Anuel AA

Anuel AA

• Full name: Emmanuel Gazmey Santiago
• Stage name: Anuel AA
• Born: November 26, 1992 (age 29)
• Occupation: Rapper, singer, songwriter
• Years active: 2010–present
• Labels: Real Hasta la Muerte, Sony Music Latin
• Genres: Latin trap, reggaeton, hip hop
• Instruments: Vocals

Early life and career

Anuel AA was born on November 26, 1992, in Carolina, Puerto Rico. He developed a passion for music at a young age and began writing songs and rapping at the age of 14. In 2010, he released his first mixtape, Real Hasta la Muerte, which gained him a following in the Puerto Rican underground hip hop scene.

In 2015, Anuel AA signed with the independent record label Real Hasta la Muerte and released his second mixtape, La Maldición. The mixtape was a commercial success and helped to raise Anuel AA's profile in the Latin music industry.

Musical career

In 2016, Anuel AA released his debut studio album, Real Hasta la Muerte. The album was a critical and commercial success, debuting at number one on the Billboard Latin Albums chart. The album spawned the hit singles "Sola" and "Ayer".

In 2018, Anuel AA released his second studio album, Real Hasta la Muerte 2. The album was also a commercial success, debuting at number one on the Billboard Latin Albums chart. The album spawned the hit singles "Secreto" and "Ella Quiere Beber".

In 2020, Anuel AA released his third studio album, Emmanuel. The album was another commercial success, debuting at number one on the Billboard Latin Albums chart. The album spawned the hit singles "China" and "Me Gusta".

Personal life

Anuel AA has been in a relationship with Dominican singer Karol G since 2018. The couple have a son together, Emmanuel Gazmey Cuevas, who was born in February 2021.

Anuel AA is known for his controversial lyrics and his outspoken personality. He has been arrested multiple times for drug possession and illegal gun possession.

Awards and nominations

Anuel AA has won numerous awards and nominations for his music, including:

• Latin Grammy Award for Best Urban Music Album (2021)
• Billboard Latin Music Award for Top Latin Album of the Year (2019, 2021)
• Premio Lo Nuestro Award for Urban Artist of the Year (2019, 2020)

Discography

• Studio albums:
  • Real Hasta la Muerte (2016)
  • Real Hasta la Muerte 2 (2018)
  • Emmanuel (2020)
• Mixtapes:
  • Real Hasta la Muerte (2010)
  • La Maldición (2015)
• Singles:
  • "Sola" (2016)
  • "Ayer" (2016)
  • "Secreto" (2018)
  • "Ella Quiere Beber" (2018)
  • "China" (2019)
  • "Me Gusta" (2020)
  • "Reloj" (2021)