J Balvin, whose full name is José Álvaro Osorio Balvín, was born on May 7, 1985, in Medellín, Colombia, and is 41 years old. He is a Colombian singer and songwriter who became one of the leading global figures in reggaeton and Latin urban music. J Balvin began releasing music professionally in the mid-2000s and achieved his international breakthrough with “6 AM,” “Ay Vamos” and “Ginza.” His music combines reggaeton, Latin trap, urbano, hip-hop and pop, often featuring minimalist production, catchy melodies and Caribbean influences. Albums such as La Familia, Energía, Vibras, Colores, José and Rayo helped establish his international career, while collaborations with artists including Cardi B, Bad Bunny, Beyoncé, Pharrell Williams, Skrillex and Ed Sheeran have expanded his global reach.
Quick Facts
Full Name: José Álvaro Osorio Balvín
Date of Birth: May 7, 1985
Age: 41
Birthplace: Medellín, Colombia
Nationality: Colombian
Profession: Singer, songwriter
Genres: Reggaeton, Latin urban, Latin trap, hip-hop, pop
Active Since: 2004
J Balvin Songs
J Balvin has built one of the largest catalogs in modern Latin music, with songs spanning early mixtapes, studio albums, soundtrack projects, standalone singles and international collaborations. His discography includes major hits such as “Ginza,” “Mi Gente,” “Ay Vamos,” “Qué Pretendes,” “Rojo,” “Blanco,” “Amarillo,” “Morado,” “In Da Getto” and “Qué Más Pues?”
Complete Unique J Balvin Song List
- Panas
- Éxtasis
- Sin Compromiso
- Yo Te Lo Dije
- Tranquila
- Sola
- La Familia
- Ay Vamos
- 6 AM
- Ginza
- Bobo
- Safari
- Sigo Extrañándote
- Por Un Día
- Pierde Los Modales
- Veneno
- Solitario
- Energía
- Ahora
- Mi Gente
- Machika
- Ambiente
- Mi Gente Remix
- Vibras
- Ahora Dice
- No Es Justo
- Peligrosa
- Brillo
- En Mí
- Cuando Seas Grande
- X
- Qué Pretendes
- Con Altura
- Reggaeton
- Blanco
- Negro
- Rojo
- Amarillo
- Morado
- Verde
- Azul
- Rosa
- Gris
- Arcoíris
- Colores
- Un Día
- Agua
- Azul
- Qué Más Pues?
- In Da Getto
- Otra Noche Sin Ti
- Poblado
- Perra
- Qué Locura
- Si Te Atreves
- F40
- Billetes
- Querido Río
- Nivel de Perreo
- La Familia
- Jose
- Ma G
- Tu Veneno
- 7 De Mayo
- Fumando
- Una Nota
- Peligrosa
- Te Acuerdas
- Vestido
- Gato
- Ganga
- La Venganza
- Doblexxó
- Dientes
- GÉNESIS
- Polvo de Tu Vida
- Triple S
- Gato
- Río
- Rayo
- Doblexxó
- Swat
- 3AM
- Cosa de Locos
- Gianluca
- Polvo
- Origami
- Gaga
- Bebe
- Santa
- Paps
- Jóse
- Milagrosa
- Passat
- Rio
- Le Pido a Dios
- Puntería
- Dientes
- Mojabi Ghost
- Qué Rico Sería
- Loco
- I Like It
- Mi Gente
- Downtown
- Hey Ma
- Safari
- X
- Ritmo
- Un Peso
- Yo Le Llego
- Qué Pretendes
- Medusa
- Bonita
- Sigue
- In Da Getto
- Don’t Go
- Forever
- Blanco
- Morado
- Rojo
- Amarillo
- Verde
- Azul
- Rosa
- Gris
- Negro
J Balvin Albums and Songs
La Familia
Released in 2013, La Familia was J Balvin’s debut studio album and an important early milestone in his career. The project established his modern reggaeton sound and helped position him as one of Colombia’s emerging urban music stars.
Complete official tracklist:
- Sola
- La Familia
- Tranquila
- Yo Te Lo Dije
- Me Gustas Tú
- 6 AM
- Ay Vamos
- La Venganza
- Sin Compromiso
- La Playa
- Como Un Animal
- Solitaria
- La Familia Remix
Energía
Released in 2016, Energía was J Balvin’s second studio album and one of the projects that transformed him into an international Latin music star. It featured “Ginza,” “Bobo,” “Safari” and “Sigo Extrañándote,” combining traditional reggaeton with pop and electronic production.
Complete official tracklist:
- Veneno
- Bobo
- Safari
- Sigo Extrañándote
- Ahora
- Pierde Los Modales
- Solitario
- Ginza
- Por Un Día
- No Hay Título
- Cuando Seas Grande
- Malvada
- Snap
- 35
- Energía
Vibras
Released in 2018, Vibras became one of J Balvin’s most internationally successful albums. The project focused on the global appeal of Latin urban music and included collaborations with artists such as Willy William, Anitta, Wisin, Yandel and Carla Morrison.
Complete official tracklist:
- Vibras
- Mi Gente
- Ahora
- No Es Justo
- Peligrosa
- Ambiente
- Cuando Seas Grande
- Brillo
- En Mí
- Machika
- X
- Ahora Dice
- Ginza
- Safari
- Mi Gente Remix
Colores
Released in 2020, Colores was built around a distinctive concept in which each song was associated with a different color. The album emphasized concise reggaeton tracks and colorful visual presentation while showcasing J Balvin’s experimental approach to Latin urban music.
