“With strong lyrics about love, heartbreak and the street experiences, KHEA is part of the new wave that positions the Argentine Trap and Hip-Hop scene in style” – Billboard
The Argentine artist was nominated for “Breakout Artist – Male,” “Remix of the Year,” “Urban Song of the Year” and “Urban Collaboration of the Year” for his massive global hit “Ayer Me Llamó Mi Ex Remix”
One of Billboard’s “Latin Artist on the Rise,” KHEA released his new single “Otro” with the Argentine singer FMK
Miami, FL. (January 25, 2022) – Music Pioneer and one of the most influential exponents of Latin Trap in Argentina, KHEA, receives his first Premio Lo Nuestro 2022 nominations, becoming the most-nominated Argentine artist this year with a total of 4. KHEA has been credited for breaking musical barriers in the urban genre and for putting Argentina on the map. His unique talent, versatility and discipline are his biggest strengths and with these nominations he sets the stage to take his career to the next level. The 34th edition of Premio Lo Nuestro will take place Thursday, February 24, 2022 at the FTX Arena in Miami and will be broadcast on Univision.
Nominated for “Breakout Artist – Male,” “Remix of the Year,” “Urban Song of the Year” and “Urban Collaboration of the Year” for his global hit “Ayer Me Llamó Mi Ex Remix,” KHEA expressed that he felt “…extremely grateful and happy for everything I have achieved in such a short time. These past few years have not been easy for anyone, but music is always and will always be present in everyone’s life. I dedicate these nominations to those who believed in me and who’ve supported my career unconditionally. I also dedicate these nominations to all my fans because without them I am nothing. Argentina in the house.”
Nominated in three categories, “Ayer Me Llamó Mi Ex Remix” [alongside Prince Royce, Natti Natasha and Lenny Santos] became a #1 trend in several Latin American countries. It reached #50 on the Billboard’s Global excl. US and #77 on the Global 200 charts and has surpassed 310 million streams. The original version of “Ayer Me Llamó Mi Ex” landed in Spotify’s Top 50 Global chart and earned over 350 million combined streams.
Recently, KHEA released his new single “Otro” alongside fellow Argentine singer FMK. Released under Young Flex/Interscope Records, the track was written by KHEA, FMK and Big One, who also produced the track. Produced and written solely by Argentine talent, the single is characterized by its subtle yet explosive melody, where it combines trap with a traditional reggaeton beat. The catchy lyrics lead you to connect and follow the story “that many can relate to,” according to KHEA. The music video was directed by Agustin Portela and filmed in Buenos Aires, Argentina. In less than 24 hours of its release, the music video has garnered over 750,000 views on YouTube.
Some of KHEA’s biggest hits include “Wacha” alongside Argentine artist Duki, which debuted at #5 on Spotify’s Global Top Debut Songs chart, marked a #1 trend on YouTube in 12 Latin American countries and surpassed 140 million combined streams. “Te Necesito” with María Becerra, has earned over 130 million streams since its release. Additionally, KHEA has recently released multiple singles, including “Bien Chula” and “FVCKBOI,” a collaboration with Puerto Rican urban artist Lenny Tavarez.
KHEA is set to kick off live performances this year in multiple cities throughout Latin America and Spain. Thus far, confirmed dates are:
- March 19, 2022 | Lollapalooza | Buenos Aires, Argentina
- April 1, 2022 | Pal norte | Monterrey, Mexico
- June 10, 2022 | Primavera Sound | Barcelona, Spain
- July 16, 2022 | Riverland | Asturias, Spain
Watch the music video for “Otro” HERE: