Sech

Carlos Isaías Morales Williams (born December 3, 1993), better known as Sech, is a Panamanian singer, songwriter and record producer. He is from the Río Abajo township of Panama City and is best known for his single "Otro Trago", which was nominated for Best Urban Song and Best Urban Fusion/Performance at the 2019 Latin Grammy Awards. He has collaborated with numerous Latin artists including Maluma, Anitta, Nicky Jam, Daddy Yankee, and Bad Bunny. He released his debut studio album Sueños in April 2019 and his second album 1 of 1 was released on May 21, 2020.

Early life Carlos Isaías Morales Williams was born the youngest of four children in the Río Abajo township of Panama City to parents who were both pastors. He developed his singing voice while singing in his church's choir. He additionally enjoyed writing poetry and singing along to the music of Boyz II Men. Morales started his career in the group Los Principiantes. At age 14, he released "Te Llamaba" with the group in June 2008.

Musical career 2014–2018: Solo career, Rich Music, and national success In 2014, Sech released his debut single "Yo Sin Ti". Between 2014 and 2017, Sech began releasing new songs until the release of "Miss Lonely", which became his first national hit and gave him his national recognition. The song went viral in Colombia and attracted the attention of producer and DJ Dímelo Flow. Sech describes "Otro Trago" as "the song that truly changed [his] life". The album includes the Panamanian top 10 single "Solita" featuring Farruko and Zion & Lennox. It also includes the remix of the song "Qué Más Pues" featuring Maluma, Nicky Jam, Lenny Tavárez, Justin Quiles and Dalex. In August 2019, Suzy Exposito of Rolling Stone noted that Sech is "rapidly becoming urbano's most wanted collaborator".

He featured on Nicky Jam's 2019 Íntimo album on the song "Atrévete", released in November 2019. The song peaked at number four in Sech's native Panama. Sech also appeared on the song "Ignorantes" with Bad Bunny, included on Bad Bunny's album YHLQMDLG. The song reached the top ten in Panama, Spain and the US Billboard Hot Latin Songs chart, and peaked at number 49 on the US Billboard Hot 100. Other songs Sech was featured includes "Definitivamente" with Daddy Yankee, and "Ganas De Ti" with Wisin & Yandel, with both songs peaking at number two in Panama.

During a Zoom listening party on May 7, 2020, Sech announced that his second studio album, 1 of 1 would be released on May 21, 2020. The album's lead single, "Si Te Vas" with Ozuna, reached the top ten in Panama and Spain. The album also includes the Panamanian top 10 single "Relación" and features appearances from Daddy Yankee, Arcángel, Nando Boom, and Lenny Tavárez. Sech explained that the album also includes "throwbacks to Panama's classic reggae en español sound".

On April 15, 2021, Sech released his third studio album called 42, an 11 track album with features from Rauw Alejandro, Wisin, Yandel, Arcángel, and Nicky Jam. The name of this album was chosen as a tribute to Jackie Robinson, who was the first African American in the MLB. The number also has significance to Sech because of how it was passed on to Panamanian baseball player, Mariano Rivera. At the end of 2021, Sech and DJ Khaled released the song "Borracho".

In 2022, Sech released the single "Noche De Teteo". In June, Sech announced that the name for his upcoming album would be "Bienvenidos al Bloke." On September 21, 2023, Sech released his EP El Bloke Hills.

2024–present: Rimas Entertainment and fourth and fifth albums

On October 24, 2024, Sech released single "Toy Perdio" after signing with Rimas Entertainment. On November 29, he released his fourth studio album Tranki, Todo Pasa.

On August 3, 2025, Sech joined Bad Bunny onstage for the latter's San Juan residency No Me Quiero Ir de Aquí to perform their collaboration "Ignorantes" as well as his own hits "Otro Trago", "911", and "Sal y Perrea".

