IAmChino
{{Undisclosed paid|date=February 2024}}
{{Infobox person
| name = IAmChino
| image =
| birth_name = José Carlos García
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1986|3|29|df=y}}
| birth_place = Cuba
| occupation = DJ, producer, songwriter
}}
José García (born March 29, 1986), better known as IAmChino, is a Cuban-American DJ, record producer, composer and artist known for his contributions to the Latin music scene. Born in Havana in 1983, he caught the attention of Pitbull's manager in 2005. Since then, Garcia has collaborated with various artists, released the album "Todo El Tiempo," and songs "Ay Mi Dios" and "Pepas." His album "The Most Winning" won the Urban Collaboration of the Year at the Premios Lo Nuestro Awards in 2017.
Early life
Jose Garcia was born on January 27, 1983, in Havana, Cuba, and later relocated to the United States.{{Cite web |title=IAmChino Biography, Songs, & Albums |url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/iamchino-mn0003505815/biography |access-date=2023-08-10 |website=AllMusic |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=IAmChino: Latin Trap and Reggaeton Artist |url=https://pianity.com/iamchino |access-date=2023-08-10 |website=pianity.com |language=en}}
In 2005, he met Pitbull's manager, Mike Calderón. Calderón was impressed by IamChino's skills. IAmChino expressed his own desire to be part of Calderón's team. The meeting led to his DJ'ing at private events and he started getting attention. Later, he was asked to run the decks at large parties, festivals, and concerts. He began collaborating with several artists and officially joined Pitbull's crew in 2011{{Cite web |title=IAmChino Biography, Songs, & Albums |url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/iamchino-mn0003505815/biography |access-date=2023-09-26 |website=AllMusic |language=en}}
Career
He made his debut in the music industry with "Ay Mi Dios" in 2016,{{Cite magazine |last=Flores |first=Griselda |date=2016-09-16 |title=Meet IAmChino: Billboard Latin Artist on the Rise |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/latin/iamchino-billboard-latin-artist-on-the-rise-7503722/ |access-date=2023-09-26 |magazine=Billboard |language=en-US}} featuring Pitbull and Yandel, which topped Billboard's Latin Airplay chart.{{Cite web |date=2016-09-16 |title=Meet IAmChino: Billboard Latin Artist on the Rise |url=https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/meet-iamchino-billboard-latin-artist-rise-130300661.html |access-date=2023-09-26 |website=Yahoo Entertainment |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Centeno |first=Tony M. |title=IAmChino Aims to Take Over the World of Latin EDM With "Amor" |url=https://www.miaminewtimes.com/music/iamchino-aims-to-takeover-the-world-of-latin-edm-with-amor-9369031 |access-date=2023-09-26 |website=Miami New Times |language=en}} In 2017, he released his first album Todo El Tiempo, in which he collaborated with Major Lazer, Akon, and Farruko.{{Cite web |title=IAmChino: Latin Trap and Reggaeton Artist |url=https://pianity.com/iamchino |access-date=2023-09-26 |website=pianity.com |language=en}} Since then, he has released several albums and singles. In 2021, he co-produced Pepas, which scaled the Billboard charts in a short duration.{{Cite web |title=IAmChino Biography, Songs, & Albums |url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/iamchino-mn0003505815/biography |access-date=2023-09-26 |website=AllMusic |language=en}}{{Cite magazine |last=Roiz |first=Jessica |date=2021-08-06 |title=Farruko Hypes Up a Neon-Drenched Rave in 'Pepas' Music Video: Exclusive |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/latin/farruko-pepas-music-video-premiere-9611356/ |access-date=2023-09-26 |magazine=Billboard |language=en-US}}
