Magic Juan (musician)

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Magic Juan (born July 27, 1971) is a Dominican-American urban Latino pioneer, widely known as the King of Merengue Hip Hop and the former lead rapper and singer of the group Proyecto Uno. The group gained success with hits like "Brinca", "Está Pegao," and among others, Rolling Stone recognized his hit "El Tiburon"[1] as one of the 25 biggest Latin songs ever recorded, cementing the group's legacy with over 6 million albums sold. After leaving the group, Magic Juan pursued a solo career, blending hip-hop, reggae, dembow and bachata into his own music. Known as "El Negrito del Swing.[2] Magic enjoyed solo success with his debut album “La Prueba,” which spawned other hits like “Ta Buena," “Meneando la Pera,” and “La Última Vez.”

He was nominated for Best Urban Album and Best Urban Artist for Premios Lo Nuestro.  La Última Vez was nominated for tropical song of the year.

In 2024, Magic Juan made a return with his album "Superheroe," which blends reggaeton, merengue, and hip-hop. The album reflects themes of resilience and empowerment, drawing inspiration from his personal experiences and the stories of everyday heroes. His contributions to Latin music have earned him numerous accolades, including the Billboard Latin Music Awards, Premios Juventud,[3] and an Emmy award.

His participation in the "Free Cover"[4] live unplugged series broke streaming records, and his collaboration on the Beatnuts' hit single Se Acabo recently made TikTok’s Top 10 viral songs list in 2022.