Don Miguelo facts for kids

Miguel Ángel Valerio Lebrón (born August 27, 1981), known by his stage name Don Miguelo, is a popular Dominican rapper and singer. He became famous with his hit song "La Cola De Motora" and has won the Casandra Awards twice for his music.

Don Miguelo's Music Journey

Don Miguelo is a talented singer from San Francisco de Macoris, a city in the Dominican Republic. He started his music career and quickly gained attention.

Rising to Fame

In 2006, Don Miguelo won the Revelation Artist category at the Casandra Awards. This award recognized him as an exciting new artist. He earned this award because of the huge success of his first hit song, "Que Tu Quieres," which many people know as "La Cola De Motora." This song was part of his first album, "Contra El Tiempo." He even said that the song's popularity surprised him! His first album was created and mixed in the Dominican Republic. It featured collaborations with other artists like Rafy Mercenario, Frank Reyes, and Monchy & Alexandra.

Awards and Recognition

Don Miguelo continued to make great music. In 2012, he performed at the opening ceremony of the Casandra Awards. That same year, he won another award, taking home the prize for Best Urban Artist. After receiving his second Casandra Award, the Mayor of his hometown, San Francisco de Macoris, honored him with a special plaque. This plaque recognized him as a "Distinguished Son" of the city, celebrating his achievements and how he made his hometown proud.

Early Life and Work

When Don Miguelo was a child, he was raised by his grandparents. Before he became a famous musician, he worked in different jobs. He used to be a tailor, making clothes for people. He also worked in cabinet making, creating furniture and other wooden items. In addition, he was a Radio DJ, playing music and talking on the radio. These experiences helped shape him before he found his passion in music.

Don Miguelo has a child with Nabila Tapia.

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In Spanish: Don Miguelo para niños