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Guaynaa

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Santiago and the second or maternal family name is Pérez.
Guaynaa
Background information
Birth nameJean Carlos Santiago Pérez
Born (1992-09-16) September 16, 1992 (age 32)
Caguas, Puerto Rico
Genres
Labels
SpouseLele Pons (m. 2023) [2]

Jean Carlos Santiago Pérez (born September 16, 1992), known professionally as Guaynaa, is a Puerto Rican rapper and singer. He is known for the song "Rebota", which became his first song to reach the Billboard Hot Latin Songs chart in April 2019.

He is signed to American music label Universal Music Latino.

Biography

Guaynaa was born in Caguas, Puerto Rico, to a Cuban mother and a Puerto Rican father. Before pursuing a musical career, he was working as a phone salesman in a mall.[3] He was going to become a petrochemical engineer before working in music.[4][5] As of March 2023 he is married to Venezuelan-American actress, singer, YouTuber, and author Lele Pons who he has been in a relationship with since December 2020.[6]

Career

He gained fame due to the success of his song "Rebota", which reached number 35 on the Billboard Hot Latin Songs chart in April 2019 and has received over 300 million views on YouTube.[7] The song's remix featured Becky G, Farruko, Nicky Jam and Sech in July 2019 and was later certified 4× platinum by the RIAA's Latin division.[7] After the success of "ReBoTa", he signed a joint record deal with Universal Music Latino and Republic Records.[7][8]

In August 2019, Guaynaa appeared on a remix of PJ Sin Suela's single "La Pelua" with Jon Z and Rafa Pabón.[9] In October 2019, he collaborated with Spanish rapper Mala Rodríguez on the single "Dame Bien".[10] In November 2019, he made a song with Yandel, saying that "it was a dream come true".[11] He also has collaborated with Mon Laferte[12] and Mariah Angeliq,[13] among others.

In February 2020, he received a Premios Heat nomination, along with Paloma Mami and Cami.[14] In 2021, he was featured on Korean singer Chungha's debut studio album, Querencia, on the track "Demente".[15]

Discography

Studio albums

List of EPs, with selected details and certifications
Title Studio album details Certifications
La República
Capitulaciones
(with Lele Pons)
  • Released: April 20, 2023
  • Label: Shots, Interscope
  • Formats: digital download

Extended plays

List of extended plays, with selected details and certifications
Title Studio album details Certifications
BRB Be Right Back
  • Released: May 28, 2020
  • Label: Universal Latino, Republic
  • Formats: LP, cassette, digital download

Singles

List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions, certifications and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
US
Latin
[17] 		US
Latin
Airplay
[18] 		US
Latin
Rhythm
[19] 		ARG
[20] 		ITA
[21] 		SPA
[22] 		P.R

[23]

ECU

[23]

