Chelo

Jose Mejias, better known as Chelo, is an American singer, rapper and choreographer based in Miami Beach, Florida, signed with Sony BMG as a solo artist. His debut album is 360°, and fuses hip hop, go-go and Latin music. The album is recorded in both English and Spanish. He is of Puerto Rican descent. His single "Cha Cha" was nominated for two Billboard Latin Music Awards.

Chelo grew up in San Juan, Puerto Rico, the only child of an accountant and a secretary. His father put him in as a guest conga player in his salsa band, and young Chelo also would sing at family events. "Un Corazón" (translated as One Heart) the third single released, from his debut album 360°. The song samples "La Murga" by Héctor Lavoe. It was a moderate success in Europe, however not in the US, where his previous single, "Yummy" performed better.

Discography Album information360° Release: June 27, 2006 Label: Sony BMG Latin Singles: "Cha Cha", "Yummy", "Un Corazón"

Other Chelo sang at Miss Universe 2006, Zuleyka Rivera's homecoming in Puerto Rico. The song "Cha Cha" is a playable track in the rhythm game Samba De Amigo.