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Born: 7 May 1985 · Age: 41
J Balvin is 41 years old as of October 2026. He was born on 7 May 1985.
Medellín-born singer often called the Prince of Reggaeton, whose hit Mi Gente helped take Latin music mainstream worldwide
Did you know?His album Colores named each song after a colour.
J Balvin helped make reggaeton a global mainstream sound. He sings almost entirely in Spanish and championed Latin music without switching to English. Mi Gente, remixed with Beyoncé, became a huge hit. His bright visuals and fashion made him a style icon. He has spoken openly about depression and anxiety. He was one of the first Latin artists to headline major US festivals. His success paved the way for a new generation of Spanish-language stars.
José Álvaro Osorio Balvín (born 7 May 1985), known professionally as J Balvin, is a Colombian singer-songwriter. He is one of the best-selling Latin artists, with 35 million records sold worldwide.
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Colombian singer, born 1985
J Balvin was born in Medellín on 7 May 1985.
He was born José Álvaro Osorio Balvín in Medellín, Colombia.
His song Mi Gente became a global hit in 2017.
He performed at the Super Bowl LIV halftime show in 2020.
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Last reviewed: October 2026