Guaynaa

Jean Carlos Santiago Pérez (born September 16, 1992), known professionally as Guaynaa, is a Puerto Rican rapper and singer. He is signed to American music label Universal Music Latino.

Biography Jean Carlos Santiago Pérez was born in Caguas, Puerto Rico, to a Puerto Rican father and a Cuban mother. Before pursuing a musical career, he was working as a phone salesman in a mall. He was going to become a petrochemical engineer before working in music. As of March 2023 he is married to Venezuelan-American actress, singer, YouTuber, and author Lele Pons who he has been in a relationship with since December 2020.

Career He gained fame due to the success of his song "Rebota", which reached number 35 on the Billboard Hot Latin Songs chart in April 2019 and has received over 300 million views on YouTube. The song's remix featured Becky G, Farruko, Nicky Jam and Sech in July 2019 and was later certified 4× platinum by the RIAA's Latin division.

In August 2019, Guaynaa appeared on a remix of PJ Sin Suela's single "La Pelua" with Jon Z and Rafa Pabón. In October 2019, he collaborated with Spanish rapper Mala Rodríguez on the single "Dame Bien". In November 2019, he made a song with Yandel, saying that "it was a dream come true". He also has collaborated with Mon Laferte and Mariah Angeliq, among others.

In February 2020, he received a Premios Heat nomination, along with Paloma Mami and Cami. In 2021, he was featured on Korean singer Chungha's debut studio album, Querencia, on the track "Demente".

In late 2024, Guaynaa has made songs in the Cumbia genre. On September 19 2024, he collaborated with the Norteño group Duelo on the song “Cala En El Alma”. 2 months later, he released “Matame de a Poquito” alongside Mexican grupero group Bronco. Both songs were featured on his Cumbia y Amor album, which was released in 2025, and has collabed with other artists such as Ximena Sariñana and Grupo Rafaga.

In late 2025, Guaynaa switched over to the Salsa genre. He released a cover of Joan Sebastian’s “Lobo Domesticado”, and then released a popular single titled “Ven Devorame Otra Vez”

Discography

Studio albums + List of EPs, with selected details and certifications Title Studio album details Certifications La República Released: October 29, 2021 Label: Republic, Universal Latino Formats: LP, cassette, digital download Capitulaciones(with Lele Pons) Released: April 20, 2023 Label: Shots, Interscope Formats: digital download

Extended plays + List of extended plays, with selected details and certifications Title Studio album details Certifications BRB Be Right Back Released: May 28, 2020 Label: Universal Latino, Republic Formats: LP, cassette, digital download RIAA: Gold

Singles + List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions, certifications and album name Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album USLatin USLatinAirplay USLatinRhythm ARG ITA SPA P.R ECU — AMPROFON: Gold "Full Moon" — — — — — — — — — — BRB Be Right Back "Taxi" 2020 — — — — — — — — — — "Rompe Rodillas" — — 25 — — — — — — — BRB Be Right Back "Perreo Intenso""Perreo Intenso" did not enter the Hot Latin Songs chart, but peaked at number 19 on the Latin Digital Songs chart. PROMUSICAE: Platinum "Chama" — — — — — — — — — — "Chica Ideal" 13 1 1 8 — 10 — — 8 74 RIAA: 4× Platinum AMPROFON: Diamond PROMUSICAE: 3× Platinum Dharma "Monterrey" 2021 — 44 23 — — — — — — — La República "Demente" — — — — — — — — — —Querencia "Calle" — — — — — 72 — — — — La Niña "Cumbia a la gente" — — — — — — — — — — La República "Nos Volvimos Locos" — — — — — — 9 12 — — Isla Divina "Vamo' Echando" — — — — — — - - — — "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Guest appearances + List of other album appearances Title Year Other artist(s) Album "Por si las Moscas" 2021 Melendi Likes y Cicatrices "Tajin" 2022 Becky G Esquemas "Reinas" Danny Ocean @dannocean 2 "Chi Chi" Steve Aoki Hiroquest: Genesis "El Caudal" 2023 Monsieur Periné Bolero Apocalíptico "Tu No Eres un Angel" 2024 Grupo 5 and Mike Bahía Tu No Eres un Angel