Nik Ribera Caminero, better known artistically as Nicky Jam, is an American reggaeton singer and songwriter. He was born on March 17, 1981, in Boston, USA. He is known today for being one of the greatest exponents of the urban genre with the greatest prestige within the musical scene. The path Nicky Jam had to travel was not easy. He faced very difficult situations that marked his life forever, and despite all his problems, he fought until he became a winner.
Nicky Jam has had a life full of triumphs and learning experiences. He went through several difficult times. He was in prison, which was one of the worst moments of his life. He also went through situations of hardship, such as having no money to pay the rent, no clothes to wear, and no way to provide an education for his children. His passion for music helped him straighten his path and resume his artistic career.
From a very early age, Nicky showed a growing interest in urban music. His father is from Puerto Rico and his mother is from the Dominican Republic. He grew up in a lower-class family. His mother had drug problems, and there wasn't a pleasant environment at home. At age 10, his entire family moved to Puerto Rico, and by that age he was already rapping and improvising with his friends. Nicky Jam began working at an early age to help his family financially. His discovery as a singer arose when he was working as a packer in a supermarket in Puerto Rico. The work was illegal because he was a minor. Nicky performed musical performances. When the supermarket manager took him out for a few hours one day, he performed a rap improvisation and caught the attention of the wife of the CEO of a record label. The woman brought him to her husband for an audition. He charmed the director and managed to get offered a contract.
Recording With the record label, the singer recorded his first album at just 11 years old, called "Different from the Others." This album wasn't very successful due to its poor production quality, but it managed to capture the attention of other street record producers.
At the height of his musical career, Nicky Jam began working with Daddy Yankee, leading them to form a union called Los Cangris, which spawned hits such as "Guias 'No" and "En la Cama" (Daddy Yankee). This boosted his career, seemingly for Nicky Jam. This was a successful start. It was also a time when, unbeknownst to him, he would see his musical career decline. Following the excesses of fame, Nicky began consuming drugs and alcohol in large quantities, which caused Daddy Yankee to worry. In his eagerness to help him, the artists' friendship broke down, leading to their separation.
To express his anger toward his former bandmate, Nicky created the "Era de Daddy Yankee" strip, in which he mentioned Yankee's alleged exploitation of other artists. Drugs, alcohol, and depression left Nicky Jam overweight and without money to pay for accommodation. Because of this, he began performing on the streets. It was at this point in his life that the Puerto Rican police arrested him for driving a car with a theft warrant. After spending a few days in prison, the artist decided to change course and move to Medellín, Colombia, a city that rehabilitated him and where he began to create new performances.
At the beginning of 2015, Nicky Jam signed a contract with Sony Music Latin and SESAC Latina. These record labels helped him release "Perdón," a song that featured singer Enrique Iglesias. This song reached number one for 30 consecutive weeks on the Hot Latin Songs charts. It was also heard in various European countries, such as Spain, Portugal, and others. Several athletes, actors, and celebrities have also enjoyed the success of this song. "Perdón" also won him Latin Grammy Awards in 2015 for Best Urban Performance, Best Single of the Year, and Best Favorite Collaboration.
My Final Reflection
Nicky Jam is a fighter. He rose from his terrible darkness because he trusted God and set his mind to it. In addition to singing, Nicky has a great passion for acting. His dream is to conquer Hollywood, and he hasn't stood still. Nicky already debuted in the film industry alongside Bindi Shell in the movie Triple X. He currently resides in Medellín, Colombia, where he consolidated and continues to expand his musical career. Nicky Jam was married to Angélica Cruz, a Colombian model and television host. They were married for about 18 months. After this separation, the singer has not been seen publicly in an official relationship. The artist is now the father of four children and encourages Lisa, Luciana, and Joe Martin. Despite being a very busy man, he enjoys spending time with his children. He also has his own series on Netflix. Nicky Jam: The Winner, a series that tells the story of the American artist from his childhood to The resurgence of his musical career, problems with drugs, alcohol, and economic crises were some of the obstacles that hindered the reggaeton singer's efforts to reach the peak of his career, but thanks to his hard work and faith, he returned to the top like a phoenix rising from the ashes.
