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Karol G, born Carolina Giraldo Navarro on February 14, 1991, in Medellín, Colombia, has carved a formidable path in the Latin music industry. Her journey began in her teenage years when she appeared on the Colombian version of The X Factor. This early exposure laid the foundation for a career that would later see her become one of the most influential figures in reggaeton and Latin pop.
In the years following her television debut, Karol G released several singles, including “En La Playa” (2007), “Por Ti” (2008), and “Dime Que Si” (2009). These early works showcased her potential and helped her gain initial recognition in the Colombian music scene. Her collaboration with Reykon on the track “301” in 2012 marked a significant step forward, garnering attention beyond her home country.
A pivotal moment in her career came in 2014 when she moved to New York City to deepen her understanding of the music industry. This move led to her signing with Universal Music Latino, a major milestone that provided her with the platform to reach a broader audience. Her collaboration with Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny on the song “Ahora Me Llama” became a breakthrough hit, propelling her into the international spotlight.
Karol G’s debut studio album, Unstoppable, was released on October 27, 2017. The album, primarily rooted in reggaeton, featured collaborations with artists like Cosculluela, Ozuna, and Quavo. It was well-received and established her as a formidable presence in the Latin music scene.
Building on her success, she released her second studio album, Ocean, on May 3, 2019. This album marked a stylistic shift, incorporating elements of Latin pop and showcasing a more relaxed and introspective side of her artistry. Collaborations with artists such as Damian Marley, Anuel AA, and Maluma added depth and diversity to the project.
Her third studio album, KG0516, released on March 25, 2021, further solidified her status as a leading artist in the genre. The album featured a wide array of collaborations, including tracks with Nicki Minaj, J Balvin, and Camilo. The single “Tusa,” featuring Nicki Minaj, became a global hit, earning multiple platinum certifications and dominating charts across various countries.
In 2023, Karol G released her fourth studio album, Mañana Será Bonito. This album made history by becoming the first all-Spanish-language album by a female artist to debut at number one on the Billboard 200 chart. The album featured collaborations with artists like Shakira, Romeo Santos, and Sean Paul, further demonstrating her versatility and broad appeal.
Throughout her career, Karol G has been recognized with numerous awards and accolades. She has won a Grammy Award, six Latin Grammy Awards, and five Billboard Music Awards, among others. Her contributions to music have also earned her the Woman of the Year and Rulebreaker awards at Billboard Women in Music events.
Beyond her musical achievements, Karol G has been involved in various philanthropic efforts and has used her platform to advocate for social causes. Her commitment to empowering women and promoting positive messages through her music has resonated with fans worldwide.
Karol G’s journey from a young aspiring singer in Medellín to an international music sensation is a testament to her talent, determination, and resilience. Her ability to evolve artistically while staying true to her roots has endeared her to a diverse and global fanbase, solidifying her place as a trailblazer in the Latin music industry.
Complete List Of Karol G Songs From A to Z
- A Ella – Unstoppable – 2017
- A Solas – Unstoppable – 2017
- Ahora Me Llama (with Bad Bunny) – Unstoppable – 2017
- Ahora Me Llama (Remix) (with Bad Bunny and Quavo) – Unstoppable – 2017
- Amargura – Mañana Será Bonito – 2023
- Amor No Hay – Unstoppable – 2017
- Arranca Pal Carajo (with Juanka and Brray) – KG0516 – 2021
- Ay, Dios Mío! – KG0516 – 2021
- Baby – Ocean – 2019
- Bajo Control – Super Single – 2013
- Bebesita – Ocean – 2019
- Beautiful Boy (with Ludacris and Emilee) – KG0516 – 2021
- Besties – Mañana Será Bonito – 2023
- Bichota – KG0516 – 2021
- Bichota G – Mañana Será Bonito (Bichota Season) – 2023
- Cairo (with Ovy on the Drums) – Mañana Será Bonito – 2023
- Calypso (Remix) (with Luis Fonsi) – Vida – 2018
- Carolina – Mañana Será Bonito – 2023
- Casi Nada – Unstoppable – 2017
- China (with Anuel AA, Daddy Yankee, Ozuna and J Balvin) – Emmanuel – 2019
- Contigo (with Tiësto) – TBA – 2024
- Contigo Voy a Muerte (featuring Camilo) – KG0516 – 2021
- Créeme (with Maluma) – Ocean – 2019
- Culpables (with Anuel AA) – Ocean – 2019
- Dame Tu Cosita (with Pitbull and El Chombo featuring Cutty Ranks) – Non-album single – 2018
- Dañamos la Amistad (with Sech) – Mañana Será Bonito – 2023
- Déjalos Que Miren – KG0516 – 2021
- Dices Que Te Vas (featuring Anuel AA) – Ocean – 2019
