Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll, born on February 2, 1977, is a Colombian singer, songwriter, dancer, record producer, businesswoman, and philanthropist. Born and raised in Barranquilla, Colombia, she is the only child of William Mebarak Chadid, a writer of Lebanese descent, and Nidia Ripoll Torrado. From an early age, Shakira displayed exceptional artistic talent, writing her first song at eight and signing her first recording contract with Sony Music Colombia at just 13 years old.
Rosalía Vila Tobella was born on 25 September 1993 in Sant Esteve Sesrovires, a town north of Barcelona in Spain. She is the daughter of Maria Pilar Tobella Aguilera, a businesswoman who has been running a badge factory for decades and is also managing Motomami S. L., her own artist representation agency since late 2018.
Top Latino 2020 captures the sound of Latin music at a defining moment, when global influence, digital platforms, and genre fusion reshaped the charts. This playlist brings together the biggest Latin hits of 2020, reflecting a year dominated by reggaeton, Latin pop, trap latino, and urban rhythms that crossed borders and languages.
Boyce Avenue is an American pop and rock band formed by the Manzano brothers in Sarasota, Florida. Known for their acoustic driven sound, they gained popularity in the late 2000s through emotionally resonant original songs and covers. After leaving a major label, they established their own label, 3 Peace Records, allowing for greater creative control and a direct connection with their audience.
Amii Stewart, born on January 29, 1956, is an American disco and soul singer renowned for her hit cover of " Knock on Wood." With a musical style that blends disco, soul, funk, and pop, she became a defining voice of the late 1970s disco era. Stewart's legacy reflects the celebratory essence of disco, adapting her sound while maintaining a strong artistic identity throughout her career.
