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Reik is a Mexican pop rock band from Mexicali, Baja California, formed in 2003 by Jesús Alberto Navarro Rosas (lead vocals), Julio Ramírez Eguía (guitar, background vocals), and Gilberto Marín Espinoza (guitar). The group's first five albums have been classified as Latin pop, but the group has since transitioned to a more urban-influenced sound since 2015. Reik has won a Latin Billboard Music Award, four Los Premios MTV Latinoamérica awards, and a Latin Grammy.
Key Information
Formed in 2003, the group released its self-titled debut album in 2005 which featured the singles "Yo Quisiera" and "Qué Vida La Mía". Reik's second studio album, Secuencia, was released on 21 November 2006, anchored by the lead single, "Invierno". On 30 September 2008, Reik released its third studio album Un Día Más, for which the band won the Latin Grammy Award for Best Pop Album by a Duo or Group with Vocals in 2009. The band's following releases Peligro (2011) and Des/Amor (2015) featured a more electronic sound.
Feeling frustrated with the perceived stagnation of Latin pop after the release of Des/Amor, the band evolved its sound and began collaborating with reggaeton artists. The band has since released popular singles "Ya Me Enteré" with Nicky Jam, "Me Niego" with Ozuna, and "Amigos Con Derechos" with Maluma. These singles have charted on numerous Billboard charts and have renewed the band's popularity. The group also collaborated with Korean pop group Super Junior on the song "One More Time (Otra Vez)".
Members
[edit]
Jesús Alberto Navarro
[edit]Jesús Alberto Navarro Rosas is the vocalist. He was born on 9 July 1986, in the city of Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico. He started singing at the age of six when he joined a choir at his local church. Growing up his musical influences were very diverse. He was inspired by John Mayer, Justin Timberlake, Robbie Williams, Thalía, and Mónica Naranjo.
Julio Ramírez Eguía
[edit]Julio Ramírez Eguía is the guitarist. He was born on 21 December 1987, in the city of Mexicali. He has been playing the guitar since he was twelve years old. Growing up, he was influenced by Further Seems Forever. At nine years old, he was a black belt national champion in karate. When he was about fourteen or fifteen years old, he had his own soccer team and were champions as well.
Gilberto Marín Espinoza
[edit]Gilberto Bibi Marín Espinoza is the group's electric guitarist. He was born on 26 January 1983, in the city of Mexicali. He was the last one to join the band. In 2002, he enrolled in the Autonomous University of Baja California in Mexicali but dropped out to focus on his music career. He is married to Kalinda Kano and has two children Jazz and Emil.
History
[edit]2005–2015: Formation and early albums
[edit]In 2003, Abelardo Vázquez ended their then-nascent musical project, tentatively called "Reik". Vázquez invited Jesús Navarro and Julio Ramirez to record their first demos, which were released through the Mexican underground club scene. Two of the most successful demos — "Levemente" and "Ahora Sin Ti" — brought more widespread coverage across Mexico. In early 2004, Reik invited Gilberto to join the band. On 24 May 2005, Reik released their self-titled debut album, produced by Kiko Cibrián. The group's name actually means "rake" (as in raking the guitar's strings), but the band wanted their non-English speaking Mexican listeners to pronounce it correctly, hence, Reik. The first single "Yo Quisiera" got heavy rotation on Mexican pop radio stations and soon went to number one. Their second single "Qué Vida La Mía" also topped the Mexican charts as did their third single "Noviembre Sin Ti". Their fourth single, "Niña", failed to match the success of their previous singles, charting only at number 33.
Reik's debut album went gold in Mexico on 6 May 2005 after selling 50,000 copies. In June 2005, Reik traveled to the United States to promote their album and its first single. They had a promotional mini-tour that visited Miami, McAllen, San Antonio, Houston, Dallas, San Juan (Puerto Rico), and New York. The album was formally released in the United States in May of that same year. To date, the album has sold 40,000 copies in the United States alone. By May, the album was certified platinum in Mexico for selling 120,000 copies. Holi copies all over America to date. On 6 July 2007, Reik participated in the Alltel Wireless "Mi Círculo, Mi Música" (My Circle, My Music) concert in El Paso, Texas.
On 8 August 2013, Reik performed at the concert of MBLAQ at the Pepsi Center in Mexico City as guest performers[1] and on 29 October, they performed at the 2013 Seoul International Music Fair in Seoul, South Korea.[2]
2015–present: Transition to urban music and successful singles
[edit]While finishing its sixth studio album Des/Amor the band members began to feel frustrated with the state of Latin pop music and longed for a change.[3] Espinoza recalled, “Traditional romantic pop was in a rut...We needed to renovate ourselves.”[3] The group enlisted reggaeton singer Nicky Jam in 2016 for a remix of "Ya Me Enteré" from Des/Amor, which became the group's first platinum-certified single.[3] The band initially struggled with the transition from pop to urban music, with Eguía noting, “We were used to doing verse, pre-chorus, chorus, repeat, bridge, chorus. In the urban world, they're like, ‘hell no!’ For them, it's introduction, chorus, the rap part, then second chorus.”[3] In May 2018, Reik released the single "Me niego" with Puerto Rican reggaeton singer Ozuna. "Me niego" won best Latin Pop Song of the Year at the 2019 Billboard Latin Music Awards.[4] The song's accompanying music video was filmed in Miami and was described by Marjua Estevez of Billboard as a "heart-racing, action-packed drama".[5]
In November 2018, the band's collaboration with Colombian singer Maluma on the single "Amigos Con Derechos" became Reik's second number one song on the Billboard Latin Pop songs chart.[6] "Amigos Con Derechos" discusses a couple that is in love but wants to remain "friends with benefits". The group continued collaborating with urban singers, with the band enjoying the "natural disposition that urban superstars have. They help each other in collaborations, and the union they have is admirable."[6] In May 2019, the group renewed its contract with Sony Music Mexico.[4] Reik made its first collaboration with a K-pop group in October 2019 when it collaborated with Korean pop group Super Junior on the song “One More Time (Otra Vez)”.[7] The single debuted at number five on the Billboard Latin Pop Digital Song Sales chart.[7] On 9 April 2020, the group performed a live virtual concert via YouTube while in quarantine during the COVID-19 pandemic with Navarro broadcasting from New York City, Ramírez from San Diego, and Marín from Playa del Carmen, Mexico.[8]
Discography
[edit]Studio albums
[edit]| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | Certifications | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEX [9][10] |
SPA [11] |
US Latin [12] |
US Latin Pop [13] |
US Heat [14] | |||
| Reik | 3 | — | 34 | 13 | 44 | ||
| Secuencia |
|
39 | — | 31 | 12 | 19 |
|
| Un Día Más |
|
11 | — | 11 | 3 | 8 |
|
