Andy Rivera facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Andy Rivera
Rivera in 2012
Background information
Birth name	Andrés Felipe Rivera Galeano
Born	(1994-10-28) October 28, 1994 (age 30) Pereira, Colombia
Genres	Reggaeton Latin pop Latin trap
Occupation(s)	Singer songwriter
Associated acts	Maluma Nicky Jam Kevin Roldan Dalmata Karol G Justin Quiles Jowell & Randy Jhonny Rivera

Andrés Felipe Rivera Galeano (born October 28, 1994), known to his fans as Andy Rivera, is a popular singer and songwriter from Colombia. He is famous for his reggaeton and Latin pop music.

A Musical Star from Colombia

Andrés Felipe Rivera Galeano was born in the city of Pereira, Colombia. Music was always a big part of his life. His father is the famous Colombian singer Jhonny Rivera. When Andy was just 12 years old, he started learning about music from his dad. In his free time, he practiced singing and playing the piano.

While his dad was a traditional musician, Andy was drawn to the newer sounds of reggaeton and urbano music. This style of music was becoming very popular in the early 2010s.

First Steps to Fame

In March 2012, Andy released his very first song, "En Busca Con Ella." He worked with his friend, the Colombian artist Pipe Calderon, to create it. This was the beginning of his journey as a professional singer.

A few months later, in July 2012, Andy released a song that would make him a star. His hit song "Te Pintaron Pajaritos" became incredibly popular all over Latin America. The music video for the song has been watched over 97 million times on YouTube. This song made him famous in countries like Argentina, Chile, Spain, and Venezuela.

Becoming a Reggaeton Icon

After the success of "Te Pintaron Pajaritos," Andy kept making music. He teamed up with the Puerto Rican duo Baby Rasta & Gringo for a remix of his song "Si Me Necesitas," which became another huge hit.

In 2013, Andy's career reached new heights. He released the song "Los Perros se Enamoran" with the famous singer Nicky Jam. Later that year, he released "Espina de Rosa" with Dalmata. This song was an even bigger success, with its music video getting over 167 million views on YouTube. It was the number one song in many Spanish-speaking countries.

In 2014, Andy joined forces with Kevin Roldan and Maluma for the song "Salgamos." The music video for this song is one of his most popular, with more than 459 million views on YouTube.

Music and Albums

Andy Rivera has released several albums and EPs (shorter albums) throughout his career.

Albums

• The New Age (2016)
• Substance EP (2017)
• 50/50 (2019)
• DUAL EP (2022)

Famous Collaborations

Working with other artists is a big part of Andy's music. Here are some of his most well-known team-ups:

• Te Pintaron Pajaritos (with Yandar & Yostin)
• Los Perros Se Enamoran (with Nicky Jam)
• Espina De Rosa (with Dalmata)
• Salgamos (with Kevin Roldán & Maluma)
• Mañana (with Karol G)
• ... (with Noriel)
• Arroba (with Kim Loaiza)

Awards and Recognition

Andy's talent has been recognized with many awards and nominations. In 2020, he won several Latino Show Awards, including "Best Popular Music Song," "Song of the Year," and "Best Urban Artist." He has also been nominated for many Premios Nuestra Tierra awards, one of the biggest music awards in Colombia.

See also

In Spanish: Andy Rivera para niños