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J Balvin launched his career from the city of Medellín, Colombia, where he began rapping in English before shifting his focus to Spanish-language music that reflected his culture and connected more deeply with Latin audiences. Influenced early on by reggaeton pioneers like Daddy Yankee and Tego Calderón, he spent years honing his style in the Colombian underground music scene. Balvin’s dedication to blending urban rhythms with catchy pop melodies eventually caught the attention of EMI Colombia, and his breakthrough came with the release of “Ella Me Cautivó” in 2009. That single opened the door to mainstream success in Latin America and laid the foundation for what would become a global career.
His debut album Real was released in 2009, followed by La Familia in 2013, which solidified his standing in the Latin music world. The album’s standout single “6 AM,” featuring Farruko, earned him widespread recognition and a Latin Grammy nomination. Balvin continued to build momentum with Energía (2016), featuring hits like “Ginza” and “Safari.” That album topped Billboard’s Top Latin Albums chart and earned him a Latin Grammy Award for Best Urban Music Album. By the time he released Vibras in 2018, Balvin had cemented himself as a global reggaeton ambassador, collaborating with artists like Rosalía, Bad Bunny, and Cardi B.
Balvin’s collaborative energy has played a huge role in his ascent. His joint album with Bad Bunny, Oasis (2019), included hits like “Qué Pretendes” and further pushed the boundaries of Latin trap and reggaeton into new creative spaces. He followed it with Colores in 2020, a concept album where each track was named after a color, produced by long-time collaborator Sky Rompiendo. Songs like “Rojo” and “Morado” highlighted his versatility, with “Blanco” leading the way as a charting single. His fifth solo studio album, José, released in 2021, included collaborations with Dua Lipa, Khalid, and Ozuna, continuing his commitment to cross-genre partnerships and global reach.
Balvin has received numerous accolades throughout his career. He has won six Latin Grammy Awards, including Best Urban Song and Best Urban Music Album, and holds multiple Billboard Latin Music Awards and MTV Video Music Awards. His single “Mi Gente” with Willy William, later remixed with Beyoncé, became a cultural phenomenon and marked his breakthrough on the U.S. charts. The song reached No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100, helping introduce reggaeton to a wider English-speaking audience without sacrificing its Spanish-language roots. With over 35 million records sold worldwide, he is one of the best-selling Latin artists of all time.
Outside of music, J Balvin has made an impact as a style icon and mental health advocate. Known for his vibrant fashion sense, he has collaborated with brands like Nike, Guess, and Jordan, bringing Latin urban culture into the mainstream fashion world. His distinctive aesthetic—marked by bold colors, eccentric hairstyles, and streetwear—has earned him a reputation as a trendsetter well beyond the recording studio. He also uses his platform to speak openly about anxiety and depression, bringing attention to mental health in the Latinx community. His 2020 documentary The Boy from Medellín, directed by Matthew Heineman, chronicled his struggle with fame, politics, and personal vulnerability during a pivotal time in his career.
Balvin’s influence goes beyond hit records and flashy visuals. He’s helped globalize reggaeton without diluting its roots, standing firm in his choice to sing in Spanish even as he climbs international charts. He’s also been vocal about representation, often calling for more visibility and respect for Latin artists in the global music industry. His work in amplifying Colombian culture on the world stage has made him a national figure, not just in pop culture but in shaping conversations about identity, pride, and creative freedom.
At every turn, J Balvin has redefined what it means to be a global Latin artist—balancing authenticity with innovation, and mainstream appeal with artistic experimentation. His story is still being written, but his impact is already undeniable: a visionary who transformed reggaeton from a regional movement into a worldwide force.
