Kevin Roldán

{{Infobox musical artist

| name = Kevin Roldán

| image = Kevin Roldán - Carroya - 2014.png

| caption = Kevin Roldán in 2014

| birth_name = Ronny Kevin Roldán Velasco

| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1994|3|8}}

| birth_place = Cali, Colombia

| genre = {{hlist|Reggaeton|Latin trap|Latin pop}}

| occupations = {{hlist|Singer|songwriter|music producer}}

| instrument = Vocals

| label = {{hlist|Universal Latino|Kapital}}

| website = {{URL|https://kevin-roldan.com/}}

}}

Ronny Kevin Roldán Velasco (born March 8, 1994) is a Colombian singer, songwriter and music producer.

Biography

Ronny Kevin Roldán Velasco spent his childhood in Cali, Colombia where he started to pursue a musical career since he was 13 years old. He produced his first songs and experimented with reggaeton beats.

Roldán's earliest song was "Macatraca" (Contra la Pared), and it was quickly liked by his fellow Colombians.

Roldán then also promoted the song by throwing a party in a large hall where it sold three thousand tickets.

In 2013, Roldán signed a deal with Kapital Music and released his first song "Salgamos" with Andy Rivera and Maluma, being featured in the song and rapidly climbed to number 1 on the music charts of Colombia and the song now has over 300 million views on YouTube. The song was also popular in Latin America and Spain which earned it gold.{{Cite news |url=https://www.diariodelhuila.com/farandula/kevin-roldan-recibe-disco-de-oro-en-espana-por-%E2%80%9Csalgamos%E2%80%9D-cdgint20150730063439199 |title=Kevin Roldán recibe disco de Oro en España por "Salgamos" |access-date=2017-10-06 |language=es |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170901111056/https://www.diariodelhuila.com/farandula/kevin-roldan-recibe-disco-de-oro-en-espana-por-%E2%80%9Csalgamos%E2%80%9D-cdgint20150730063439199 |archive-date=2017-09-01 |url-status=dead |website=Diario del Huila |date=2015-07-30 |last1=Rojas |first1=Erick}}{{Cite web |url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/kevin-rold%C3%A1n-mn0002952463/biography |title=Kevin Roldán |website=AllMusic |access-date=January 6, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170329002115/https://www.allmusic.com/artist/kevin-rold%C3%A1n-mn0002952463/biography |archive-date=March 29, 2017 |url-status=live}}

In 2014, Roldán collaborated with Puerto Rican reggaeton artist Nicky Jam to make "Una Noche Más", which now has over 180 million views YouTube.

Later that year, Roldán also collaborated with fellow Colombian reggaton artist Ronald el Killa to make "Quién Te Va Amar Como Yo", which now has over 130 million views on youtube.

In 2015, Roldán was invited to the birthday party of soccer player Cristiano Ronaldo. In the party he was seen alongside several other famous soccer players from Real Madrid like James Rodríguez, Keylor Navas, and Marcelo.{{cite web |url=https://www.goal.com/en/news/1717/editorial/2015/10/04/15983512/it-all-started-with-kevin-roldan-ronaldos-birthday-party-was-the- |title='It all started with Kevin Roldán' - Ronaldo's birthday party was the beginning of the end for Ancelotti's Madrid |date=4 October 2015 |website=Goal |access-date=1 September 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170901152531/https://www.goal.com/en/news/1717/editorial/2015/10/04/15983512/it-all-started-with-kevin-roldan-ronaldos-birthday-party-was-the- |archive-date=1 September 2017 |url-status=live |last1=Hayward |first1=Ben}} which caused controversy in social media and the sports world.{{cite web |url=https://www.marca.com/en/football/barcelona/2017/06/08/5939a1f7468aeb81668b45bf.html |title=Tebas: Real Madrid fans have targeted Piqué since the Kevin Roldán episode |website=Marca |access-date=1 September 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170902004209/https://www.marca.com/en/football/barcelona/2017/06/08/5939a1f7468aeb81668b45bf.html |archive-date=2 September 2017 |url-status=live |date=June 8, 2017 |last1=Mata |first1=Jesús |last2=Galicia |first2=Samuel}} Months later he was mentioned by Gerard Piqué.{{Cite magazine |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/latin/6590632/gerard-pique-kevin-roldan-twitter-fc-barcelona-champions-league |title=Gerard Piqué Takes a Jab at Rapper Kevin Roldán, Makes Him a Household Name |magazine=Billboard |access-date=2017-10-06 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170726133800/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/latin/6590632/gerard-pique-kevin-roldan-twitter-fc-barcelona-champions-league |archive-date=2017-07-26 |url-status=live |last1=Cobo |first1=Leila |date=2015-06-08}} That same year he released two more singles: "Nadie como Tú" and "Contigo".