Complete official tracklist:
- Amarillo
- Azul
- Rojo
- Verde
- Negro
- Gris
- Rosa
- Morado
- Blanco
- Arcoíris
José
Released in 2021, José was a large-scale studio project that demonstrated the breadth of J Balvin’s musical collaborations. The album includes reggaeton, Latin pop and urban music and features artists such as Skrillex, Dua Lipa, Khalid, María Becerra, Tokischa and Sech.
Complete official tracklist:
- F40
- 5 A.M.
- Que Locura
- Una Nota
- Te Acuerdas
- In Da Getto
- Otro Fili
- Poblado
- Qué Más Pues?
- La Venganza
- Billetes
- 7 De Mayo
- 7 Días
- Querido Río
- La Familia
- Perra
- Si Te Atreves
- Ganas
- Otra Noche Sin Ti
- Vestido
- Ma G
- Tu Veneno
- Lo Que Dios Quiera
- Dientes
Rayo
Released in 2024, Rayo continued J Balvin’s exploration of contemporary reggaeton and Latin urban music. The album features a younger generation of artists alongside established collaborators, reflecting his role in connecting different eras of Latin music.
Complete official tracklist:
- Polvo
- Cosa de Locos
- Swat
- Gato
- Doblexxó
- Gaga
- Rio
- Peligrosa
- Triple S
- Stoker
- Origami
- 3AM
- Lobo
- Ganamos
- Santa
- Ex-Special
- Noventa
- Jóse
- La Familia
- Milagrosa
- Passat
Official Standalone Singles or Songs That Are Not Included on the Main Studio Albums
J Balvin has released many successful singles and collaborations outside his principal studio albums. Several of these became global hits and introduced his music to audiences beyond the traditional Latin music market.
Major Standalone Singles
- Ay Vamos
- Ginza
- Mi Gente
- Machika
- X
- Reggaeton
- Agua
- Qué Más Pues?
- In Da Getto
- Otra Noche Sin Ti
- Poblado
- Una Nota
- Peligrosa
- Dientes
- Polvo de Tu Vida
J Balvin Collaborations
J Balvin has collaborated with artists from Latin music, hip-hop, pop and electronic music. The featured or collaborating artists are included below to make the catalog easier to understand.
- I Like It — Cardi B featuring Bad Bunny and J Balvin
- Mi Gente — J Balvin and Willy William
- Mi Gente Remix — J Balvin and Willy William featuring Beyoncé
- X — Nicky Jam and J Balvin
- Safari — J Balvin featuring Pharrell Williams, BIA and Sky
- Downtown — Anitta and J Balvin
- Machika — J Balvin, Jeon and Anitta
- Qué Pretendes — J Balvin and Bad Bunny
- Un Día — J Balvin, Dua Lipa, Bad Bunny and Tainy
- Qué Más Pues? — J Balvin and María Becerra
- In Da Getto — J Balvin and Skrillex
- Poblado — Criss & Ronny featuring J Balvin, Totoy El Frío and Natan & Shander
- Otra Noche Sin Ti — J Balvin and Khalid
- Una Nota — J Balvin and Sech
- Peligrosa — J Balvin featuring Wisin & Yandel
- Dientes — J Balvin, Usher and DJ Khaled
- Colores — J Balvin
- Ritmo — The Black Eyed Peas and J Balvin
- Hey Ma — Pitbull and J Balvin featuring Camila Cabello
- Make It Right — BTS featuring Lauv and J Balvin
- Blanco — J Balvin
- Medusa — J Balvin, Anuel AA and Jhayco
- La Canción — J Balvin and Bad Bunny
- Qué Pretendes — J Balvin and Bad Bunny
- Yo Le Llego — J Balvin and Bad Bunny
- Un Peso — J Balvin featuring Marciano Cantero
- China — Anuel AA, Daddy Yankee, Karol G, Ozuna and J Balvin
- No Es Justo — J Balvin and Zion & Lennox
- Brillo — J Balvin and Rosalía
- Con Altura — Rosalía and J Balvin featuring El Guincho
- Bonita — J Balvin, Jowell & Randy and Natti Natasha
- Medallo — Justin Quiles, Lenny Tavárez and J Balvin
- Gato — J Balvin and Sfera Ebbasta
- Doblexxó — J Balvin and Feid
- Triple S — J Balvin, De La Ghetto and Jowell & Randy
- Gaga — J Balvin and SAIKO
- Santa — Rauw Alejandro and Ayra Starr featuring J Balvin
- Qué Rico Sería — J Balvin and Feid
- Polvo de Tu Vida — J Balvin and Chencho Corleone
- Mojabi Ghost — Tainy and Bad Bunny
- Loco — Justin Quiles featuring Chimbala and Zion & Lennox
- Fuego — DJ Snake featuring Sean Paul, Anitta and J Balvin
- Agua — J Balvin and Tainy
- Blanco — J Balvin
- Perra — J Balvin featuring Tokischa
- Ganas — J Balvin and Eladio Carrión
- Ma G — J Balvin
- Tu Veneno — J Balvin
- 7 De Mayo — J Balvin
- F40 — J Balvin
- Si Te Atreves — J Balvin and Kany García
- Vestido — J Balvin
- Qué Locura — J Balvin
- Billetes — J Balvin
- La Venganza — J Balvin and Anuel AA
Final Wrap-Up
J Balvin’s songs trace the evolution of Colombian reggaeton from its Latin urban roots to a worldwide pop phenomenon. From La Familia and Energía to Vibras, Colores, José and Rayo, his catalog combines solo hits with an extensive collection of collaborations. His work with artists including Bad Bunny, Cardi B, Beyoncé, Dua Lipa, Pharrell Williams, Skrillex, Ed Sheeran, Anitta, Rosalía and many others has helped make J Balvin one of the most internationally influential Latin artists of his generation.
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