| Peligro |
|
3 | — | 3 | 2 | — |
|
| Des/Amor |
|
8 | 55 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Ahora |
|
— | 28 | 17 | 2 | — | |
| Panorama |
|
— | — | — | 25 | — | |
| TQ+ |
|
— | — | — | — | — | |
Live albums
[edit]| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | Certifications | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEX [17] |
US Latin [12] |
US Latin Pop [13] |
US Heat [14] | |||
| Sesión Metropolitana |
|
— | 35 | 13 | 42 | |
| En vivo desde el Auditorio Nacional |
|
4 | — | — | — |
|
Extended plays
[edit]| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions |
|---|---|---|
| US Latin Pop [13] | ||
| 20—21 |
|
16 |
| De México | 7 |
Singles
[edit]As lead artist
[edit]| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEX [21] |
MEX Pop | ARG [22] |
SPA [23] |
US Hot [24] |
US Latin [25] | ||||||||||
| "Yo Quisiera" | 2005 | — | — | — | — | — | 11 |
|
Reik | ||||||
| "Que Vida La Mía" | — | — | — | — | — | 18 |
| ||||||||
| "Noviembre Sin Ti" | — | — | — | — | — | 22 |
| ||||||||
| "Niña" | 2006 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||
| "Vuelve" | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||
| "Invierno" | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | AMPROFON: 2x Platinum | Secuencia | |||||||
| "Me Duele Amarte" | 2007 | — | — | — | — | — | 26 | ||||||||
| "De Qué Sirve" | — | — | — | — | — | 48 | |||||||||
| "Sabes" | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| ||||||||
| "Inolvidable" | 2008 | 30 | 1[26] | — | — | — | 3 |
|
Un Día Más | ||||||
| "Fui" | 2009 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 26 |
| |||||||
| "No Desaparecerá" | 32 | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||
| "Voy a Estar" | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||
| "Mi Pecado" (featuring Maite Perroni) |
— | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||
| "Peligro" | 2011 | 5 | 1[27] | — | — | — | 21 |
|
Peligro | ||||||
| "Tu Mirada" | 6 | — | — | — | — | 18 |
| ||||||||
| "Creo En Ti" | 2012 | 2 | 1[28] | — | — | — | 27 |
| |||||||
| "Te Fuiste De Aquí" | — | 1[29] | — | — | — | — |
| ||||||||
| "Con La Cara En Alto" | 2013 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 42 |
|
En vivo desde el Auditorio Nacional | ||||||
| "Ciego" | 8 | — | — | — | — | — |
|
Non-album single | |||||||
| "Voy a Olvidarte" | 2015 | 20 | — | — | — | — | 40 |
|
Des/Amor | ||||||
| "Ya Me Enteré" (Solo or Urban version featuring Nicky Jam) |
2016 | 8 | — | — | 20 | — | 6 |
| |||||||
| "Spanglish" | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||
| "We Only Have Tonight" | 15 | — | — | — | — | — |
| ||||||||
| "Qué Gano Olvidándote" | 17 | — | — | 58 | — | 32 | |||||||||
| "Un Amor de Verdad" | 2017 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| |||||||
| "Me niego" (featuring Ozuna and Wisin) |
2018 | 1 | — | 12 | 2 | 77 | 6 | Ahora | |||||||
| "Ya Veremos" | — | — | — | — | — | — | Non-album single | ||||||||
| "Amigos Con Derechos" (with Maluma) |
1 | — | 8 | 26 | — | 14 | Ahora | ||||||||
| "Ráptame" (produced by Danny Ocean) |
— | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||
| "Un Año" (with Sebastián Yatra) |
2019 | 6 | — | 4 | 6 | — | 12 | Fantasía | |||||||
| "Duele" (Solo or with Wisin & Yandel) |
14 | — | — | 46 | — | — | Ahora | ||||||||
| "Eres Tú" (with Matisse) |
— | — | — | — | — | — |
|
TBA | |||||||
| "Resulta" (with Riki) |
17 | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||
| "Aleluya" (with Manuel Turizo) |
13 | — | 41 | 66 | — | 48 | Ahora | ||||||||
| "Indeciso" (with J Balvin and Lalo Ebratt) |
2 | — | 42 | 4 | — | 31 |
|
TBA | |||||||
| "Dosis" (with Dvicio and ChocQuibTown) |
— | — | — | 62 | — | — |
|
Impulso | |||||||
| "Yo No Sé" (Remix) (with Mati Gómez and Nicky Jam) |
2020 | 28 | — | — | — | — | — | Non-album single | |||||||
| "Enemigos" (with Aitana) |
— | — | — | 11 | — | — |
| ||||||||
| "Bésame (I Need You)" (with R3hab and Tini) |
— | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||
| "Pero Te Conocí" | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||
| "Con la Falta Que Me Haces" | — | — | — | — | — | — |
|
20—21 | |||||||
| "Lo Intenté Todo" (with Jessie Reyez) |
6 | — | — | — | — | — |
| ||||||||
| "Te Hubieras Ido Antes" | — | — | — | — | — | — |
|
De México | |||||||
| "Háblame de ti" | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||
| "Fuerte no soy" | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||
| "Poco" (with Christian Nodal) |
4 | — | — | — | — | — |
|
Non-album singles | |||||||
| "Si Me Dices Que Sí" (with Camilo and Farruko) |
6 | — | 48 | 85 | — | 14 | |||||||||
| "La bella y la bestia" (with Morat) |
— | — | 78 | — | — | — |
| ||||||||
| "Perfecta"[31] (with Maluma) |
2021 | 1 | — | 29 | 76 | — | 33 |
| |||||||
| "Loquita"[32] (with Rauw Alejandro) |
5 | — | — | 47 | — | 37 |
| ||||||||
| "Seaside"[33] (with Diane Warren, Rita Ora and Sofía Reyes) |
— | — | — | — | — | — | Diane Warren: The Cave Sessions Vol. 1 | ||||||||
| "Cuántas Veces"[34] (with Carlos Rivera) |
9 | — | — | — | — | — | Non-album singles | ||||||||
| "Los Tragos"[35] (with María Becerra) |
24 | — | 12 | — | — | — | |||||||||
| "Alcancía" (with Llane and Khea) |
2022 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Fino | |||||||
| "A Veces Bien y a Veces Mal"[36] (with Ricky Martin) |
19 | — | — | — | — | 50 | Play | ||||||||
| "Winnie Pooh" | — | — | — | — | — | — | Non-album singles | ||||||||
| "Tu Despertador" | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||
| "Llévame" | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||
| "Last Christimas" | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||
| "5 Estrellas"
(with Sech) |
— | — | 95 | — | — | — | |||||||||
| "A Mi Lado"
(with Rusherking) |
— | — | 63 | — | — | — | |||||||||
| "No Se Acaba Hasta Que Acabe" | 2023 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||
| "Manos Frías" | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||
| "Te Acuerdas" | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||
| "El Correcto" | 2024 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
|
Panorama | ||||||
| "Gracias por Nada" | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||
| "Abril" | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||
| "Baja California" | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||
| "Ojos Papel" | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||
| "Vámonos a mi casa" | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||
| "Malbec" | — | — | — | — | — | — | Non-album singles | ||||||||
| "Marta tiene un marcapasos" | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||
| "Mientes" | 2025 | — | — | — | — | — | — | TQ+ | |||||||
| "Es Tan Corta la Vida" | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||
| "La del Primer Puesto" | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||
| "Melancólico" | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||
| "Viernes" | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||
| "Aquí en la Arena" | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||
| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. | |||||||||||||||
As featured artist
[edit]| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEX [21] |
