Alberto Stylee began his career in 1995, participating in various dance and hip hop improvisation competitions.
11 Facts About Alberto Stylee
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Alberto Stylee never imagined the improvisations he performed would be discovered by radio and television.
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For two consecutive years, Alberto Stylee was selected as the Artist of the Year in the National Day of Rap and Reggae Awards in 1998 and 1999.
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In 2003, Alberto Stylee left his native Puerto Rico to expand his career in the United States, settling upon Miami, Florida and signing a musical contract with Univibe Records.
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Alberto Stylee cited Medellin's culture and renowned beautiful women as his reasons for relocating to the city.
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On June 2,2012, Alberto Stylee was detained by Colombian authorities in Medellin, Colombia and later charged with attempted murder and the illegal possession of a firearm in connection with a shooting that took place on February 26,2012 in a farmhouse in Copacabana, Antioquia.
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Alberto Stylee, who was attending the party to perform, has been consistent in his denial of the accusations, claiming that there were never ballistic tests and the clothing he wore on the day of the party did not match the clothing described by the victim.
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On October 30,2012, Alberto Stylee was released from Colombia's Bellavista prison by the circuit court of Bello, Antioquia citing insufficient and conflicting evidence in the case.
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Under the guidance of manager and friend Christian Hernandez, Alberto Stylee released three new singles in 2014 including Me Enamore, and Manifiestate and Llamada Perdida.
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On July 9,2014, Alberto Stylee signed a multiyear contract with Miguelo Romano, a men's designer clothing brand based in Brooklyn, New York that produces a line of high fashion, armored clothing.
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Alberto Stylee performed the concert while wearing a bulletproof urban hoodie.