Villano Antillano Explained

Villano Antillano
Birth Name:27 March 1995
Birth Place:Bayamón, Puerto Rico
Other Names:Villana Santiago Pacheco
Alma Mater:Universidad del Sagrado Corazón[1]
Years Active:2018–present

Villana Santiago Pacheco[2] [3] (born March 27, 1995),[4] known professionally as Villano Antillano, is a Puerto Rican rapper, singer and songwriter. She gained recognition in 2022 with the release of "Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 51" alongside producer Bizarrap.[5]

Early life

Antillano was born on March 27, 1995, in Bayamón, Puerto Rico.[6] [7] From an early stage, Antillano had an interest in music, one of her first musical inspirations being Rubén Blades.[8]

Career

Antillano started her career in 2019 with her extended play Tiranía, which treats themes like prejudice against LGBT people.

Since then, Antillano has released music regularly, collaborating with artists from the new wave of Puerto Rican music artists such as Young Miko or Paopao. Her lyrics are loaded with messages against machismo and homophobia present in urban music.[9]

In June 2022, she released "" with Argentine producer Bizarrap,[10] [11] a song that catapulted her to international fame outside the queer sphere.[12] It reached number 11 on the Argentina Hot 100, as well as going number 5 in Spain, 23 in Colombia, 25 in Mexico, 18 in Peru and number 8 in Uruguay.[13]

Personal life

Antillano identifies as a transfemme non-binary person.[14] [15] Antillano uses she/her and they/them pronouns.[16] [17] [18] She is a transfeminist.[19]

Discography

Albums

Extended plays

Singles

As lead artist

Title! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:1em"
YearPeak chart positionsCertificationsAlbum
ARG
[20] 		COL
[21] 		MEX
[22] 		PER
[23] 		SPA
[24] 		URU
[25]
"Prende"2020— — — — — —rowspan="7"
"Culo"— — — — — —
"Brillo"— — — — — —
"Pájara"— — — — — —
"Toro mecánico"
2021— — — — — —
"Muñeca"
— — — — — —
"Vendetta"
— — — — — —
"Hebilla"
2022— — — — — —Hembrismo
"Veo veo"
— — — — — —rowspan="7"
"Vocales"— — — — — —
"Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 51"
11 23 25 18 5 8
  • PROMUSICAE: 3× Platinum
"KLK"— — — — — —
"Mujerón"
— — — — — —
"Besties (remix)"
— — — — — —
"Activa"
— — — — — —
"Cáscara de coco"— — — — — —La sustancia X
"Cuero"2023— — — — — —
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