ARG [22] |
SPA [23] |
US Hot [24] |
US Latin [25] | ||||||||||
| "Duele" (Yuri featuring Reik) |
2014 | 25 | — | — | — | — | Non-album single | |||||||
| "One More Time (Otra Vez)" (Super Junior featuring Reik) |
2018 | — | — | 28 | — | — | One More Time | |||||||
| "Qué tienes tú" (Dvicio featuring Reik and Mau y Ricky) |
16 | — | — | — | — |
|
Qué tienes tú | |||||||
| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. | ||||||||||||||
Promotional singles
[edit]| Year | Title | Album |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | "Noche de Paz"[37] | Non-album promotional single |
Other charted and certified songs
[edit]| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEX [21] |
ARG [22] |
SPA [23] |
US Hot [24] |
US Latin [25] | ||||||||||
| "Es Mejor Asi" (Live) (Cristian Castro featuring Reik) |
2013 | 5 | — | — | — | — | Primera Fila: Dia 1 | |||||||
| "Una Vez Más" (Victor Manuelle featuring Reik) |
2014 | — | — | — | — | 27 | Me Llamaré Tuyo - Reloaded | |||||||
| "No Me Acostumbro" (with Wisin and Ozuna featuring Miky Woodz and Los Legendarios) |
2020 | — | — | — | — | — |
|
Los Legendarios 001 | ||||||
| "Mirando a la luna" (with Beret) |
2022 | — | — | 97 | — | — | ||||||||
| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. | ||||||||||||||
Other appearances
[edit]| Title | Year | Other artist(s) | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Te Mueves Tú, Se Mueven Todos"[38] | 2014 | Ha*Ash, David Bisbal | Non-album |
| "Mi Última Canción" | 2018 | Lali | Brava |
Awards and nominations
[edit]Latin American Music Award
[edit]The Latin American Music Awards is an annual American music award that is presented by Telemundo to recognize outstanding achievement in the Latin music industry. Reik has received three nominations.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Reik | Favorite Pop/Rock Duo or Group | Nominated[39] |
| 2017 | Reik | Favorite Pop/Rock Duo or Group | Nominated[40] |
| 2018 | "Me Niego" | Favorite Pop Song | Nominated[41] |
| 2019 | "Amigos Con Derecho" | Favorite Pop Song | Nominated[42] |
Latin Billboard Music Awards
[edit]| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | “Me Niego” | Latin Pop Song of the Year | Won |
| 2019 | “Me Niego” | Airplay Song of the Year | Nominated |
| 2019 | Reik | Latin Pop Duo/Group of the Year | Nominated |
| 2019 | “Me Niego” | Latin Rhythm Song Of The Year | Nominated |
Latin Grammy Awards
[edit]A Latin Grammy Award is an accolade by the Latin Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences to recognize outstanding achievement in the music industry. Reik has received one award from five nominations.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Reik | Best New Artist | Nominated[43] |
| 2009 | Un Día Más | Best Pop Album by a Duo or Group with Vocals | Won[44] |
| 2012 | Peligro | Album of the Year | Nominated[45] |
| 2012 | "Creo en Ti" | Song of the Year | Nominated[45] |
| 2016 | Des/Amor | Best Contemporary Pop Vocal Album | Nominated[46] |
| 2019 | "Un Año" | Song of the Year | Nominated[47] |
| 2021 | De México | Best Pop Vocal Album | Nominated[47] |
LOS40 Music Awards
[edit]The Premios 40 Principales are awarded by the radio station Los 40 to recognize the best in Spanish and international music. Reik has received one award from three nominations.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Reik | Premios 40 Principales for Best America Pop Act | Nominated[48] |
| 2018 | "Me Niego" | LOS40 Global Show Award | Won[49] |
| 2020 | "Enemigos" (with Aitana) | Best Spanish Video | Pending[50] |
Los Premios MTV Latinoamérica
[edit]The MTV Video Music Awards Latinoamérica were awarded by Viacom International Media Networks The Americas to celebrate the top music videos of the year in Latin America and the world. Reik has received four awards from five nominations.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Reik | Best Group or Duet | Won[51] |
| 2005 | Reik | Best Pop Artist | Nominated[51] |
| 2005 | Reik | Best Artist — North | Won[51] |
| 2005 | Reik | Best New Artist — North | Won[51] |
| 2009 | Reik | Best Pop Artist | Won[52] |
MTV Europe Music Award
[edit]The MTV Europe Music Awards are awarded by Viacom International Media Networks to honour artists and music in pop culture. Reik has received two nominations.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Reik | Best Latin America North Act | Nominated[53] |
| 2018 | Reik | Best Latin America North Act | Nominated[54] |
MTV Millennial Awards
[edit]The MTV Millennial Awards is an annual Latin American music award presented by the cable channel MTV Latin America to honor the best of Latin music and the digital world of the millennial generation. Reik has received two nominations.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Reik | Most Awesome Artist | Nominated[55] |
| 2018 | "Me Niego" | Collaboration of the Year | Nominated[55] |
Premios Lo Nuestro
[edit]The Premios Lo Nuestro are awarded annually by television network Univision. Reik has received 24 nominations, and one of them.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Reik | Best New Artist | Nominated[56] |
| 2007 | Reik | Best Pop Group or Duo of the Year | Nominated[57] |
| 2008 | Reik | Best Pop Group or Duo of the Year | Nominated[58] |
| 2008 | Secuencia | Pop Album of the Year | Nominated[58] |
| 2009 | Reik | Best Pop Group or Duo of the Year | Nominated[59] |
| 2010 | Reik | Best Pop Group or Duo of the Year | Nominated[60] |
| 2012 | Reik | Best Pop Group or Duo of the Year | Nominated[61] |
| 2012 | Peligro | Pop Album of the Year | Nominated[61] |
| 2012 | "Peligro" | Pop Song of the Year | Nominated[61] |
| 2013 | Reik | Best Pop Group or Duo of the Year | Nominated[62] |
| 2014 | Reik | Best Pop Group or Duo of the Year | Nominated[63] |
| 2017 | Reik | Best Pop Group or Duo of the Year | Nominated[64] |
| 2017 | Des/Amor | Pop Album of the Year | Nominated[64] |
| 2017 | "Ya Me Enteré" | Pop Song of the Year | Nominated[64] |
| 2020 | "Themselves" | Artist of the Year | Nominated[65] |
| Pop/Rock Group or Duo of the Year | Nominated[66] | ||
| Ahora | Album of the Year | Nominated[67] | |
| Un Año | Song of the Year | Nominated[68] | |
| Single of the Year | Nominated[69] | ||
| Pop/Rock Song of the Year | Won[70] | ||
| Pop/Rock Collaboration of the Year | Nominated[71] | ||
| "Aleluya" – Reik and Manuel Turizo | Video of the Year | Nominated[72] | |
| Amigos Con Derechos | Pop/Rock Collaboration of the Year | Nominated[73] | |
| Urban/Pop Song of the Year | Nominated[74] |
Premios Juventud
[edit]The Premios Juventud are awarded annually by television network Univision. Reik has received one nomination.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | "Qué Gano Olvidándote" | Best Song For Singing | Nominated[75] |
Premios Tu Mundo
[edit]The Premios Tu Mundo are awarded annually by television network Telemundo. Reik has received three nominations.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Reik | Favorite Duo or Group | Nominated[76] |
| 2016 | Reik | Favorite Pop Artist | Nominated[77] |
| 2017 | Reik | Favorite Pop Artist by iHeartRadio | Nominated[78] |
References
[edit]- ^ "MBLAQ wraps up first solo concert in Mexico with 3,000 fans".
