Biography

Carolina Giraldo Navarro, known professionally as Karol G, is a Colombian singer and songwriter born on February 14, 1991, in Medellín. She is considered one of the most influential artists in the reggaeton and urban pop genres. From a young age, her father, a musician, influenced her interest in music. After high school, she studied music at the University of Antioquia.

Early Career and Breakthrough

At the age of 14, Karol G appeared on the Colombian version of the reality show The X Factor. In the following years, she released several singles, including "En la Playa" (2007), "Por Ti" (2008), and "Dime Que Sí" (2009). For a time, she worked as a backup singer for other artists, including Reykon. A significant step in her early career was the 2013 single "Amor de Dos," featuring Nicky Jam, which increased her visibility. In 2016, she signed with Universal Music Latino.

Her major breakthrough came in 2017 with the release of "Ahora Me Llama" in collaboration with Bad Bunny. The song became a massive hit, reaching number 10 on the Billboard Hot Latin Songs chart. This success was followed by her debut studio album, Unstoppable, which debuted at number two on the Billboard Top Latin Albums chart. Thom Jurek of AllMusic called the album "the first solid entry by a woman in the Latin trap movement."

Rise to Global Stardom

Karol G's success continued with a string of hit singles. In 2018, she released "Mi Cama," which became a commercial success, and "Culpables" with Anuel AA. In 2019, her collaboration with Nicki Minaj on the song "Tusa" became a global phenomenon, charting internationally and receiving a 28x Latin platinum certification from the RIAA. That same year, she released her second album, Ocean, which showcased a more relaxed sound. The collaborative track "China," featuring Anuel AA, Daddy Yankee, Ozuna, and J Balvin, became her first music video to surpass one billion views on YouTube.

Notable Albums:

  • Unstoppable (2017): Her debut album that established her as a leading voice in Latin trap.
  • Ocean (2019): A stylistic departure with a more relaxed and pop-influenced sound.
  • KG0516 (2021): Debuted at number one on Billboard's Top Latin Albums chart and featured collaborations with artists like Mariah Angeliq, Ozuna, and Ludacris.
  • Mañana Será Bonito (2023): Made history as the first all-Spanish-language album by a female artist to debut at number one on the Billboard 200.

Musical Style and Influence

Karol G's music is primarily described as reggaeton and Latin trap, but she has experimented with other genres like pop, R&B, and sertanejo. She has cited Rihanna, Beyoncé, Selena Quintanilla, and Shakira as major influences on her work. Karol G is also recognized for her empowering lyrics that often touch on themes of female autonomy and self-empowerment, resonating with a wide audience and making her an icon of female empowerment in urban music. In 2023, she founded the Con Cora Foundation to support at-risk women and children.

Awards and Recognition

Throughout her career, Karol G has received numerous awards. She has won a Grammy Award, six Latin Grammy Awards, and five Billboard Music Awards. In 2018, she won the Latin Grammy Award for Best New Artist. Her album Mañana Será Bonito won the Grammy for Best Música Urbana Album in 2024 and was named Album of the Year at the Latin Grammy Awards. In 2024, Billboard honored her as their Woman of the Year.

Most Frequently Used Words by KAROL G

baby amor quiero hoy estoy mmm bebé tengo eso voy contigo ahora conmigo otra rico yeah solo siempre vida quiere hace tiene bien soy fue ovy drums cama nada aunque mejor gusta aquí karol mío papi mari noche corazón hello yeh tiempo otro dios nadie mía esto dime puedo será

Songs

China

Anuel AA
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Ocean

KAROL G
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CONTIGO (with Tiësto)

KAROL G
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200 COPAS

KAROL G
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Créeme

KAROL G
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CONTIGO VOY A MUERTE

KAROL G
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EL MAKINON

KAROL G
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CAIRO

KAROL G
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Tusa

KAROL G
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Ahora Me Llama

KAROL G
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MAMIII

Becky G
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PERO TÚ

KAROL G
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Ay, DiOs Mío!

KAROL G
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BICHOTA

KAROL G
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SEJODIOTO

KAROL G
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GATÚBELA

KAROL G
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OKI DOKI

KAROL G
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Pineapple

KAROL G
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S91

KAROL G
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Mi Cama

KAROL G
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LOCATION

KAROL G
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A Ella

KAROL G
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Culpables

KAROL G
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FRIKI

Feid
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MI EX TENÍA RAZÓN

KAROL G
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Don't Be Shy

Tiësto
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Secreto

Anuel AA
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LATINA FOREVA

KAROL G
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Milagros

KAROL G
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AMARGURA

KAROL G
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PROVENZA

KAROL G
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TQG

KAROL G
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+57

KAROL G
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QLONA

KAROL G
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Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido

KAROL G
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EL BARCO

KAROL G
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X SI VOLVEMOS

KAROL G
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MIENTRAS ME CURO DEL CORA

KAROL G
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OJOS FERRARI

KAROL G

FKN Movie

KAROL G

Ganas De Ti

KAROL G

BEAUTIFUL BOY

KAROL G

GATITA GANGSTER

KAROL G

Punto G

KAROL G

La Reina Presenta

KAROL G

Ivonny Bonita

KAROL G

Amiga Mía

KAROL G

A Su Boca La Amo (Interlude)

KAROL G

Se Puso Linda

KAROL G

Bandida Entrenada

KAROL G

No Puedo Vivir Sin Él

KAROL G

La Vida Es Una (From Puss in Boots: The Last Wish)

KAROL G

Cuando Me Muera Te Olvido

KAROL G

Dices Que Te Vas

KAROL G

CAROLINA

KAROL G

SOLA ES MEJOR

KAROL G

Un Gatito Me Llamó

KAROL G

Verano Rosa

KAROL G

Dile Luna

KAROL G

Tu Perfume

KAROL G

KÁRMIKA

KAROL G

Amor No Hay

KAROL G

MERCURIO

KAROL G

Coleccionando Heridas

KAROL G

WATATI (feat. Aldo Ranks) [From Barbie The Album]

KAROL G

QUE CHIMBA DE VIDA

KAROL G

Tropicoqueta

KAROL G

Lo Sabe Dios

KAROL G

MAÑANA SERÁ BONITO

KAROL G

Vivo Por Ella (feat. KAROL G)

Andrea Bocelli

DÉJALOS QUE MIREN

KAROL G

DAÑAMOS LA AMISTAD

KAROL G

Casi Nada

KAROL G

LEYENDAS

KAROL G

Hello

KAROL G

BICHOTAG

KAROL G

La Dama

KAROL G

GATO MALO

KAROL G

A Solas

KAROL G

ME TENGO QUE IR

KAROL G

La Ocasión Perfecta

KAROL G

La Vida Continuó

KAROL G

Go Karo

KAROL G

DVD

KAROL G

Ese Hombre Es Malo

KAROL G

Love With A Quality

KAROL G

No Te Deseo el Mal

Eladio Carrion

ODISEA

KAROL G

GUCCI LOS PAÑOS

KAROL G

Bebesita

KAROL G

Un Viaje

Jotaerre

Muñeco De Lego

KAROL G

Viajando Por El Mundo

KAROL G

Baby

KAROL G

BESTIES

KAROL G

Sin Corazón

KAROL G

TUS GAFITAS

KAROL G

Eres Mi Todo

KAROL G

No Me Cansare

Sevdaliza

Yo Aprendí

KAROL G

DISPO

KAROL G

El Pecado

KAROL G

Labios Mordidos (with KAROL G)

Kali Uchis

ARRANCA PAL CARAJO

KAROL G

Papasito

KAROL G