Tainy

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

Marco Efraín Masís Fernández (Spanish: [ˈmaɾko efraˈin maˈsis feɾˈnandes]; born August 9, 1989), known professionally as Tainy, is a Puerto Rican record producer, songwriter and record engineer. Born and raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico, he entered the world of reggaeton with his work on Mas Flow 2 by Luny Tunes. A repeated Grammy and BMI Award winner, Tainy has produced for artists including Wisin & Yandel, Janet Jackson, and Jennifer Lopez. His debut EP, Neon16 Tape: The Kids That Grew Up on Reggaeton (2020), consists of tracks with several other artists.

Tainy
Tainy in 2020
Background information
Birth name	Marco Efraín Masís Fernández[1]
Also known as	Tainy Tunes
Born	(1989-08-09) August 9, 1989 (age 35) San Juan, Puerto Rico
Genres	Reggaeton
Occupations	Record producer songwriter record enginner
Years active	2003–present
Labels	Mas Flow Machete Artillery WY Roc Nation Interscope Neon16
Website	tainy.com

Life and career

Marco Efraín Masís Fernández was born on August 9, 1989, in San Juan, Puerto Rico, to a Puerto Rican father and Dominican mother, María Fernández.^[2][3] He has a younger brother, Michael Bryan, who is also a record producer, who goes by the stage name "Mvsis".^[4] Masís affirmed in an interview that he used to hear Juan Luis Guerra in his childhood, and that over time he began taking interest in classic rock and rap,^[5] with additional inspiration from R&B artists and producers like Timbaland and The Neptunes.^[6]

After meeting with producer Nely el Arma Secreta, who he met at a local church,^[7] Masís gave duo Luny Tunes a demo he made. Luny liked the demo and signed Masís to his team.^[8] When Masís was 15, Nely loaned him FL Studio XXL for producing. Masís practiced for a year until he learned. To test Tainy's potential, Luny had him work on a song. Luny ended up liking the song and used it for his album, Mas Flow 2.^[9]

Tainy and Luny produced the Los Benjamins album,^[10] producing 15 of the tracks. He has worked as a producer with Wisin & Yandel, Janet Jackson, Jennifer Lopez, Paris Hilton, Wise and many more.^[11][12]

He released his debut EP titled Neon16 Tape: The Kids That Grew Up on Reggaeton which consists of tracks with several other artists. The single "Nada" featuring Lauren Jauregui and C. Tangana was released on February 21, 2020.^[13]

Neon16

In 2019, Tainy and music executive Lex Borrero teamed up to launch a company called Neon16. Described as a "multifaceted talent incubator", Neon16's label side has partnered with Interscope Records and currently have on their roster Puerto Rican artist Álvaro Díaz and Colombian artist Dylan Fuentes. Tainy stated:

To create Neon16 is a dream come true. I know Lex feels the same way. It gives our team a chance to continue to build and also shift the current state of our music.

Borrero said, "Our motto is 'Fear nothing, impact everything'. We want to work with talents who are willing to take creative risks in order to make a lasting impact. Tainy is the definition of our motto, he has been pushing the sounds of Latin music since the beginning of his legendary career."

Discography

Studio albums

List of studio albums, with selected chart positions and certifications

Title	Album details	Peak chart positions			Certifications
		SPA [14]	US [15]	US Latin [16]
Dynasty (with Yandel)	Released: July 15, 2021[17] Label: Neon16, Y Entertainment, Roc Nation Format: Digital download	49	—	25	RIAA: Gold (Latin)[18]
Data	Released: June 29, 2023 Label: Neon16 Format: Digital download	1	11	2	PROMUSICAE: Gold[19] RIAA: 6× Platinum (Latin)[18]
"—" denotes a title that was not released or did not chart in that territory.

Compilation albums

List of compilation albums, with selected chart positions

Title	Album details	Peak chart positions
		US [15]	US Latin [16]
Mas Flow: Los Benjamins (with Luny Tunes)	Released: September 26, 2006 Label: Mas Flow Inc., Machete Music Format: Digital download	30	1

Extended plays

List of extended plays, with selected chart positions and certifications

Title	EP details	Peak chart positions		Certifications
		SPA [14]	US Latin [16]
Neon16 Tape: The Kids that Grew Up on Reggaeton	Released: March 13, 2020[20] Label: Neon16, Y Entertainment, Roc Nation Format: Digital download	95	49	AMPROFON: 2× Platinum+Gold[21]