MEX
[24] 		WW
[25]
"Pirateando" 2018 — — — — — — — — — — Non-album singles
"Rebota" 35 33 19 44 — 72 — — —[a] —
"La Stripper" 2019 — — — — — — — — — —
"Mi Leona"
(with Ñejo) 		— — — — — — — — — —
"Machuqueo"
(with Paulino Rey and Brray featuring Chris Wandell) 		— — — — — — — — — —
"Bugalú"
(with KRZ) 		— — — — — — — — — —
"Tra Tra Tra (Remix)"
(with Ghetto Kids featuring Mad Fuentes) 		— — — — — — — — — —
  • RIAA: 2× Platinum (Latin)[16]
"Rebota (Remix)"
(with Nicky Jam and Farruko featuring Becky G and Sech) 		28 — — 18 — 24 — — — — BRB Be Right Back
"Chicharrón"
(featuring Cauty) 		— — — — — — — — — —
  • RIAA: Platinum (Latin)[16]
"Buyaka" — — — — — — — — — —
"Dame Bien"
(with Mala Rodríguez featuring Big Freedia) 		— — — — — — — — — — Non-album singles
"Plata Ta Tá"
(with Mon Laferte) 		— — — — — — — — —[b] —
"Full Moon"
(with Yandel) 		—[c] — — — — — — — — — BRB Be Right Back
"Taxi"
(with Mariah Angeliq) 		2020 — — — — — — — — — — Non-album single
"Rompe Rodillas" — — 25 — — — — — — — BRB Be Right Back
"Perreo Intenso"
(with Ankhal and Farruko featuring Kevvo) 		—[d] — — — — — — — — — Non-album singles
"Imposible Amor"
(with Matisse) 		— — — — — — — — — —
  • AMPROFON: Platinum[28]
"Acompáñame"
(with Catalyna and Yandel) 		— — — — — — — — — —
"Mera" — — — — — — — — — — BRB Be Right Back
"Esta Electricidad (Es Real)"
(with Camila Moreno) 		— — — — — — — — — — Non-album singles
"Agachaito"
(with Young Hollywood and Sensato featuring Quimico Ultra Mega) 		— — — — — — — — — —
"Se Te Nota"
(with Lele Pons) 		25 — — 18 62 17 — — 49 44
"Chama"
(with Lyanno) 		— — — — — — — — — —
"Chica Ideal"
(with Sebastián Yatra) 		13 1 1 8 — 10 — — 8 74
  • RIAA: 4× Platinum (Latin)[16]
  • AMPROFON: Diamond[28]
  • PROMUSICAE: 3× Platinum[22]
 Dharma
"Monterrey"
(with Pain Digital) 		2021 — 44 23 — — — — — —[e] — La República
"Demente"
(with Chungha) 		— — — — — — — — — — Querencia
"Calle"
(with Lola Indigo and Cauty) 		— — — — — 72 — — — — La Niña
"Cumbia a la gente"
(with Los Ángeles Azules) 		— — — — — — — — — — La República
"Nos Volvimos Locos"
(with Gloria Trevi) 		— — — — — — 9 12 — — Isla Divina
"Vamo' Echando"
(with NIA) 		— — — — — — - - — — Non-album single
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Guest appearances

List of other album appearances
Title Year Other artist(s) Album
"Por si las Moscas" 2021 Melendi Likes y Cicatrices
"Tajin" 2022 Becky G Esquemas
"Reinas" Danny Ocean @dannocean 2
"Chi Chi" Steve Aoki Hiroquest: Genesis
"Tu No Eres un Angel" 2024 Grupo 5 and Mike Bahía Tu No Eres un Angel

Notes

  1. ^ "Rebota" did not enter the Mexico Airplay chart, but peaked at number 43 on the Mexico Pop Español Airplay chart.[26]
  2. ^ "Plata Ta Tá" did not enter the Mexico Airplay chart, but peaked at number 18 on the Monitor Latino Mexico Pop Airplay chart.[27]
  3. ^ "Full Moon" did not enter the Hot Latin Songs chart, but peaked at number 25 on the Latin Digital Songs chart.[29]
  4. ^ "Perreo Intenso" did not enter the Hot Latin Songs chart, but peaked at number 19 on the Latin Digital Songs chart.[29]
  5. ^ "Monterrey" did not enter the Mexico Airplay chart, but peaked at number 22 on the Mexico Pop Español Airplay chart.[26]