Complete List Of J Balvin Songs From A to Z
- 3 Noches – Rayo – 2024
- 35 Pa Las 12 (Fuego featuring J Balvin) – Energía/Fireboy Forever II – 2016
- 6 AM (featuring Farruko) – La Familia – 2013
- 7 de Mayo – Jose – 2021
- Acércate (featuring Yandel) – Energía – 2016
- Ahora – Vibras – 2018
- Ahora Dice (Chris Jeday featuring J Balvin, Ozuna and Arcángel) – Non-album single – 2017
- AM (Remix) (Nio García with J Balvin and Bad Bunny) – Non-album single – 2021
- Amarillo – Colores – 2020
- Ambiente – Vibras – 2018
- Arcoiris (featuring Mr Eazi) – Colores – 2020
- Ay Vamos – La Familia B Sides – 2013
- Ayer 2 (Anuel AA and DJ Nelson featuring J Balvin, Nicky Jam and Cosculluela) – Non-album single – 2017
- Azul – Colores – 2020
- Baby (Sfera Ebbasta with J Balvin) – Famoso – 2020
- Baila Baila Baila (Remix) (Ozuna featuring Daddy Yankee, J Balvin, Farruko and Anuel AA) – Non-album single – 2019
- Bajo Cero (with Sky and Jhay Cortez featuring MadeinTYO) – Non-album single – 2019
- Bajo La Luna – La Familia – 2013
- Bajo y Batería – Rayo – 2024
- Bebé Qué Bien Te Ves (with Feid) – Jose – 2021
- Bebe Conmigo (with Farruko) – Los Menores – 2014
- Bellacón (with El Alfa) – Non-album single – 2022
- Better Days (Remix) (with Neiked and Mae Muller and Polo G) – Non-album single – 2022
- Billetes Azules (Kevvo with J Balvin) – Non-album single – 2020
- Billetes de 100 (with Myke Towers) – Jose – 2021
- Blanco – Colores – 2020
- Blurred Lines (Robin Thicke featuring Pharrell Williams and J Balvin) – Blurred Lines – 2013
- Bobo – Energía/Vibras (Japanese edition) – 2016/2018
- Bola Rebola (with Anitta and Tropkillaz featuring Mc Zaac) – Non-album single – 2019
- Bonita (with Jowell & Randy or remix featuring Wisin & Yandel, Nicky Jam and Ozuna) – Non-album single – 2017
- Brillo (featuring Rosalía) – Vibras – 2018
- Bum Bum Tam Tam (Remix) (with Future, Stefflon Don, Juan Magán and Mc Fioti) – Non-album single – 2017
- Buscando Huellas (Major Lazer featuring J Balvin and Sean Paul) – Know No Better – 2017
- Caliente (De La Ghetto featuring J Balvin) – Mi Movimiento – 2018
- Can’t Stop Dancin’ (Remix) (with Becky G) – Non-album single – 2015
- China (Anuel AA, Daddy Yankee and Karol G featuring J Balvin and Ozuna) – Emmanuel – 2019
- Cola Song (Inna featuring J Balvin) – Body and the Sun/Party Never Ends/Inna – 2014
- Colombia Heights (Te Llamo) (with Wale) – Shine – 2017
- Colmillo (with Tainy and Young Miko featuring Jowell & Randy) – Non-album single – 2023
- Como un Animal – Non-album single – 2012
- Como Un Bebé (with Bad Bunny featuring Mr Eazi) – Oasis – 2019
- Con Flow Matalo (with Reykon, Dragon & Caballero, Kevin Roldán, Maluma) – El Lider 2 – 2012
- Contra La Pared (with Sean Paul) – Non-album single – 2019
- Cosa de Locos – Rayo – 2024
- Cuando Tú Quieras – Vibras – 2018
- Cuidao por Ahí (with Bad Bunny) – Oasis – 2019
- De Cora (Rauw Alejandro with J Balvin) – Afrodisíaco – 2020
- Decídete – Energía (Pepsi Music Proximity Exclusive) – 2016
- Déjate Llevar – La Familia – 2013
- Desnúdate – La Familia – 2013
- Dientes (with Usher and DJ Khaled) – Non-album single – 2023
- Dime (with Revol and Bad Bunny featuring Arcángel, De La Ghetto) – Non-album single – 2018
- DM (Remix) (Mueka featuring Cosculluela, J Balvin and De La Ghetto) – Non-album single – 2016
- Doblexxó (with Feid) – Rayo – 2024
- Dónde Estarás – Vibras – 2018
- Downtown (with Anitta) – Non-album single – 2017
- El Peor (Chyno Miranda featuring J Balvin) – Cariño Mío – 2018
- Ella Me Cautivó – Non-album single – 2009
- En Alta (with Omar Courtz, Yovngchimi and Quevedo featuring Mambo Kingz and DJ Luian) – Rayo – 2024
