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Ozuna in 2019
Born	Juan Carlos Ozuna Rosado (1992-03-13) March 13, 1992 (age 33) San Juan, Puerto Rico
Occupation	Singer rapper
Years active	2012–present
Spouse(s)	Taina Marie Meléndez
Children	2
Musical career
Genres	Reggaeton Latin trap Latin hip hop Latin pop Latin R&B
Labels	Gaby Music Dímelo Vi Sony Latin Aura

Juan Carlos Ozuna Rosado (born March 13, 1992), known as Ozuna, is a famous singer and rapper 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 is known for his reggaeton and Latin trap music. He has also mixed his style with pop, hip hop, R&B, and other genres. Many of his albums have been very popular, topping the Billboard Top Latin Albums chart. His album Aura even reached number seven on the main Billboard 200 chart.

He started his music journey in 2012 with the song "Imaginando." This song helped him get noticed by music labels. He later worked with big artists like Daddy Yankee and Anuel AA. Ozuna has sold about 15 million records, making him one of the best-selling Latin music artists ever. He holds several Guinness World Records and has won many awards, including two Latin Grammy Awards. In 2019, Time magazine named him one of the 100 most influential people in the world.

Ozuna has also appeared in movies, like Que León and F9 from the Fast & Furious series. In 2022, he sang "Arhbo" for the 2022 FIFA World Cup with GIMS. They performed it at the closing ceremony.

Early Life and Music Dreams

Ozuna grew up in San Juan, Puerto Rico. He listened to traditional Latin music like salsa and bachata, which influenced his style. He also loved reggaeton artists like Daddy Yankee and Don Omar.

His father passed away when Ozuna was very young. His mother found it hard to raise him alone. So, he was mostly raised by his grandmother. She taught him that "nothing is given to us, that you have to work for what you get."

At age 12, Ozuna decided he wanted to be a singer. His uncle, who was like a father to him, gave him his first microphone that year. Ozuna would rap along to songs by his favorite artists.

He worked at a local bar called El Corozal, where he first performed his music. In 2010, he moved to New York City for a few years, hoping to find more opportunities. There, he learned how to make his own music videos. After three years, he returned to Puerto Rico with his wife and two children.

Music Career Beginnings

2012-2016: First Songs and Big Hits

Ozuna performing in 2016

Ozuna started his singing career in 2012 with "Imaginando." He used to go by the name J Oz. In 2014, he signed a record deal and began sharing his songs on YouTube.

The next year, he worked hard to gain fans by performing over 300 shows in Puerto Rico. His song "Si Tu Marido No Te Quiere" became a big hit. It was played on the radio and became popular across Latin America.

In 2016, Ozuna became even more famous. 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 his song "No Quiere Enamorarse" with Daddy Yankee.

Later that year, his single "Dile Que Tú Me Quieres" became very popular. It reached number 13 on the Billboard Latin chart. Ozuna said this song was his "big break."

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 J Balvin, Zion & Lennox, 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 run ever.

The "Odisea World Tour" took Ozuna to 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" also gained over 1.2 billion views on YouTube.

In December 2017, Ozuna released "La Modelo" with Cardi B. This song was his first to enter the main Billboard Hot 100 chart as a lead artist.

2018-2020: Aura, Nibiru, and ENOC

Ozuna's second album, Aura, came out on August 24, 2018. It debuted at number seven on the US Billboard 200. The album featured collaborations with Nicky Jam, Anuel AA, Cardi B, and Akon.

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 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. It also became the most-streamed song on Spotify that month.

In July 2019, "China" with Anuel AA, Daddy Yankee, Karol G, and J Balvin became his fourth number one on the Billboard Hot Latin Songs chart. Ozuna also earned four Guinness World Records in September 2019 for his YouTube views and Billboard Latin Music Awards.

His third album, Nibiru, was released on November 29, 2019. It included songs with Snoop Dogg and Diddy. Ozuna explained that "Nibiru" means making music to "collide with the world." He also performed at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in 2019.

In 2020, Ozuna released "Mamacita" with the Black Eyed Peas and "Caramelo." Both songs topped the US Latin Airplay chart. "Caramelo" was the first single from his fourth album, ENOC, released on September 4, 2020. He won two Latin Grammy Awards for his song "Yo x Ti, Tu x Mi" with Rosalía.

2021-2022: Recent Albums

On January 22, 2021, Anuel AA and Ozuna released a joint album called Los Dioses. Ozuna also worked with the video game Call of Duty: Mobile in January 2021. His fifth solo album, OzuTochi, came out on October 7, 2022.

Ozuna's Music Style

Ozuna loves bachata music and says Romeo Santos (pictured) is his favorite singer.

Ozuna is often 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 wearing a hoodie, which shows his friendly side.

Even though he mainly sings reggaeton and trap, Ozuna says that bachata singer Romeo Santos is his favorite artist. He also admires salsa artist Frankie Ruiz. Ozuna enjoys rock music and the electric guitar.

He tries to make music that is respectful and suitable for "the whole family." He has compared himself to Canadian artist Drake. Ozuna says they both are careful not to disrespect women or hurt young people. His songs often talk about relationships and heartbreak, inspired by the emotional style of bachata and salsa.

Personal Life

Ozuna describes himself as a "typical boricua with Dominican blood." He is married to Taina Marie Meléndez, and 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 his "greatest investment."

In October 2022, Ozuna became the owner of a basketball team in Puerto Rico. The team is called Osos de Manatí (Manatí Bears).

Giving Back

In 2017, Ozuna started a charity called Odisea Children. This organization helps children in need. In 2019, he visited sick children at San Jorge Hospital in San Juan during Christmas time. He also encouraged other reggaeton artists to join him in helping.

Discography

Solo Studio Albums

• Odisea (2017)
• Aura (2018)
• Nibiru (2019)
• ENOC (2020)
• OzuTochi (2022)
• Cosmo (2023)

Collaborative Studio Albums

• Los Dioses (with Anuel AA) (2021)

Filmography

Awards and Achievements

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 six Latin American Music Awards. On top of that, he holds four Guinness World Records for his achievements in music.

Concert Tours

• Odisea World Tour (2017)
• Aura Tour (2018–2019)
• Nibiru World Tour (2020)
• Ozutochi World Tour (2022)

See also

In Spanish: Ozuna para niños

• List of best-selling Latin music artists