Justin Quiles facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Justin Quiles
Justin Quiles in 2021
Background information
Birth name	Justin Rafael Quiles Rivera
Also known as	J Quiles
Born	(1990-03-29) March 29, 1990 (age 35) Bridgeport, Connecticut, U.S.
Genres	Reggaeton Latin pop Latin trap
Occupation(s)	Singer songwriter
Instruments	Vocals
Years active	2010–present
Labels	Warner Latina

Justin Rafael Quiles Rivera (born March 29, 1990), also known as J Quiles, is an American singer and songwriter. He is famous for his music in the reggaeton, Latin pop, and Latin trap genres.

Besides making his own music, Quiles is a talented songwriter for other famous artists. He helped write hit songs like "Pierde Los Modales" for J Balvin and Daddy Yankee, "Downtown" for Anitta and J Balvin, and "Bichota" for Karol G.

In 2013, Quiles joined the record label Rich Music. A few years later, in 2017, he also signed a deal with Warner Latina, which helped his music reach even more people around the world.

Early Life and Music Beginnings

Justin Quiles was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut, to a family from Puerto Rico. He spent part of his childhood in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, before moving back to Connecticut for high school. Due to family difficulties, he and his mother returned to Puerto Rico.

Quiles started writing songs when he was only 13 years old. He was inspired by the music his older brother listened to, which included artists like Wisin & Yandel, Tego Calderón, and Don Omar, as well as genres like salsa and hip hop.

To follow his dream of becoming a singer, Quiles moved back to Puerto Rico. He later moved to Orlando, where he recorded his first single, "Algo Contigo." This was an important step in starting his professional music career.

Music Career

2015–2017: Rise to Fame

In 2015, Quiles released his first album, Carpe Diem. That same year, his single "Me Curare" became very popular, especially after a remix with the Colombian singer Maluma.

His second album, La Promesa (The Promise), came out in 2016. It was a huge success, reaching the #1 spot on the Billboard Latin Rhythm Albums chart. The album's biggest hit was "Si Ella Quisiera," which became a platinum-certified song in Spain.

During this time, Quiles also explored the new genre of Latin trap music. In 2017, he released the song "Crecia" with Bad Bunny and Almighty. He also performed his song "Egoista" at the Premios Juventud awards show, showing how much his popularity had grown.

2018–Present: Continued Success

Quiles continued to release hit music and collaborate with other major artists. In 2019, he released his third album, Realidad. He was also part of the collaboration album The Academy with other artists from his label, Rich Music.

His fourth album, La Última Promesa, was released in 2021 and was also very successful. It included the hit song "Loco" with Chimbala and Zion & Lennox. The album received a Platinum certification from the RIAA, which means it sold a very large number of copies.

Throughout his career, Quiles has been known for his catchy songs and his ability to write for other stars, making him one of the most important figures in modern Latin music.

Personal Life

In 2024, Quiles showed his support for Donald Trump's presidential campaign by speaking at one of his events.

Discography

Here are some of Justin Quiles's most important albums and songs.

Studio Albums

• La Promesa (2016)
• Realidad (2019)
• La Última Promesa (2021)

Popular Singles

• "Orgullo" (2014) - One of his early hits, with a popular remix featuring J Balvin.
• "Si Ella Quisiera" (2016) - A major hit from his album La Promesa that was certified Platinum in Spain.
• "Egoísta" (2017) - A popular song that charted on Billboard's Latin charts.
• "No Quiero Amarte" (2018) - A collaboration with Zion & Lennox that was certified Platinum.
• "DJ No Pare (Remix)" (2019) - A star-studded remix featuring Natti Natasha, Farruko, and others.
• "Pam" (2020) - A huge hit with Daddy Yankee and El Alfa that reached #1 in Spain.
• "Jeans" (2020) - Another successful single that was certified Platinum in multiple countries.
• "Loco" (2021) - A collaboration with Chimbala and Zion & Lennox that was certified 5x Platinum in Spain.

Songwriting for Other Artists

Justin Quiles has written many hit songs for other famous musicians. Here are a few examples:

• "Downtown" (2017) - by Anitta and J Balvin
• "Loco Contigo" (2019) - by DJ Snake, J Balvin, and Tyga
• "Bichota" (2020) - by Karol G
• "Ram Pam Pam" (2021) - by Natti Natasha and Becky G
• "Mamiii" (2022) - by Becky G and Karol G
• "Sigue" (2022) - by J Balvin and Ed Sheeran

Awards and Nominations

In 2017, Justin Quiles was nominated for Best New Artist at the Premios Juventud, an awards show that celebrates Spanish-speaking entertainers.

See also

In Spanish: Justin Quiles para niños