Chelo (American singer)

{{other uses|Chelo (Mexican singer)}}

{{short description|American singer, rapper, and choreographer}}

Jose Mejias, better known as Chelo, is an American singer, rapper and choreographer based in Miami Beach, Florida, signed with Sony BMGLevin, Jordan (September 20, 2006). "Can you 'Cha Cha'?", The News & Observer, p. E14. as a solo artist. His debut album is 360°, and fuses hip hop, go-go and Latin music.(September 22, 2006). "Hot Cha Cha sells album", The Morning Star, p. B7. The album is recorded in both English and Spanish. He is of Puerto Rican descent.{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/chelo-mn0002049269|title=Chelo: Biography|last=Brown|first=Marisa|publisher=Allmusic|accessdate=December 25, 2012}} His single "Cha Cha" was nominated for two Billboard Latin Music Awards.Cobo, Leila (April 28, 2007). "Party Time: Celebration Kicks Into High Gear At Annual Bash", Billboard 119 (17): LM6.

Chelo grew up in San Juan, Puerto Rico, the only child of an accountant and a secretary. His father put him in as a guest conga player in his salsa band, and young Chelo also would sing at family events. Chelo was asked by reggaeton star Daddy Yankee to assist him as a choreographer while still in high school, which led to his joining the groups Jyve V and Mexican ATM, which both had songs in the Billboard Latin Top 40.{{Citation needed|date=October 2007}}

• Cha Cha (2006)
• Yummy (2006)
• Un Corazón (2007)