- ^ "131029 [ENG SUB CLIP] MBLAQ on Arirang's Pops in Seoul". 29 October 2013.
- ^ a b c d Leight, Elias (31 August 2018). "How Reik Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Reggaeton". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 13 May 2020.
- ^ a b Fernandez, Suzette (9 May 2019). "Reik Renews Contract With Sony Music Mexico". Billboard. Retrieved 13 May 2020.
- ^ Estevez, Marjua (19 February 2018). "Reik, Ozuna & Wisin's 'Me Niego' Lyric Translation Refuses the Reality of Unrequited Love". Billboard. Retrieved 14 May 2020.
- ^ a b "Reik & Maluma's 'Amigos Con Derechos' Hits No. 1 on Latin Pop Songs Airplay Chart". Billboard. 16 November 2018. Retrieved 13 May 2020.
- ^ a b Roiz, Jessica (29 January 2020). "J-Hope & Becky G, Super Junior & Reik & More K-Pop/Latin Collaborations". Billboard. Retrieved 14 May 2020.
- ^ Exposito, Suzy (2 April 2020). "Mexican Stars Reik Announce Cross-Coastal YouTube Live Session and Q&A". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 13 May 2020.
- ^ "Reik: Music Charts". acharts.co. Retrieved 21 June 2017.
- ^ Des-Amor was 8 in the Amprofon Top 100.
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- ^ a b "Reik - Chart history: Top Latin Albums". Billboard. Retrieved 21 June 2017.
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Reik is a Mexican pop rock band formed in 2003 in Mexicali, Baja California, by lead vocalist Jesús Alberto Navarro Rosas, guitarist Julio Ramírez Eguía, and guitarist Gilberto "Bibi" Marín Espinoza.[1] The trio achieved widespread recognition with their self-titled debut album in 2005, which included chart-topping singles such as "Yo Quisiera" and "Noviembre Sin Ti," propelling them to prominence in the Latin pop genre.[2][3]
Throughout their two-decade career, Reik has released eight studio albums, evolving from intimate pop ballads to a more diverse sound incorporating rock and urban influences while maintaining their signature emotional lyricism.[4] Their third album, Un Día Más (2008), became a multi-platinum success and earned them the Latin Grammy Award for Best Pop Album by a Duo or Group with Vocals in 2009, marking a pivotal achievement in their discography.[1][5] The band has accumulated numerous accolades, including three MTV Video Music Awards Latin America wins in 2005 for Best Group, Best Mexican Artist, and Best New Mexican Artist, as well as multiple nominations for Premios Lo Nuestro, Premios Juventud, and additional Latin Grammys.[6][7] Reik has amassed billions of streams and views across digital platforms, solidifying their influence in Latin music.[8][9]
In recent years, Reik has embraced collaborations with prominent artists such as Nicky Jam on "Ya Me Enteré," Ozuna and Wisin on "Me Niego," and Christian Nodal on "Poco," which have topped charts on iTunes, YouTube, and Apple Music.[10] Their 2024 album Panorama returned to their pop roots and inspired an extensive world tour, with dates extending into 2025 to commemorate the 20th anniversary of their debut album.[4][6][11]
Post-2015, Reik has increasingly utilized social media platforms like Instagram and YouTube for single promotion, sharing teaser clips, behind-the-scenes footage, and fan interactions to build hype—such as previewing collaborations like "Ya Me Enteré" with Nicky Jam through joint posts that amplified streams and engagement across Latin America and the U.S.[70]
Members
Jesús Alberto Navarro Rosas
Jesús Alberto Navarro Rosas was born on July 9, 1986, in Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico.[12] Growing up in a close-knit family environment near the U.S.-Mexico border, he developed an early passion for music, influenced by the supportive and loving atmosphere fostered by his parents, Jesús Alberto Navarro Espinoza and Gabriela Rosas, who married in 1984.[13] His mother's discreet yet pivotal role in providing emotional encouragement helped shape his dedication to artistic pursuits from a young age.[13] Navarro's initial musical training began informally at the age of six, when he started singing in church choirs, where his clear and emotive voice quickly stood out.[13] This early exposure to choral singing laid the foundation for his vocal abilities, blending innocence with expressiveness that would later define his style. Family outings and home life further nurtured his interest, as music became a shared bonding element in their united household.[13] In 2003, Navarro co-founded the band Reik in Mexicali alongside Julio Ramírez Eguía and Gilberto Marín Espinoza, taking on the role of lead vocalist.[14] As Reik's frontman, he has been instrumental in delivering the group's signature romantic ballads, employing a sighing, heartfelt vocal delivery that conveys deep emotion and vulnerability, as heard in tracks like "Noviembre Sin Ti" and "Creo En Ti."[15] This style has helped establish Reik's reputation for poignant pop ballads across Latin America.[16] Beyond his work with Reik, Navarro has pursued side endeavors in acting, appearing in Mexican telenovelas such as Nada Personal (2017), La malquerida (2014), and Burden of Guilt (2009).[12] He has also served as a coach on the reality singing competition La Voz México in 2021, mentoring emerging talents and showcasing his expertise in vocal performance.[17] As of 2025, Navarro continues to perform with Reik on their 20th anniversary world tour.[6]Julio Ramírez Eguía
Julio Ramírez Eguía was born on December 21, 1987, in Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico.[18] In 2003, he co-founded Reik alongside Jesús Navarro, where they recorded the band's initial demos, showcasing his early involvement in the creative process.[19] As Reik's primary guitarist and a key songwriter, Ramírez has played a pivotal role in shaping the band's pop rock sound through his guitar arrangements and compositional contributions. His work emphasizes melodic structures and harmonic layers that define the group's early tracks, blending acoustic and electric elements to create emotive, radio-friendly anthems. Ramírez's songwriting often draws from personal themes of love and introspection, co-authoring many of Reik's signature songs that propelled their rise in the Latin music scene.[20] Ramírez's compositional efforts have earned notable recognition, including a 2022 Latin Grammy nomination for Song of the Year for "A Veces Bien y a Veces Mal," a collaboration with Ricky Martin and Reik, highlighting his impact as a writer. Additionally, his contributions to the band's collaborative track "Me Niego" with Ozuna and Wisin secured a win for Song of the Year at the 2019 Premio Lo Nuestro Awards, underscoring the influence of his songwriting in broader Latin pop contexts.[21][22] As of 2025, Ramírez participates in Reik's ongoing 20th anniversary tour.[6]Gilberto Marín Espinoza
Gilberto Marín Espinoza, known professionally as Bibi Marín, was born on January 26, 1983, in Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico.[23] Growing up in the border city, he developed an early interest in music after discovering a guitar in his home at the age of 11, which ignited his passion for the instrument.[1] Before joining Reik, Marín formed a band at age 17.[1] He briefly studied architecture at the Autonomous University of Baja California but left to focus on music full-time.[1] Marín joined Reik in 2003 as the third member, completing the trio after Jesús Navarro and Julio Ramírez had begun collaborating.[24] From his perspective, the band's dynamics have been built on deep mutual respect, admiration, and friendship, which he credits for sustaining their collaboration over more than two decades.[25] As the electric guitarist, Marín's contributions emphasize dynamic riffs and textures that support the group's ballads in both studio recordings and live shows, adding energy to performances like their debut album release in 2005.[1] As of 2025, Marín is involved in Reik's 20th anniversary world tour.[6]History
