Jhayco facts for kids

Jesús Manuel Nieves Cortés (born April 9, 1993) is a famous singer and rapper from Puerto Rico. He is known to the world as Jhayco. Before 2022, he used the stage name Jhay Cortez.

Jhayco is a star in the world of Latin music. He makes popular styles of music like reggaeton and Latin trap. Besides singing, he is also a talented songwriter and record producer, which means he helps create the music for himself and other artists.

Early Life and First Steps in Music

Jhayco was born in Río Piedras, Puerto Rico. When he was a child, he moved to Camden, New Jersey, in the United States. Living there helped him learn to speak English.

He started writing songs when he was only 15 years old. His talent was noticed by music producers who helped him get started. He began writing songs for famous artists. He wrote three songs for the popular duo Zion & Lennox on their 2011 album Los Verdaderos. He also wrote five songs for the singer Tito El Bambino. One of those songs, "Llama al Sol", was on an album that won a Latin Grammy Award.

Music Career

Starting Out

In 2013, Jhayco joined a Latin pop group called Stereo 4. After a few years with the group, he decided to start his own career as a solo artist.

In 2017, he signed a record deal with Universal Music Latino. This was a big step in his career. He released his first single, "Donde no se vea," with the label. The next year, he performed at the famous SXSW music festival, which helped more people discover his music.

Becoming a Star

Jhayco's career took off in 2019 with his hit song "No Me Conoce". The song became incredibly popular, especially after a remix was released featuring superstars J Balvin and Bad Bunny. The song was a huge success in the United States and Spain.

That same year, he released his first big album, Famouz. The album was very successful and appeared on the US Billboard 200 music chart. It sold so many copies that it was certified triple platinum by the RIAA.

Major Hits and Collaborations

In 2020, Jhayco released another massive hit, "Dakiti", with Bad Bunny. The song went to number one on music charts all around the world, including the Billboard Global 200. It was a top 10 hit in the United States.

The next year, he collaborated with Wisin on the song "Fiel". This song also became a global hit, reaching the top 10 on the music service Spotify. In 2021, Jhayco and Bad Bunny performed "Dakiti" together at the Grammy Awards ceremony, a major honor for any musician.

Jhayco is known for working with many other famous artists. He has made music with Ozuna, Anuel AA, Skrillex, and Myke Towers.

Discography

Jhayco has released several successful albums and EPs (short albums). His music often appears at the top of the charts in the United States and Spain.

Studio Albums

Famous Songs

Jhayco has many hit singles. Here are some of his most popular songs:

• "No Me Conoce" (2019) - His breakout hit, especially the remix with J Balvin and Bad Bunny.
• "Medusa" (2020) - A collaboration with Anuel AA and J Balvin.
• "Dakiti" (2020) - A worldwide number-one hit with Bad Bunny.
• "Fiel" (2021) - A popular song with Wisin and Los Legendarios.
• "Ley Seca" (2021) - A hit song with Anuel AA.
• "Tarot" (2022) - Another successful collaboration with Bad Bunny.
• "Holanda" (2023) - A major solo hit that was popular globally.

Awards and Recognition

Jhayco's work as a singer and songwriter has earned him many awards and nominations. He has won multiple ASCAP Latin Awards for writing hit songs.

His song "Dakiti" with Bad Bunny won a Billboard Music Award for Top Latin Song in 2021. The song also won several Billboard Latin Music Awards, including Hot Latin Song of the Year. He has also been nominated for many other important awards, including the Latin Grammy Awards and the American Music Awards.

See also

In Spanish: Jhayco para niños