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Faraón Love Shady
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![]() Faraón Love Shady in 2022
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Birth name | Willyan Jesús Valle Choque |
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Born | Arequipa, Peru |
25 July 2000
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Years active | 2019–present |
Labels | Híbrido Gang (2020–present) |
Willyan Jesús Valle Choque (born July 25, 2000), known as Faraón Love Shady, is a rapper, singer, songwriter, and social media star from Peru. He is known for his unique and colorful clothing style. He also writes songs about self-improvement.
He started in 2019 by sharing video blogs online. Later, he began his music career with his first song. His most popular song is "Duro 2 Horas." He has also become well-known for other songs like "Soy Guapo," "Oh, Me Vengo," "I Am Happy," and "Cunumi."
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About Faraón Love Shady
Early Life and First Songs (2000–2019)
Jesús was born on July 25, 2000, in Arequipa, Peru. He was the third of seven children. His parents were farmers. When he was young, he worked as a street vendor, selling different items. He also sang on buses to earn money.
He started creating online content using the name Faraón Love Shady. He mostly did challenges and video blogs about his life in Arequipa. A Peruvian YouTuber named Andynsane helped him become famous by making a video about him.
In August 2019, he released his first song. In November 2019, he released another song that became very popular. It even appeared on YouTube's trending list in Peru.
Becoming Viral (2020–2021)
In June 2020, he released a remix of his popular song. He worked with rappers Jon Z and Ele A el Dominio from Puerto Rico. That same month, he released "Una Cunumi (remix)" with J Gonzo, Ose, and Xvideo Token. He also released "Por el ..." with Puerto Rican rapper Kevvo.
In August 2020, he released "Oh, Me Vengo," which became his most popular song on YouTube. It quickly reached the top of the YouTube trends in Peru. In just four days, it had over one million views. That same month, he released "Soy Guapo." These two songs were his first with the record label Híbrido Gang Music. The name "híbrido gang" is what he calls his fans.
As he became more popular, Faraón Love Shady was interviewed by media like Trap House Latino and Billboard Argentina. In November 2020, he appeared on the TV show El Reventonazo de la Chola. There, he performed a song with Peruvian singer La Tigresa del Oriente. He also took part in Trap Live Peru 2020, an online concert.
In July 2021, he released "Duro 2 Horas Remix" with American-Uruguayan comedian El Bananero. In September 2021, he released "Gamer Over, Fantasmay." This was a "diss track," which is a song meant to criticize another artist. This song was aimed at Argentine rapper Zaramay, after they had argued online. The music video for "Gamer Over, Fantasmay" became a trending video in Peru, Argentina, and other Spanish-speaking countries.
Recent Activities (2022–Present)
In February 2022, Faraón Love Shady announced a tour in Mexico. He planned to perform in cities like Playa del Carmen, Cancún, Mexico City, Guadalajara, and Monterrey. However, these concerts were moved to June, and some were later canceled.
In April 2022, he released another diss track called "Freestyle Session #13: RIP Resentido." This song was directed at Puerto Rican rapper Residente. The song became very popular online, getting over one million views in less than a day. It also became the number one trending video on YouTube. This song was part of a larger discussion between Residente and Colombian singer J Balvin. Faraón Love Shady had shown his support for J Balvin on his Instagram account. Residente even commented on Faraón's Instagram post about the song, saying, "You're the best. I'm your fan. Keep hitting it hard and writing." Faraón replied, "Residente, thanks. Since you're wearing the 'R' I await your answer. This is resolved in the booth."
In May 2022, he performed a concert in Arequipa, his hometown. This was his first concert there in two years. After that, he performed in many other cities like Cochabamba, Chiclayo, Juliaca, Tingo María, Lima, Trujillo, Piura, and Tacna. In November 2022, it was announced that he would perform at the Electric Daisy Carnival electronic music festival in Mexico in February 2023.
In March 2024, he was featured on the remix of the song "Jugo de Tu ..." with Puerto Rican artists Durán the Coach and Luigi 21 Plus.
Music Style and Inspirations
Faraón Love Shady calls himself "The God of Trap" and "The God of Versatility." His fans are known as the "híbrido gang." In his music videos, he often wears many unique necklaces that catch people's attention.
Faraón has said that American rapper 6ix9ine is his favorite artist. He has also publicly supported 6ix9ine. His colorful hair also shows his admiration for the artist. While some of his songs have mature lyrics, he tries to avoid lyrics that are disrespectful to women. He has explained that his music is for women who enjoy that style. His songs often talk about relationships and heartbreaks. He gets ideas from what other artists are doing and what his audience wants to hear.
Colombian singer J Balvin has said about Faraón Love Shady, "He seems to be a person who represents his country, in his own way and style. Each person has their own way of doing things."
Songs and Videos
Songs
As the Main Artist
Title | Year | Peak chart positions | |
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"His First Song" | 2019 | — | — |
"A Popular Song" | — | — | |
"..." | 2020 | — | — |
"Rockstar" | — | — | |
"A Popular Remix" (featuring Ele A el Dominio and Jon Z) |
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"Por el ..." (Faraón Love Shady and Kevvo) |
— | — | |
"Oh, Me Vengo" | — | — | |
"Soy Guapo" | — | — | |
"Duro 2 Horas" | 300 | 2836 | |
"Harley Quinn" | — | — | |
"Perreo en la Mesa" | — | — | |
"Booty" | 2021 | — | — |
"Tengo Pesadillas" | — | — | |
"Duro 2 Horas Remix" (featuring El Bananero) |
— | — | |
"Game Over, Fantasmay" | — | — | |
"Cunumi" | — | — | |
"Reggaeton de la Mata" | — | — | |
"I Am Happy" | 2022 | — | — |
"Freestyle Session #13 "RIP Resentido"" | — | — | |
"Chica Empoderada" | — | — | |
"Freestyle Legend #14" | — | — | |
"Vámonos a Marte" | — | — | |
"Recipiente de ..." | 2023 | — | — |
"Soy ..." | — | — | |
"Jugo de Tu ..." (remix) (Durán the Coach, Luigi 21 Plus and Faraón Love Shady) |
2024 | — | — |
"Ya Soy Millonario" | — | — | |
"Bien Grandes" (Faraón Love Shady and Dani Flow) |
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"No Toxic" | 2025 | — | — |
"—" means the song did not appear on the music chart. |
As a Featured Artist
Title | Year | Peak chart positions | |
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"Una Cunumi" (remix) (Qmayb featuring J. Gonzo, Ose, Faraón Love Shady and Xvideo Token) |
2020 | 652 | 1442 |
Music Videos
- His First Song (2019)
- A Popular Song (2019)
- Oh, Me Vengo (2020)
- Soy Guapo (2020)
- Duro 2 Horas (2020)
- Harley Quinn (2020)
- Perreo en la Mesa (2020)
- Booty (2021)
- Tengo Pesadillas (2021)
- Game Over, Fantasmay (2021)
- Cunumi (2021)
- Reggaeton de la Mata (2021)
- RIP Resentido (Freestyle Session #13) (2022)
- Chica Empoderada (2022)
- Freestyle Legend #14 (2022)
- Vámonos a Marte (2022)
- I Am Happy (2023)
- RIP Recipiente (2023)
- Ya Soy Millonario (2024)
- Bien Grandes (2024)
- No Toxic (2025)
Awards and Nominations
Award | Year | Category | Nominee / Work | Result | Ref. |
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CP Awards | 2021 | Best National Artist | Himself | Won | |
Best National Song | "A Popular Remix" | Nominated |