- En Lo Oscuro – Non-album single – 2011
- En Mí – Vibras – 2018
- En Mí (Interlude) – Vibras – 2018
- Energía – Energía (Pepsi Music Proximity Exclusive) – 2016
- Eras Así – La Familia – 2013
- Estan Pa’ Mí (with Jhay Cortez) – Eyez on Me – 2018
- Eyes Closed (Remix) (with Imagine Dragons) – Non-album single – 2024
- F40 – Jose – 2021
- Familiar (with Liam Payne) – LP1 – 2018
- Fantasías – Jose – 2021
- Fiesta – Energía Lado B/Energía (Pepsi Music Proximity Exclusive) – 2016
- Forever My Love (with Ed Sheeran) – Non-album single – 2022
- Gaga (with Saiko) – Rayo – 2024
- Ganas de Verte – Jose – 2021
- Ganster – Rayo – 2024
- Gato (with Bad Gyal) – Rayo – 2024
- Ginza – Energía/Vibras (Japanese edition) – 2016/2018
- Ginza (Anitta Remix) (featuring Anitta) – Energía (Brazilian edition) – 2016
- Gris – Colores – 2020
- Haute (Tyga featuring J Balvin and Chris Brown) – Legendary – 2019
- Hey Ma (with Pitbull featuring Camila Cabello) – The Fate of the Furious soundtrack – 2017
- Hola – Energía – 2016
- Human Lost (with M-Flo) – Kyo – 2019
- I Can’t Get Enough (with Benny Blanco, Tainy and Selena Gomez) – Non-album single – 2019
- I Like It (with Cardi B and Bad Bunny) – Invasion of Privacy – 2018
- I Want Cha (Xonia featuring J Balvin) – Non-album single – 2014
- Imaginate (with Arcangel, DJ Luian) – Los Favoritos – 2015
- Imaginándote – La Familia – 2013
- In da Getto (with Skrillex) – Jose – 2021
- Indeciso (Reik featuring J Balvin and Lalo Ebratt) – Non-album single – 2019
- Karma (with Sky and Ozuna) – Non-album single – 2018
- Kawaii (with Polimá Westcoast) – Non-album single – 2022
- La Canción (with Bad Bunny) – Oasis – 2019
- La Familia – Jose – 2021
- La Frontera (Juan Gabriel featuring Julión Álvarez and J Balvin) – Los Dúo, Vol. 2 – 2015
- La Hoja Se Volteo (with Don Miguelo, Arcángel) – Non-album single – 2014
- La Luz (Sech with J Balvin) – Non-album single – 2020
- La Noche (with Dei V) – Rayo – 2024
- La Rebelión – Non-album single – 2019
- La Venganza – La Familia – 2013
- La Venganza (with Jhay Cortez) – Jose – 2021
- Lean On (Remix) (Major Lazer and DJ Snake featuring MØ, J Balvin and Farruko) – Peace Is the Mission (Remixes) – 2015
- Lento (Mr Eazi with J Balvin) – Non-album single – 2020
- Live In Stereo (featuring Motiff) – La Familia – 2013
- Lo Que Dios Quiera – Jose – 2021
- Lobo (with Zion) – Rayo – 2024
- Loco Contigo (with DJ Snake featuring Tyga) – Carte Blanche – 2019
- Location (with Karol G and Anuel AA) – KG0516 – 2021
- Lose Control (featuring Vein) – La Familia – 2013
- Love Is the Name (Sofia Carson featuring J Balvin) – Non-album single – 2016
- Ma’ G – Jose (Deluxe version) – 2021
- Machika (with Jeon and Anitta) – Vibras – 2018
- Mal de Amores (with Juan Magán) – The King Is Back – 2015
- Malvada – Energía – 2016
- Mami – La Familia B Sides – 2013
- Mañana Es Too Late (with Jesse & Joy) – Aire (Versión Día) – 2019
- Maps (Remix) (with Maroon 5, Rumba Whoa) – V – 2014
- Me Gustas Tú – Non-album single – 2010
- Medusa (with Jhay Cortez and Anuel AA) – Non-album single – 2020
- Mi Cama (Remix) (Karol G featuring J Balvin and Nicky Jam) – Ocean – 2018
- Mi Corazon – Non-album single – 2011
- Mi Gente (with Willy William) – Vibras – 2018
- Mi Gente (Homecoming Live) (with Beyoncé) – Homecoming: The Live Album – 2019
- Mi Gente (Remix) (with Willy William featuring Beyoncé) – Non-album single – 2017
- Mil Fantasías – La Familia – 2013
- Mírame Ahora (with Juno) – The Preview – 2015
- Mocca (Remix) (Lalo Ebratt and Trapical featuring J Balvin) – Non-album single – 2018
- Mojaita (with Bad Bunny) – Oasis – 2019
