Jhay Cortez Is Alive

ORIGIN
Jhay Cortez is a Puerto Rican recording artist and songwriter who specializes in reggaeton and trap music. Some of his biggest hits include “No Me Conoce,” “Estan Pa Mi,” “Somos Iguales,” and “Bajo Cero.” He has also released two albums: “Eyez On Me” (2018) and “Famouz” (2019). Jhay Cortez has collaborated with top entertainers such as Bad Bunny, J Balvin, Myke Towers, Alex Rose, and Zion y Lennox, to name a few. In 2017, he signed a recording contract with House of Haze; an association formed between Universal Music Latin Entertainment and renowned Puerto Rican producer Haze.

Real name, Jesus Manuel Nieves Cortez, he was born on April 9, 1993, in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico. Growing up, he spent his childhood between Puerto Rico and Camden, New Jersey. Jhay Cortez became interested in music at a young age after idolizing Daddy Yankee and Don Omar. Being bilingual proved beneficial because he was able to differentiate himself from the crowd with his music.

CAREER
Before Jhay Cortez ventured behind the mike, he wrote songs for some of the biggest entertainers in the Latin Urban genre. He worked with Yandel on “Mi Religion,” Ozuna and Natti Natasha on “Criminal,” and Daddy Yankee on “Otra Cosa.” He also inked for Nicky Jam, Jory Boy, and Zion and Lennox. The theme of his content often revolves around romance and sadness.

Despite releasing singles in 2017, Jhay Cortez’s music career took off the following year. In May 2018, he alongside J Balvin released the single “Estan Pa Mi.” The track was well-received with critical acclaim. In 1 year, it has garnered over 28 million views on YouTube with a 95% approval rating. Songs like “Somos Iguales” ft Zion y Lennox, “Se Supone” (remix), and “Deseos” ft Bryant Myers also made a statement across digital platforms. On May 18, Jhay Cortez successfully released his debut album. The 9-track project was led by the aforementioned singles and featured multiple artists. The album has been streamed over 40 million times on Spotify.

In May 2019, Jhay Cortez teamed up with J Balvin and Bad Bunny to drop his hottest single yet, “No Me Conoce” (remix). The original was released three months earlier in February. The remix version went ballistic instantly. In 2 months, it has garnered over 350 million views on YouTube. On Spotify, the track has racked up another 109 million streams. The hit single also anchored his 2nd album “Famouz” which landed in May. The 13-track masterpiece featured other artists like Rafa Pabon, Almighty, C. Tangana, and Tainy. Jhay Cortez also appeared on Jonas Blue’s “Wild” and Sky Rompiendo’s “Bajo Cero.”

PERSONAL
Jhay Cortez’s height is 5ft 8in. His net worth is estimated at $10 Million USD. In 2017, he inked a recording contract with House of Haze. Despite being young, his positive work ethic has earned him respect from music moguls. He started writing music at age 11. Jhay Cortez has performed at numerous concerts throughout Puerto Rico. He has also received a Latin Grammy award. “Famouz,” his latest album, debuted in the top 14 on Billboard’s Top Latin Album Charts. His Instagram account is home to 590k+ followers. His personal YouTube channel boasts 817k+ subscribers. His channel has been viewed over 450 million times. His relationship status is currently unknown.

Jhay Cortez Bio, Net Worth, Height