Reik

Reik is a Mexican pop rock band from Mexicali, Baja California, formed in 2003. The group consists of Jesús Alberto Navarro Rosas as the lead vocalist, Julio Ramírez Eguía on guitar and background vocals, and Gilberto "Bibi" Marín Espinoza on guitar. Initially, the band was started by Jesús Navarro and Julio Ramírez, who released their first demos, "Levemente" and "Ahora Sin Ti," which gained popularity in the Mexican underground club scene. In early 2004, Gilberto Marín joined the band, completing the trio.

Musical Career

Reik's self-titled debut album was released in 2005, which included the hit singles "Yo Quisiera" and "Qué Vida La Mía". This album was a commercial success, earning them a gold certification in Mexico just a few months after its release and later achieving platinum status. Their early sound was classified as Latin pop, characterized by romantic ballads. The band's second album, "Secuencia," was released in 2006, featuring the popular single "Invierno".

In 2008, they released their third studio album, "Un Día Más," which earned them a Latin Grammy Award for Best Pop Album by a Duo or Group with Vocals in 2009. Their subsequent albums, "Peligro" (2011) and "Des/Amor" (2016), saw the band incorporating more electronic sounds into their music. A significant shift in their musical style came in 2015 when they began to transition to a more urban-influenced sound. This evolution was marked by collaborations with reggaeton artists, including the remix of "Ya Me Enteré" with Nicky Jam in 2016.

Recent Years and Collaborations

In recent years, Reik has solidified their presence in the urban music scene with several successful collaborations. Their 2018 single "Me Niego," featuring Ozuna and Wisin, became a major hit, winning Latin Pop Song of the Year at the 2019 Billboard Latin Music Awards. They also collaborated with Maluma on the song "Amigos Con Derechos". Their 2019 album, "Ahora," featured numerous collaborations with artists like Manuel Turizo and Tommy Torres. The band has also worked with Korean pop group Super Junior on the track "One More Time (Otra Vez)". In 2024, Reik released their album "Panorama," which explores their pop roots while also incorporating more avant-garde songwriting.

Band Members

Jesús Alberto Navarro Rosas

Jesús Navarro, born on July 9, 1986, is the lead vocalist of the band. He began singing at the age of six in a church choir. His musical influences are diverse, including artists like John Mayer and Justin Timberlake.

Julio Ramírez Eguía

Julio Ramírez, born on December 21, 1987, is the guitarist and background vocalist. He has been playing the guitar since he was twelve years old and was influenced by the band Further Seems Forever.

Gilberto "Bibi" Marín Espinoza

Gilberto Marín, born on January 26, 1983, is the band's electric guitarist and was the last member to join. He dropped out of the Autonomous University of Baja California to pursue his music career.