- Mood (Remix) (with 24kGoldn, Justin Bieber, and Iann Dior) – Non-album single – 2020
- Morado – Colores – 2020
- Muy Personal (Yandel featuring J Balvin) – Update – 2017
- Negro – Colores – 2020
- Niño Soñador – Non-album single – 2022
- No Es Justo (featuring Zion & Lennox) – Vibras – 2018
- No Hay Título – Energía – 2016
- No Me Conoce (Remix) (Jhay Cortez featuring J Balvin and Bad Bunny) – Famouz – 2019
- No Te Vayas (Yandel featuring J Balvin) – Quién Contra Mí 2 – 2020
- Noches Pasadas – Vibras – 2018
- Odio (with Bad Bunny) – Oasis – 2019
- Orgullo (with Justin Quiles) – Non-album song – 2014
- Orgullo (Remix) (Justin Quiles featuring Bad Bunny) – Non-album song – 2014
- Origami (with Ryan Castro and Blessd) – Rayo – 2024
- Otra Noche sin Ti (with Khalid) – Jose – 2021
- Otra Vez (Zion & Lennox featuring J Balvin) – Motivan2 – 2016
- Otro Fili (with Jay Wheeler) – Jose – 2021
- Pa’ Guayarte (with Ozuna) – Jose – 2021
- Pa’mi – Energía (Pepsi Music Proximity Exclusive) – 2016
- Para que te quedes (with David Guetta) – 7 – 2018
- Peligrosa (featuring Wisin & Yandel) – Vibras – 2018
- Perdido (Poo Bear featuring J Balvin) – Poo Bear Presents Bearthday Music – 2018
- Perra (with Tokischa) – Jose – 2021
- Personal – Energía (Pepsi Music Proximity Exclusive) – 2016
- Piénsame – Energía (Pepsi Music Proximity Exclusive) – 2016
- Pierde Los Modales (featuring Daddy Yankee) – Energía – 2016
- Poblado (remix) (with Karol G and Nicky Jam featuring Crissin, Totoy El Frio and Natan & Shander) – Jose – 2021
- Polvo de Tu Vida (with Chencho Corleone) – Rayo – 2024
- Ponle (with Rvssian and Farruko) – Gangalee – 2018
- Por Un Día – Energía – 2016
- Porfa (Remix) (Feid and Justin Quiles featuring J Balvin, Maluma, Nicky Jam and Sech) – Bahía Ducati – 2020
- Porque Tu – La Familia – 2013
- Positivo (with Michael Brun) – Vibras (Japanese edition) – 2018
- Primera Cita – Energía – 2016
- Problem (with Ariana Grande, Iggy Azalea) – My Everything – 2014
- Qué Calor (Major Lazer featuring J Balvin and El Alfa) – Music Is the Weapon – 2019
- Qué Locura – Jose – 2021
- Qué Más Pues? (with María Becerra) – Jose – 2021
- Qué Pena (with Maluma) – Non-album single – 2019
- Qué Pretendes (with Bad Bunny) – Oasis – 2019
- Qué Raro (with Feid) – Así Como Suena – 2016
- Querido Río – Jose – 2021
- Quiero Repetir (Ozuna featuring J Balvin) – Odisea – 2017
- Quisiera (with Pasabordo) – Non-album single – 2010
- Reggaetón – Non-album single – 2018
- Relación (Remix) (Sech featuring Daddy Yankee, J Balvin, Rosalía and Farruko) – Non-album single – 2020
- Ritmo (Bad Boys for Life) (with The Black Eyed Peas) – Bad Boys for Life soundtrack – 2019
- Rojo – Colores – 2020
- Rosa – Colores – 2020
- Roses (Latino Gang Remix) (with Saint Jhn) – Non-album single – 2020
- Safari (featuring Pharrell Williams, BIA and Sky) – Energía/Vibras (Japanese edition) – 2016/2018
- Sal y Perrea (Remix) (Sech with Daddy Yankee and J Balvin) – Non-album single – 2021
- Say My Name (with David Guetta and Bebe Rexha) – 7 – 2018
- Se Aloca (with Reykon) – El Lider 1 – 2010
- Seguiré Subiendo – El Negocio – 2011
- Sensualidad (with Bad Bunny and Prince Royce featuring Mambo Kingz and DJ Luian) – Non-album single – 2017
- Si Te Atreves (with Zion & Lennox) – Jose – 2021
- Si Tu Novio Te Deja Sola (featuring Bad Bunny) – Non-album single – 2017
- Si Tú No Estás (Remix) (with Cosculluela, Ñejo & Dalmata) – El Niño – 2011
- Sigo Extrañándote – Energía – 2016
- Sigue (with Ed Sheeran) – Non-album single – 2022
- Siempre Papi, Nunca Inpapi (with Luigi 21 Plus) – Non-album single – 2019
