Wisin

Biography

Juan Luis Morera Luna, known professionally as Wisin, is a Puerto Rican reggaeton rapper, singer, and record producer born on December 19, 1978, in Cayey, Puerto Rico. He is one of the most prominent figures in the Latin urban music scene, recognized for his dynamic and aggressive rapping style. Before his music career, Wisin studied theater and acting and also worked as a barber.

Career with Wisin & Yandel

Wisin's rise to fame began in the late 1990s when he teamed up with Yandel to form the iconic reggaeton duo Wisin & Yandel. They released their debut album, "Los Reyes del Nuevo Milenio," in 2000, which was followed by several other successful albums that were certified gold. Their 2005 album, "Pa'l Mundo," catapulted them to international stardom and featured hit singles like "Rakata." The duo established their own record label, WY Records, and continued to release chart-topping albums, including "Wisin vs. Yandel: Los Extraterrestres" (2007) and "La Revolución" (2009). They became the first and only reggaeton artists to win a Grammy Award in 2009.

After a hiatus announced in late 2013, during which both artists pursued solo projects, Wisin & Yandel officially reunited in 2018. Their reunion was marked by a world tour and the release of new music, including the album "Los Campeones del Pueblo 'The Big Leagues'" (2018).

Solo Career

Wisin embarked on a solo career concurrently with his work in the duo, releasing his first solo album, "El Sobreviviente," in 2004. Following the duo's hiatus, he released his second solo album, "El Regreso del Sobreviviente," in 2014, which featured major collaborations with artists like Jennifer Lopez, Ricky Martin, and Chris Brown. His subsequent solo albums include "Los Vaqueros: La Trilogía" (2015), "Victory" (2017), "Los Legendarios 001" (2021), "Multimillo, Vol. 1" (2022), and "Mr. W" (2024). As a solo artist, he is known for hit singles such as "Adrenalina" and "Escápate Conmigo."

Recent Ventures

In addition to his recording career, Wisin has served as a coach on the television show La Voz (U.S.). He also founded his own record label, La Base Music Group, to mentor and support emerging artists.

Personal Life

Wisin is married to Yomaira Ortiz Feliciano, and they have two children, a daughter named Yelena and a son named Dylan. Their third child, Victoria, tragically passed away from Patau syndrome shortly after birth.