Ozuna facts for kids
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Juan Carlos Ozuna Rosado
March 13, 1992 |
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| Years active | 2012–present |
| Spouse(s) | Taina Marie Meléndez |
| Children | 2 |
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Juan Carlos Ozuna Rosado (born March 13, 1992), known simply as Ozuna, is a famous singer from Puerto Rico. He was born and grew up in San Juan, Puerto Rico. His father was from the Dominican Republic, and his mother was Puerto Rican.
Ozuna's music is mostly reggaeton and Latin trap. He also mixes in styles like pop, hip hop, and R&B. Many of his albums have been very popular. For example, Aura (2018) reached number seven on the Billboard 200 chart.
He has sold about 15 million records, making him one of the top-selling Latin music artists ever. Ozuna holds several Guinness World Records. He has also won two Latin Grammy Awards and many other music awards. In 2019, Time magazine named him one of the 100 most influential people in the world. Besides music, Ozuna has acted in movies like Que León and F9. In 2022, he performed the song "Arhbo" for the 2022 FIFA World Cup closing ceremony.
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Early Life and Music Beginnings
Ozuna was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico. He was raised by his paternal grandmother. She taught him the importance of hard work and faith. Growing up, he listened to traditional Latin music like salsa and bachata. He also enjoyed reggaeton artists such as Daddy Yankee and Don Omar.
Ozuna decided he wanted to be a singer when he was 12 years old. His uncle, who was like a father figure, gave him his first microphone. He would rap along to songs by his favorite artists. To start his career, Ozuna worked at a local bar where he performed his first shows. He later moved to New York City for three years to learn how to make and promote his own music videos. After that, he returned to Puerto Rico with his family.
Music Career Highlights
2012–2016: First Songs and Growing Fame
Ozuna started his singing career in 2012 with a song called "Imaginando". He used to go by the name J Oz. In 2014, he signed a music contract and began sharing his songs on YouTube. The next year, he performed over 300 shows in Puerto Rico to gain fans.
His song "Si Tu Marido No Te Quiere" became a big hit on the radio and across Latin America. His manager, Vicente Saavedra, helped him focus on making popular radio songs. In 2016, Ozuna became even more well-known. He was featured on the song "La Ocasión," which reached number 22 on the Billboard Hot Latin Songs chart. He also released a remix of "No Quiere Enamorarse" with Daddy Yankee. Later that year, his song "Dile Que Tú Me Quieres" became very popular, reaching number 13 on the Billboard Latin chart.
2017: Odisea Album Success
In June 2017, Ozuna signed a deal with Sony Music Latin. This led to the release of his first studio album, Odisea, on August 11. The album included songs with other artists like J Balvin and Nicky Jam. Before the album came out, Ozuna had eight songs on the Billboard Hot Latin Songs chart at the same time.
Odisea stayed at the top of the Billboard Latin Albums chart for 46 weeks. This was the second-longest time for any album ever. Ozuna went on the Odisea World Tour, performing in many cities in the US, Europe, and Latin America. His song "Te Vas" got over 710 million views on YouTube. Other popular songs from 2017 included "Tu Foto" and "Escápate Conmigo" with Wisin. "Se Preparó" was released in August 2017 and has over 1.2 billion views on YouTube.
In April 2018, Ozuna was featured on a popular remix of "Te Boté" with Nicky Jam and Bad Bunny. In December 2017, he released "La Modelo" with Cardi B. This song was his first to enter the Billboard Hot 100 chart as a main artist.
2018–2020: Aura, Nibiru, and ENOC
Ozuna's second album, Aura, came out on August 24, 2018. It reached number seven on the US Billboard 200 chart. This album featured collaborations with artists like Nicky Jam, Anuel AA, and Cardi B. The Aura Tour helped promote the album. Aura had the most streams for any Latin album at the time.
In 2018, Ozuna was named YouTube's most-viewed artist worldwide. In October of that year, Time magazine included him on their list of the 100 most influential people. He also made his acting debut in the movie Que Leon. In October 2018, he worked with DJ Snake, Cardi B, and Selena Gomez on the hit song "Taki Taki". This song reached number eleven on the US Billboard Hot 100.
In September 2019, Ozuna received four Guinness World Records awards. These included having the most videos with one billion views on YouTube. He released his third album, Nibiru, on November 29, 2019. The album featured artists like Snoop Dogg and Diddy. Ozuna explained that the name "Nibiru" means making music that connects with the world. In November 2019, he performed at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Nibiru became his third album in a row to top the Hot Latin Albums chart.
In 2020, Ozuna released the songs "Mamacita" with the Black Eyed Peas and "Caramelo". Both songs topped the US Latin Airplay chart. "Caramelo" was the first song from his fourth album, ENOC, which came out on September 4, 2020. In November, he won two Latin Grammy Awards for his song "Yo x Ti, Tu x Mi" with Rosalía.
2021-2022: Los Dioses and OzuTochi
On January 22, 2021, Anuel AA and Ozuna released a joint album called Los Dioses. In January 2021, Ozuna also worked with the video game Call of Duty: Mobile. His fifth solo album, OzuTochi, was released on October 7, 2022.
Musical Style and Influences
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Ozuna is sometimes called the "New King of Reggaeton." He is also known as "el negrito de los ojos claros," which means "the black guy with light eyes." His logo is a teddy bear in a hoodie, which shows his friendly image.
Even though he mainly sings reggaeton and trap, Ozuna says that bachata singer Romeo Santos is his favorite. He also admires salsa artist Frankie Ruiz. Ozuna enjoys rock music and likes the electric guitar. Many of his songs talk about relationships and feelings, inspired by the emotional style of bachata and salsa. He tries to make music that is suitable for "the whole family."
Personal Life
Ozuna describes himself as a "typical boricua with Dominican blood." He is married to Taina Marie Meléndez. They have two children, Sofía and Jacob Andrés. Ozuna loves collecting watches. This hobby started when his grandmother gave him a Toy Story watch as a child. He considers his watch collection a great investment.
In October 2022, Ozuna became the owner of the basketball team Osos de Manatí (Manatí Bears) in Puerto Rico's National league.
Helping Others
In 2017, Ozuna started a charity called Odisea Children. This organization helps hospitals and sick children. In December 2019, Ozuna visited children at the San Jorge Hospital in San Juan during Christmas. He also encouraged other reggaeton artists to join him in helping.
Music Albums
Solo Studio Albums
- Odisea (2017)
- Aura (2018)
- Nibiru (2019)
- ENOC (2020)
- OzuTochi (2022)
- Cosmo (2023)
Collaborative Studio Albums
- Los Dioses (with Anuel AA) (2021)
Film Appearances
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2018 | Que León | José Miguel León | Main role |
| 2019 | Los Leones | ||
| 2021 | Tom & Jerry | Assistant Hotel Staff | Cameo |
| F9 | Young Santos | Main Role | |
| 2022 | Father of the Bride (2022) | Himself | Cameo |
| 2025 | Odisea (2025) | Himself |
Awards and Recognitions
Ozuna has won many awards for his music. These include two Latin Grammy Awards for his song "Yo x ti, tú x mí". He has also received five Billboard Music Awards, twelve Billboard Latin Music Awards, and four Guinness World Records.
Concert Tours
- Odisea World Tour (2017)
- Aura Tour (2018–2019)
- Nibiru World Tour (2020)
- Ozutochi World Tour (2022)
Images for kids
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Ozuna in 2019
See also
In Spanish: Ozuna para niños
