To prep you to binge on his unbelievable story, discover what made Nicky the Latin superstar he is today:
Humble Beginnings and Uphill Battles
Before becoming a household name, Nicky Jam was born Nick Rivera Caminero to a Puerto Rican father and Dominican mother in Boston but raised in Puerto Rico from the age of 10.
He recorded his first album at the age of 11, titled Distinto a Los Demás after being discovered at a supermarket and signed to a music label in Puerto Rico. You can see the influence the island had on his rhythm and flow in his bio-series.
In the late 90s, Nicky Jam formed the music duo, Los Cangris, with another reggaeton giant, Daddy Yankee (before reaching his own fame from his 2004 hit, “Gasolina”). Before their names were in international lights, the group disbanded for reasons you’ll discover in the 13-chapter series.
Revival through Reggaeton
In 2007 Nicky moved to Medellin, Colombia, after falling for the country’s love of lyrics and cadence, Nicky positioned himself as a top songwriter. By 2010, Nicky was topping the charts, opening shows for reggaeton stars, J Balvin and Reykon.
In 2015, he released “El Perdon” with Enrique Iglesias, which pushed him to the forefront of reggaeton music. The song earned him his first Latin Grammy and was heard worldwide on the 2018 FIFA World Cup stage in Russia.
Nicky Jam: El Ganador will tell the life story of award-winning Nicky Jam, a singer-songwriter, who has become a worldwide music phenomenon. From his humble and troubled start in Boston, to his downfall on the streets, to becoming the king of one of the most popular musical genres, this is not only the life of Nicky Jam, but the history of reggaeton itself. The reborn star has since received some of the most prestigious awards in the industry, sold out stadiums, earned the admiration of his colleagues and emerged as a leading exponent of urban music.
Comprised of 13 episodes, the bio-series will be directed by acclaimed film and music video director Jessy Terrero. Filming began in Colombia on January 15, and will continue onto locations in Mexico, Puerto Rico and New York. In the U.S., the show will be made available on Netflix after premiering on Telemundo.
SOURCE: H+M Communications, Netflix Media