Flex (singer)

Félix Danilo Gómez Bosquez (born 29 August 1980),known by his stage name Flex (formerly Nigga), is a Panamanian reggaeton singer. He originally adopted the name Nigga after being told by another Panamanian artist that he "sings like a black guy from Jamaica." Before releasing his debut album in the United States in 2010, Flex removed references to his nickname in songs, and his albums were reissued with the new name, "Flex" and he permanently adopted the moniker in 2016.

Félix Danilo Gómez Bosquez (born 29 August 1980),known by his stage name Flex (formerly Nigga), is a Panamanian reggaeton singer. He originally adopted the name Nigga after being told by another Panamanian artist that he "sings like a black guy from Jamaica." Before releasing his debut album in the United States in 2010, Flex removed references to his nickname in songs, and his albums were reissued with the new name, "Flex" and he permanently adopted the moniker in 2016.

Musical career

Early years

He began his musical career in 1997 with a song entitled "Como puedo cantar" in a duet with Toby King, which belonged to Pucho Bustamente's Da Crew album. But it was not until the year 2000 when he became known, appearing together with other artists on the album: Las Propias 2000 of the radio station Fabulosa Stereo and the producer Celia Torres. Being at that time where he recorded the song "Déjala" with Duende which managed to be placed in the rankings of countries such as: United States, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Venezuela and Peru. Then, without having finished the recording of that album, the producer asked him to record a song on the occasion of Mothers Day in Panama called "La balada de Nigga", although after the recording it was learned that his mother had died due to an expired medication in dialysis treatment. On that album a ballad version was recorded and then a reggae version on the album Deat Match where he would also record "Si tu me maras". Later he recorded the song with the singer Catherine "El Mono Oscuro". Later he released an album with the title of Triple N that managed to break sales records in Mexico City. From this album comes the single "Si no te Tengo" also known as "En este mundo" that was playing on Ecuadorian radio for approximately 8 months. In 2003 he performed more than 40 concerts in Mexico and shared the stage with Tranzas, Ecualizate, Los Subversivos, among others. In that same year he was in a musical group called Rocky Yes that was made up of Panamanian singers: El Friend, Duende and El Aspirante, with which he managed to record 25 songs including "Amigo", "Tienes que olvidarla", "Déjala" and "Vivir sin ti."

Awards and accomplishments

Flex has received nominations for a variety of awards shows including Premios Billboard, Premios lo Nuestro, Latin Grammys, Premios Juventud, Premios Oye, and Premios Monitor Latino. Flex has won an Oye award, a Latin Grammy, and eight Billboard Latin Music awards. His accomplishments include a number one position in Mexican and American radio for over 20 weeks, as well as Gold and Platinum album sales worldwide.

Personal life

After five years of dating, Flex married his long-time girlfriend Osiris Vega on 26 August 2008, and got divorced in 2011. Flex lives in the United States.

Discography

Studio albums 2007: Te Quiero: Romantic Style in da World 2009: La Evolución Romantic Style 2010: Romantic Style Parte 3: Desde La Esencia 2012: Vives En Mí 2015: Seduction EPs 2009: AOL Dejando Huellas Compilation albums 2011: A Todo Romantic Style !scope="row" rowspan="13"| 2009 |rowspan="7"|"Te Quiero" |Hot Latin Song of the Year | |- |Hot Latin Song of the Year, Male | |- |Hot Latin Song of the Year, New | |- |Latin Pop Airplay Song of the Year | |- |Tropical Airplay Song of the Year, Male | |- |Latin Rhythm Airplay Song of the Year, Solo | |- |Latin Ringmaster of the Year | |- |rowspan="2"|Himself |Hot Latin Song Artist of the Year, Male | |- |Top Latin Albums Artist of the Year | |- |rowspan="4"|Te Quiero: Romantic Style In Da World |Latin Album of the Year | |- |Top Latin Album of the Year, Male | |- |Top Latin Album of the Year, New | |- |Latin Rhythm Album of the Year, Solo | |} !scope="row" rowspan="2"| 2008 |Te Quiero: Romantic Style In Da World |Best Urban Music Album | |- |"Te Quiero" |Best Urban Song | |} !scope="row" rowspan="3"| 2009 |Te Quiero: Romantic Style In Da World |Urban Album of the Year | |- |Himself |Urban Artist of the Year | |- |"Te Quiero" |Urban Song of the Year | |- !scope="row" rowspan="3"| 2010 |La Evolución Romantic Style |Urban Album of the Year | |- |Himself |Urban Artist of the Year | |- |"Dime Si Te Vas Con Él" |Urban Song of the Year | |- !scope="row"| 2017 |"Disfruta La Vida" Joint nomination with Antonio Barullo and J Álvarez |Urban Collaboration of the Year | |}

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