Alemán (rapper)

Erick Raúl Alemán Ramírez (born February 20, 1990),[1] better known by his stage name Alemán, is a Mexican Latin trap singer.

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Alemán and the second or maternal family name is Ramírez.
Alemán
Birth nameErick Raúl Alemán Ramírez
Born (1990-02-20) February 20, 1990
Los Cabos, Baja California Sur, Mexico
Genres
Occupation(s)Rapper
Years active2014–present
LabelsHomegrown Entertainment
Associated acts

The rapper's solo career began in 2014 on the Homegrown label with his first album Pase de abordar ("Boarding Pass"). His penultimate album, Eclipse achieved international success, receiving touring support in Mexico, Chile, Argentina, and Spain.[2]

A 2017 article on Mexican rap by Noisey France which highlighted his collaboration with Yoga Fire, "Chapo Guzmán",[3] was later mentioned in a Red Bull promotional piece stating him to be "considered one of the best Spanish-language rappers".[4]

Musical Influences

Alemán grew up listening to 2Pac, Dr Dre, 50 Cent, Control Machete, Cartel de Santa, Cypress Hill, Psycho Realm, El Pinche Brujo, BFM, Snoop Dogg, Akwid, Ice Cube and Eminem, and his father being a huge Hip Hop fan inspired Alemán to make his own music.

Discography
  • Pase de Abordar - 2015
  • Rolemos Otro - 2016
  • Eclip$e - 2018
  • Humo En La Trampa - 2019
  • Humo En La Trampa 2 - 2020

References
  1. "[Artist profile]" (in Spanish). Homegrown Entertainment.
  2. Palacios, Jimena (July 27, 2018). "Alemán emprende 'Eclipse Tour 2018' por México, Chile, Argentina y España". Sopitas.com (in Spanish).
  3. De la Lama, Alvaro (January 20, 2017). "Le guide Noisey du rap mexicain". Noisey (in French). Vice Media.
  4. Amezcua, Melissa (January 27, 2017). "El rapero mexicano que está sonando en Francia" (in Spanish). Red Bull. Retrieved June 23, 2019.
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