Makleen is a Dominican singer and rapper based in New York City.[1] Since his debut in 2014, he has released two EPs and several singles, collaborating with artists such as Tivi Gunz,[2] Nico Clínico,[3] and Nipo 809.[4] Meanwhile, as a music producer and composer, Makleen has also collaborated on albums and songs for other artists and producers, having his songs as protagonists themes of love, heartbreak and stories of the street.[5]
Makleen | |
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 Makleen in 2021, New York | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Erick Hollypher Quezada Suárez |
| Also known as | Makleen |
| Born | April 9, 1991 |
| Origin | República Dominicana |
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| Years active | 2007–present |
| Labels | Flow Magic Company (2007–2014) Independent (present) |
Musical career
editMakleen is a Dominican singer and producer. He was born on April 9, 1991, in the city of Jarabacoa, Dominican Republic. After finishing his studies in Jarabacoa, Erick attended music school to pursue an artistic career. He started his career in a group called Flow Magic Company in 2007. His teacher's name was BS El Ideologo. His talent for singing was discovered when dance instructor began to hum a song and finished it, able to play the high notes.[6]
He formally debuted in 2014 performing Latin trap, Reggaeton, R&B, genre with which he managed to establish himself as one of the new Dominican artists of urban music. The subject of his music of him frequently features themes of culture and social issues of the Caribbean. He has sung at major events in New York such as the Dominican Day Parade and Puerto Rican Day Parade.[7][8]
Makleen was recognized by music distribution company TuneCore in 2020, reaching 10k Streaming certified and the Music Streaming Awards, awarded him a 100k Streaming certification for his EP Timeless.[9]
At present, Makleen is promoting several singles that include "Apaga la luz" and "No toy en ti",[10] songs on which he has collaborated as a composer and as a music producer. Likewise, he has announced his EP Yesterday where he releases songs from his early career.[11] Makleen is currently in the United States working on new projects, including a trap and drill album.[12]
Personal life
editErick's mother name was Rosaura Suarez and father name was Carlos Ortega, they were government secretary.[13] They died when Erick was only of 10.[14]
Discography
editEPs
edit- 2020: Timeless
- 2021: Yesterday[15]
Singles
edit- 2021: "Prepago" (featuring Saik)
References
edit- ^ "Urbano dominicano Makleen continúa exitosa trayectoria en Estados Unidos". Impacto Global Radio (in Spanish). June 16, 2021. Retrieved June 17, 2021.
- ^ "No digas que no ft. Tivi Gunz by Makleen". Retrieved June 14, 2021 – via Boomplay Music.
- ^ "Nico Clínico inicia nueva etapa musical con el lanzamiento de su disco 'Desde 0'". tuculebra.com (in Spanish). February 15, 2020. Retrieved June 14, 2021.
- ^ "El espectacular Makleen se destaca en territorio norteamericano" (in Spanish). Hoy Digital. April 22, 2021. Retrieved June 14, 2021.
- ^ "Makleen se destaca en territorio norteamericano". La Bazuca Noticias sin censura (in Spanish). April 19, 2021. Retrieved June 14, 2021.
- ^ Tejeda, Jose Miguel Medina (April 19, 2021). "El espectacular Makleen se destaca en territorio norteamericano". Polo Noticias (in Spanish). Retrieved June 14, 2021.
- ^ "Desfile nacional de Puerto Rico en Nueva York 2021". NuevaYork.com. Retrieved June 14, 2021.
- ^ "Urbano dominicano Makleen continúa exitosa trayectoria en Estados Unidos". Farandulon (in Spanish). June 16, 2021. Retrieved June 17, 2021.
- ^ "Urbano dominicano Makleen continúa exitosa trayectoria en EE.UU". La Bazuca Noticias sin censura (in Spanish). June 16, 2021. Retrieved June 17, 2021.
- ^ Makleen – No toy en ti, retrieved June 14, 2021 – via YouTube
- ^ "Urbano Makleen posiciona su música en territorio norteamericano". diariolibre.com (in European Spanish). Retrieved June 14, 2021.
- ^ "Urbano dominicano Makleen continúa exitosa trayectoria en Estados Unidos". lavozsincensura.net. Retrieved June 17, 2021.
- ^ "Cámara de diputados | RD". www.camaradediputados.gov.do. Retrieved June 14, 2021.
- ^ "Carlos Ortega y Rosaura Suárez". www.camaradediputados.gov.do (in Spanish). Archived from the original on June 14, 2021.
- ^ "Yesterday", kkbox.com, April 25, 2021, retrieved June 14, 2021