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 Reykon in 2019 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Andrés Felipe Robledo Londoño |
| Born | (1986-12-12)12 December 1986 (age 38) Envigado, Antioquia, Colombia |
| Genres | Reggaeton |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2007–present |
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| Children | 1 |
Andrés Felipe Robledo Londoño (born 12 December 1986),[1] better known asReykon "El Líder" "Pel mazo", is areggaeton performer fromColombia.[2] He is considered one of the biggest proponents of Latin America's reggaeton music genre.[3] He is fromEnvigado, Antioquia.[4]
Since 2011, he has gained international fame releasing several songs including, "Se Aloca", "Te Gateo", "Tu Cuerpo me Llama", "El Besito", "Sin Miedo", "No Molestes Mas", "Tuturuwa", "Mi Noche", and "Cuando Te Vi".
In 2012, he collaborated with Puerto Rican artistDaddy Yankee to release the song "Señorita" which quickly charted at number 1 in several Latin American countries includingPeru,Ecuador,Chile, and several others.
In 2013, it was a successful year for him releasing the hit song "Mi Noche" which reached 60 million views onYouTube. His next single that he released in 2014 was called "Secretos" which was also successful and charted at number 1 on HTV.[5]
In 2015, he signed with the music labelWarner Latina. The label was assured that this signing would bring both of them success. Gabriela Martínez General Manager of Warner Music Latina stated that, "There is no better way to start of 2015 knowing that the talent of Reykon now forms part of the family; we share the same vision of having Reykon being a big star in Latin music."[6]
Also in 2015, he released another song with Daddy Yankee called "Imaginádote" which charted on theBillboard charts[7] and Monitor Latino in Colombia. He also got the chance to collaborate withBebe Rexha and release the song "All The Way". This song was one of the songs nominated to be the official theme of the Copa Oro 2015.
He was also chosen to be one of the judges on Factor XF 2015.[8]
Reykon was the special guest of a party and was invited by Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue, also known as Teodorin, son of the president of Equatorial Guinea,Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo. He was told by Teodorin when they first shook hands,"I know all your songs, I am a big fan, I am delighted to have you in my country." He is one of the very few artists to perform over there.[9]
In 2017, his single Dejame Te Explico was awarded Platinum status in Colombia.
On May 4, 2018, he released his first studio album titled,El Lider. It has features from several urban artists includingDaddy Yankee,Nicky Jam and Luigi 21 Plus.
In 2016, Reykon underwent surgery on his vocal chords and this temporarily halted his musical career due to the length of recovery.[10]
In 2021, Reykon was involved in an altercation inMiami withJoe Fournier, a professional boxer. This altercation lead to a Triller boxing match on theJake Paul vs. Ben Askren undercard. It has been scrutinized as Fournier, an experienced pro, is fighting a boxing amateur.[11]
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 2015 | Factor XF | Winning Judge |
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 2020 | Loco Por Vos | Manuela Valdés |
| Year | Category | Result |
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| 2010 | Mejor Nuevo Artista | Nominated |
| Interpretación urbana del año porSe Aloca (featuringJ Balvin) | Nominated | |
| 2011 | Canción del año por "La Santa" | Nominated |
| Artista urbano del año | Nominated | |
| Artista del público | Nominated | |
| Canción urbana del año por "La Santa" | Nominated | |
| Video del año por "La Santa" | Nominated | |
| Canción del público por "La Santa" | Nominated | |
| Twittero del año | Nominated | |
| 2012 | Artista urbano del año | Nominated |
| Artista del público | Nominated | |
| Canción urbana del año por "Sin Miedo" | Won | |
| Canción del público por "Sin Miedo" | Nominated | |
| 2013 | Artista urbano del año | Nominated |
| Artista del público | Nominated | |
| Canción urbana del año por "Señorita" (ft.Daddy Yankee) | Nominated | |
| 2014 | Artista Urbano del año | Nominated |
| 1 fight | 0 wins | 1 loss |
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| By knockout | 0 | 1 |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
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| 1 | Loss | 0–1 | Joe Fournier | RTD | 2 (6),3:00 | Apr 17, 2021 | Mercedes-Benz Stadium,Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. | [11] |
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