- Sintiendome (with Los De La Nazza) – Carnal – 2013
- Sin Compromiso – J Balvin Mix Tape – 2010
- Sígueme los Pasos (Ozuna featuring J Balvin and Natti Natasha) – Aura – 2018
- Snapchat – Energía – 2016
- Sola – La Familia – 2013
- Soltera (with Zion & Lennox, Alberto Stylee) – Los Verdaderos – 2010
- Sólido – Rayo – 2024
- Solitario – Energía – 2016
- Solo Tu (Remix) (with Zion & Lennox, Nicky Jam) – Non-album single – 2014
- Sorry (Latino Remix) (Justin Bieber featuring and J Balvin) – Non-album single – 2015
- Soy Peor (Remix) (Bad Bunny featuring J Balvin, Ozuna and Arcángel) – Non-album single – 2019
- Spicy (Remix) (Ty Dolla Sign featuring J Balvin, YG, Tyga, and Post Malone) – Non-album single – 2021
- Stoker (with Carín León) – Rayo – 2024
- Stuck on a Feeling (Prince Royce featuring J Balvin) – Double Vision – 2015
- Suerte – Jose – 2021
- Superhéroe (with Nicky Jam) – Fénix – 2017
- Swat (with Luar la L) – Rayo – 2024
- Tata (Remix) (Eladio Carrión with Daddy Yankee and J Balvin featuring Bobby Shmurda) – Non-album single – 2021
- Te Acuerdas de Mí (with Yandel) – Jose – 2021
- Ten Cuidado – Pokémon 25: The Album – 2021
- The Way (Spanglish Version) (with Ariana Grande) – Yours Truly – 2013
- Toretto – Fast X soundtrack – 2023
- Tranquila – La Familia – 2013
- Tranquila (duet with Projota) – Energía (Brazilian edition) – 2016
- Translation (Vein featuring J Balvin and Belinda) – Non-album single – 2014
- Travesuras (Remix) (with Nicky Jam, De La Ghetto, Zion, Arcángel) – Greatest Hits, Vol. 1 – 2014
- Tu Protagonista (Remix) (with Messiah, Nicky Jam, Zion & Lenox) – Non-album single – 2015
- Tu Sombra (Jencarlos Canela featuring J Balvin) – Jen – 2015
- Tu Verdad – Vibras – 2018
- Tú Tienes Algo – La Familia B Sides – 2013
- Tudo Bom (Static & Ben El Tavori featuring J Balvin) – Non-album single – 2019
- Turn out the Light (Cris Cab featuring J Balvin) – Non-album single – 2016
- Un Día (One Day) (with Dua Lipa, Bad Bunny and Tainy) – Jose – 2021
- Un Paso (with Trueno) – Non-album single – 2022
- Un Peso (with Bad Bunny featuring Marciano Cantero) – Oasis – 2019
- Una Locura (Ozuna with J Balvin and Chencho Corleone) – Enoc – 2020
- Una Nota (with Sech) – Jose – 2021
- Unforgettable (Latin Remix) (with French Montana, Swae Lee) – Non-album single – 2017
- Ven y Hazlo Tú (with Nicky Jam, Anuel AA and Arcángel) – Non-album single – 2019
- Veneno – Energía – 2016
- Verde (with Sky Rompiendo) – Colores – 2020
- Vestido – Jose – 2021
- Vibras (featuring Carla Morrison) – Vibras – 2018
- Voodoo (with Badshah) – Non-album single – 2022
- What a Creation – La Familia – 2013
- X (with Nicky Jam) – Non-album single – 2018
- X (Remix) (with Nicky Jam featuring Maluma and Ozuna) – Non-album single – 2018
- Yo Le Llego (with Bad Bunny) – Oasis – 2019
- Yo Te Lo Dije – La Familia – 2013
- Yoshi (Remix) (with Machete and Dani Faiv featuring Tha Supreme, Fabri Fibra and Capo Plaza) – Non-album single – 2019
- You Stay (DJ Khaled featuring Meek Mill, J Balvin, Lil Baby and Jeremih) – Father of Asahd – 2019
Albums
La Familia (2013): 15 songs
La Familia B Sides (2013): 3 additional songs
Energía (Standard) (2016): 15 songs
Energía (Brazilian edition) (2016): 2 additional songs
Energía Lado B (2016): 1 additional song (already counted in Pepsi exclusive)
Energía (Pepsi Music Proximity Exclusive) (2016): 6 songs (1 overlapping with Lado B)
Vibras (Standard) (2018): 14 songs
Vibras (Japanese edition) (2018): 4 additional songs (3 already counted from previous albums)
Colores (2020): 10 songs
Jose (2021): 24 songs
Rayo (2024): 15 songs
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