In 2016, he signed with the music label Universal Music Latino{{cite web |url=https://www.ipauta.com/kevin-roldan-firma-con-universal-music-latin/ |title=Kevin Roldán firma con Universal Music Latin |website=iPauta |access-date=1 September 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170517122058/https://www.ipauta.com/kevin-roldan-firma-con-universal-music-latin/ |archive-date=17 May 2017 |url-status=live |last1=Fontanez |first1=Celeste |date=July 23, 2016}} and recorded several songs such as "Me Matas" with Arcángel. While in Argentina, Roldán met Luciano Clivo, a friend of Puerto Rican rapper Bryant Myers, who suggested that Roldán work with Myers, and they released "¿Por Qué Sigues con Él?" (remix).

More recently associated with De La Ghetto, Mackie, and Ben3detti.

Discography

= EPs =

2015: Kevin Roldán: Special Edition
2016: Rich Kid
2018: Volvió KR
2019: KRING
2021: BOFFF
2023: KR & BRYANT MA

= Songs as main artist =

2010: "Cambiaste Mi Vida" (ft. Crissin)
2011: "Booty Booty" (Te Ves Bien)
2011: "Soy Yo"
2012: "Tú No Sabes"
2012: "Sensación Sermosa"
2012: "Chévere"
2012: "Con Flow Mátalo" (ft. J Balvin, Maluma, Reykon, Dragón & Caballero, Jay & el Punto)
2013: "Party"
2013: "Salgamos" (ft. Maluma, Andy Rivera)
2013: "Inevitable"
2013: "Party (Remix)" (ft. Nicky Jam)
2014: "Una Noche Más" (ft. Nicky Jam)
2014: "Si No Te Enamoras"
2014: "Hay Mujeres" (ft. Alberto Stylee
2014: "Cuando Sales Sola"
2015: "Nadie como Tú" (Eres Mi Droga)
2015: "Contigo"
2015: "Me Matas" (ft. Arcángel)
2015: "De Fiesta" (remix) (ft. Dayme y El High)
2016: "Soy La Historia"
2016: "Aprovéchame"
2016: "Tú y Yo"
2016: "Sola"
2016: "Soltera" (ft. Alexio)
2016: "Una Noche"
2016: "Ruleta Rusa"
2016: "Tu Cuerpo" (ft. Falsetto)
2016: "Me Tienes Loco"
2017: "Na Na Na"
2017: "Tranquilo" (ft. Bad Bunny)
2017: "Me Nace Falta" (ft. Nene La Amenaza)
2017: "Me Gustas"
2017: "Eres Mi Todo" (ft. Karol G)
2017: "Teddy" (ft. Nacho)
2017: "Una Trampa"
2018: "PPP"
2019: "PPP" (ft. Zion & Lennox)
2019: "Deseos" (ft. Wisin)
2019: "Hasta Abajo" (ft. Bryant Myers and Lyanno)
2020: "BB"
2022: "Bésame" (with Omar Montes)
2024: "Lo Que Necesito" (with Mario Hart)
2024: "Peligro Session 4 (Azotarte)" (with DJ Peligro)

References

External links

{{Official website}}

Category:1993 births

Category:21st-century Colombian male singers

Category:Colombian reggaeton musicians

Category:Living people

Category:Universal Music Latino artists