Rauw Alejandro Biography: Age, Career, Spouse, Family, Net Worth

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[People Profile] All We Know About Rauw Alejandro Biography: Age, Career, Spouse, Family, Net Worth

Raul Alejandro Ocasio-Ruiz also known as Rauw Alejandro is a Puerto Rican singer, songwriter, and actor. He is referred to by the title of “King of Modern Reggaeton” He is part of “the new generation” of Puerto Rican urban musicians. His debut album, Afrodisiaco, was released in November 2020.

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Full Names	Raúl Alejandro Ocasio Ruiz
Stage Name	Rauw Alejandro
Date Of Birth	10 January 1993
Age	30 Years Old
Nationality	Puerto Rican
Place of Birth	San Juan, Puerto Rico
Occupation	Singer • Songwriter
Spouse	Rosalia
Marital Status	Engaged
Academics	University of Puerto Rico
Net Worth	$20 million

Rauw Alejandro Biography

Rauw Alejandro (born 10 January 1993) formerly known by the stage name Ral Alejandro Ocasio Ruiz is a versatile Puerto Rican singer, songwriter, and producer. His distinctive mix of trap, reggaeton, and pop music has earned him wide praise across Latin music.

Rauw Alejandro’s collaborations with well-known Latin artists such as Anuel A., J Balvin, and Bad Bunny have further solidified his place in the music industry. In his work, he dives into themes of heartbreak, love, and self-discovery. He has wowed listeners with his captivating melodies and smooth voice which has earned him a loyal fan base.

As his popularity continues to grow, Rauw Alejandro is a well-known and significant name in the scene of Latin music.

Early Life & Education

Rauw Alejandro the musical genius was born on the 10th of January 1993 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The name he was born under, Raul Alejandro Ocasio-Ruiz suggested his roots within Canovanas in Canovanas and Carolina. He has two sisters: Gabriela Ocasio and Andrea Ocasio.

Rauw Alejandro took musical inspiration from his father who was a guitarist, Raul Ocasio, and singer mother Maria Nelly Ruiz, drawing inspiration from legends such as Elvis Presley, Michael Jackson as well and Chris Brown. Growing up in a musically inclined family and a passion for music, he found his passion for music at an early age singing and playing guitar since the age of a child.

He honed his skills by participating in the local show and at events which sparked his determination to pursue a career in music. Rauw Alejandro‘s commitment to his craft increased in his teens which led him to write himself songs and to record music using a home studio. His path to fame started with platforms such as SoundCloud and YouTube which was where he uploaded his original songs and covers receiving recognition.

In the interest of the importance of education, Rauw Alejandro was a marketing student at the University of Puerto Rico. But his passion for music ultimately led to him following his own passion and concentrating on his music. But, his experience in marketing was invaluable in the promotion of his music and in developing his brand, which helped cement his position as an emerging superstar in the Latin music business.

Age

How old is Rauw Alejandro? He was born on the 10th of January 1993, and he is 30 years old as of 2023.

Career

In the year 2015, Rauw Alejandro released his first song, La Oportunidad to mark the beginning of his professional career. The single received interest and an audience within Puerto Rico. But it was in 2019 that his breakthrough occurred through the hit song Toda which gained him huge success and propelled his name to the forefront in the Latin musical scene.

[People Profile] All We Know About Rauw Alejandro Biography: Age, Career, Spouse, Family, Net Worth

Since that time, Rauw Alejandro has consistently produced successful singles and worked with famous artists such as Anuel A., Farruko, J Balvin as well and Selena Gomez, showcasing his distinctive and versatile style of music that mixes reggaeton with Latin trap and pop.

His career began to take off in the year 2018 when he released The No-Me Llamas album which led to a recording contract with Sony Music Latin. Through the years, Rauw Alejandro has continued to grow his fan base via collaborations and hits singles such as Tattoo, Fantasas, Enchule, Todo De Ti, and Dile an El, amassing an enormous fan base on digital platforms and social media.

Discography

Studio Albums

Afrodisíaco (2020)

EPs

Viceversa (2018)
Trap Cake, Vol. 1 (2019)
Trap Cake, Vol. 2 (2019)
Trap Cake, Vol. 3 (2020)
Viceversa, Vol. 2 (2021)

Singles

Toda (2017)
No Me Veré Llorar (2017)
Que le dé (2018)
Na’ de Ti (2018)
La Oportunidad (2018)
Detective (2018)
Al Mismo Tiempo (2018)
La Mentira (2018)
Fantasías (2019)
Que Le Dé (Remix) (2019) [feat. Nicky Jam, Myke Towers, and Farruko]
No Te Creo (2019)
Todo De Ti (2021)
Enchule (2021)
2/Catorce (2021) [with Mr. NaisGai]
Cúrame (2021) [with Manuel Turizo]
Canción Sin Miedo (2021) [with J Balvin and Camilo]
Vacio (2021) [with Omar Montes]
El Efecto (2022)
Todo de Ti (Remix) (2022) [with Selena Gomez]
Todo de Ti (Remix) (2022) [with Jhay Cortez and Miky Woodz]
Me Haces Falta (2022)
Fugitiva (2022)

Awards & Nominations

Latin Grammy Awards

2020: Nominated for Best New Artist.

Billboard Latin Music Awards

2020: Nominated for Artist of the Year, New.
2020: Nominated for Song of the Year for “Tattoo” (with Camilo).
2020: Nominated for Latin Rhythm Song of the Year for “Tattoo” (with Camilo).
2021: Nominated for Artist of the Year, New.
2021: Nominated for Social Artist of the Year.

Premios Juventud

2020: Nominated for New Generation – Male.
2020: Nominated for the Catchiest Tune for “Tattoo” (with Camilo).

Premios Tu Msica Urbano

2020: Nominated for Urban Collaboration of the Year for “Tattoo” (with Camilo).

Personal Life

[People Profile] All We Know About Rauw Alejandro Biography: Age, Career, Spouse, Family, Net Worth

Rauw Alejandro has been seeing Spanish pop star Rosalia for a while, since the end of 2019, and the couple announced their romance in September of 2021.

They had been working together in the making of his album debut, Afrodisaco, which was released on the 13th of November 2020. In March 2023 they made public the announcement of their joint EP called “RR. Their engagement was announced on the 24th of March 2023.

Net Worth

Rauw Alejandro was able to amass a net worth in excess of $20 million. But this Puerto Rican singer has already earned a name for himself in the music business by releasing hit songs like Todo of Ti and collaborations with Selena Gomez and Jhay Cortez.

With his album El Efecto, as well as other projects currently being developed, Rauw Alejandro‘s net worth will keep growing.