- Dime (featuring Andy Rivera) – Non-album single – 2015
- Dime Que Si – Super Single – 2009
- Dispo (with Young Miko) – Mañana Será Bonito (Bichota Season) – 2023
- Don’t Be Shy (with Tiësto) – Drive – 2021
- DVD – KG0516 – 2021
- El Barco – KG0516 – 2021
- El Makinón (with Mariah Angeliq) – KG0516 – 2021
- El Pecado – Unstoppable – 2017
- En la Playa – Super Single – 2007
- Enjoy Yourself (Pop Smoke featuring Karol G) – Shoot for the Stars, Aim for the Moon – 2020
- Eres Mi Todo (with Kevin Roldán) – Unstoppable – 2017
- Find You (with Nick Jonas) – Non-album single – 2017
- Follow (with Anuel AA) – Non-album single – 2020
- Friki (with Feid) – Inter Shibuya – 2021
- Ganas de Ti – Unstoppable – 2017
- Gatita Gangster (with Dei V) – Mañana Será Bonito (Bichota Season) – 2023
- Gatúbela (with Maldy) – Mañana Será Bonito – 2023
- Gato Malo (with Nathy Peluso) – KG0516 – 2021
- Go Karo – Ocean – 2019
- Gracias a Ti – Super Single – 2013
- Gucci los Paños – Mañana Será Bonito – 2023
- Hello (with Ozuna) – Unstoppable – 2017
- Hijoepu#* (with Gloria Trevi) – Diosa De La Noche – 2019
- Kármika (with Bad Gyal and Sean Paul) – Mañana Será Bonito – 2023
- La Dama (with Cosculluela) – Unstoppable – 2017
- La Ocasión Perfecta (featuring Yandel) – Ocean – 2019
- La Vida Continuó (featuring Simone & Simaria) – Ocean – 2019
- La Vida Es Una – Puss in Boots: The Last Wish – 2022
- Labios Mordidos (with Kali Uchis) – Orquídeas – 2023
- Leyendas (with Wisin & Yandel and Nicky Jam featuring Ivy Queen, Zion, and Alberto Stylee) – KG0516 – 2021
- Location (with Anuel AA and J Balvin) – KG0516 – 2021
- Lo Sabe Dios – Unstoppable – 2017
- Love with a Quality (featuring Damian Marley) – Ocean – 2019
- Mamiii (with Becky G) – Esquemas – 2022
- Mañana Será Bonito (with Carla Morrison) – Mañana Será Bonito – 2023
- Me Tengo Que Ir (with Kali Uchis) – Mañana Será Bonito (Bichota Season) – 2023
- Mercurio – Mañana Será Bonito – 2023
- Mi Cama – Ocean – 2019
- Mi Cama (Remix) (with J Balvin featuring Nicky Jam) – Ocean – 2019
- Mi Ex Tenía Razón – Mañana Será Bonito (Bichota Season) – 2023
- Mi Mala (with Mau y Ricky) – Para Aventuras y Curiosidades – 2017
- Mi Mala (Remix) (with Mau y Ricky featuring Becky G, Lali and Leslie Grace) – Para Aventuras y Curiosidades – 2018
- Mientras Me Curo del Cora – Mañana Será Bonito – 2023
- Miedito o Qué? (Ovy on the Drums and Danny Ocean featuring Karol G) – Non-album single – 2020
- Muñeco de Lego – Unstoppable – 2017
- My Family (with Migos, Snoop Dogg and Rock Mafia) – The Addams Family – 2019
- No Me Cansare (Sevdaliza featuring Karol G) – Non-album single – 2024
- No Te Deseo El Mal (with Eladio Carrión) – Sauce Boyz 2 – 2021
- Ocean – Ocean – 2019
- Odisea (with Ozuna) – KG0516 – 2021
- Ojos Ferrari (with Justin Quiles and Ángel Dior) – Mañana Será Bonito – 2023
- Oki Doki – Mañana Será Bonito (Bichota Season) – 2023
- Pero Tú (with Quevedo) – Mañana Será Bonito – 2023
- Pineapple – Ocean – 2019
- Poblado (Remix) (with J Balvin and Nicky Jam, featuring Crissin, Totoy El Frio and Natan & Shander) – Jose – 2021
- Por Ti – Super Single – 2008
- Provenza – Mañana Será Bonito – 2023
- Provenza (remix) (with Tiësto) – Non-album single – 2023
- Punto G – Ocean – 2019
- Qlona (with Peso Pluma) – Mañana Será Bonito (Bichota Season) – 2023
- Qué Chimba De Vida – Non-album single – 2023
- Ricos Besos – Non-album single – 2014
- S91 – Mañana Será Bonito (Bichota Season) – 2023
- Secreto (with Anuel AA) – Emmanuel – 2019
- Sejodioto – Non-album single – 2021
- Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido – TBA – 2024
- Si Te Confieso – Non-album single – 2014
- Sin Corazón – Ocean – 2019
- Sola Es Mejor (with Yandar & Yostin) – KG0516 – 2021
- Tá OK (Remix) (Dennis featuring MC Kevin O Chris, Maluma and Karol G) – Non-album single – 2023
- Te Lo Quiero Hacer (featuring De La Ghetto) – Non-album single – 2015
- TQG (with Shakira) – Mañana Será Bonito – 2023
- Tu Pum Pum (with Shaggy featuring El Capitaan and Sekuence) – Non-album single – 2018
- Tus Gafitas – Mañana Será Bonito – 2023
- Tusa (with Nicki Minaj) – KG0516 – 2021
- Una Noche en Medellín (Remix) (with Cris MJ and Ryan Castro) – Mañana Será Bonito (Bichota Season) – 2023
- Vivo por Ella (Andrea Bocelli featuring Karol G) – Duets (30th Anniversary) – 2024
- Watati (featuring Aldo Ranks) – Barbie the Album – 2023
- X (Jonas Brothers featuring Karol G) – Non-album single – 2020
- X Si Volvemos (with Romeo Santos) – Mañana Será Bonito – 2023
- Ya No Te Creo – Non-album single – 2015
- Yo Aprendí (featuring Danay Suárez) – Ocean – 2019
- +57 (with Feid and DFZM featuring Ovy on the Drums, J Balvin, Maluma, Ryan Castro and Blessd) – TBA – 2024
Albums
Unstoppable (2017): 13 songs
Ocean (2019): 16 songs
KG0516 (2021): 16 songs
Mañana Será Bonito (2023): 17 songs
Mañana Será Bonito (Bichota Season) (2023): 7 songs
Super Single and other non-album/collaborative singles: 42 songs
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