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Feid: 40 Things You (Probably) Didn’t Know About ‘Ferxxo’

Here are some facts to help you get to know him better

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Feid has made a big impact in the Latin music scene with his unique mix of reggaeton and urban sounds. Known for his distinctive style and hit songs like ‘Hey Mor’ and ‘Feliz Cumpleaños Ferxxo,’ he’s quickly risen to fame. He’s also done powerful collaborations with artists like Bad Bunny, Karol G, Young Miko, Yandel, and more.

His versatility, from writing songs for other artists to his own performances, along with his signature green look and engaging stage presence, have made him a standout in contemporary Latin music.

Feid performance during day 1 of Lollapalooza 2024 at Parque Cerrillos on March 15, 2024 in Santiago, Chile. Marcelo Hernandez/Getty Images.

Facts about Feid

1. His real name is Salomón Villada Hoyos.

2. He was born in Medellín, Colombia, on August 19, 1992.

3. His mother, Berta Hoyos, is a preschool teacher and psychologist. His father, Jorge Villada, is an art teacher.

4. He has a sister named Manuela Villada Hoyos.

5. He’s a Leo, known for being confident, creative, a natural leader, proud, and sometimes a bit dramatic.

6. He goes by two stage names: Feid or Ferxxo.

7. He is 1.73 meters tall.

8. In school, they called him ‘the boy who sings’ because he was always singing.

9. He studied at the University of Antioquia, where he learned to play the piano, guitar, and clarinet.

10. He dropped out College to chase his dream in music.

11. He started his music career behind the scenes, writing songs for other artists.

12. Some of the songs he’s written for big names include:

  • ‘Gucci los paños’ by Karol G
  • ‘Sigo Extrañándote’ by J Balvin
  • ‘Rosa’ by Anitta and Prince Royce
  • ‘Brujería’ by Christina Aguilera
  • ‘Perdóname’ by Nicky Jam and Darell

13. Before he was ‘Feid,’ he went by ‘Faith.’ Which sounds the same.

14. He chose the name ‘Feid’ because in his first interview, the interviewer pronounced it ‘fa-íd,’ and he didn’t want to keep correcting people on how to say his name.

15. His first album is called Así Como Suena.

16. His song ‘911’ Ft. Nacho, from his second album 19 earned him his first nomination for the Billboard Latin Music Awards.

17. In 2020, during the pandemic, Feid introduced his alter ego: Ferxxo, pronounced ‘Fercho’ in Spanish.

18. He started using ‘X’ in his titles to grab attention.

19. ‘Ferxxo’ shows up in his lyrics, song titles, and album names. That same year, in 2020, he released his album Ferxxo (Vol. 1: M.O.R).

20. Feid released his album FERXXO (VOL 1: M.O.R.). The term ‘mor’ is often used by the artist on social media as a shorthand for ‘amor’ (love).

21. His producer, Sky, always calls him ‘Ferxxo.’ Because of this, the nickname has become popular among his followers.

22. Green has become his signature color.

23. The reason he uses green is: “Green has always been a symbol of hope, like the mountains of ‘Medallo’ (Medellín) in Antioquia, where we come from. And of course, it also represents money, but most importantly, it stands for hope.”

24. His sister has played a key role in his success, supporting him from the start. She’s a graphic designer and illustrator and has created Feid’s album covers and various campaigns.

25. He is currently in a romantic relationship with Colombian singer Karol G.

26. Rumors about his relationship with Karol G started in 2021 when they collaborated on the song ‘Friki.’

27. Feid celebrated his thirtieth birthday by releasing a song called ‘Feliz Cumpleaños Ferxxo.’

28. His versatility has become his signature trait.

29. Another distinctive feature of his style is his white glasses with the name FER-XXO on them.

30. The Gascan glasses are the model he wears most often, in different colors. He also frequently wears the Batwolf model.

31. Both are iconic designs from the Oakley brand.

32. He was the first artist to sell out tickets for his performance at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico José Miguel Agrelot in less than 24 hours.

33. He was the first artist to reach the number one spot on Spotify’s Global Excl. US chart with the song ‘Normal.’

34. He set the record for the most streams by a Colombian artist on Spotify in a single day, with 2.3 million streams.

35. He also holds the record for the most streams by a Colombian artist on Spotify in a single year, with 1.1 billion streams.

36. His song ‘Bubalu’ with Nigerian singer Rema explores the Afrobeats genre.

37. His favorite food is ‘bandeja paisa,’ the signature dish of Antioquian cuisine and one of the most iconic dishes of Colombia. “There’s no better dish than this, without a doubt. I’ve had the chance to try many different foods in the countries I visit and I like them, but nothing compares to the food from home.”

38. Cooking is his other passion, especially baking, as making cakes is his favorite thing to do.

39. His musical tastes lean towards salsa. “Any salsa song gets me dancing, and if it’s by Eddie Santiago, even better.”

40. His 5 most streamed songs to date are:

  • ‘Hey Mor’ with 1,016,162,929 streams
  • ‘Feliz Cumpleaños Ferxxo’ with 990,532,031 streams
  • ‘CLASSY 101’ ft. Young Miko with 924,774,220 streams
  • ‘Yandel 150’ with 857,873,551 streams
  • ‘LA INOCENTE’ with 763,960,512 streams