Eladio Carrión Morales (born November 14, 1994) is an American rapper and singer of

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and

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Biography

Eladio Carrión was born in

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, into a Puerto Rican family; as his father was in the

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, they frequently moved from state-to-state. By the time he was a teenager, Carrión had lived in

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(

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) and

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, as well as

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. At age 11, his family relocated back to

Humacao, Puerto Rico Humacao () is a Humacao barrio-pueblo, city and Municipalities of Puerto Rico, municipality in Puerto Rico located in the eastern coast of the island, north of Yabucoa, Puerto Rico, Yabucoa; south of Naguabo, Puerto Rico, Naguabo; east of Las Pi ...

. In his youth, he showed athletic promise, notably excelling in

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, going on to represent

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at the

2010 Central American and Caribbean Games The 21st Central American and Caribbean Games (Spanish: ''XXI Juegos Centroamericanos y del Caribe, Mayagüez 2010'') took place in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico, from 18 July 2010 to 1 August 2010. Bid It was understood that Mayagüez was going to b ...

. Carrión also represented his country at the

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in Guadalajara, México, where he would reach the preliminary phase of the 200-meter breaststroke, finishing in eighth position overall.

Career

Influencer

Shortly after 2012 began, Carrión abandoned swimming to begin his artistic career, as an influencer through digital platforms (such as

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and

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), in which he uploaded comedic videos to gain followers.

Musical artist

Beginning

In 2015 Carrión released his first musical work "2x2" in collaboration with Flowsito. Then he released his second musical work "No Quiero Más Amigos Nuevos" belonging to Rawenz, these works allowed him to become known in the music industry. In 2016 he worked with Jon Z and the Argentine rapper Neo Pistea on the single "Súbelo" that became popular in nightclubs and again with Rawenz on "Si Te Vas, Vete".

2017–2019: "Mi Cubana" and collaborations

In 2017 Carrión officially debuted as a singer with the single "Me Enamoré de una Yal" with Ele A el Dominio and Ñengo Flow, under the Los de la Nazza record label, which reached the top positions on

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and

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. In 2018 Carrión collaborated on the singles "Dame una Hora" with Amenazzy, "Mi Cubana" which had a resounding success that led him to obtain a remix with

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and Ecko, and "Sigue Bailándome" with

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, Darkiel, Brray and Yann C. In 2019 he was again collaborating with artists such as

Rauw Alejandro Raúl Alejandro Ocasio Ruiz (born January 10, 1993), known professionally as Rauw Alejandro, is a Puerto Rican singer. His accolades include two Latin Grammy Awards, two Billboard Latin Music Awards, ''Billboard'' Latin Music Awards and an IHea ...

in "Dice Que No", Ñejo in "Periódico de Ayer", Noriel "Se Moja" and his most important collaboration was with the Spanish rapper Maikel Delacalle in "Si Tú Me Quisieras". In that same year, after making several collaborations, he was nominated for the

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in the category of Nueva generación urbana, this being his first nomination for a musical award.

2020: ''Sauce Boyz''

On January 31, 2020, Carrión released his debut album ''Sauce Boyz'' under the Rimas Entertainment label, which ranked #8 on the ''Billboard'' Top Latin Albums for 10 consecutive weeks, it was then followed by an EP ''Sauce Boyz Care Package''. In that same year he was nominated for the Latin Grammy Awards in the category of Best Rap/Hip Hop Song for his joint collaboration with

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on the single "Kemba Walker".

2021–present: ''Monarca'', ''Sauce Boyz 2'', 3''men2 Kbrn and Sol Maria''

On January 8, 2021, Carrión released his album ''Monarca'', which includes collaborations with

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and Lunay; the album peaked at #11 on the

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chart and #8 on the

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chart. The record also earned Carrión a

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nomination in the category of Mejor Álbum de Música Urbana (best urban music album). On June 9, Carrión collaborated with noted Argentine songwriter and producer

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on the track " Eladio Carrión: Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 40" which reached #10 on the ''Billboard''

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list, and #162 at the global level. It was also certified gold by the PROMUSICAE of

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. On July 6 of that same year, he released his first

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titled ''Sen2 Kbrn, Vol. 1'', featuring singles such as "5 Star", "Guerrero", and "Sauce Boy Freestyle 4", among others. It peaked at #20 on the

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chart. On December 2, 2021, Carrión released his third studio album, ''Sauce Boyz 2'' (a ‘sequel’ to ''Sauce Boyz''), featuring collaborations with numerous international artists, including

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, Duki,

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, Jon Z,

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, Luar la L, Rels B, Sech,

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, Noriel, and Ovi. On March 17, 2023, Carrión released his fourth album; 3men2 kbrn where he showcased collaborations with a diverse array of artists such as

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, and

. This album marked a significant moment for the Puerto Rican rapper representing a new and vibrant trend in

, gaining significant recognition in the media. Furthermore, his

victory was secured through the dynamic collaboration with

on the track "Coco Chanel." On January 19, 2024, Carrión released his fifth album, '' Sol María''. Carrión's career reached a pivotal moment with the release of his album " Sol María," marking a departure from his signature trap style towards a more intimate and diverse sound. Dedicated to his mother, the album delves into personal topics, showcasing Carrión's vulnerability and authenticity. With tracks like "Mamá’s Boy" and "Luchas Mentales," Carrión explores deep emotional territory, offering listeners insight into his experiences and struggles. The guest list is carefully curated to complement the album's essence, reflecting Carrión's musical influences and current inspirations. " Sol María" stands as Carrión's most intimate and rewarding project to date, providing a heartfelt tribute to his biggest supporter while resonating with audiences on a deeply personal level. Carrión performed at Latino Gang Festival in July 2022, in The Netherlands. Carrión performed at the 22nd Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in April 2023. Carrión performed at 2023’s

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in August 2023, in Rosarito,

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Discography

* ''Sauce Boyz'' (2020) * ''Monarca'' (2021) * '' Sauce Boyz 2'' (2021) * '' 3men2 Kbrn'' (2023) * '' Sol María'' (2024) * ''Don Kbrn'' (2025)

Awards and nominations

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Carrion, Eladio 1994 births Living people 21st-century American rappers American hip-hop singers American musicians of Puerto Rican descent American reggaeton musicians Latin Grammy Award winners Latin music songwriters Puerto Rican trap musicians Urbano musicians Competitors at the 2010 Central American and Caribbean Games Swimmers at the 2011 Pan American Games Musicians from Kansas City, Kansas People from Humacao, Puerto Rico Rimas Entertainment artists Spanish-language singers of the United States