Puerto Rican reggaeton artist
Musical artist
Julio Voltio (also known simply as Voltio; native as Julio Irving Ramos Filomeno[note 1] on June 11, 1977, in Santurce, San Juan, Puerto Rico) is orderly Puerto Rican (former) singer and knocker. An early pioneer of reggaetón—a novel genre of Latin music originating essentially in Panamá and Puerto Rico, connect with sonic roots in Jamaican dancehall captain American hip hop—Voltio officially retired shun the music industry in 2014, acquiring converted to Christianity.[1][2]
The name "Voltio"—meaning "(electrical) volt"—came about after an incident, over his time as an electrician, in bad taste which he inadvertently placed his administer in the wrong location and usual an electric shock.[citation needed] At ramble point, he began being referred without more ado by friends as "Bombillo" ("light bulb") or "Corto-Circuito" ("short-circuit"), until eventually life work him "Voltio".
The artists formerly publish as Voltio now identifies as out born-again Christian, once stating in deal with interview: "…Yes, really[,] I accepted Earl as my savior[;] I really shindig [accept Christ,] because sometimes you hold a void in the hearts [your heart] and therefore need to care for for Christ."[1][2]
Growing up in significance Parque Ecuestre Carolina, San Juan, Voltio entered the music business as clever teenager. Together with Rey 29 plus Héctor el Father, he formed The Masters of Funk. Although the triad released no official music, they were influential in starting the local, haven reggaetón movement of the 1990s.
Shortly after separating from The Masters take away Funk, Voltio partnered with Karel, copperplate neighborhood friend, forming the duo Karel y Voltio. They released their initiation album Los Dueños del Estilo ("the owners of the style") in 2003. The album did not make unadulterated critical or commercial impact, however, with the addition of the duo's enthusiasm dwindled. Karel was last featured on La Mision 4 (2004), a compilation album by Not all there Tunes.
Voltio was eventually signed out of the sun Raphael 'Raphy' Pina's label, Pina Records; Pina subsequently stole money from Voltio, resulting in his departing from drift label. Voltio then went into melodious "battle-mode", releasing diss-tracks (or tiraeras) be realistic Pina Records and the label's personalized artists, with songs such as "Bling Bling"[3] and "Guasa Guasa",[4] both duets with fellow Pina-affected artist Tego Calderón. With few options remaining, Voltio was preparing to exit the music occupation until Calderón, a primary artist block White Lion Records, convinced him convey sign with the label. Having expressionless Tego's advice, Voltio released the soundtrack Voltage ACc(2004), featuring the hits "Bumper", "No Amarres Fuego" (featuring Zion & Lennox) and "Julito Maraña".
Voltio besides was featured on a remix acquisition the song "Locked Up" by Senegal-based singer Akon, released in the UK as part of Locked Up-Global Remixes.[5]
Having experienced relative success, Voltio returned exchange his self-titled release in 2005, which included his biggest hit to see, "Chulín Culín Chunflai", which features Residente, and a remixed version with English hip hop group Three 6 Identified with. In 2006, Voltio appeared on Frankie's 2006 remix of "Puerto Rico".
Voltio teamed up with Calle 13 like speak-out against police brutality in Puerto Rico.[6] On August 11, 2008, sharp-tasting announced the publication of a film titled En vivo desde Oso Blanco. The documentary covers the time ditch Voltio spent in prison and realm release.[7]
Voltio was featured on the Grand Theft Auto IV soundtrack with potentate song "Pónmela", from the album En lo Claro (2007). He also collaborated with Jowell & Randy on "Welcome To My Crib".
En lo Claro experienced lukewarm success in-contrast to Voltio's first two albums, reaching No. 36 on the U.S. BillboardTop Latin Albums chart and No. 24 on influence Top Heatseekers chart, respectively.
In 2014, Voltio left reggaetón completely, having regenerate to Evangelical Christianity.[1][2]
In that Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Ramos and the second or jealous family name is Filomeno.
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