Reykon

Reykon
Reykon, in his native Colombia
Background information
Birth name	Andrés Felipe Robledo Londoño
Born	(1986-12-12) 12 December 1986 Envigado, Antioquia, Colombia
Genres	Reggaeton
Occupation(s)	Singer
Instruments	Vocals
Years active	2007–present
Labels	JM World Warner Latina
Associated acts	Daddy Yankee J Balvin Bebe Rexha Zion & Lennox Kali Uchis Nicky Jam

Andrés Felipe Robledo Londoño (born 12 December 1986),^[1] better known as Reykon "El Líder", is a reggaeton performer from Colombia.^[2] He is considered one of the biggest proponents of Latin America's reggaeton music genre.^[3] He is from Envigado, Antioquia, Colombia.^[4]

Musical career

Since 2011, he has gained international fame releasing several songs including, "Se Aloca", "Te Gateo", "Tu Cuerpo me Llama", "El Besito", "Sin Miedo", "No Molestes Mas", "Tuturuwa", "Mi Noche", "Cuando Te Vi", and a lot more.

In 2012, he collaborated with Puerto Rican artist Daddy Yankee to release the song "Señorita" which quickly charted at number 1 in several Latin American countries including Peru, Ecuador, Chile, and several others.

In 2013, it was a successful year for him releasing the hit song "Mi Noche" which reached 60 million views on YouTube. His next single that he released in 2014 was called "Secretos" which was also successful and charted at number 1 on HTV.^[5]

In 2015, he signed with the music label Warner Latina. The label was assured that this signing would bring both of them success. Gabriela Martínez General Manager of Warner Music Latina stated that, "There is no better way to start of 2015 knowing that the talent of Reykon now forms part of the family; we share the same vision of having Reykon being a big star in Latin music." ^[6]

Also in 2015, he released another song with Daddy Yankee called "Imaginádote" which charted on the Billboard charts^[7] and Monitor Latino in Colombia. He also got the chance to collaborate with Bebe Rexha and release the song "All The Way". This song was one of the songs nominated to be the official theme of the Copa Oro 2015.

He was also chosen to be one of the judges on Factor XF 2015. He stated that,"I am very thankful and happy for being be part of a competition that has been a important platform for the start of many stars in Colombia." ^[8]

Reykon was the special guest of a party and was invited by Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue, also known as Teodorin, son of the president of Equatorial Guinea, Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo. He was told by Teodorin when they first shook hands,"I know all your songs, I am a big fan, I am delighted to have you in my country." He is one of the very few artists to perform over there.^[9]

In 2017, his single Dejame Te Explico was awarded Platinum status in Colombia.

On the 4th May 2018, he released his first studio album titled, 'El Lider'. It has features from several urban heavyweights such as, Daddy Yankee, Nicky Jam and Luigi 21 Plus.

Collaborations

• "Señorita" (featuring Daddy Yankee)
• "Rapampam" (featuring Farruko)
• "Secretos" Remix (featuring Nicky Jam)
• "Se Aloca" (featuring J Balvin)
• "Renuncio" Remix (featuring Giovanny Ayala)
• "Tu Cuerpo Me Llama" (featuring Los Mortal Kombat)
• "301" (featuring Karol G)
• "Cuando Te Vi" (featuring Lil Silvio & El Vega)
• "La Noche es Una" (featuring Sonny & Vaech)
• "Mi Noche" (featuring Kannon)
• "El Besito" Remix (featuring Pasabordo)
• "Te Gateo" (featuring Pipe Calderon)
• "Te lo Juro Por Ti" (featuring Small)
• "Con Mi Flow" (featuring Magic Juan)
• "Cocoloco" (featuring Juancho Style)
• "Déjate Amar" Remix (featuring Yandel and D.Ozi)
• "Tal Como Eres" Remix (featuring Divino, Ñejo and J Álvarez)
• "Amor De Primavera" (featuring Lucas Arnau)
• "Imaginándote" (featuring Daddy Yankee)
• "Aquí No Paso Na" (featuring Golpe a Golpe)
• "Niña Bonita" (featuring Andre Marcel)
• "Hagamos Algo" (featuring Dani y Magneto)
• "Tu Ángel Guardián" (featuring Pipe Calderon)
• "Ella Entra En Calor" (featuring Mosta Man)
• "El Error" Remix (featuring Zion & Lennox)
• "De Sol a Sol" (featuring Alkilados, Sebastian Yatra and Martina La Peligrosa)
• "All The Way" (featuring Bebe Rexha)
• "Nuestro Planeta" (Kali Uchis featuring Reykon)
• "El Chisme Remix" (featuring J Alvarez And Kevin Roldan)
• "Brindare" (featuring Maja)
• "Delirio" (featuring Andy Rivera)
• "Pa Eso" (featuring Bryant Myers

Singles

• La Santa
• Señorita
• Sin Miedo
• No molestes Más
• Tuturuwa
• Cuando Te Vi
• Secretos
• Disfruta la Vida
• El Error
• Selfie
• El Chisme
• El Chisme remix (featuring J Alvarez And Kevin Roldan)
• Dejame Te Explico
• Pa' Eso (featuring Bryant Myers)
• TBT
• Mala

Studio albums

• El Lider

Personal life

In 2016, Reykon underwent surgery on his vocal chords and this temporarily halted his musical career due to the length of recovery.^[10]

Filmography

Awards and nominations

References

External links

• Official Site of Reykon