1994 (age 31) Kansas City, Kansas, U.S. |
| Origin | Humacao, Puerto Rico |
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| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2015–present |
| Labels | |
| Website | eladiocarrion |
Eladio Carrión Morales[1] (born November 14, 1994) is an American rapper and songwriter ofLatin trap andreggaeton. In 2023, he won the Latin Grammy for Best Rap/Hip Hop Song for "Coco Chanel".
Eladio Carrión Morales was born on November 14, 1994, inKansas City, Kansas, into aPuerto Rican family. As his father was in theU.S. military, they frequently moved from state to state. By the time he was a teenager, Carrión had lived inHawaii,Baltimore (Maryland) andthe state of New York, as well asAlaska. At age 11, his family relocated back toHumacao, Puerto Rico. In his youth, he showed athletic promise, notably excelling inswimming, going on to representPuerto Rico at the2010 Central American and Caribbean Games.[2] Carrión also represented his country at the2011 Pan American Games inGuadalajara, México, where he would reach the preliminary phase of the 200-meter breaststroke, finishing in eighth position overall.[3][4]
Shortly after 2012 began, Carrión abandoned swimming to begin his artistic career as an influencer through digital platforms (such asVine andInstagram), in which he uploaded comedic videos to gain followers.[3]
In 2015 Carrión released his first musical work "2x2" in collaboration with Flowsito. Then he released his second musical work "No Quiero Más Amigos Nuevos" belonging to Rawenz, these works allowed him to become known in the music industry.[3] In 2016 he worked withJon Z and the Argentine rapperNeo Pistea on the single "Súbelo" that became popular in nightclubs and again with Rawenz on "Si Te Vas, Vete".
In 2017 Carrión officially debuted as a singer with the single "Me Enamoré de una Yal" withEle A el Dominio andÑengo Flow, under theLos de la Nazza record label, which reached the top positions onSoundCloud andSpotify.[3]
In 2018 Carrión collaborated on the singles "Dame una Hora" withAmenazzy, "Mi Cubana" which had a resounding success that led him to obtain a remix withCazzu,Khea and Ecko, and "Sigue Bailándome" withMyke Towers,Darkiel, Brray and Yann C.
In 2019 he was again collaborating with artists such asRauw Alejandro in "Dice Que No",Ñejo in "Periódico de Ayer",Noriel "Se Moja" and his most important collaboration was with the Spanish rapper Maikel Delacalle in "Si Tú Me Quisieras". In that same year, after making several collaborations, he was nominated for thePremios Juventud in the category of Nueva generación urbana, this being his first nomination for a musical award.[5]
On January 31, 2020, Carrión released his debut albumSauce Boyz under theRimas Entertainment label, which ranked #8 on theBillboard Top Latin Albums for 10 consecutive weeks,[6] it was then followed by an EPSauce Boyz Care Package.[7] In that same year he was nominated for the Latin Grammy Awards in the category of Best Rap/Hip Hop Song for his joint collaboration withBad Bunny on the single "Kemba Walker".[8][9]
On January 8, 2021, Carrión released his albumMonarca, which includes collaborations withJ Balvin,Yandel,Cazzu andLunay;[4] the album peaked at #11 on theTop Latin Albums[6] chart and #8 on theLatin Rhythm Albums chart. The record also earned Carrión aLatin Grammy nomination in the category of Mejor Álbum de Música Urbana (best urban music album).[10]
On June 9, Carrión collaborated with noted Argentine songwriter and producerBizarrap on the track "Eladio Carrión: Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 40" which reached #10 on theBillboardArgentina Hot 100 list,[6] and #162 at the global level.[6] It was also certified gold by thePROMUSICAE ofSpain.[11] On July 6 of that same year, he released his firstmixtape titledSen2 Kbrn, Vol. 1, featuring singles such as "5 Star", "Guerrero", and "Sauce Boy Freestyle 4", among others. It peaked at #20 on theBillboard Top Latin Albums chart.[12][6]
On December 2, 2021, Carrión released his third studio album,Sauce Boyz 2 (a ‘sequel’ toSauce Boyz), featuring collaborations with numerous international artists, includingArcángel,Bizarrap,Duki,Jay Wheeler,Jon Z,Karol G,Luar la L,Rels B,Sech,Myke Towers,Nicky Jam,Noriel, andOvi.[13]
On March 17, 2023, Carrión released his fourth album;3men2 kbrn where he showcased collaborations with a diverse array of artists such as50 Cent,Lil Wayne,Future,Bad Bunny, andMyke Towers. This album marked a significant moment for the Puerto Rican rapper representing a new and vibrant trend inLatin trap, gaining significant recognition in the media. Furthermore, hisLatin Grammy victory was secured through the dynamic collaboration withBad Bunny on the track "Coco Chanel."[14]
On January 19, 2024, Carrión released his fifth album,Sol María. Carrión's career reached a pivotal moment with the release of his album "Sol María," marking a departure from his signature trap style towards a more intimate and diverse sound. Dedicated to his mother, the album delves into personal topics, showcasing Carrión's vulnerability and authenticity. With tracks like "Mamá’s Boy" and "Luchas Mentales," Carrión explores deep emotional territory, offering listeners insight into his experiences and struggles. The guest list is carefully curated to complement the album's essence, reflecting Carrión's musical influences and current inspirations. "Sol María" stands as Carrión's most intimate and rewarding project to date, providing a heartfelt tribute to his biggest supporter while resonating with audiences on a deeply personal level.