In 2018 Chino collaborated with Daddy Yankee to release “La Rompe Corazones”. The single reached number 1 on Billboard’s Latin Airplay chart. He also released “Mala Mia” featuring Maluma and “Sola” with Becky G under his label D'Leon Records/Sony Music Latin. He also collaborated with Jacob Forever for the song “Hasta Que Se Seque El Malecon” which has been streamed over 150 million times on Spotify.{{Cite web |title=IAmChino: Latin Trap and Reggaeton Artist |url=https://pianity.com/iamchino |access-date=2023-10-05 |website=pianity.com |language=en}} His discography also includes albums Legacy (2018), La Nueva Religion (2020), and El Futuro (2021).{{Cite web |title=IAmChino: Latin Trap and Reggaeton Artist |url=https://pianity.com/iamchino |access-date=2023-10-05 |website=pianity.com |language=en}}
His album titled 'The Most Winning' was featured on Spotify's 'New York City New Music Friday,' Billboard's playlist, 'New Music Worldwide,' and Apple Music's 'New Music Daily Cover.'{{Cite web |date=2022-03-15 |title=Iamchino Releases "Discoteca (Deorro Remix)" Featuring Pitbull - Spinex Music |url=https://spinexmusic.com/iamchino-releases-discoteca-deorro-remix-featuring-pitbull/ |access-date=2023-09-08 |language=en-US}}{{Citation |title=The Most Winning |date=2022-11-17 |url=https://open.spotify.com/album/0JTaJ6c4DJdF7VkWga0cty |access-date=2023-09-08 |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=2023-05-29 |title=PLYBCK {{!}} IamChino, Bulin47, Pitbull - Party Lyrics & Blog |url=https://plybckmusic.com/2023/05/29/iamchino-bulin47-pitbull/ |access-date=2023-09-08 |language=en-US}}{{Citation |title=The Most Winning by IAmChino |date=2022-11-17 |url=https://music.apple.com/ca/album/the-most-winning/1652408776 |access-date=2023-09-08 |language=en-CA}}
- Discoteca (2022){{Citation |title=Discoteca |date=2022-11-17 |url=https://open.spotify.com/track/5eRUH8iTMnRtUIZOOQOVyz |access-date=2023-10-03 |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=2022-03-15 |title=Iamchino Releases "Discoteca (Deorro Remix)" Featuring Pitbull - Spinex Music |url=https://spinexmusic.com/iamchino-releases-discoteca-deorro-remix-featuring-pitbull/ |access-date=2023-10-03 |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |title=Discoteca - IAmChino, Pitbull {{!}} Release Info |url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/release/discoteca-mr0005564430 |access-date=2023-10-03 |website=AllMusic |language=en}}
- Pepas (2021){{Citation |title=Pepas |date=2021-06-24 |url=https://open.spotify.com/track/5fwSHlTEWpluwOM0Sxnh5k |access-date=2023-10-03 |language=en}}{{Cite magazine |last=Roiz |first=Jessica |date=2021-08-06 |title=Farruko Hypes Up a Neon-Drenched Rave in 'Pepas' Music Video: Exclusive |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/latin/farruko-pepas-music-video-premiere-9611356/ |access-date=2023-10-03 |magazine=Billboard |language=en-US}}
- El Incomprendido (2021){{Citation |title=El Incomprendido |date=2021-09-30 |url=https://open.spotify.com/track/493Rk3iS7rs8uPfpnfm95u |access-date=2023-10-03 |language=en}}
Awards and nominations
=iHeartRadio Music Awards=
| class="wikitable"
|+ !Year !Work !Award !Result !Ref.(s) |
| 2017
|"Ay Mi Dios" |Latin Song of the Year |Nominated |
| 2017
| |Best New Latin Artist |Nominated |
Lo Nuestro Award for Collaboration of the Year
| class="wikitable"
!Year !Work !Award !Result !Ref.(s) |
| 2017
|"Ay Mi Dios" |Urban Collaboration of the Year |Winner |
Premios Monitor Latino
| class="wikitable"
!Year !Work !Award !Result !Ref.(s) |
| 2022
| |Productor Latino Americano |Nominated |
Premios Lo Nuestro
| class="wikitable"
!Year !Work !Award !Result !Ref.(s) |
| 2022
| |DJ of the Year |Nominated |