As featured artist

Title! scope="col"
Year
"Fuetazo"
2023

Awards and nominations

Awardwidth=3%YearCategoryNominated workResult Ref.
MTV Millennial Awards2023Artist to WatchVillano Antillano[26]
2024Viral Anthem"Ride or Die, PT. 2" [27]
Premios Juventud2022Girl Power"Roce" [28]
2023"Activa" [29]
Female Artist – On The RiseVillano Antillano
Premios Lo Nuestro2023New Artist – Female[30]
2024Female Urban Artist of the Year[31]
Urban Album of the YearLa Sustancia X
Premios Tu Música Urbano2023Top New Artist – FemaleVillano Antillano[32]
Rolling Stone en Español Awards2023Album of the YearLa Sustancia X[33]
Song of the Year""
Promising Artist of the YearVillano Antillano
Pride Symbol[34]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: López . Quispe . 2023-06-06 . Villano Antillano Is the Breakout Rebel of Latin Rap . 2023-06-20 . Them.Us . June 20, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230620190941/https://www.them.us/story/villano-antillano-la-sustancia-x-now-awards-2023 . live .
  2. Web site: Flores . Ana . 2022-08-01 . Villano Antillano, cantante trans, sorprende con Bad Bunny . 2023-02-01 . Homosensual . February 1, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230201221540/https://www.homosensual.com/entretenimiento/musica/villano-antillano-cantante-trans-sorprende-con-bad-bunny/ . live .
  3. Web site: 2023-01-10 . Villano Antillano: "Tengo mucho que repartir entre mi comunidad antes de volverme millonaria" . 2023-02-01 . Diario El Ciudadano y la Región . es-ES . February 1, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230201221541/https://www.elciudadanoweb.com/villano-antillano-tengo-mucho-que-repartir-entre-mi-comunidad-antes-de-volverme-millonaria/ . live .
  4. villanoantillano . CM7zJDjBInL . March 27, 2021 . hoy soy un mujerón de 26 añitos ... . live . January 20, 2023 . https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/instagram/villanoantillano/2538847737609488843_2538847733440483805 . January 20, 2023 . es.
  5. Eccleston . Katelina . August 3, 2022 . Villano Antillano Is Making History: 'We Have to Be Proud and Stand Tall' . . January 19, 2023 . January 19, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230119233941/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/villano-antillano-1388154/ . live .
  6. Web site: 2022-06-09 . Quién es Villano Antillano, la artista trans de la nueva session de Bizarrap . 2023-01-31 . . es . January 31, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230131142932/https://www.elmundo.es/cultura/musica/2022/06/09/62a1d03ee4d4d8b82c8b45c4.html . live .
  7. Web site: Los 40 . 2022-06-09 . Villano Antillano, la cantante que encontró en el trap un escenario para remover conciencias . 2023-01-31 . . es . January 31, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230131142932/https://los40.com/los40/2022/06/09/los40urban/1654762116_737111.html . live .
  8. Web site: MAG . NOTICIAS . 2022-06-09 . Quién es Villano Antillano, la rapera no binaria de la BZRP Mussic Sessions #51 FAMA . 2023-01-31 . Mag. . es . January 31, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230131142934/https://mag.elcomercio.pe/fama/quien-es-villano-antillano-la-rapera-no-binaria-de-la-bzrp-mussic-sessions-51-celebs-de-argentina-nnda-nnlt-noticia/ . live .
  9. Flores . Griselda . 2022-06-08 . Villano Antillano Talks Reshaping Her Male-Dominated Genre as a Trans Artist . 2023-06-04 . Billboard . en-US . June 4, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230604001212/https://www.billboard.com/music/latin/villano-antillano-pride-reshaping-rap-genre-1235083986/ . live .
  10. Web site: Quién es Villano Antillano, la Primera Artista Trans en Colaborar Con BZRP Noticias LaMusica . 2023-06-04 . LaMusica: Radio, Podcasts, & Noticias . en-US . June 4, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230604001208/https://www.lamusica.com/en/news/quien-es-villano-antillano-la-primera-artista-trans-en-colaborar-con-bzrp . live .
  11. Web site: Quién es Villano Antillano: la rapera trans en el mundo de la música urbana . 2023-06-04 . www.biobiochile.cl . June 4, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230604001208/https://www.biobiochile.cl/noticias/artes-y-cultura/musica/2022/07/18/amp/quien-es-villano-antillano-la-rapera-trans-en-el-mundo-de-la-musica-urbana.shtml . live .
  12. Web site: Morales . Gonzalo . 2022-06-10 . Villano Antillano sufre comentarios tránsfobos tras su sesión con Bizarrap . 2023-06-04 . Shangay . es . June 4, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230604140013/https://shangay.com/2022/06/10/villano-antillano-se-enfrenta-a-comentarios-transfobos-tras-su-sesion-con-bizarrap/ . live .
  13. Web site: 7 artistas transgénero que están arrasando . 2023-06-04 . www.metrolibre.com . es-PA . June 4, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230604001206/https://www.metrolibre.com/cultura/7-artistas-transgenero-que-estan-arrasando-GAML239348 . live .
  14. Web site: 2022-03-17 . Villano Antillano, la revolución queer del género urbano, presenta "Veo, Veo" - Hoja de Ruta Digital . 2023-01-31 . es . January 31, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230131142810/https://hojaderutadigital.mx/villano-antillano-la-revolucion-queer-del-genero-urbano-presenta-veo-veo/ . live .
  15. Web site: Reynozo . Shirley . 2021-02-04 . Meet Villano Antillano, Puerto Rico's Role Villain Who Defies Heteronormative Values Through Music . 2023-01-31 . Galore . en . January 31, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230131142337/https://galoremag.com/villano-antillano-role-villain/ . live .
