Juan Gotti | |
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![]() Gotti performing in 2023 | |
Background information | |
Birth name | Juan Ramos |
Origin | Houston, Texas, US |
Genres | Southern hip hop, Chicano rap |
Years active | 1997–present |
Labels | Dope House Records, Warner Music Latina, Nueva Records |
Juan Ramos, [1] better known by his stage name Juan Gotti, is an American rapper of Mexican descent, and member of Dope House Records. [2] He raps in both Spanish and English. [3] [4]
Ramos was raised in Houston, Texas. [1] He later moved to San Antonio. [5] Gotti combines regional Norteño and Ranchero music with hip hop to create his signature sound. [1] Some of Gotti's music was recorded in an attempt to promote peace between rival gangs, as the result of his change of attitude after being released from prison. [1]
His album No Sett Trippin was nominated for a Latin Grammy Award in 2004. [6] In 2005, his follow-up album John Ghetto debuted at #11 on Billboard's Latin Rhythm Charts, as well as #46 under the Top Latin Albums category. [7] He has also received multiple nominations for Texas Latin Rap Awards, [8] including a win for Artist of the Year in 2005. [9]
Juan Gotti | |
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![]() Gotti performing in 2023 | |
Background information | |
Birth name | Juan Ramos |
Origin | Houston, Texas, US |
Genres | Southern hip hop, Chicano rap |
Years active | 1997–present |
Labels | Dope House Records, Warner Music Latina, Nueva Records |
Juan Ramos, [1] better known by his stage name Juan Gotti, is an American rapper of Mexican descent, and member of Dope House Records. [2] He raps in both Spanish and English. [3] [4]
Ramos was raised in Houston, Texas. [1] He later moved to San Antonio. [5] Gotti combines regional Norteño and Ranchero music with hip hop to create his signature sound. [1] Some of Gotti's music was recorded in an attempt to promote peace between rival gangs, as the result of his change of attitude after being released from prison. [1]
His album No Sett Trippin was nominated for a Latin Grammy Award in 2004. [6] In 2005, his follow-up album John Ghetto debuted at #11 on Billboard's Latin Rhythm Charts, as well as #46 under the Top Latin Albums category. [7] He has also received multiple nominations for Texas Latin Rap Awards, [8] including a win for Artist of the Year in 2005. [9]