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Early Life and Beginnings
Jesús Manuel Nieves Cortés, known professionally as Jhayco (formerly Jhay Cortez), was born on April 9, 1993, in Río Piedras, San Juan, Puerto Rico. He later moved to Camden, New Jersey, where he learned English. Jhayco began songwriting at the age of 15, gaining the interest of producer Eddie Dee. He collaborated with Lele el Arma Secreta and Eliel, who introduced him to the duo Zion & Lennox. Jhayco composed three songs featured on Zion & Lennox’s 2011 album “Los Verdaderos”: “Como curar,” “Detective de tu amor,” and “Soltera.”

Songwriting and Production
Before launching his solo career, Jhayco made a significant impact as a songwriter and producer. He wrote five singles for Tito El Bambino, including “Llama al Sol,” featured on the 2011 album “Invencible,” which won a Latin Grammy for Best Tropical Album. His songwriting credits also include “Criminal” by Natti Natasha and Ozuna, and “Mi Religión” by Yandel. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

Solo Career and Breakthrough
In 2017, Jhayco signed with Universal Music Latino and released his first single, “Donde no se vea,” collaborating with Jory Boy and Pusho. He gained international recognition with the 2019 single “No Me Conoce,” which reached the top of several Latin American music charts and was certified triple platinum by PROMUSICAE of Spain. The remix, featuring J Balvin and Bad Bunny, was certified 20× platinum by the RIAA. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Debut Album: “Famouz”
On May 24, 2019, Jhayco released his debut studio album, “Famouz,” under Universal Music Latino. The album featured collaborations with artists like J Balvin, Bad Bunny, Rafa Pabón, Almighty, Tainy, C. Tangana, and Zion & Lennox. It was ranked 164 on the US Billboard 200 chart and was certified triple platinum by the RIAA. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

Continued Success and Collaborations
In 2020, Jhayco released “Dákiti” in collaboration with Bad Bunny, which reached number one on the Billboard Global 200 charts and peaked at number 9 on the Billboard Hot 100. He also collaborated with Wisin on the song “Fiel,” which reached number 9 globally on Spotify. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}

Recent Projects
In 2024, Jhayco released the double album “Le Clique: Vida Rockstar (X),” featuring 29 songs that explore new genres and styles, marking a new phase in his career. The album includes collaborations with artists such as Quevedo, Eladio Carrión, Peso Pluma, Yandel, and DJ Khaled. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}

Jhayco’s evolution from a teenage songwriter to an influential artist in the Latin music scene showcases his dedication, versatility, and commitment to pushing musical boundaries.