Anuel AA is a Puerto Rican rapper and singer, born Emmanuel Gazmey Santiago in Carolina in 1992. His father worked in the music industry, and Anuel grew into one of the artists who pushed Latin trap into the mainstream.
Real Hasta la Muerte
After building a following online, he signed to the Latin arm of Rick Ross’s Maybach Music Group. His debut album Real Hasta la Muerte (2018) topped the Top Latin Albums chart and carried “Ella Quiere Beber” with Romeo Santos and “Brindemos” with Ozuna.
Secreto and China
“Secreto” with Karol G (2019) was a global hit, and “China” (2019) brought together Daddy Yankee, Karol G, Ozuna and J Balvin on one track that charted worldwide.
More albums
Emmanuel (2020) and the joint album Los Dioses with Ozuna (2021) both topped the Latin chart, as did Las Leyendas Nunca Mueren. He has also worked with Bad Bunny.
King of Latin trap
Named Billboard’s New Artist of the Year in 2019, Anuel is widely regarded as one of the leaders of the genre.
Most loved songs
A spread across the catalogue. Each title opens through the in-site player.
- Full nameEmmanuel Gazmey Santiago
- BornNovember 26, 1992, Carolina, Puerto Rico
- GenresLatin trap, reggaeton
- Also known for“China”
From a hard trap verse to a worldwide crossover, the odds are good an Anuel AA song has stayed with you. Type the line you remember into the search box above and you may find it leads back to him.