2003–2014: Formation and early success
Reik was formed in 2003 in Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico, by childhood friends Jesús Alberto Navarro Rosas (lead vocals), Julio Ramírez Eguía (guitar and backing vocals), and Gilberto "Bibi" Marín Espinoza (guitar and keyboards).[24] The trio initially gained local attention by winning a battle of the bands at the Instituto Tecnológico de Mexicali, marking their entry into the regional music scene.[26] Early on, the band faced challenges in breaking beyond regional popularity, relying on grassroots performances and limited exposure in northern Mexico before attracting wider interest. In 2003, producer Abelardo Vázquez invited Navarro and Ramírez to record initial demos, including tracks like "Levemente" and "Ahora sin Ti," which circulated in Mexico's underground club circuit and helped build a grassroots following.[27] These efforts led to the addition of Marín and culminated in a signing with Sony BMG in early 2004, providing the resources for professional production.[28] Teaming with Vázquez and Kiko Cibrián, Reik recorded their self-titled debut album, released on May 24, 2005, through Sony BMG. The album achieved platinum certification in Mexico for 120,000 units sold shortly after release[29] and featured the hit single "Yo Quisiera," which topped Mexican charts and peaked at No. 11 on the Billboard Hot Latin Songs chart.[30] Other singles like "Qué Vida la Mía" and "Noviembre sin Ti" also reached No. 1 in Mexico, establishing the band's romantic pop rock sound and propelling their expansion into broader Latin American markets.[28] Building on this momentum, Reik released their second studio album, Secuencia, in 2006, which topped Mexican charts and included additional hits that reinforced their domestic success.[28] Their third studio album, Un Día Más, arrived on September 30, 2008, via Sony BMG, earning multi-platinum status in Mexico and peaking within the Top 10 on the Billboard Top Latin Albums chart.[28] The lead single "Inolvidable" reached No. 3 on the Hot Latin Songs chart, while the album secured the 2009 Latin Grammy Award for Best Pop Album by a Duo or Group with Vocals, highlighting their growing international acclaim. Key tracks like "Fui" and "No Me Hables del Ayer" further solidified their ballad-driven style, with the album's success enabling extensive tours across Mexico and Latin America. The band's fourth studio album, Peligro, released on July 5, 2011, through Sony Music Latin, marked a subtle evolution with electronic influences while maintaining their pop rock core; it received a Latin Grammy nomination for Album of the Year in 2012.[31] Sales figures reflected sustained popularity, with the album charting in the Top Latin Albums region and supporting sold-out tours in Mexico and the United States, including major cities that expanded their U.S. fanbase.[28] Despite initial hurdles in transitioning from regional acts to global contenders, these releases and performances cemented Reik's breakthrough, amassing millions of streams and sales across Latin America by 2014.[32]2015–2023: Urban music transition
During this period, Reik began transitioning from their traditional Latin pop rock roots toward urban music genres, incorporating reggaeton and electronic elements to appeal to a broader, younger audience amid the rising popularity of streaming platforms. Their fifth studio album, Des/Amor, released on June 17, 2016, by Sony Music Latin, marked the initial shift, featuring a more electronic production style on tracks like "Ya Me Enteré" (featuring Nicky Jam in its urban version) and "¿Qué Gano Olvidándote?", which blended synth-heavy beats with their signature romantic lyrics.[33] The album debuted at No. 7 on the Billboard Top Latin Albums chart and received platinum certification in Mexico for over 90,000 units sold, reflecting early adaptation to digital consumption trends. The band's full embrace of urban sounds came in 2018 with high-profile collaborations that propelled them to commercial peaks. "Me Niego," released on February 16, 2018, featuring Puerto Rican artists Ozuna and Wisin, fused Reik's pop melodies with reggaeton rhythms and became their biggest hit to date, topping the Billboard Hot Latin Songs chart for one week and accumulating over 797 million Spotify streams by 2023.[34][35] The track earned diamond certification in the United States (10 million units, including streams) from the RIAA and 10x platinum in Mexico, underscoring the role of platforms like Spotify and YouTube—where the music video surpassed 1.1 billion views—in amplifying its global reach.[36][37] Following this, "Amigos Con Derechos," released on August 30, 2018, with Colombian singer Maluma, continued the urban experimentation, peaking at No. 3 on the Billboard Latin Airplay chart and earning multi-platinum status in several Latin markets through streaming dominance.[38] These singles not only revitalized Reik's career but also earned them the Latin Pop Song of the Year at the 2019 Billboard Latin Music Awards and Song of the Year at the 2019 Premio Lo Nuestro Awards.[39] In 2019, Reik released their sixth studio album, Ahora, on July 19 via Sony Music, fully committing to urban influences with reggaeton-infused tracks like "Ráptame" and "Indeciso," alongside the aforementioned hits. The album debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Top Latin Albums chart, driven by streaming metrics that saw it accumulate hundreds of millions of plays, and supported international tours across Latin America and the United States. By 2022, this era's success culminated in the En Cambio USA Tour, a 23-city run that sold out venues like the Honda Center in Anaheim, highlighting sustained fan engagement through live performances of their urban catalog.[40] The shift significantly boosted Reik's visibility, with streaming accounting for over 80% of their revenue during this time and leading to multiple Billboard recognitions, including nominations for Latin Pop Album of the Year.[3]2024–present: Return to pop roots and 20th anniversary
In 2024, Reik marked a return to their foundational pop ballad style with the release of their seventh studio album, Panorama, on May 10 via Sony Music Mexico. The 13-track project, which debuted at number three on Mexico's Top 100 Best-Selling Albums chart, emphasized introspective lyrics and melodic arrangements reminiscent of their early work, while incorporating subtle avant-garde elements. Lead single "Ojos Papel," featuring Italian singer Leo Rizzi and released on May 9, exemplifies this shift with its emotional exploration of unrequited love, blending acoustic guitars and orchestral swells to evoke vulnerability. The album's reception underscored the band's enduring appeal in Latin pop. The Panorama era extended into 2025 with the ongoing Panorama Tour, which included extensive U.S. dates from March through October, such as performances at the AVA Amphitheater in Tucson on October 11. These shows highlighted Reik's live prowess, drawing crowds with a setlist spanning their catalog and new material, and reinforcing their status as a staple in Latin music circuits. Amid this momentum, the band celebrated their 20th anniversary since the May 24, 2005, release of their self-titled debut album, which had earned Latin Grammy nominations for Best New Artist. Festivities included special streaming playlists of classic hits like "Yo Quisiera" and "Noviembre Sin Ti," alongside reflective social media campaigns and interviews reflecting on two decades of evolution from pop rock origins. Coinciding with the anniversary, Reik released the six-track EP TQ on May 29, 2025, positioned as a transitional project converging their pop heritage with contemporary introspection. Tracks like "Pienso en Ti" and the title song "TQ" delve into themes of longing and closure, maintaining the ballad-centric sound of Panorama. Follow-up singles included "La del Primer Puesto" featuring Mexican artist Xavi on July 17, a romantic collaboration blending pop hooks with subtle corridos tumbados influences, and "Melancólico" on October 16, a poignant breakup anthem that captured the band's signature emotional depth. The year's accolades featured a win for Best Pop Song at the 2025 Premios Juventud for "Mientes," alongside nominations in categories like Best Pop/Rock Song, affirming their revitalized presence in the Latin music landscape.Musical style and influences