Singles

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

Title	Year	Peak chart positions										Certifications	Album
		US [22]	US Latin [23]	ARG [24]	COL [25]	CAN [26]	FRA [27]	ITA [28]	MEX [29]	SPA [30]	SWI [31]
"I Can't Get Enough" (with Benny Blanco, Selena Gomez and J Balvin)	2019	66	—	100	—	33	91	53	—	41	28	RIAA: Gold[18] MC: Platinum[32]	I Said I Love You First
"Bárbaro" (with Mozart La Para)		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		Non-album single
"Callaíta" (with Bad Bunny)		52	2	9	—	—	140	50	24	1	57	FIMI: Gold[33] PROMUSICAE: 6× Platinum[19]	Un Verano Sin Ti
"Adicto" (with Anuel AA and Ozuna)		85	5	5	—	—	—	—	—	3	87	RIAA: Platinum[18] FIMI: Gold[33] PROMUSICAE: 2× Platinum[19]	Non-album singles
"Feel It Too" (with Jessie Reyez and Tory Lanez)		—	—	—	—	89	—	—	—	—	—
"Mera" (with Dalex and Álvaro Díaz)	2020	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		Neon16 Tape: The Kids that Grew Up on Reggaeton
"Lento" (with Sean Paul, Mozart La Para and Cazzu)		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"Nada" (with Lauren Jauregui and C. Tangana)		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	51	—
"Así Eh" (with Miky Woodz)		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		Los 90 Piketes
"Lento" (with Lauren Jauregui)		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		Non-album single
"Tu Amiga" (with Dylan Fuentes and Justin Quiles featuring Lennox and Llane)		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		Neon16 Tape: The Kids that Grew Up on Reggaeton
"Si La Ves" (with Las Villa)		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"Malos Hábitos" (with Kris Floyd)		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"La Gatita" (with Lalo Ebratt)		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		Non-album singles
"Mente" (with Dylan Fuentes and Mau y Ricky)		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"Agua" (with J Balvin)		—[a]	5	3	—	—	—	89	42	1	80	RIAA: Gold[18] PROMUSICAE: 2× Platinum[19]	Sponge on the Run
"Un Día (One Day)" (with J Balvin, Dua Lipa and Bad Bunny)		63	1	22	—	70	144	28 [35]	3	6	30	RIAA: 15× Platinum (Latin)[18] AMPROFON: Diamond+4× Platinum+Gold[21] FIMI: Platinum[33] MC: Platinum[32] PROMUSICAE: 3× Platinum[19]	Jose and Future Nostalgia: The Moonlight Edition
"Falta" (with DaniLeigh and Kris Floyd)[36]		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		Non-album single
"Deja Vu" (with Yandel)[37]	2021	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	RIAA: Platinum (Latin)[18]	Dynasty
"Si Te Vas" (with Yandel and Saint Jhn)[38]		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"Una Más" (with Yandel and Rauw Alejandro)[39]		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	RIAA: Platinum (Latin)[18]
"Summer of Love" (with Shawn Mendes)		48	—	96	—	17	—	—	—	—	44		Non-album single
"Lo Siento BB:/"[40] (with Bad Bunny and Julieta Venegas)		51	2	—	9	—	—	—	1	5	—	RIAA: 31× Platinum (Latin)[18] PROMUSICAE: Platinum[19]	Data
"Oh Na Na" (with Myke Towers and Camila Cabello)		—	20	—	—	—	—	—	—	51	—		Non-album single
"Sci-Fi" (with Rauw Alejandro)	2022	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		Data
"Obstáculo" (with Myke Towers)	2023	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"Fantasma/AVC" (with Jhayco)		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	69	—	PROMUSICAE: Gold[19]
"La Baby" (with Daddy Yankee, Feid and Sech)		—	47	—	—	—	—	—	—	36	—
"Colmillo" (with J Balvin and Young Miko featuring Jowell & Randy)		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	51	—
"—" denotes a title that was not released or did not chart in that territory.

Other charted songs

List of other songs as lead artist, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name

Title	Year	Peak chart positions					Certifications	Album
		US [22]	US Latin [23]	COL [25]	MEX [29]	SPA [30]
"Mojabi Ghost" (with Bad Bunny)	2023	57	9	15	17	14	PROMUSICAE: Platinum[19]	Data
"Pasiempre" (with Arcángel, Jhayco, Arca, Myke Towers and Omar Courtz)		—[b]	28	18	—	32	PROMUSICAE: Gold[19]
"Volver" (with Rauw Alejandro, Skrillex and Four Tet)		—	—	—	—	59
"—" denotes a title that was not released or did not chart in that territory.

