About
Venezuelan rapper and hip hop artist making waves in the Latin music scene for his style, heavily influenced by Venezuela's transgressive graffiti culture. He is known not only for his two full-length albums SERIO and YEYO, but also for his many collective albums with other Venezuelan hip hop artists. He is shaping the future of hip-hop in Venezuela.
Before Fame
He began making music at a young age: at the age of 12, he started writing rap verses and performing in local talent shows. His work soon caught the attention of some major labels, and in 2004 he released his first album, "El Gran Día" (The Great Day). The album was a success, reaching number 11 on the Venezuelan charts. After that, he continued to release music, both as a solo artist and with various other Latin music stars.
Trivia
His latest album, METAL, was released in March 2023 and was a collaboration with the artists 3m5n and Nichess One. His music is influenced by the history and politics of his home country, Venezuela, and his involvement in the Caracas graffiti, skateboarding, and breaking scene in the 1990s.
Family Life
He was born José Luis Marcano in Caracas and spent his adolescence living in Maracay.
Associated With
In 2020, he released the album "Cicatrices" (Scars), which featured collaborations with J Balvin, Sofía Vergara, and Juanes.