Early influences and pop rock sound
Reik's early musical style was heavily shaped by the romantic Latin pop scene of the early 2000s, particularly drawing inspiration from acts like Sin Bandera, whose mellow and adult-oriented ballads the band adapted to appeal to a younger audience with a fresher, more accessible pop rock edge.[1] Formed in 2003 in Mexicali, Baja California, the trio sought to blend these influences with elements of early rock en español traditions, creating a sound that emphasized emotional vulnerability and melodic simplicity.[26] The debut self-titled album Reik, released on May 24, 2005, through Sony BMG, exemplified this foundational pop rock aesthetic through its reliance on acoustic guitars, heartfelt romantic lyrics, and classic ballad structures that prioritized intimacy over complexity.[41] Tracks featured prominent fingerpicked and strumming guitar patterns, often layered with subtle percussion and piano to support the narrative-driven songs, fostering a warm, organic texture that resonated with listeners seeking relatable tales of young romance.[42] The production, handled by Abelardo Vázquez and Kiko Cibrian, highlighted clean, emotive vocals from lead singer Jesús Navarro, with minimal electronic elements to maintain a raw, acoustic-forward purity that amplified the album's emotional core.[26] Central to this era's songwriting were themes of youth love and heartbreak, capturing the bittersweet pangs of first crushes, unrequited affection, and emotional turmoil in everyday relationships. A prime example is "Yo Quisiera," the album's breakout single, which portrays the agony of being a supportive friend harboring secret romantic feelings, as the narrator yearns to be the object of their beloved's dreams and tears amid cycles of lost loves.[43] These lyrics, delivered with Navarro's clear falsetto and elastic range, underscored Reik's ability to evoke universal adolescent experiences through straightforward, poetic storytelling.[41]Evolution toward urban and reggaeton elements
Following the release of their 2011 album Peligro, Reik began incorporating urban influences into their signature pop sound, marking a deliberate evolution toward more contemporary Latin rhythms starting around 2015–2016. This shift was evident on their 2016 album Des/Amor, particularly with the urban remix of "Ya Me Enteré" featuring Nicky Jam, which introduced reggaeton-inspired beats and electronic production elements to their melodic ballads, allowing the band to appeal to a younger, urban-leaning audience while maintaining emotional lyricism about heartbreak and resilience.[44] The collaboration with the reggaeton artist not only elevated the track's energy but also signaled Reik's willingness to experiment beyond traditional pop rock, blending acoustic vulnerability with pulsating basslines and trap-infused drops.[44] This trajectory accelerated with the 2018 single "Me Niego," a pivotal collaboration with Ozuna and Wisin from the album Ahora, where Reik's harmonious pop melodies fused seamlessly with reggaeton rhythms and trap elements, creating an "indomitable" hybrid that topped the Billboard Latin Airplay chart for the first time in the band's career.[36] Lead singer Jesús Navarro described the process as an exploration of new sounds to connect broadly, stating that the band has always tried to evolve while keeping their essence.[36] Similarly, "Ráptame" from the same album amplified this direction, layering electronic synths and subtle reggaeton percussion over themes of intense desire, further diversifying Reik's palette and attracting collaborations with artists like Maluma on subsequent urban-tinged releases.[36] By 2022, Reik's integration of urban and reggaeton elements had matured thematically, shifting from youthful romance to more complex portrayals of adult relationships, as seen in the single "Alcancía" featuring Llane and KHEA, which explores commitment and emotional investment amid trap beats and reggaeton grooves.[45] This evolution expanded their fanbase significantly through streaming platforms like Spotify, where urban tracks drove billions of plays and chart placements across Latin America and beyond, introducing Reik to global audiences via viral playlists and cross-genre appeal.[3] The band's strategic embrace of these sounds not only sustained their relevance but also broadened their listener demographics, with "Me Niego" alone amassing over 1.5 billion streams and solidifying urban fusion as a cornerstone of their post-2015 identity.[36] In 2024, Reik returned to their pop roots with the album Panorama, blending intimate ballads and emotional lyricism with more avant-garde and rhythmic elements, including psychedelic influences on tracks like "Baja California." This release honors their foundational sound while incorporating subtle urban traces, reflecting continued evolution as of 2025.[46][5]Discography
Studio albums
Reik's studio albums have consistently blended romantic ballads with pop rock elements, evolving over time to incorporate electronic and urban influences before circling back to their core sound. Released under Sony BMG initially and later Sony Music Latin, their discography highlights commercial success in Latin America and the U.S., with several achieving multi-platinum status in Mexico and charting on Billboard's Latin Albums list. Key releases include their self-titled debut, which established their romantic style, and later works like Des/Amor that marked a shift toward reggaeton collaborations. The band's debut album, Reik, was released on May 24, 2005, by Sony BMG. Produced by Kiko Cibrián, it features 11 tracks emphasizing heartfelt lyrics and acoustic guitar-driven pop rock, with standout singles "Yo Quisiera" and "Noviembre Sin Ti" that propelled the band to fame in Mexico. The album sold over 120,000 copies in Mexico, earning platinum certification from AMPROFON, and reached 40,000 units in the U.S.[32][29] Secuencia, their second studio album, arrived on November 14, 2006, also via Sony BMG. It expanded on the debut's formula with more mature themes of love and loss, highlighted by the lead single "Invierno," which became a radio staple across Latin America. The record's polished production contributed to strong sales and earned Gold certification from AMPROFON for 50,000 units, solidifying Reik's presence on regional charts.