Production discography

Albums

• 2005: Más Flow 2
• 2005: Motivando A La Yal: Special Edition
• 2005: Sangre Nueva
• 2005: La Moda
• 2006: Pa'l Mundo: Deluxe Edition
• 2006: Top of the Line
• 2006: Los Rompe Discotekas
• 2006: Luny Tunes & Tainy: Mas Flow: Los Benjamins
• 2006: The Bad Boy
• 2006: Los Vaqueros
• 2007: Luny Tunes & Tainy: Los Benjamins: La Continuación
• 2007: It's My Time
• 2007: Wisin vs. Yandel: Los Extraterrestres
• 2007: Sangre Nueva Special Edition
• 2007: The Perfect Melody
• 2007: El Cartel: The Big Boss
• 2007: Broke and Famous
• 2008: Semblante Urbano
• 2008: La Melodía de la Calle
• 2008: Los Extraterrestres: Otra Dimensión
• 2008: Talento de Barrio
• 2008: Luny Tunes Presents: Erre XI
• 2008: Masacre Musical
• 2008: El Fenómeno
• 2009: Down to Earth
• 2009: Welcome to the Jungle
• 2009: La Revolución
• 2009: The Last
• 2009: The Black Frequency - Los Yetzons
• 2009: La Melodia De La Calle: Updated
• 2009: La Evolución
• 2010: My World
• 2010: El Momento
• 2010: Drama Queen
• 2010: Los Verdaderos
• 2011: Los Vaqueros 2: El Regreso
• 2011: Música + Alma + Sexo
• 2011: Formula, Vol. 1
• 2012: Líderes
• 2012: La Fórmula
• 2013: Los Sucesores - J King & Maximan
• 2013: Geezy Boyz - De La Ghetto
• 2013: De Líder a Leyenda
• 2013: Sentimiento, Elegancia & Maldad
• 2014: Legacy
• 2014: El Regreso del Sobreviviente
• 2014: Love & Sex
• 2015: Legacy: De Líder a Leyenda Tour (EP)
• 2015: La Melodía de la Calle: 3rd Season
• 2015: The Last Don, Vol. 2
• 2015: La Artilleria Vol. 1
• 2015: Dangerous
• 2015: Revolucionario
• 2016: Alto Rango
• 2017: Update
• 2018: X 100pre
• 2019: Hurt by You
• 2019: Oasis
• 2020: The Kids That Grew Up on Reggaeton
• 2020: YHLQMDLG
• 2020: Emmanuel
• 2020: Sin Miedo (del Amor y Otros Demonios)
• 2021: De Una Vez
• 2021: Baila Conmigo
• 2021: Los Dioses
• 2021: Timelezz
• 2021: Las Leyendas Nunca Mueren
• 2022: Motomami
• 2022: Un Verano Sin Ti
• 2023: Sentimiento, Elegancia y Más Maldad
• 2023: Nadie Sabe Lo Que Va a Pasar Mañana
• 2024: Manifesting 20-05
• 2025: Debí Tirar Más Fotos

Awards and nominations

He has received three Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI) Awards, which are annually awarded to songwriters, composers and music publishers of the year's most-performed songs in the BMI catalog, for Wisin & Yandel's "Abusadora"^[41] and "Pam Pam"^[42] and Ivy Queen's "La Vida Es Así".^[43]

