Nicky Jam Announces His Retirement from Music
The legendary reggaeton artist says goodbye to the industry
The world of reggaeton is nearly in mourning today as Nicky Jam, one of the genre’s true legends, has announced his retirement from music today. This significant news was shared on his official Instagram account, where the Puerto Rican artist posted a heartfelt video featuring scenes from his series Nicky Jam: El Ganador. In this series, he opens up about his life story, sharing the ups and downs, including struggles with vices, excesses, and personal triumphs. But before saying goodbye to his music career, Nicky Jam wanted to send a special message.
“In the near future, I’ll be stepping away, but this is my legacy –motivation and self-improvement… stay tuned for my farewell global tour and my ultimate album. I love you,” he wrote in the video’s description. So, before Nicky Jam closes the chapter on his musical projects forever, he will tour to present his last album. Currently, it’s unclear which countries he will visit or when we can expect to hear this new album, but we are confident that he will share more details soon.
As mentioned earlier, Nicky Jam’s retirement news has made waves. He’s now the second icon from the earlier generation of reggaeton artists to call it quits, following Daddy Yankee (although Daddy Yankee has continued collaborating with other artists). In fact, the post has been flooded with comments from fellow artists reacting to the news. DJ Luian declared, “LEGEND.” Others expressed their admiration with comments like “A true great,” “WINNER 🥇🙏☀️ God bless you, Nicky!!!!,” and “Your legacy has left a profound mark and taught us invaluable lessons! 👏🙏.”
Nicky’s Journey Has Been Far from Smooth
His life is a testament to his unstoppable passion for music, which pushed him to persevere until he became a reggaeton legend. In the early ’90s, he crossed paths with Daddy Yankee, and together, they formed the iconic duo ‘Los Cangris.’ Hits like «Vamos A Perrear,» «En la Cama,» and «Yo No Soy Tu Marido» are revered as reggaeton classics. Even though they parted ways in 2004, Nicky Jam’s determination drove him to continue his musical path.
His documentary series reveals that Nicky faced struggles with substance abuse, arduous challenges that hindered his professional growth. He found himself isolated from everything and everyone, but when he hit rock bottom, he underwent a remarkable transformation, much like a phoenix rising from the ashes. This transformation marked the emergence of a renewed Nicky Jam, determined to write fresh chapters in the genre’s history. Hits like «Travesuras,» «El Amante,» «El Perdón,» and «Hasta El Amanecer» stand as evidence of his enduring success.
Today, Nicky Jam serves as an inspiration for contemporary artists, and his indelible legacy is sure to continue shaping and motivating the music world.
Read the article in Spanish by Laura Coca for LOS40.