[29] In 2008, Reik released Un Día Más on September 30 through Sony BMG, marking a commercial peak. The album, produced by Cachorro López, includes romantic anthems like the title track and "Fui," blending pop rock with subtle electronic touches. It peaked in the Top 10 on Billboard's Latin Pop Albums chart and won the Latin Grammy Award for Best Pop Album by a Duo or Group with Vocals at the 9th Annual ceremony. Certified platinum in Mexico by AMPROFON for 120,000 units, it underscored the band's growing international appeal.[47][48] Peligro, the fourth studio album, came out on July 5, 2011, under Sony Music Latin, signaling the label shift from BMG. Co-produced by the band and Max Di Carlo, it introduces edgier synth-pop and dance elements while retaining ballad highlights like the title track "Peligro" and "Creo en Ti." The album received platinum certification in Mexico from AMPROFON and was nominated for Best Pop Album by a Duo or Group at the 12th Latin Grammy Awards, reflecting Reik's experimentation with 1980s-inspired sounds.[47] Reik's fifth album, Des/Amor, was issued on June 17, 2016, by Sony Music Latin. This release embraces urban and reggaeton fusions, with notable collaborations such as "Ya Me Enteré" featuring Nicky Jam and "Qué Gano Olvidándote." Produced by a team including Julio Reyes, it explores themes of heartbreak and empowerment across 13 tracks. Certified platinum in Mexico by AMPROFON, it also earned RIAA Latin Platinum status and was nominated for Album of the Year at the 2017 Premios Lo Nuestro.[49] The 2019 album Ahora, released on May 31 via Sony Music Latin, further leans into urban pop with high-profile features like Ozuna and Wisin on "Me Niego" and Maluma on "Amigos Con Derechos." Highlights include the euphoric "Ráptame" and "Aleluya" with Manuel Turizo, capturing a vibrant, collaborative energy. The record achieved strong streaming performance and contributed to Reik's multi-platinum catalog in Latin markets.[50] Most recently, Panorama dropped on May 10, 2024, through Sony Music Mexico, representing a return to introspective pop roots with psychedelic and avant-garde flourishes. The 13-track set features singles like "Baja California" (an ode to their hometown) and "El Correcto" with Carin León, alongside "Abril" and "Gracias por Nada." Produced by the band with Andrés Saavedra, it honors their 20-year career while exploring personal growth, debuting strongly on Latin streaming charts.[46]Extended plays and live albums
Reik has released a number of extended plays that complement their studio albums, often exploring thematic depths in love, loss, and cultural tributes through concise collections of original tracks and covers. These EPs typically feature 4 to 6 songs, blending the band's signature pop rock with acoustic and urban influences, and serve as creative experiments or celebratory releases.[41] The EP 20—21, released on August 21, 2020, captures the emotional turbulence of the COVID-19 pandemic era, focusing on themes of heartbreak, resilience, and tentative healing with four tracks: "Pero Te Conocí," "Lo Mejor Ya Va a Venir," "Con la Falta Que Me Haces," and "Lo Intenté Todo" featuring Jessie Reyez. This release marked a reflective pivot during global isolation, emphasizing introspective ballads that resonated with fans navigating personal challenges.[51][52] In September 2020, Reik issued De México, a six-track tribute to iconic Mexican music, reinterpreting classics such as "Si No Te Hubieras Ido" (originally by Marco Antonio Solís), "Tatuajes" (by Javier Solís), "Te Hubieras Ido Antes" (by Cristian Castro), "Estos Celos" (by Vicente Fernández), "Háblame de Ti" (by Pepe Aguilar), and "Fuerte No Soy" (by Intocable). The EP honors the band's heritage by infusing these regional Mexican anthems with their pop sensibilities, highlighting themes of longing and unrequited love while paying homage to national musical legends.[53][54] The most recent EP, TQ, arrived on May 29, 2025, comprising five romantic tracks—"Pienso en Ti," "TQ," "Nada Nadie Nunca," "Es Tan Corta la Vida" featuring Yami Safdie, and "Duelo Porque Duele"—centered on passionate declarations of love and the brevity of life, aligning with the band's return to pop roots amid their 20th anniversary celebrations. This collection revives their early melodic style with contemporary production, serving as a nostalgic yet fresh offering for longtime listeners.[55][56] Reik's live albums document their energetic stage presence and evolving arrangements, capturing performances that showcase fan favorites in intimate and grand settings. These releases emphasize acoustic reinterpretations and medleys, providing a dynamic contrast to studio recordings. Their debut live effort, Sesión Metropolitana (En Vivo), was recorded in 2007 during a promotional session in Mexico City and features stripped-down versions of early hits like "Yo Quisiera" and "Noviembre Sin Ti," highlighting the band's raw pop rock energy in a casual, unamplified format. Released as a digital EP, it underscores Reik's grassroots appeal during their initial rise. The double-disc Reik En Vivo Desde el Auditorio Nacional, recorded on November 17, 2012, at Mexico City's iconic Auditorio Nacional venue before 10,000 fans, was released on April 2, 2013, and includes 23 tracks such as "Peligro," "Inolvidable," a medley of self-titled album cuts, and covers like "Fui." Unique elements include orchestral enhancements and guest appearances, transforming staples into symphonic live renditions that blend rock vigor with emotional depth. The album premiered as an HBO Latino special in February 2015, reaching broader audiences through television. Commercially, its full concert video on YouTube has amassed over 7 million views, reflecting sustained popularity in streaming formats.[57][58][59]| EP/Live Album | Release Date | Key Tracks | Thematic Focus/Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sesión Metropolitana (En Vivo) | 2007 | "Yo Quisiera," "Noviembre Sin Ti" | Early hits in acoustic session; Mexico City |
| Reik En Vivo Desde el Auditorio Nacional | April 2, 2013 | "Inolvidable," Medley Reik, "Fui" | Live orchestral arrangements; Auditorio Nacional, Mexico City |
| 20—21 | August 21, 2020 | "Pero Te Conocí," "Lo Intenté Todo" (feat. Jessie Reyez) | Pandemic-era heartbreak and recovery |
| De México | September 11, 2020 | "Estos Celos," "Tatuajes" | Tribute to Mexican music classics |
| TQ | May 29, 2025 | "Pienso en Ti," "Es Tan Corta la Vida" (feat. Yami Safdie) | Romantic declarations and life's transience |
Singles as lead artist
Reik's singles as lead artist have been pivotal in establishing their presence on Latin music charts, blending pop rock ballads with evolving urban influences. Their debut single "Yo Quisiera," released in 2005 from the self-titled album Reik, marked their breakthrough, peaking at No. 11 on the Billboard Hot Latin Songs chart and receiving heavy rotation on Mexican pop radio. The accompanying music video, directed for Sony BMG, features the band performing in intimate settings, emphasizing themes of unrequited love, and has garnered millions of views on YouTube since its upload. In Mexico, the track earned a 3 Diamante + Oro certification from AMPROFON as of October 2025.