References

  1. ^ "Quién es Guaynaa, el reguetoreno que acompaña a Mon Laferte – La Tercera". www.latercera.com.
  2. ^ Coca, Laura (August 1, 2022). "L¡BODA A LA VISTA! GUAYNAA PIDE MATRIMONIO A LELE PONS EN DIRECTO SOBRE EL ESCENARIO (in Spanish)". Los 40. Retrieved August 1, 2022.
  3. ^ "Guaynaa asegura que no es un personaje". El Nuevo Día. 29 May 2020.
  4. ^ "Guaynaa, el ingeniero petroquímico que se convirtió en revelación del reguetón y colaborador de Mala Rodríguez". abc. October 16, 2019.
  5. ^ PERÚ, NOTICIAS EL COMERCIO (September 21, 2019). "Música: Guaynaa, el ingeniero químico se convirtió en la revelación del reggae | NOTICIAS EL COMERCIO PERÚ". El Comercio.
  6. ^ "Twan Kuyper on Instagram: "Omg I'm so happy for you guys my best friend got engaged at @tomorrowland @guaynaa @lelepons holy shit i can't even put this in words 🥰🔥❤️🙏🏼 congrats guys can't wait for the wedding!"".
  7. ^ a b c Lopez, Julyssa (November 5, 2019). "Chartbreaker: Guaynaa Thought He'd Study Engineering, Then Landed a Stateside Hit". Billboard. Retrieved June 22, 2020.
  8. ^ "Guaynaa y Jacky Fontánez se separan". www.noticel.com.
  9. ^ Fernandez, Suzette (August 29, 2019). "PJ Sin Suela, Guaynaa & More Show a Colorful Puerto Rican Summer in 'La Pelúa' Video: Exclusive". Billboard. Retrieved June 22, 2020.
  10. ^ Exposito, Suzy (October 25, 2019). "Mala Rodríguez, Guaynaa Party With Big Freedia in New 'Dame Bien' Video". Rolling Stone. Retrieved June 22, 2020.
  11. ^ "Guaynaa logra su sueño de grabar con Yandel" [Guaynaa fulfills his dream of recording with Yandel]. El Vocero de Puerto Rico (in Spanish). November 23, 2019. Retrieved September 17, 2021.
  12. ^ ""Plata Ta Tá": el reguetón de Mon Laferte detrás de su comentada protesta en los Latin Grammy". BioBioChile – La Red de Prensa Más Grande de Chile. November 15, 2019.
  13. ^ "Guaynaa y Mariah prometen pura gozadera con nuevo sencillo". Primera Hora. 31 January 2020.
  14. ^ "Premios HEAT 2020: lista completa de nominados y nuevas categorías". Shock. February 19, 2020.
  15. ^ "Querencia by CHUNG HA on Apple Music". Apple Music. Archived from the original on 2023-04-22. Retrieved 2021-02-18.
  16. ^ a b c d e f g "American certifications – Guaynaa". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved January 27, 2022.
  17. ^ "Guaynaa Chart History (Hot Latin Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved December 12, 2020.
  18. ^ "Guaynaa Chart History (Latin Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved March 1, 2021.
  19. ^ "Guaynaa Chart History (Latin Rhythm Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved December 12, 2020.
  20. ^ "Guaynaa Chart History (Argentina Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved December 12, 2020.
  21. ^ "Discography Guaynaa". italiancharts.com. Retrieved December 12, 2020.
  22. ^ a b c d "Search: Guaynaa (Songs)". elportaldemusica.es. Retrieved December 12, 2020.
  23. ^ a b Gloria Trevi Charts [@TreviCharts] (August 4, 2021). "🍦| Así debuta "Nos Volvimos Locos" de @GloriaTrevi y @Guaynaa_ en los Charts de @monitorlatino_ en esta semana: -🇵🇦Panamá (Pop) #8 -🇵🇷Puerto Rico (General) #9 -🇪🇨Ecuador (General) #12 Vamos por más ! #Trevilanders https://t.co/8tEqPfh24Q" (Tweet) (in Spanish). Archived from the original on August 5, 2021. Retrieved August 10, 2021 – via Twitter.
  24. ^ "Guaynaa Chart History (Mexico Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved December 12, 2020.
  25. ^ "Guaynaa Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved December 23, 2020.
  26. ^ a b "Guaynaa Chart History (Mexico Pop Espanol Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved December 13, 2020.
  27. ^ "Mexico Top 20 Pop – Del 30 de Diciembre 2019 al 5 de Enero 2020". Monitor Latino (in Spanish). Retrieved 2020-01-08.
  28. ^ a b c d "Certificaciones" (in Spanish). Asociación Mexicana de Productores de Fonogramas y Videogramas. Retrieved December 12, 2020.Type "Guaynaa" in the box under the "ARTISTA" column heading.
  29. ^ a b "Guaynaa Chart History (Latin Digital Song Sales)". Billboard. Retrieved December 12, 2020.
  30. ^ "Certificazioni" (in Italian). Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana. Retrieved March 15, 2021.To see certifications, type "Guaynaa" on the "Filtra" box and select "Tutti gli anni" on the "Anno" box.
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