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Raú Alejandro (born January 10, 1993), born Raúl Alejandro Ocasio Ruiz, is a multi-talented Puerto Rican singer, songwriter and producer who has gained widespread acclaim within the Latin music community for his unique blend of reggaeton, trap and pop.
Rauw Alejandro’s collaborations with renowned Latin artists such as Anuel AA, J Balvin and Bad Bunny have further solidified his place in the industry. Through his music, he delves into themes of love, heartbreak and self-discovery, enchanting listeners with his infectious melodies and smooth vocals, earning him a loyal following.
As his success continues to soar, Rauw Alejandro becomes a prominent and influential figure in the Latin music industry.
Puerto Rican singer
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Name: | Raul Alejandro Ocasio Ruiz |
stage name: | Lao Alejandro |
Date of Birth: | January 10, 1993 (31 years old) |
place of birth: | San Juan, Puerto Rico |
educate: | University of Puerto Rico |
Country of Citizenship: | Puerto Rican |
high: | 1.76 m |
parents: | Raul Ocasio, Maria Nelly Ruiz |
Brothers and sisters: | Andrea Ocasio, Gabriella Ocasio |
spouse: | Rosalia (en. 2023-2023) |
Girlfriend • Partner: | Rosalie (2019-2023) |
Children: | not applicable |
Profession: | Singer • Composer |
net worth: | $20 million |
Early life and education
Music maestro Raúl Alejandro was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico on January 10, 1993. His birth name, Raúl Alejandro Ocasio Ruiz, hints at his Canovanas and Carolina roots. He has two sisters, Gabriela Ocasio and Andrea Ocasio.
Raúl Alejandro draws his musical inspiration from his father, guitarist Raúl Ocasio, and mother, singer Maria Nellie Ruiz, and he draws inspiration from legends such as Elvis Presley, Michael Jackson, and Chris Brown. Growing up in a musical family, he discovered his love for music early on, and began singing and playing guitar at a young age.
He honed his skills by participating in local talent shows and events, sparking his ambition to pursue a career in music. Rauw Alejandro’s love for his craft grew during his teenage years, prompting him to write his own songs and record music in a homemade studio. His path to fame began on platforms like SoundCloud and YouTube, where he shared his original compositions and covers, earning acclaim.
Rauw Alejandro attaches great importance to education; University of Puerto RicoHowever, his love for music eventually led him to follow his heart and devote himself to musical pursuits. Nonetheless, his marketing knowledge played a major role in promoting his music and building his brand, solidifying his position as a rising star in the Latin music scene.
Profession
In 2015, Rauw Alejandro released his first single, Chancemarking the beginning of his career. The song attracted attention and won him a fan base in Puerto Rico. However, it was not until 2019 that his breakthrough came with the hit single Todawhich achieved great success and made him a leading figure in the Latin music industry.
Since then, Rauw Alejandro has continued to release successful singles and collaborate with well-known artists such as Anuel AA, Farruko, J Balvin and Selena Gomez, showcasing his unique and diverse musical style that blends reggaeton, Latin trap and pop.
His career started in 2018 Without my camelwhich resulted in a record deal with Sony Music Latin. Over the years, Rauw Alejandro has continued to expand his influence through collaborations and hit singles, such as Tattoo, Fantasia, Nchule, Tododettiand Dil A Elattracting a large number of fans on digital platforms and social media.
Awards and nominations
Latin Grammy Awards
- 2020: Nominated for Best New Artist.
Billboard Latin Music Awards
- 2020: Nominated for Newcomer of the Year.
- 2020: Nominated for Song of the Year for “Tattoo” (featuring Camilo).
- 2020: Nominated for Latin Rhythmic Song of the Year for “Tattoo” (featuring Camilo).
- 2021: Nominated for Newcomer of the Year.
- 2021: Nominated for Social Artist of the Year.
Youth Award
- 2020: Next Generation Male Nominees.
- 2020: Nominated for Catchy Tune for “Tattoo” (featuring Camilo).
Urban Music Awards
- 2020: Nominated for Urban Collaboration of the Year for Tattoo (with Camilo).
Social Media
- Instagram account: RAULEETO (@rauwalejandro)
- Twitter account: RAULEETO (@rauwalejandro)
- Tiktok account: rauwalejandro
- Youtube: Rauw Alejandro
Personal life
Rauw Alejandro has been dating Spanish singer Rosalia since late 2019; the couple announced their relationship in September 2021.
The two had collaborated on his first album. Afrodita Saccoreleased on November 13, 2020. In March 2023, they announced the release of an album titled Radio RegulationsThe couple announced their engagement on March 24, 2023.
Discography
Studio album
EP
- Vice Versa (2018)
- Trap Cake, Volume 1 (2019)
- Trap Cake, Volume 2 (2019)
- Trap Cake, Volume 3 (2020)
- Viceversa, Volume 2 (2021)
singles
- Toda (2017)
- Don’t Let Me Die(2017)
- So What(2018)
- Naditi (2018)
- Opportunities (2018)
- Detective (2018)
- Time Waits For No One(2018)
- Lamentilla (2018)
- Fantasia (2019)
- Que Le Dé (Remix) (2019) [feat. Nicky Jam, Myke Towers, and Farruko]
- No Te Creo (2019)
- Everything is Fine (2021)
- Nchule (2021)
- 2/Katos (2021) [with Mr. NaisGai]
- Kulame (2021) [with Manuel Turizo]
- Song “Sin Miedo” (2021) [with J Balvin and Camilo]
- Vacuum (2021) [with Omar Montes]
- The Al Effect (2022)
- Todo de Ti (Remix) (2022) [with Selena Gomez]
- Todo de Ti (Remix) (2022) [with Jhay Cortez and Miky Woodz]
- I’m So Stupid(2022)
- The Runaways(2022)
net worth
Rauw Alejandro’s net worth has reached $20 million. However, the Puerto Rican singer has already made a name for himself in the music industry with hits such as: Tododi and collaborated with Selena Gomez and Jhay Cortez.
With his album, EffitoAnd with other ongoing projects, Rauw Alejandro’s net worth is likely to continue growing.