Earning his reputation in the Latin industry for his unique voice, versatility in sound and hard-hitting lyrics Rafa Pabon has very quickly become one of the most sought out artists of 2020 claiming his unique title as a competitive and well-rounded artist. A proud Puerto Rican artist full of Latin diversity, Rafa Pabon is not afraid to shine through his artistic approach ranging from rhythmic sounds like Dominican merengue, urban reggaeton and tropical beats. 

Recognized internationally for the uniqueness through his body of work, Rafa Pabon’s year of artistic achievements continued with the long awaited release of his EP “10:22” showcasing Rafa’s originality at its best. Moving into 2021 with many more projects in mind and an outstanding musical presence, let’s visit a musical timeline of Rafa Pabon’s highlights in 2020.

Reaching its success and placing itself at #22 on the Billboard Charts, “Jangueo” ft. Alex Rose became a staple song to kick start Rafa’s year in achievements. An exciting song to jam to, “Jangueo” quickly turned into a crowd favorite with its rhythmic sound. The official music video also became a sensation, as we are taken to a fantasy world full of colors and sweets, while we see Rafa and Alex chasing after their love interests singing away. The video was shot in the city of Miami under the direction of Fernando Lugo and Rafael Yanez from the Hero Kids.

“Sin Aire” gave us a personal take on the subject matter of racism. Raising his voice against the brutality on the many lives lost through inhumane crimes such as George Floyd, Michael Brown, Freddy Gray and others, this freestyle is a statement urging the world to fight against systemic racism and join hand in hand in the battle of opposing those who continue to normalize these violent acts. Inspired by the global protests happening during this time, the cruel abuse at the hands of the police and in solidarity for the #BLACKLIVESMATTER movement this powerful track gives us perspective and through its controversial delivery reminds us that justice and humanity must never be forgotten no matter the color of your skin.

In his first ever live performance since his launch into stardom, Puerto Rican superstar Rafa Pabon amazed us with his emblematic performance at the 2020 Premios Juventud. Performing hit singles including “Sin Aire” making a statement by demanding justice for George Floyd and those affected by racial injustice, then performing “Mirala” one of his many hit singles and joining the stage singing “Jangueo” alongside Alex Rose the energy behind this performance exploded through the screen as millions of spectators enjoyed the exceptional performance from the comfort of their homes. Singing his heart out to his worldwide fans with this successful performance, Rafa Pabon has without a doubt made his mark as part of music history.

Inspired by his latin roots and merging his love for the vintage style, Rafa Pabon and producer Wiso Rivera joined creative forces by writing and producing the merengue hit “AGUIRO” Remix during the pandemic while the “stay at home order” was in full effect. Featuring an a star-studded cast, this remix with its vibrant mixture of music elements includes the energizing beats of a traditional Merengue and elements of Reggaeton while combining 3 generations of latin artists along with 3 genres of music.

Considered a true sensation, the song topped the charts in countries like Dominican Republic at #2 and already with more than 3 million views on YouTube, Rafa Pabon’s release of the official music video for “AGUIRO” Remix brought together a line up of artists like no other including Dominican Republic’s legendary Tono Rosario, dembow artist Kiko El Crazy, Trap latin artists Brray and Jon Z along with Reggaeton legends Zion and Randy sharing the stage with the sensational Rafa Pabon. A lively and groovy merengazo, “AGUIRO” Remix is sure to make you hit the dance floor in no time with its hypnotizing and contagious rhythm.

Ending the year on a high note and with a promising artistic career still growing, Rafa Pabon has made the best out of the 2020 year delivering authenticity through his body of work and showing us his true love and passion for creating music. The music platform Spotify wraps up this young superstar with an astounding 323.4 million streams and over 28 million listeners worldwide in more than 92 countries. To finalize with a cherry-on-top for this colorful artist, Billboard placed Rafa Pabon as the new generation of urban hitmakers included within the 17 Latin male artists to be discovered this year. A year full of creative artistry and musical achievements, cheers to Rafa Pabon and his team and we look forward to more creative projects ahead in the coming 2021.