Don Miguelo facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Don Miguelo
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| Birth name | Miguel Ángel Valerio Lebrón |
| Born | August 27, 1981 San Francisco de Macoris, Dominican Republic |
| Genres | Dembow, reggaeton |
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| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 2001-present |
| Labels | Mr. 305 Inc. |
Miguel Ángel Valerio Lebrón (born August 27, 1981), known as Don Miguelo, is a famous Dominican rapper and singer. He became well-known for his hit song "La Cola De Motora." Don Miguelo has won the important Casandra Awards twice for his music.
Don Miguelo's Music Journey
Don Miguelo is a singer from San Francisco de Macoris, Dominican Republic. His music career started to shine in 2006. He won the Revelation Artist award at the Casandra Awards that year. This award was for his first big hit song, "Que Tu Quieres." Many people know this song better as "La Cola De Motora."
This song was part of his first album, called "Contra El Tiempo." Don Miguelo later shared that he was surprised by how popular the song became. His first album was created and mixed in the Dominican Republic. It featured work from other artists like Rafy Mercenario, Frank Reyes, and Monchy & Alexandra.
In 2012, Don Miguelo performed at the opening ceremony of the Casandra Awards. He won another award that year, for best Urban Artist. After winning his second Casandra Award, the Mayor of San Francisco de Macoris honored him. He was given a special plaque as a "Distinguished Son" of his hometown.
About Don Miguelo's Life
When Don Miguelo was a child, he was raised by his grandparents. They took good care of him. Before he became a famous musician, Don Miguelo worked in different jobs. He used to be a tailor, making clothes for people. He also worked with wood, doing cabinet making. Another job he had was being a Radio DJ, playing music for listeners. Don Miguelo is in a relationship with Nabila Tapia, and they have one child together.
