Alemán (rapper)

Erick Raúl Alemán Ramírez (born February 20, 1990),[1] better known by his stage name Alemán (Spanish pronunciation: [aleˈman]), is a Mexican rapper.

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
Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur, Mexico
Genres
Occupation(s)Rapper
Years active2009–present
LabelsHomegrown Entertainment

Alemán was born and raised in Cabo San Lucas.[2] His 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.[3]

A 2017 article on Mexican rap by Noisey France which highlighted his collaboration with Yoga Fire, "Chapo Guzmán",[4] was later mentioned in a Red Bull promotional piece stating him to be "considered one of the best Spanish-language rappers".[5]

Musical influences

Alemán grew up listening to 2Pac, Notorious B.I.G., Dr. Dre, 50 Cent, Control Machete, Cartel de Santa, Cypress Hill, Psycho Realm, Terma H Muda, Caballeros del Plan G, El Pinche Brujo, Snoop Dogg, Akwid, Ice Cube and Eminem. His father's love of hip hop inspired Alemán to make his own music, his father was a Breakdancer.

Discography
  • Pase de Abordar - 2015
  • Rolemos Otro - 2016
  • Eclip$e - 2018
  • Humo En La Trampa - 2019
  • Humo En La Trampa 2 - 2020
  • Humo En La Trampa 3 - 2021
  • Huracán - 2021
  • Haciéndolo Fino – 2023

References
  1. "[Artist profile]" (in Spanish). Homegrown Entertainment.
  2. Gámez, Grace (January 6, 2021). "Alemán regresa a Los Cabos para recibir el 2021". Primero BCS (in Spanish). Retrieved August 22, 2021.
  3. Palacios, Jimena (July 27, 2018). "Alemán emprende 'Eclipse Tour 2018' por México, Chile, Argentina y España". Sopitas.com (in Spanish). Archived from the original on December 9, 2018. Retrieved June 22, 2019.
  4. De la Lama, Alvaro (January 20, 2017). "Le guide Noisey du rap mexicain" [The Noisey guide to Mexican rap]. Noisey (in French). Vice Media. Archived from the original on 2019-06-22.
  5. 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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