On September 25, Sech released the single "París" with fellow Panamanian singer Boza, with Boza stating "All of Panama wanted us to [collaborate], and now it's finally come to life." On December 9, Sech headlined an Amazon City Session in New York. On December 11, Sech released his fourth EP, Esa Noche Terminó de Día, with features from Danny Ocean and Myke Towers as well as a reunion of The Academy collaborators Dalex, Dímelo Flow, Lenny Tavárez, and Justin Quiles.

On May 14, 2026, Sech released his fifth solo album Secho Gang with features including Ryan Castro, Jay Wheeler, and Kris R.

Musical style Sech possesses a tenor vocal range. "Otro Trago" was described by Rolling Stone as a "piano-reggaeton ballad about drinking and dancing the heartbreak away". "Otro Trago (Remix)" (with Darell, Nicky Jam, Ozuna, Anuel AA) Top Latin Song

Himself New Artist of the Year

Hot Latin Song of the Year

Vocal Event Hot Latin Song of the Year Streaming Song of the Year Latin Rhythm Song of the Year

Top Latin Album of the Year Latin Rhythm Album of the Year

2019

New Artist of the Year 2021 Artist of the Year 2023 "Borracho" (with DJ Khaled) Collaboration Crossover of the Year

Best Urban Fusion/Performance

Best Urban Song Sueños Best Urban Music Album

"Si Te Vas" (with Ozuna) Best Reggaeton Performance

1 of 1 Best Urban Music Album 2021 "A Fuego" (as songwriter) Best Urban Song 2022 Dharma (as songwriter) Album of the Year MTV MIAW Awards 2021 "Relación (Remix)" (with Daddy Yankee, J Balvin, Rosalía, & Farruko) Hit of the Year

2019

The New Urban Generation 2020 Stay Home Concert

Viral Track of the Year

"Porfa (Remix)" (with Feid, J Balvin, Maluma, Nicky Jam &Justin Quiles)

Himself Male Artist – On the Rise

"Una Nota" (with J Balvin) The Perfect Mix 2023 "Noche de Teteo" Best Urban Track

Tranki, Todo Pasa Best Urban Album

"Priti" Best Pop/Urban Song

Himself New Artist – Male

"Otro Trago (Remix)" (with Darell, Nicky Jam, Ozuna, Anuel AA) Remix of the Year

Himself Male Urban Artist of the Year

"Qué Lástima" (with ChocQuibTown) Video of the Year "Relación (Remix)" (with Daddy Yankee, J Balvin, Rosalía, & Farruko)

"Porfa (Remix)" (with Feid, J Balvin, Maluma, Nicky Jam &Justin Quiles)

Urban Song of the Year Urban Collaboration of the Year 1 of 1 Urban Album of the Year

"911 (Remix)" (with Jhayco)

"La Toxica (Remix)" (with Farruko, Myke Towers, Jay Wheeler & Tempo)

Song of the Year

Urban Collaboration of the Year "Sal y Perrea (Remix)" (with Daddy Yankee & J Balvin) Remix of the Year 2024 "5 Estrellas" (with Reik) Urban/Pop Song of the Year

Himself Top Revelation - Male

Song of the Year Song of the Year - New Generation "Quizás" (with Dalex, Lenny Tavarez, Justin Quiles, Wisin, Feid & Zion) Song of the Year - Duo or Group "Otro Trago (Remix)" (with Darell, Nicky Jam, Ozuna, Anuel AA) Remix of the Year "Si Se Da (Remix)" (with Myke Towers, Farruko, Arcángel & Zion) Remix of the Year - New Generation "Atrévete" (with Nicky Jam) Collaboration of the Year "Si Te Vas" (with Ozuna) Collaboration of the Year - New Generation Sueños

The Academy

Himself Top Artist - Male

"Volando (Remix)" (with Bad Bunny & Mora)

"Sal y Perrea (Remix)" (with Daddy Yankee & J Balvin) "911 (Remix)" (with Jhayco) "Una Nota" (with J Balvin) Collaboration of the Year 42 Album of the Year - Male

"En La De Ella" (with Jhayco & Feid) Collaboration of the Year

"Desde Mis Ojos (Remix)” (with Chris Lebrón & Jay Wheeler) Remix of the Year