Rayden

David Martínez Álvarez (born 30 July 1985), better known by his stage name Rayden, is a Spanish rapper.

Career Rayden was a member of rap groups A3Bandas and Crew Cuervos. He participated again in 2009, and was eliminated in the semi-finals.

Rayden released his first solo studio album, Estaba escrito, in 2010. His second album, Mosaico, was published in 2012, and the third, En alma y hueso, was released in 2014.

His fourth studio album, Antónimo (2017) initiated a trilogy completed by Sinónimo (2019) and Homónimo (2021).

In December 2021, he was selected to participate in the first edition of Benidorm Fest, the song festival organised to determine 's entry for the Eurovision Song Contest, with the song "Calle de la llorería". He finished in fourth place.

In March 2023, Rayden reported his intentions to quit music and focusing on writing.

Following the 2023 municipal elections in Spain, Rayden cancelled the August 2024 concert in his native Alcalá de Henares set to put a closure to his musical career, due to "moral duty" in the wake of the arrival of the extreme right to areas of the municipal government.

In July 2023, it was announced Rayden would have a role on Benidorm Fest 2024 as a musical advisor.

Discography

Albums Title Details Peak chart positions SPA Estaba escrito Released: 2010 Best Radio 3 Artist Rayden MTV Europe Music Awards Best Spanish Act Rayden 2017 LOS40 Music Awards LOS40 Trending Artist Award Rayden 2022 Premios Odeón Best Urban Album Homónimo