  16. Web site: Mackey . Joshua S. . 12 LGBTQ Latinx Folks You Should Know . 2023-02-01 . INTO . September 16, 2022 . en-US . February 1, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230201221256/https://www.intomore.com/culture/12-lgbtq-latinx-folks-know/ . live .
  17. Web site: Villanto Antillano rises to fame with Bizarrap session . 2023-02-01 . Al Día News . en . February 1, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230201221249/https://aldianews.com/en/culture/music/antillano-and-bizarrap . live .
  18. Web site: 2023-01-18 . Liked Shakira's new hit? Listen to these other empowering songs from the same DJ . 2023-02-01 . . en . February 1, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230201221259/https://globalvoices.org/2023/01/18/liked-shakiras-new-hit-listen-to-these-other-empowering-songs-from-the-same-dj/ . live .
  19. Web site: Clarin.com . 2022-12-22 . Villano Antillano, la rapera latina transfeminista elegida por Bizarrap, lanzó su álbum debut 'La Sustancia X' . 2023-02-01 . . es . February 1, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230201215749/https://www.clarin.com/de-una/villano-antillano-rapera-latina-transfeminista-elegida-bizarrap-lanzo-album-debut-sustancia-x-_0_FikGDc4D5N.html . live .
  20. Peak chart positions in Argentina:
  21. Peak chart positions in Colombia:
    • "Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 51": Colombia Songs: The Week of August 6, 2022 . January 19, 2023 . . January 20, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230120000646/https://www.billboard.com/charts/colombia-songs-hotw/2022-08-06/ . live .
  22. Peak chart positions in Mexico:
    • "Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 51": Mexico Songs: The Week of August 6, 2022 . January 19, 2023 . . January 20, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230120000646/https://www.billboard.com/charts/mexico-songs-hotw/2022-08-06/ . live .
  23. Peak chart positions in Peru:
    • "Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 51": Peru Songs: The Week of August 6, 2022 . January 19, 2023 . . January 20, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230120000647/https://www.billboard.com/charts/peru-songs-hotw/2022-08-06/ . live .
  24. Web site: Search: Villano Antillano (songs) . January 18, 2024 . El Portal de Música . . October 8, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231008075709/https://www.elportaldemusica.es/site/search?term=Villano+Antillano . live .
  25. Peak chart positions in Uruguay:
    • Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 51: Web site: Ranking Mensual . https://archive.today/20220802232613/https://cudisco.org/ . August 2, 2022 . August 2, 2022 . . es.
  26. Web site: DESDE PEDRO PASCAL A KAROL G: MTV MIAW 2023 REVELA LA LISTA DE NOMINADOS Y NOMINADAS. Los 40. Pascale. Quililongo. July 4, 2023. July 5, 2023. es. July 6, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230706010215/https://los40.cl/2023/desde-pedro-pascal-a-karol-g-mtv-miaw-2023-revela-la-lista-de-nominados-y-nominadas-160299.html. live.
  27. Web site: MTV MIAW 2024 revelan nominados: destacan Peso Pluma, Danna, Yeri Mua y Young Miko. El Siglo de Torreón. Enrique. Tinajero. June 11, 2024. August 13, 2024. es.
  28. Roiz . Jessica . J Balvin & Karol G Lead 2022 Premios Juventud Nominations: Complete List . . June 22, 2022 . June 14, 2022 . June 15, 2022 . https://archive.today/20220615165945/https://www.billboard.com/music/latin/premios-juventud-2022-nominations-list-1235086894/ . live .
  29. 2023 Premios Juventud Nominations: See the Complete List. Billboard. Griselda. Flores. June 13, 2023. June 13, 2023. June 14, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230614162626/https://www.billboard.com/music/latin/2023-premios-juventud-nominations-list-bad-bunny-1235352167/. live.
  30. Web site: Nominados a Premio Lo Nuestro 2023: lista completa y cómo votar. Univision. January 23, 2023. January 24, 2023. es. January 24, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230124002019/https://www.univision.com/shows/premio-lo-nuestro/premio-lo-nuestro-2023-lista-completa-nominados-y-como-votar. live.
  31. Web site: February 22, 2024 . Premio Lo Nuestro 2024: Lista de artistas ganadores de las 38 categorías . February 23, 2024 . . es . February 23, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240223061953/https://www.univision.com/shows/premio-lo-nuestro/premio-lo-nuestro-2024-lista-completa-de-ganadores-de-las-38-categorias . live .
  32. Rauw Alejandro lidera nominaciones a Premios Tu Música Urbano 2023: Lista completa. Billboard. Jessica. Roiz. May 2, 2023. May 3, 2023. es. May 5, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230505235335/https://www.billboard.com/espanol/musica/rauw-alejandro-premios-tu-musica-urbano-2023-nominaciones-lista-completa-1235320367/. live.
  33. Bad Bunny & Rosalía Lead Rolling Stone En Español Award Nominations: Complete List. Billboard. Isabella. Raygoza. August 11, 2023. September 6, 2023. August 13, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230813010155/https://www.billboard.com/music/latin/rolling-stone-en-espanol-awards-nominations-list-bad-bunny-rosalia-1235390425/. live.
  34. Estos fueron los artistas que recibieron un reconocimiento en los Premios RSEE. Rolling Stone. October 30, 2023. May 22, 2024. es.

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