1. Frankie J then joined Kumbia Kings before re-embarking on a solo career.
12 Facts About Frankie J
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Frankie J received a Grammy Award nomination for his album Faith, Hope y Amor in 2013 for Best Latin Pop Album.
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Frankie J grew up listening to both traditional Latin music as well as American urban music.
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Frankie J attended Southwest Senior High School in San Diego.
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Frankie J later began to develop more interest in singing, with the encouragement of his family.
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Frankie J signed as a solo artist with Columbia Records and released his first album What's A Man To Do on May 27,2003.
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Frankie J's self-titled first Spanish-language album Frankie J was released later in the same year.
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Frankie J has written songs for other artists, most recently the number 2 hit song "Take a Chance on Me" in the United Kingdom for boyband JLS.
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Frankie J released his fourth English-language studio album Courage on December 7,2011.
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Frankie J released two digital singles in late 2012.
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Frankie J announced his next album would be titled More Than the Music.
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Frankie J appeared as a celebrity guest at the 16th birthday party of Marissa Mishelle on MTV's My Super Sweet 16.