Ozuna
A Puerto Rican hitmaker whose melodic reggaeton flow and prolific output dominated global Latin charts in the late 2010s.
Born 1992 (age 34)·Puerto Rican singer·Birthday: March 13·Millennials
Biography
Ozuna didn't just arrive on the Latin music scene; he flooded it. Hailing from San Juan, Puerto Rico, he began uploading tracks to YouTube as a teenager, his voice—a smooth, instantly recognizable tenor—cutting through the digital noise. His breakthrough was meteoric; by 2017, he was unavoidable, stacking record-breaking YouTube views and crafting a signature sound that softened reggaeton's edges with pop melody and trap rhythms. His work ethic is staggering, leading to a torrent of singles, collaborations, and albums that kept him permanently atop the charts. Albums like 'Odisea' and 'Aura' weren't just collections of songs; they were cultural events, packed with cross-genre experiments that featured everyone from DJ Snake to Akon. More than a streaming phenomenon, Ozuna represents a new model of Latin stardom: globally minded, visually savvy (his signature sunglasses and animated video aesthetics are iconic), and relentlessly productive, turning personal heartache and everyday life into universal anthems.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Ozuna was born in 1992, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Ozuna Was Born
The biggest hits of 1992
#1 Movie
Aladdin
Best Picture
Unforgiven
#1 TV Show
60 Minutes
Ozuna's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1992Born
LA riots after Rodney King verdict
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $84,300Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"End of the Road" — Boyz II MenBest Picture: Unforgiven
1997Started school
Princess Diana dies in Paris car crash; Harry Potter published
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $104,100Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Candle in the Wind 1997" — Elton JohnBest Picture: Titanic
2005Became a teenager
Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans; YouTube launches
Gas: $2.30/galHome: $167,500Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"We Belong Together" — Mariah CareyBest Picture: Crash
2008Could drive
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2010Could vote
Deepwater Horizon oil spill; iPad launched
Gas: $2.79/galHome: $147,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Tik Tok" — KeshaBest Picture: The King's Speech
2013Turned 21
Edward Snowden reveals NSA surveillance programs
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $152,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Thrift Shop" — Macklemore & Ryan LewisBest Picture: 12 Years a Slave
2022Turned 30
Russia invades Ukraine; Queen Elizabeth II dies
Gas: $3.97/galHome: $348,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"As It Was" — Harry StylesBest Picture: Everything Everywhere All at Once
2026Age 34 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Held the record for the most videos with one billion views on YouTube by a Latin artist.
- His album 'Aura' (2018) debuted at number seven on the all-genre Billboard 200 chart.
- Broke the record for the most entries by a Latin artist on Billboard's Hot Latin Songs chart.
- Won a Latin Grammy Award for Best Reggaeton Performance for his song 'Te Boté' (Remix) in 2019.
Did You Know?
He is known for always wearing sunglasses in public, a style choice that became a major part of his brand.
His face tattoos include one of a rose in honor of his daughter and the word 'Blessing' on his neck.
Before fame, he sold pirated DVDs on the streets to help support his family.
He is a fan of Japanese anime and has incorporated its imagery into his music videos and tattoos.
“I don't make music for the critics. I make music for the people who live it.”