Award	Year	Nominated work	Category	Result	Ref.
Billboard Latin Music Awards	2020	"Callaíta" (with Bad Bunny)	Vocal Event Hot Latin Song of the Year	Nominated	[44]
			Hot Latin Song of the Year	Nominated
			Digital Song of the Year	Nominated
			Latin Rhythm Song of the Year	Nominated
		Tainy	Producer of the Year	Nominated
	2021			Won	[45]
			Songwriter of the Year	Nominated
	2022			Nominated	[46] [47]
			Producer of the Year	Won
	2024	Data	Latin Rhythm Album of the Year	Nominated	[48]
Billboard Music Awards	2020	"Callaíta" (with Bad Bunny)	Top Latin Song	Nominated	[49]
Grammy Awards	2019	"I Like It" (by Cardi B, Bad Bunny & J Balvin)	Record of the Year[c]	Nominated	[50]
	2021	"Un Día (One Day)" (with J Balvin, Bad Bunny & Dua Lipa)	Best Pop Duo/Group Performance	Nominated
	2023	Un Verano Sin Ti (by Bad Bunny)	Album of the Year[c]	Nominated
			Best Música Urbana Album[c]	Won
	2024	Data	Best Música Urbana Album	Nominated
Heat Latin Music Awards	2022	"Lo Siento BB:/" with Bad Bunny & Julieta Venegas)	Best Video	Nominated	[51]
	2024	Tainy	Producer of the Year	Nominated	[52]
Latin American Music Awards	2024	Data	Best Urban Album	Nominated	[53]
Latin Grammy Awards	2009	"Abusadora" (by Wisin & Yandel)	Best Urban Song[d]	Won	[54]
	2018	Vibras (by J Balvin)	Album of the Year[c]	Nominated	[55]
			Best Urban Music Album[c]	Won
	2019	X 100pre (by Bad Bunny)		Won	[56]
		"Querer Mejor" (by Juanes featuring Alessia Cara)	Record of the Year[c]	Nominated
			Song of the Year[d]	Nominated
		Montaner (by Ricardo Montaner)	Best Engineered Album[e]	Nominated
	2020	Oasis (by J Balvin & Bad Bunny)	Album of the Year[c]	Nominated	[57][58]
		"China" (by Anuel AA, Daddy Yankee, Karol G featuring Ozuna & J Balvin)	Record of the Year[c]	Nominated
		"Adicto" (with Anuel AA & Ozuna)	Best Urban Song	Nominated
	2021	El Último Tour del Mundo (by Bad Bunny)	Album of the Year[c]	Nominated
			Best Urban Music Album[c]	Won
		"Agua" (with J Balvin)	Song of the Year	Nominated
			Best Urban Song	Nominated
		"Dakiti" (by Bad Bunny & Jhayco)		Nominated
	2022	Motomami (by Rosalía)	Album of the Year[c]	Won
		Un Verano Sin Ti (by Bad Bunny)		Nominated
		"LA FAMA" (by Rosalía & The Weeknd)	Record of the Year[c]	Nominated
		"Ojitos Lindos" (by Bad Bunny & Bomba Estereo)		Nominated
		"Lo Siento BB:/" (with Bad Bunny & Julieta Venegas)	Best Urban Song	Nominated
			Best Reggaeton Performance	Won
		Tainy	Producer of the Year	Nominated
MTV Millennial Awards	2022	"Lo Siento BB:/" (with Bad Bunny & Julieta Venegas)	Viral Anthem	Nominated	[59]
MTV Video Music Awards	2019	"I Can't Get Enough" (with Benny Blanco, Selena Gomez & J Balvin)	Best Latin	Nominated	[60]
	2021	"Un Día (One Day)" (with J Balvin, Bad Bunny & Dua Lipa)		Nominated	[61]
		"Summer of Love" (with Shawn Mendes)	Song of the Summer	Nominated	[62]
People's Choice Awards	2020	"Un Día (One Day)" (with J Balvin, Bad Bunny & Tainy)	Music Video of the Year	Nominated	[63]
Premios Juventud	2019	"I Can't Get Enough" (with Benny Blanco, Selena Gomez & J Balvin)	This is a BTS (Behind the Scenes)	Nominated	[64]
	2020	Tainy	Producer you know by Shout-Out	Nominated	[65]
	2021	"Agua" (with J Balvin)	Song with the Best Collaboration	Nominated	[66]
		"Un Día (One Day)" (with J Balvin, Bad Bunny & Tainy)	OMG Collaboration	Nominated
			Video with the Best Social Message	Won
	2022	"Oh Na Na" (with Camila Cabello & Myke Towers)	Collaboration OMG	Nominated	[67]
		Tainy	The Best "Beatmakers"	Nominated
	2023			Nominated	[68]
	2024			Nominated	[69]
Premios Lo Nuestro	2019	"Callaíta" (with Bad Bunny)	Urban/Trap Song of the Year	Won	[70]
	2020	"I Can't Get Enough" (with Benny Blanco, Selena Gomez & J Balvin)	Crossover Collaboration of the Year	Nominated	[71]
	2021	"Un Día (One Day)" (with J Balvin, Bad Bunny & Dua Lipa)		Won	[72]
	2023	"Lo Siento BB:/" with Bad Bunny & Julieta Venegas)	Urban Collaboration of the Year	Nominated	[73]
Premios Tu Música Urbano	2020	"Callaita" (with Bad Bunny)	Song of the Year	Nominated	[74]
			Male Song of the Year	Nominated
		"Adicto" (with Anuel AA & Ozuna)	Collaboration of the Year	Nominated
	2022	"Lo Siento BB:/" (with Bad Bunny & Julieta Venegas)	Collaboration of the Year	Nominated	[75][76]
	2023	Tainy	Top Music Producer	Nominated	[77]
Rolling Stone en Español Awards	2023		Music Producer of the Year	Won	[78]
			Pioneer Award	Won	[79]
Spotify Awards	2020	"Callaíta" (with Bad Bunny)	Most Streamed Song	Won	[80]
			Summer Song	Nominated

Notes

1. "Agua" did not enter the Billboard Hot 100 chart, but peaked at number five on the Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart.^[34]
2. "PASIEMPRE" did not enter the Billboard Hot 100 chart, but peaked at number twenty on the Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart.^[34]
3. As producer.
4. As songwriter.
5. As recording engineer.