Juan Ramos,[1] better known by his stage name Juan Gotti, is an American rapper of Mexican descent, and member of Dope House Records.[2] He raps in both Spanish and English.[3][4]

Juan Gotti
Gotti performing in 2023
Gotti performing in 2023
Background information
Birth nameJuan Ramos
OriginHouston, Texas, US
GenresSouthern hip hop, Chicano rap
Years active1997–present
LabelsDope House Records, Warner Music Latina, Nueva Records

Biography

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Ramos was raised in Houston, Texas.[1] He later moved to San Antonio.[5] Gotti combines regional Norteño and Ranchero music with hip hop to create his signature sound.[1] Some of Gotti's music was recorded in an attempt to promote peace between rival gangs, as the result of his change of attitude after being released from prison.[1]

His album No Sett Trippin was nominated for a Latin Grammy Award in 2004.[6] In 2005, his follow-up album John Ghetto debuted at #11 on Billboard's Latin Rhythm Charts, as well as #46 under the Top Latin Albums category.[7] He has also received multiple nominations for Texas Latin Rap Awards,[8] including a win for Artist of the Year in 2005.[9]

Discography

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Studio albums

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  • 2002: No Sett Trippin - Dope House Records
  • 2005: John Ghetto - WEA Latina (#46 Latin, #24 Rap)
  • 2005: John Ghetto (Deluxe Edition)(CD & DVD) - WEA Latina
  • 2007: Raza Ville - WEA Latina
  • 2008: Texas Es Mexico - Atraco Music
  • 2008: The Chronicles of Juan Ramos - Jake Records
  • 2011: Ain't No Love - Goldtoes Entertainment
  • 2011: Fear No Evil - Goldtoes Entertainment
  • 2011: Dope La Familia (with Carolyn Rodriguez) – Soulyrical Publishing
  • 2011: Ley De Texas - Virus Enterprises LLC
  • 2012: Getcho Head Right - Spent Records
  • 2013: Broken Dreams - Atraco Music
  • 2014: Makin Moves - (with G Man) – Criminal Mind Records
  • 2014: Respeto The Album - (with Ice) – Ice House Records
  • 2015: American Me

Remix albums

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  • 2002: No Sett Trippin (Slowed & Throwed)
  • 2005: John Ghetto (Chopped & Screwed)

Mixtapes

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  • 2003: Underground Vol.1 El Mas Locote Mix
  • 2004: Underground Vol.2 Off The Chompa
  • 2005: Underground Vol.3 Mas Locote De La Chingada
  • 2006: Underground Vol.4 Still Loco

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Juan Gotti of Texas Nominated for Latin Grammy". LatinRapper.com. August 25, 2004. Archived from the original on March 24, 2017.
  2. ^ Burr, Ramiro (September 26, 2004). "Latin Notes: Gotti raps about barrio life and having a good time", San Antonio Express-News, p. J8.
  3. ^ Lopez, Robert (November 25, 1994). "Latin rappers want their due", The Beaumont Enterprise, p. B1.
  4. ^ Cobo, Leila (April 29, 2006). "Join the Party", Billboard 118 (17): LM8.
  5. ^ Lannert, John (April 29, 2006). "New artists strut their stuff", Billboard 118 (17): LM34.
  6. ^ Burr, Ramiro (October 13, 2004). "Juan Gotti inspired by life in the barrio", Houston Chronicle. Retrieved June 19, 2010.
  7. ^ "Juan Gotti Climbs the Latin Billboard Charts". LatinRapper.com. June 23, 2005. Archived from the original on March 24, 2017.
  8. ^ Marsilio, Elaine (November 27, 2009). "Latin Rap Awards return Saturday: Ceremony to honor genre's best artists", Corpus Christi Caller-Times, p. A2.
  9. ^ Hinojosa, Cassandra (September 18, 2005). "Texas Latin Rap Awards honors major talents", Corpus Christi Caller-Times, p. A2.
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