Hailing from Cartagena, Afro-Colombian artist Hamilton has emerged as a leading figure in the Afrobeat movement within Latin music, which is currently dominating music charts. Also known as “AfroRockStar” the artist has garnered over 1 million monthly listeners on Spotify, capturing the attention of global audiences with his infectious rhythms and powerful lyrics. He is currently signed to independent record labels Elevate Records and Cigol Music Group.
In early 2024, Hamilton released his debut EP, Los Reyes del Mar, a project that pays tribute to his roots in Cartagena and showcases his artistic evolution. The EP features standout tracks like “Ibiza” and “Madrid.” To close out the year, Hamilton dropped a series of featured singles, including the notable collaborations “A Poca Luz” with renowned Colombian artist Ryan Castro and “Atardecer” with Puerto Rican trailblazers Lenny Tavárez and Justin Quiles. These collaborations highlighted his skills and solidified his position as an artist to watch.
This year, Hamilton is already off to a strong start, with his hit “Besitos Dulces” going viral on TikTok and making its way onto Spotify’s Viral Latino playlist. Next week, the Colombian artist will be releasing his highly anticipated collaboration “ChaLaLa” with Latin GRAMMY-nominated trap artist De la Ghetto.
