28 Facts About Residente

1.

Residente is best known as one of the founders of the alternative rap band Calle 13.

2.

Residente released five albums with Calle 13 before announcing his solo career in 2015.

3.

Residente has delved into producing documentaries including Sin Mapa and Residente and has directed some of his own music videos.

4.

Residente studied art at the Savannah College of Art and Design in Savannah, Georgia, returning to Puerto Rico in 2003 to work on music with his step-brother, Visitante, with whom he formed Calle 13.

5.

Residente has been recognized for his social contributions and serves as the face of campaigns for UNICEF and Amnesty International.

6.

Residente has consistently defended education in Latin America and the rights of indigenous peoples.

7.

In November 2015, Residente received a recognition award in Barcelona at the World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates forum due to his commitment to social awareness and for promoting peace.

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8.

Residente's mother, Flor Joglar de Garcia, is an actress who was part of the theatrical company called Teatro del 60.

9.

Residente studied in the Escuela Libre de Musica.

10.

Residente was surrounded by art, music and sports from early life.

11.

Residente taught himself to play the guitar and took saxophone and drum classes.

12.

Residente was admitted to the Escuela de Artes Plasticas in San Juan, Puerto Rico, where he obtained his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree.

13.

Residente earned a scholarship based on his portfolio and transferred to the Savannah College of Art and Design, where he finished his master's degree in fine arts.

14.

Residente presented it in Madrid and won second place in a short film festival of independent films.

15.

Residente connected with the La Perla neighborhood since he lived across from it.

16.

Residente wrote the song "Tengo Hambre" during this period.

17.

Residente chose White Lion due to his admiration for Tego Calderon, another artist on the label.

18.

When composing songs for the album, Residente began by writing lyrics and Visitante then constructed his beats to complement the lyrical content.

19.

Residente described the group's second album, Residente o Visitante album as more introspective and autobiographical than its predecessor.

20.

The group generated controversy when Residente was hosting the 2009 MTV Latin America Awards and attempted to inform the audience about a strike in Puerto Rico in protest of governor Luis Fortuno's cutting of thousands of government jobs, one of which belonged to Residente's mother.

21.

Miranda and Residente have since confirmed their family relation through social media.

22.

Residente became the subject of debate when the duo traveled to Cuba in March 2010, to perform in front of the American embassy in the country.

23.

Residente released his debut solo album titled Residente in 2017.

24.

Residente's song "La Catedra" is a 12-minute, 1,900 word record diss track, beating the previous Guinness Book of World record-holders, Eminem and MC Harry Shotta.

25.

Residente directed the accompanying music video, which was filmed in Colombia.

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26.

Residente released a collaboration with Bad Bunny titled "Afilando los cuchillos", a political polemic against Puerto Rican governor Ricardo Rossello.

27.

Residente took part in mass protests against this governor, alongside Bad Bunny and Ricky Martin.

28.

Residente married Soledad Fandino in January 2013 in a private ceremony in Puerto Rico.