Guaynaa

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Santiago and the second or maternal family name is Pérez.

Jean Carlos Santiago Pérez (born September 16, 1992), known professionally as Guaynaa, is a Puerto Rican rapper and singer. He is known for the song "Rebota", which became his first song to reach the Billboard Hot Latin Songs chart in April 2019.

Guaynaa
Background information
Birth name	Jean Carlos Santiago Pérez
Born	(1992-09-16) September 16, 1992 (age 32) Caguas, Puerto Rico
Genres	Reggaeton[1]
Labels	Universal Latino Republic
Spouse	Lele Pons (m. 2023) [2]

He is signed to American music label Universal Music Latino.

Biography

Guaynaa was born in Caguas, Puerto Rico, to a Cuban mother and a Puerto Rican father. Before pursuing a musical career, he was working as a phone salesman in a mall.^[3] He was going to become a petrochemical engineer before working in music.^[4][5] As of March 2023 he is married to Venezuelan-American actress, singer, YouTuber, and author Lele Pons who he has been in a relationship with since December 2020.^[6]

Career

He gained fame due to the success of his song "Rebota", which reached number 35 on the Billboard Hot Latin Songs chart in April 2019 and has received over 300 million views on YouTube.^[7] The song's remix featured Becky G, Farruko, Nicky Jam and Sech in July 2019 and was later certified 4× platinum by the RIAA's Latin division.^[7] After the success of "ReBoTa", he signed a joint record deal with Universal Music Latino and Republic Records.^[7][8]

In August 2019, Guaynaa appeared on a remix of PJ Sin Suela's single "La Pelua" with Jon Z and Rafa Pabón.^[9] In October 2019, he collaborated with Spanish rapper Mala Rodríguez on the single "Dame Bien".^[10] In November 2019, he made a song with Yandel, saying that "it was a dream come true".^[11] He also has collaborated with Mon Laferte^[12] and Mariah Angeliq,^[13] among others.

In February 2020, he received a Premios Heat nomination, along with Paloma Mami and Cami.^[14] In 2021, he was featured on Korean singer Chungha's debut studio album, Querencia, on the track "Demente".^[15]

Discography

Studio albums

List of EPs, with selected details and certifications

Title	Studio album details	Certifications
La República	Released: October 29, 2021 Label: Republic, Universal Latino Formats: LP, cassette, digital download
Capitulaciones (with Lele Pons)	Released: April 20, 2023 Label: Shots, Interscope Formats: digital download

Extended plays

List of extended plays, with selected details and certifications

Title	Studio album details	Certifications
BRB Be Right Back	Released: May 28, 2020 Label: Universal Latino, Republic Formats: LP, cassette, digital download	RIAA: Gold (Latin)[16]

Singles

List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions, certifications and album name

Title	Year	Peak chart positions										Certifications	Album
		US Latin [17]	US Latin Airplay [18]	US Latin Rhythm [19]	ARG [20]	ITA [21]	SPA [22]	P.R [23]	ECU [23]	MEX [24]	WW [25]
"Pirateando"	2018	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		Non-album singles
"Rebota"		35	33	19	44	—	72	—	—	—[a]	—	RIAA: 4× Platinum (Latin)[16]
"La Stripper"	2019	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"Mi Leona" (with Ñejo)		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"Machuqueo" (with Paulino Rey and Brray featuring Chris Wandell)		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"Bugalú" (with KRZ)		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"Tra Tra Tra (Remix)" (with Ghetto Kids featuring Mad Fuentes)		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	RIAA: 2× Platinum (Latin)[16]
"Rebota (Remix)" (with Nicky Jam and Farruko featuring Becky G and Sech)		28	—	—	18	—	24	—	—	—	—	RIAA: Platinum (Latin)[16] PROMUSICAE: Gold[22]	BRB Be Right Back
"Chicharrón" (featuring Cauty)		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	RIAA: Platinum (Latin)[16]
"Buyaka"		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"Dame Bien" (with Mala Rodríguez featuring Big Freedia)		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		Non-album singles
"Plata Ta Tá" (with Mon Laferte)		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—[b]	—	AMPROFON: Gold[28]
"Full Moon" (with Yandel)		—[c]	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		BRB Be Right Back
"Taxi" (with Mariah Angeliq)	2020	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		Non-album single
"Rompe Rodillas"		—	—	25	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		BRB Be Right Back
"Perreo Intenso" (with Ankhal and Farruko featuring Kevvo)		—[d]	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		Non-album singles
"Imposible Amor" (with Matisse)		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	AMPROFON: Platinum[28]
"Acompáñame" (with Catalyna and Yandel)		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"Mera"		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		BRB Be Right Back
"Esta Electricidad (Es Real)" (with Camila Moreno)		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		Non-album singles
"Agachaito" (with Young Hollywood and Sensato featuring Quimico Ultra Mega)		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"Se Te Nota" (with Lele Pons)		25	—	—	18	62	17	—	—	49	44	RIAA: 3× Platinum (Latin)[16] AMPROFON: 2× Diamond[28] FIMI: Gold[30] PROMUSICAE: Platinum[22]
"Chama" (with Lyanno)		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"Chica Ideal" (with Sebastián Yatra)		13	1	1	8	—	10	—	—	8	74	RIAA: 4× Platinum (Latin)[16] AMPROFON: Diamond[28] PROMUSICAE: 3× Platinum[22]	Dharma
"Monterrey" (with Pain Digital)	2021	—	44	23	—	—	—	—	—	—[e]	—		La República
"Demente" (with Chungha)		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		Querencia
"Calle" (with Lola Indigo and Cauty)		—	—	—	—	—	72	—	—	—	—		La Niña
"Cumbia a la gente" (with Los Ángeles Azules)		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		La República
"Nos Volvimos Locos" (with Gloria Trevi)		—	—	—	—	—	—	9	12	—	—		Isla Divina
"Vamo' Echando" (with NIA)		—	—	—	—	—	—	-	-	—	—		Non-album single
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Guest appearances

List of other album appearances

Title	Year	Other artist(s)	Album
"Por si las Moscas"	2021	Melendi	Likes y Cicatrices
"Tajin"	2022	Becky G	Esquemas
"Reinas"		Danny Ocean	@dannocean 2
"Chi Chi"		Steve Aoki	Hiroquest: Genesis
"Tu No Eres un Angel"	2024	Grupo 5 and Mike Bahía	Tu No Eres un Angel

Notes

1. "Rebota" did not enter the Mexico Airplay chart, but peaked at number 43 on the Mexico Pop Español Airplay chart.^[26]
2. "Plata Ta Tá" did not enter the Mexico Airplay chart, but peaked at number 18 on the Monitor Latino Mexico Pop Airplay chart.^[27]
3. "Full Moon" did not enter the Hot Latin Songs chart, but peaked at number 25 on the Latin Digital Songs chart.^[29]
4. "Perreo Intenso" did not enter the Hot Latin Songs chart, but peaked at number 19 on the Latin Digital Songs chart.^[29]
5. "Monterrey" did not enter the Mexico Airplay chart, but peaked at number 22 on the Mexico Pop Español Airplay chart.^[26]