El Nino

Reggaeton sensation Lunay discusses his new album, empowering women and the impressive legacy he’s already created at only 20.

- Lucas Villa

Lunay’s blossoming music career has already racked up accomplishments most artists can only dream of. In under two years, the Puerto Rican heartthrob has amassed over 1.8 billion views on YouTube and collaborated with all the heavy-hitters in reggaeton music, including pioneer Daddy Yankee. And the self-proclaimed El Niño, or “kid,” of the genre is only getting started.

“I refer to myself as El Niño because I am a kid that’s curious and naughty,” Lunay says. “I work with the drive and desire I’ve had since I was a kid.”

Reggaeton’s latest rising star is very much a product of Generation Z. Born Jefnier Osorio Moreno in Corozal, Puerto Rico, he got his start through social media. While still in high school, the freestyles Lunay uploaded online caught the attention of Puerto Rican hit makers Chris Jeday and Gaby Music, who signed him to their Star Island label. In early 2019, Lunay generated buzz with his single “Soltera.” The buzz reached Daddy Yankee and Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny, who jumped on the remix.