Juan Gotti

Juan Gotti
Birth nameJuan Ramos
OriginHouston, Texas, U.S.
GenresSouthern hip hop, Chicano rap
Years active1997–present
LabelsDope House Records, Warner Music Latina, Nueva Records

Juan Ramos,[1] better known by his stage name Juan Gotti, is an American rapper of Mexican descent, and member of Dope House Records.[2] He raps in both Spanish and English.[3][4]

Biography[edit]

Ramos was raised in Houston, Texas.[1] He later moved to San Antonio.[5] Gotti combines regional Norteño and Ranchero music with hip hop to create his signature sound.[1] Some of Gotti's music was recorded in an attempt to promote peace between rival gangs, as the result of his change of attitude after being released from prison.[1]

His album No Sett Trippin was nominated for a Latin Grammy Award in 2004.[6] In 2005, his follow-up album John Ghetto debuted at #11 on Billboard's Latin Rhythm Charts, as well as #46 under the Top Latin Albums category.[7] He has also received multiple nominations for Texas Latin Rap Awards,[8] including a win for Artist of the Year in 2005.[9]

Discography[edit]

Studio albums[edit]

  • 2002: No Sett Trippin - Dope House Records
  • 2005: John Ghetto - WEA Latina (#46 Latin, #24 Rap)
  • 2005: John Ghetto (Deluxe Edition)(CD & DVD) - WEA Latina
  • 2007: Raza Ville - WEA Latina
  • 2008: Texas Es Mexico - Atraco Music
  • 2008: The Chronicles of Juan Ramos - Jake Records
  • 2011: Ain't No Love - Goldtoes Entertainment
  • 2011: Fear No Evil - Goldtoes Entertainment
  • 2011: Dope La Familia (with Carolyn Rodriguez) – Soulyrical Publishing
  • 2011: Ley De Texas - Virus Enterprises LLC
  • 2012: Getcho Head Right - Spent Records
  • 2013: Broken Dreams - Atraco Music
  • 2014: Makin Moves - (with G Man) – Criminal Mind Records
  • 2014: Respeto The Album - (with Ice) – Ice House Records
  • 2015: American Me

Remix albums[edit]

  • 2002: No Sett Trippin (Slowed & Throwed)
  • 2005: John Ghetto (Chopped & Screwed)

Mixtapes[edit]

  • 2003: Underground Vol.1 El Mas Locote Mix
  • 2004: Underground Vol.2 Off The Chompa
  • 2005: Underground Vol.3 Mas Locote De La Chingada
  • 2006: Underground Vol.4 Still Loco

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d "Juan Gotti of Texas Nominated for Latin Grammy". LatinRapper.com. August 25, 2004. Archived from the original on March 24, 2017.
  2. ^ Burr, Ramiro (September 26, 2004). "Latin Notes: Gotti raps about barrio life and having a good time", San Antonio Express-News, p. J8.
  3. ^ Lopez, Robert (November 25, 1994). "Latin rappers want their due", The Beaumont Enterprise, p. B1.
  4. ^ Cobo, Leila (April 29, 2006). "Join the Party", Billboard 118 (17): LM8.
  5. ^ Lannert, John (April 29, 2006). "New artists strut their stuff", Billboard 118 (17): LM34.
  6. ^ Burr, Ramiro (October 13, 2004). "Juan Gotti inspired by life in the barrio", Houston Chronicle. Retrieved June 19, 2010.
  7. ^ "Juan Gotti Climbs the Latin Billboard Charts". LatinRapper.com. June 23, 2005. Archived from the original on March 24, 2017.
  8. ^ Marsilio, Elaine (November 27, 2009). "Latin Rap Awards return Saturday: Ceremony to honor genre's best artists", Corpus Christi Caller-Times, p. A2.
  9. ^ Hinojosa, Cassandra (September 18, 2005). "Texas Latin Rap Awards honors major talents", Corpus Christi Caller-Times, p. A2.

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