Duki - Detailed Biography

Early Life

• Full Name: Mauro Ezequiel Lombardo Quiroga
• Birthdate: June 24, 1996
• Birthplace: Almagro neighborhood, Buenos Aires, Argentina
• Early Interests: Music and hip-hop culture
• Early Activities: Writing lyrics and experimenting with beats during teenage years

Career Breakthrough

• Freestyle Battle Scene:
  • Key participation in El Quinto Escalón, a major urban artist platform in Latin America
  • Known for aggressive delivery, lyrical creativity, and charismatic stage presence
  • Won El Quinto Escalón in 2016, launching his professional career

Rise to Fame

• Viral Success:
  • 2017 release of She Don’t Give a FO
  • Blended Latin trap with melodic flows and auto-tuned vocals
  • Popularized the trap genre in the Spanish-speaking world
• Hit Singles:
  • Hello Cotto
  • Rockstar
  • Loca (in collaboration with Khea and Cazzu)

Musical Style and Evolution

• Genres: Trap, reggaeton, rap, pop, rock
• Albums:
  • Súper Sangre Joven (2019)
  • Desde el Fin del Mundo (2021)
  • Temporada de Reggaetón (2022)
  • Antes de Ameri (2023) - more introspective and rock-inspired sound

Collaborations and Influence

• Collaborations with Global Stars:
  • Bad Bunny, Bizarrap, J Balvin, Nicki Nicole, YSY A, etc.
  • Notable performance in Bizarrap's Music Sessions (BZRP Music Sessions #50)
• Cultural Influence:
  • Symbol of Argentina’s presence in global music
  • Represents new generation of independently successful artists
  • Massive social media following and streaming success

Personal and Cultural Impact

• Connection to Roots:
  • Highlights journey from Buenos Aires to international fame
  • Known for authenticity and work ethic
  • Inspiring figure for aspiring musicians across Latin America
• Legacy: Continues to inspire with his story and impact on international music scene.