Flex (singer)
Félix Danilo Gómez Bosquez (born August 26, 1980),[2] known by his stage names Flex and Nigga,[2] is a Panamanian reggaeton singer and songwriter. He adopted the name Nigga after being told by another Panamanian artist that he "sings like a black guy from Jamaica."[3] Before releasing an album in the United States in 2008, Flex removed references to his nickname in songs, and his CD packages were reprinted with the name "Flex."[3]
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![]() Flex in front of a cell phone store in May 2010. | |
Background information | |
Birth name | Félix Danilo Gómez Bosquez[1] |
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Born | Panama City, Panama | August 26, 1980
Origin | Chitré, Panama[1] |
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Instruments | Vocals |
Years active | 1997–present |
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Awards and accomplishments
Flex has received nominations for a variety of awards shows including Premios Billboard, Premios lo Nuestro, Latin Grammys, Premios Juventud, Premios Oye, and Premios Monitor Latino.[4] Flex has won an Oye award, a Latin Grammy, and eight Billboard Latin Music awards.[4]
His accomplishments include a number one position in Mexican and American radio for over 20 weeks, as well as Gold and Platinum album sales worldwide.[4]
Personal life
After five years of dating, Flex married his long-time girlfriend Osiris Vega on August 26, 2008 and got divorced in 2011.[5] Flex continues to live in Panama.[1]
Discography
- Studio albums
- 2007: Te Quiero: Romantic Style in da World
- 2009: La Evolución Romantic Style
- 2010: Romantic Style Parte 3: Desde La Esencia
- 2012: Vives En Mí
- 2015: Seduction
- EPs
- 2009: AOL Dejando Huellas
- Compilation albums
- 2011: A Todo Romantic Style
Accolades
Billboard Latin Music Awards
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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2009 | "Te Quiero" | Hot Latin Song of the Year | Nominated |
Hot Latin Song of the Year, Male | Won | ||
Hot Latin Song of the Year, New | Won | ||
Latin Pop Airplay Song of the Year | Nominated | ||
Tropical Airplay Song of the Year, Male | Won | ||
Latin Rhythm Airplay Song of the Year, Solo | Won | ||
Latin Ringmaster of the Year | Won | ||
Himself | Hot Latin Song Artist of the Year, Male | Nominated | |
Top Latin Albums Artist of the Year | Nominated | ||
Te Quiero: Romantic Style In Da World | Latin Album of the Year | Nominated | |
Top Latin Album of the Year, Male | Nominated | ||
Top Latin Album of the Year, New | Won | ||
Latin Rhythm Album of the Year, Solo | Won |
Latin Grammy Awards
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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2008 | Te Quiero: Romantic Style In Da World | Best Urban Music Album | Nominated |
"Te Quiero" | Best Urban Song | Won |
Lo Nuestro Awards
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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2009 | Te Quiero: Romantic Style In Da World | Urban Album of the Year | Nominated |
Himself | Urban Artist of the Year | Nominated | |
"Te Quiero" | Urban Song of the Year | Won | |
2010 | La Evolución Romantic Style | Urban Album of the Year | Nominated |
Himself | Urban Artist of the Year | Nominated | |
"Dime Si Te Vas Con Él" | Urban Song of the Year | Nominated | |
2017 | "Disfruta La Vida" Joint nomination with Antonio Barullo and J Álvarez |
Urban Collaboration of the Year | Nominated |
References
- "Flex Interview - Flex and the Rise of Romantic Style". Latinrapper.com.
- "Flex vs. Eddy Lover on mun2". Archived from the original on January 28, 2010.
- "Panama singer changes dubious nickname for U.S." Reuters.com. December 11, 2007.
- "Flex Biography". Latinrapper.com.