Danny Ocean

Daniel Alejandro Morales Reyes (born 5 May 1992), known by his stage name Danny Ocean, is a Venezuelan singer, songwriter and record producer born in Caracas, Venezuela. He began his professional music career in 2009 with the creation of his YouTube channel.

He is best known for his song "Me Rehúso", released in September 2016, and relaunched as an English version titled "Baby I Won't" in 2017.

Early life and education Ocean was born in Caracas, Venezuela on 5 May 1992. He is the only child of a Venezuelan diplomat and a musician. He spent much of his childhood living in different countries due to his mother's diplomatic duties. He earned a graphic design degree from the Universidad Nueva Esparta in Venezuela. After graduating, he moved to Miami, Florida in the United States.

Career Danny Ocean began producing music in 2009 which he released on his YouTube channel under the pseudonym Danny O.C.T. During this time, he became interested in English language electronica. He published his first EP Paracaídas (2014) y U-YE (2015) on iTunes and Amazon Music. In 2016, he released the song "Me rehúso" (composed and produced by him). The track became a success in Europe, Latin America and the US. He released an English version titled "Baby, I Won't".

He also worked on the album Kloth Talk with hip hop and rap producer DJ Katastraphy and on the song "Replay" with rapper and singer Bri Nichole and rappers Rello Muse and Philup Banks. He worked with British DJ Nicholas Gale on the track "Lookin' For". In June 2017, Ocean signed with Atlantic Records for his English language music and Red Wine Records LLC. and [Warner Music for his Spanish language music. At the end of 2017, he released music videos of "Me Rehúso" and "Baby I Won't" and released the promotional singles "Veneno", "Vuelve" and "Dembow". In August 2018, he released a video "Epa Wei", produced with Skrillex. In November 2018, he appeared on the Coldplay EP Global Citizen – EP 1 on the song "Voodoo" with David Guetta, Stargate, Tiwa Savage and Wizkid.

In 2019, he released the promotional single "Swing" and his debut album 54+1, self-produced and mastered by Ricardo Sangiao. On 25 October 2019, Ocean launched the single titled "Dime tú" with the help of Venezuelan singer Maye, daughter of singer Fernando Osorio.

That same year, Ocean also featured on "Detente" from Colombian singer Mike Bahía's debut album Navegando. Additionally, he collaborated with Fuse ODG and Ed Sheeran on the song "Lazy Day".

In 2020, Ocean released another single entitled "Que lo qué". He released the song "Cuando Amanezca" in collaboration with Justin Quiles, Feid and Nibal. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, he recorded his video for "Báilame" from 54+1 at his home in Miami. In July 2020, Ocean co-wrote the song "Ay, DiOs Mío!" for Karol G. After these releases, Ocean became even more popular; him and his music.

On July 18th, 2024, the artist released an EP called "venequia," featuring an acoustic version of "Me rehúso" and another version of "Dime tú" along with five new songs. The EP was meant to represent a symbol of hope and show the status of Venezuela right before the upcoming presidential elections.

On December 4th, 2025, Ocean was announced to perform at the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize award ceremony on the 10 December. This comes right after María Corina Machado, a Venezuelan opposition leader, was named the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize recipient. According to a press statement, “The ceremony will bring them together as representatives of a generation of Venezuelans who promote a message of resilience, unity, and hope." Danny Ocean performed a composition of "Alma llanera", considered popularly as the second anthem of Venezuela, and , which has become a Venezuelan diaspora song.

Discography Studio albums + List of studio albums Title Album details Certifications Released: 22 March 2019 Label: Atlantic Format: CD, digital download RIAA: 3× Platinum (Latin) @dannocean Released: 18 February 2022 Label: Atlantic Format: CD, digital download @dannocean 2 Released: 11 November 2022 Label: Atlantic Format: CD, digital download Reflexa Released: 2 May 2024 Label: Atlantic Format: CD, digital download Babylon Club Released: 31 July 2025 Label: Atlantic Format: Digital download, streaming RIAA: Platinum (Latin)

Extended plays + List of extended plays Title Details Backstage (as Danny O.C.T.) Released: 2009 Paracaídas (as Danny O.C.T) Released: 2014 Sin Intención (as Danny O.C.T.) Released: 2014 U-YE (as Danny O.C.T.) Released: 2015 Pronto (as Danny O.C.T.) Released: 2015 Venequia. Released: 18 July 2024 Label: Atlantic Format: Digital download, streaming Babylona Blue Released: 18 June 2026

Singles As lead artist + List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album ARG COL ITA MEX NLD SPA SWE SWI USLatin USLatinPop "Me Rehúso" / "Baby I Won't" 2016 7 6 5 1 82 2 96 34 13 19 CAPIF: Platinum FIMI: 5× Platinum — PROMUSICAE: 3× Platinum — — — — — — — — — — "Dime Tú" 95 69 — — — — — — — — Venequia. "Detente" — — — — — — — — — — RIAA: Platinum (Latin) FIMI: Platinum 2026 — — — — — — — — — — "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

As featured artist + List of singles as featured artist, showing year and album name Title Year Album "Replay" 2016 "Voodoo" 2019 Global Citizen – EP 1 "Lazy Day" “No Eres Tú Soy Yo” 2021 Animal “Picó” "Paciente por ti" 2023 Dimelo, Mike

Guest appearances Title Year Other artists Album "4:22" 2022 Ozuna Ozutochi "Eivissa" 2022 Mora Paraíso "Cosquillas" 2023 Paula Cendejas Fomo "Hoy es tu cumpleaños" 2025 Aitana Cuarto Azul "ENTRÉGAME" 2026 Chino & Nacho Radio Venezuela "CANAIMA" 2026 Big Soto Nostalgia City

Other songs "Eres Tú La Musa" (Ft. ZsW ZeroSWar) as Danny O.C.T. "Ese Lugar" (Ft. Oma) as Danny O.C.T. "Demasiado Tarde" (Ft. KC Clan) as Danny O.C.T. "Un Cigarro" "Sunday Morning Driving" "120 Kilómetros" "Mueve Tu Cuerpo" "OXES"

Songwriting credits "Raptame" "Mamacita" "Ay, Dios mío!" "Milímetros" "Cambiate el nombre" "Machu Picchu" "DVD"

Awards and nominations