Carrión performed at Latino Gang Festival in July 2022, in The Netherlands.
Carrión performed at the22nd Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in April 2023.[15]
Carrión performed at 2023’sBaja Beach Fest in August 2023,[16] inRosarito,Baja California.Carrión performed in La velada del año organized by YouTuber Ibai twice years in a row.
| Award | Year | Category | Nomination | Results | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billboard Latin Music Awards | 2023 | Latin Rhythm Album of the Year | 3MEN2 KBRN | Nominated | [17] |
| Heat Latin Music Awards | 2022 | Best Urban Artist | Himself | Nominated | [18] |
| Best Collaboration | "No Te Deseo El Mal"(withKarol G) | Nominated | |||
| 2023 | Best Urban Artist | Himself | Nominated | [19] | |
| Latin American Music Awards | 2024 | Album of the Year | 3MEN2 KBRN | Nominated | [20] |
| Latin Grammy Awards | 2020 | Best Rap/Hip Hop Song | "Kemba Walker"(withBad Bunny) | Nominated | [8][9] |
| 2021 | Best Urban Music Album | Monarca | Nominated | [10] | |
| 2023 | Best Urban Music Album | 3MEN2 KBRN | Nominated | [21] | |
| Best Rap/Hip Hop Song | "Coco Chanel"(withBad Bunny) | Won | |||
| 2024 | Best Urban Music Album | Sol María | Nominated | [22] | |
| Best Rap/Hip Hop Song | "Bendecido" | Nominated | |||
| "Thunder y Lightning"(withBad Bunny) | Nominated | ||||
| 2025 | "El Favorito de Mami"(withBig Soto) | Pending | [23] | ||
| MTV Europe Music Awards | 2023 | Best Caribbean Act | Himself | Nominated | [24] |
| 2023 | Nominated | [25] | |||
| MTV Millennial Awards | 2022 | Flow Artist | Nominated | [26] | |
| 2023 | Nominated | [27] | |||
| Premios Lo Nuestro | 2023 | Urban Album of the Year | Sauce Boyz 2 | Nominated | [28] |
| 2024 | Male Urban Artist of the Year | Himself | Nominated | [29] | |
| Song of the Year | "Nunca y Pico"(withYandel &Maluma) | Nominated | |||
| Urban Collaboration of the Year | Nominated | ||||
| Urban Album of the Year | 3MEN2 KBRN | Nominated | |||
| 2025 | Male Urban Artist of the Year | Himself | Nominated | [30] | |
| Best Urban Trap/Hip Hop Song | "Si, si, si, si"(withJustin Quiles,Sech,Lenny Tavárez,Dalex,Dímelo Flow,Bryant Myers &Dei V) | Nominated | |||
| Urban Album of the Year | Porque Puedo | Nominated | |||
| Premios Juventud | 2019 | New Urban Generation (Best New Urban Artist) | Himself | Nominated | [31] |
| 2022 | Male Artist On The Rise | Nominated | [32] | ||
| 2023 | Nominated | [33] | |||
| OMG Collaboration | "Si Salimos"(with50 Cent) | Nominated | |||
| Best Urban Mix | "Nunca y Pico"(withYandel &Maluma) | Nominated | |||
| Best Male Urban Album | 3MEN2 KBRN | Nominated | |||
| Best Trap Song | "Coco Chanel"(withBad Bunny) | Won | |||
| 2024 | Best Urban Album | Sol María | Nominated | [34] | |
| Premios Tu Musica Urbano | 2020 | Urban Top - Puerto Rico | Himself | Nominated | [35] |
| Remix of the Year - New Generation | "Mi Error (Remix)"(withZion & Lennox,Wisin & Yandel &Lunay) | Nominated | |||
| 2022 | Top Artist - Trap | Himself | Nominated | [36] | |
| Top Song - Trap | "No Te Deseo El Mal"(withKarol G) | Won | |||
| "Eladio Carrión: Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol.40" | Nominated | ||||
| 2023 | Top Rising Star - Male | Himself | Won | [37] | |
| Top Artist -Trap | Nominated | ||||
| Remix of the Year | "Si La Calle Llama (Remix)"(withMyke Towers) | Nominated | |||
| Top Song - Trap | "Mbappé" | Nominated | |||
| "Coco Chanel"(withBad Bunny) | Nominated | ||||
| Album of the Year – New Artist | Sen2 Kbrn VOL. 2 | Won | |||
| SESAC Latina Music Awards | 2023 | Award Winning Songs | "Alejarme de Ti"(withJay Wheeler) | Won | [38] |
| 2024 | "Coco Chanel"(withBad Bunny) | Won | [39] |