Myke Towers facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Myke Towers
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| Birth name | Michael Anthony Torres Monge |
| Also known as | Young Kingz |
| Born | January 15, 1994 Río Piedras, Puerto Rico |
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| Years active | 2016–present |
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Michael Anthony Torres Monge (born January 15, 1994), known as Myke Towers, is a popular rapper and singer from Puerto Rico. He was named New Artist of the Year at the Billboard Latin Music Awards in 2021. Myke Towers has also been nominated for several Latin Grammy awards. So far, he has released 7 studio albums. He is managed by One World International and S10 Entertainment.
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Early Life and Inspiration
Myke Towers was born on January 15, 1994. His birthplace was Río Piedras, a part of San Juan, Puerto Rico. From a young age, he loved hip-hop music from the 1990s. He started practicing freestyle on his own. He also recorded many demo songs, which are early versions of music.
Music Career Highlights
Myke Towers began his music journey by sharing his songs on SoundCloud. These songs quickly became popular in Puerto Rico. His stage name was first "Mike," but he later changed it to "Myke." He combined the letters "Y" and "K" from his nickname "Young Kingz."
First Mixtape and Early Success
In 2016, Myke Towers released his mixtape called El Final del Principio. This mixtape reached number 12 on the Latin Rhythm Albums chart. It included popular songs like "Dinero en mano" and "Déjate ver."
Collaborations and First Album
Myke Towers worked with other famous artists. In June 2019, he released "Estamos Arriba" with Bad Bunny. He also teamed up with Piso 21 for "Una Vida Para Recordar" in July 2019. That same month, he released "Dollar" with Becky G.
His first studio album, Easy Money Baby, came out on January 23, 2020. This was just one week after his son was born. The album was a huge hit, staying at number one on the Top Latin Albums chart for 83 weeks. It was also nominated for Best Urban Music Album at the Latin Grammy Awards. He then released an EP called Para Mi Ex in December 2020.
More Albums and Global Hits
His second album, Lyke Mike, was released on April 23, 2021. The album's title is a nod to his earlier stage name. It has 23 songs, which is a tribute to basketball legend Michael Jordan's jersey number. This album featured collaborations with artists like Jon Z and Ñengo Flow.
Myke Towers' third studio album, La Vida Es Una, was released on March 23, 2023. This album also had 23 songs. It included collaborations with Arcángel, J Balvin, Ozuna, and Daddy Yankee. In July 2023, his song "Lala" became a global sensation. It went viral on TikTok and topped music charts in many countries. It was also his first song to reach number one on Billboard's Global 200 US chart.
In November 2023, he released his fourth album, LVEU: Viva la Tuya… No la Mía. His fifth album, La Pantera Negra, was released on August 23, 2024. This album features collaborations with artists such as Peso Pluma and Jay Wheeler.
Awards and Achievements
Myke Towers has won and been nominated for many awards. He won New Artist of the Year at the Billboard Latin Music Awards in 2021. He has also won several ASCAP Latin Awards for his popular songs. In 2022, he was named Songwriter of the Year at the ASCAP Latin Awards. His song "Pareja del Año" with Sebastián Yatra won Favorite Pop Song at the Latin American Music Awards in 2022. He also won Best Latin Video for "Pareja del Año" at the LOS40 Music Awards in 2021. In 2024, he won Best Latin Urban Act and Best Latin Album for La Pantera Negra at the LOS40 Music Awards.
See also
In Spanish: Myke Towers para niños
