Maffio

Carlos Ariel Peralta Mendoza, known by his stage name Maffio (born 1986), is a Dominican producer, composer, songwriter and artist.

Biography

Mendoza was born in 1986 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.

His musical endeavors began at the age of six when he began teaching himself to play the piano. At age 9, he started composing songs and at 12, he started producing. The name "Maffio" comes from his father, who nicknamed him that after noticing that even as a child, Carlos had a fondness for mafia documentaries. His musical influences include Bob Marley, Donna Summer, Bee Gees, Camilo Sesto, Michael Jackson and Chuck Mangione.

Maffio is involved in charity work at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and formerly at Miami Children's Hospital.

Musical career At age 20, Maffio achieved his first major brake though producing "Mi alma se muere" for Fuego, Pitbull, and Omega. His recording and producing studio is called "ReHab" and has been operating in Miami for five years. In 2015, Mayor Tomás Regalado honored Maffio with the keys to the city of Miami. He was an independent artist until 2019; he is currently signed to Sony Music Entertainment.

Maffio has collaborated with artists such as Farruko, Nacho, Nicky Jam, Bryant Myers, Chino & Nacho, Fonseca, Gente de Zona, Juan Magán, Fuego, Akon, Soleil, Olga Tañón and Elvis Crespo. His song "Tú Me Quemas" appears in the movie Ride Along 2. He also produced Akon's album El Negreeto, with Anitta, Ozuna, Anuel AA, Nacho, Farruko and Becky G.

Discography

Solo albums

TumbaGobierno (2020) Eso Es Mental (2022)

Singles

Producer

Other projects

Acknowledgments Double Platinum, Jencarlos Canela, "Bajito", Central America as writer Double Platinum, Gente de Zona, "Visualízate", United States as producer 11× Diamond, Nicky Jam, "Fénix", United States Platinum, Jencarlos Canela, "Baby", Central America Diamond, Jencarlos Canela, "Bajito", Central America Gold, Juan Magán feat. Belinda and Lápiz Conciente, "Si No Te Quisiera", United States Double Platinum, Juan Magán feat. Maffio, "Tentándome", Spain Triple Platinum, Juan Magán feat. Paulina Rubio, "Vuelve", Spain 6× Platinum, Farruko, "Chillax", United States as producer No. 1 Billboard, Chino & Nacho, "Tú me quemas", United States as writer Gold, Kalash, "Kaos", France, Winner of 20 ASCAP Awards