Biography
Who is Anuel AA?
Early life and family background
Anuel AA: Emmanuel Gazmey Santiago was born in Carolina, Puerto Rico. His father, José Gazmey, served as the vice president of the Puerto Rican division of Sony Music Entertainment's A&R department. Growing up in the projects, he was exposed to the music industry early by watching his father work with salsa artists like Héctor Lavoe. These experiences sparked his interest in recording music despite not identifying as a fan of salsa.
Starting his music career
He began recording music at age fourteen. He started uploading tracks online around 2010 when he was eighteen. His music gained millions of streams, which attracted the attention of American rapper Rick Ross. This connection led to him signing with the Latin division of Maybach Music Group. In February 2016, he released his mixtape titled Real Hasta la Muerte, which earned positive reviews from critics.
Rise to international success
On July 17, 2018, the day of his release from prison, he dropped his debut album, Real Hasta la Muerte. It peaked at number 42 on the Billboard 200 and reached the top of the US Top Latin Albums chart. Rolling Stone praised his pop instincts and ability to blend trap with mainstream Latin pop. He secured his first Billboard Hot 100 hit later that year by collaborating with 6ix9ine on the song Bebe.
Recent projects and musical evolution
In April 2020, he released the song 3 de Abril, which reflects on the day he was arrested and the challenges he faced during his time in prison. Around the same time, he collaborated with Karol G on the song Follow, recorded while they were in quarantine in Miami. Later that year, he released the collaborative album Los Dioses with Ozuna after briefly suggesting he might retire from the industry due to relationship and family concerns.
Birthday and age
Anuel AA was born on November 26, 1992, which makes Anuel 33 years old today. That birthday falls under the Sagittarius sign. Anuel shares the date with 46 other famous people.
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