[60][61] The band's second major hit, "Inolvidable," from the 2008 album Un Día Más, achieved greater airplay success, reaching No. 3 on the Billboard Latin Airplay chart while peaking at No. 3 on Hot Latin Songs. Certified Diamond + 4× Platinum by AMPROFON in Mexico for exceeding 1.2 million units, the song's nostalgic lyrics about an unforgettable romance resonated widely. Its music video, produced by Sony BMG, showcases cinematic visuals of fleeting encounters, contributing to its enduring popularity in live performances. Shifting toward urban collaborations post-2015, "Ya Me Enteré" from the 2016 album Des/Amor (featuring Nicky Jam on the remix version) peaked at No. 6 on the Billboard Hot Latin Songs chart, marking Reik's first top-10 entry there. The official music video, released via Sony Music Latin, depicts emotional heartbreak in urban settings and has over 500 million YouTube views. It received a 14× Platinum (Latin) certification from the RIAA in 2021 for 840,000 units in the U.S., highlighting its crossover appeal. Similarly, "Me Niego" from the 2018 EP Ahora, featuring Ozuna and Wisin, also hit No. 6 on Hot Latin Songs and earned a record 21× Platinum (Latin) RIAA certification by 2020 for 1,260,000 U.S. units, underscoring Reik's successful pivot to reggaeton-infused pop. The track's video, directed for Sony Music Latin, portrays themes of infidelity with dramatic staging, amassing over 1 billion streams.[62][63][64] In their return to pop roots, "No Molestar" from the 2024 album Panorama served as a lead promotional single, emphasizing introspective solitude with acoustic elements. The official music video, released on May 13, 2024, via Sony Music México, features minimalist visuals of the band in contemplative scenes, aligning with the song's "do not disturb" motif, and has exceeded 2 million YouTube views. While specific Billboard peaks are emerging, it reflects Reik's focus on thematic depth in recent releases. Most recently, "La del Primer Puesto" (2025, featuring Xavi) from a standalone single, peaked at No. 4 on Billboard's Latin Pop Airplay chart, No. 16 on Hot Latin Pop Songs, and No. 27 on Latin Airplay, blending pop balladry with regional Mexican flair. Its official video, premiered on July 17, 2025, via Sony Music México, captures a romantic narrative in vibrant, everyday settings and has surpassed 2 million views shortly after release.[65][66]| Single | Release Year | Album/EP Association | Billboard Peak Positions | Certifications | Music Video Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| "Yo Quisiera" | 2005 | Reik | Hot Latin Songs: No. 11 | AMPROFON: 3 Diamante + Oro (Mexico, 2025) | Intimate performance-focused; themes of longing; Sony BMG production.[67][61] |
| "Inolvidable" | 2008 | Un Día Más | Hot Latin Songs: No. 3; Latin Airplay: No. 3 | AMPROFON: Diamond + 4× Platinum (Mexico) | Cinematic encounters; nostalgic visuals; Sony BMG. |
| "Ya Me Enteré" | 2016 | Des/Amor | Hot Latin Songs: No. 6 | RIAA: 14× Platinum (Latin, U.S., 2021) | Urban heartbreak scenes; over 500M YouTube views; Sony Music Latin.[68] |
| "Me Niego" | 2018 | Ahora | Hot Latin Songs: No. 6 | RIAA: 21× Platinum (Latin, U.S., 2020) | Dramatic infidelity portrayal; over 1B streams; Sony Music Latin. |
| "No Molestar" | 2024 | Panorama | (Emerging on airplay charts) | N/A (as of 2025) | Minimalist, contemplative aesthetics; Sony Music México; 2M+ YouTube views.[69] |
| "La del Primer Puesto" | 2025 | Standalone | Latin Pop Airplay: No. 4; Hot Latin Pop Songs: No. 16; Latin Airplay: No. 27 | N/A (as of Nov. 2025) | Vibrant romantic narrative; Sony Music México; 2M+ views in weeks.[66] |
Singles as featured artist
Reik has appeared as a featured artist on several tracks by other Latin artists, contributing their signature pop vocals to collaborative singles that highlighted their adaptability during the 2015–2023 urban music transition period. These appearances helped bridge their pop rock roots with urban and reggaeton influences, enhancing their credibility in the broader Latin music scene by partnering with established figures in pop and urban genres.[36] One notable collaboration is "Me Niego (Remix)" with Ozuna and Wisin, released in 2018 as part of Reik's album Ahora. The reggaeton-infused track marked Reik's first No. 1 on the Billboard Latin Airplay chart, where it held the top spot for five weeks, and it was certified 21× Platinum (Latin) by the RIAA for 1,260,000 units in the U.S. This partnership with urban heavyweights Ozuna and Wisin exemplified Reik's shift toward reggaeton elements, garnering over 1 billion streams on Spotify and solidifying their crossover appeal in the urban landscape.[36][64] In 2020, Reik featured on "Si Me Dices Que Sí" alongside Camilo and Farruko, a romantic pop track with subtle urban rhythms that debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Latin Airplay chart. The single earned Platinum (Latin) certification from the RIAA and 4× Platinum + Gold from AMPROFON in Mexico. This collaboration with Farruko, a key urban artist, further boosted Reik's urban credibility by exposing their sound to reggaeton audiences and achieving multi-platinum status across Latin markets.[71][61] Another significant feature was on Aitana's "Enemigos" in 2020, a pop ballad that peaked at No. 11 on Spain's PROMUSICAE chart and spent 18 weeks in the Top 100. Certified Platinum in Spain by PROMUSICAE for 40,000 units, the track showcased Reik's harmonious blend with European pop, reinforcing their international versatility amid their urban evolution. Reik also guested on Ricky Martin's "A Veces Bien y A Veces Mal" in 2022, from Martin's EP Play. The uplifting pop duet topped the Billboard Latin Airplay chart for one week, becoming Martin's 18th No. 1 and highlighting Reik's role in high-profile pop crossovers that sustained their relevance during the urban transition.[72][73]Awards and nominations
Latin Grammy Awards
Reik has received one Latin Grammy Award and several nominations, recognizing their contributions to Latin pop music over the years. Their sole win came in the category of Best Pop Album by a Duo or Group with Vocals for the album Un Día Más at the 10th Annual Latin Grammy Awards in 2009, where they competed against established acts in the genre, solidifying their breakthrough status following the album's commercial success with hits like "Inolvidable."[74] This victory marked a pivotal moment in their career, boosting international visibility and leading to expanded tours across Mexico and the United States. The band earned their first nomination in 2005 for Best New Artist at the 6th Annual Latin Grammy Awards, an early acknowledgment of their debut album's impact and fresh pop rock sound that resonated with young audiences.[75] Although they did not win, the recognition helped establish Reik as rising stars in the Latin music scene. In 2012, they were nominated for Album of the Year for Peligro at the 13th Annual Latin Grammy Awards, highlighting the album's innovative blend of pop and urban influences amid competition from major releases by artists like Juan Luis Guerra.[76][77] This nod underscored their artistic growth and contributed to increased streaming and sales for the project. Further nominations came in 2016 for Best Contemporary Pop Vocal Album for Des/Amor at the 17th Annual Latin Grammy Awards, reflecting their experimentation with electronic and reggaeton elements, and in 2021 for Best Pop Vocal Album for De México at the 22nd Annual Latin Grammy Awards, celebrating their return to rootsy pop arrangements.[78][75] These honors demonstrated Reik's enduring relevance and adaptability, enhancing their reputation as versatile performers in the evolving Latin pop landscape. No nominations were announced for their 2025 EP TQ at the 26th Annual Latin Grammy Awards.[79]| Year | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Best New Artist | Reik | Nominated[75] |
| 2009 | Best Pop Album by a Duo or Group with Vocals | Un Día Más | Won[74] |
| 2012 | Album of the Year | Peligro | Nominated[76] |
| 2016 | Best Contemporary Pop Vocal Album | Des/Amor | Nominated[78] |
| 2021 | Best Pop Vocal Album | De México | Nominated[75] |