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MAOS
Manuel Ignacio Osorio Alcalá (Sabanalarga - Atlántico, July 17, 1995), known as MAOS, is a Colombian singer and record producer, who has managed to position himself both in the Hispanic music market and in the English-speaking music market, placing his songs at number one in several music charts.
From a very young age he showed interest in music.4 In his musical beginnings, rock,1 showing his current admiration for bands such as LINKIN PARK. Then he formed a rap group and in 2016 would begin to make notice in his hometown as a soloist.4 in that year he released his first single.6 Thus launches, the special edition of his first single MAMASOTA which was certified as number one album in his city.7Thanks to this theme he became known in important stages at the National level.8 In 2018 he creates his first music studio called Caribbean Music, which was a partnership with other artists (Rafa Luque, FIFFTY FIVE AND RANDAL).9In 2020 he creates his own music studio called MAOS MUSIC in which he currently works his songs and has created songs that have been hits at a National level.
Early life and education[edit]
Maos, was born as Manuel Ignacio Osorio Alcalá, on July 17, 1995 in the municipality of Sabanalarga - Atlántico, Colombia.1 He is the son of Manuel Ignacio Osorio Mercado and Zarife Alcalá Terán, he has an older sister named Johandra, who is an Engineer and a younger brother named Jorge who is a Musician317 Maos started making music at a very early age, becoming interested in genres such as hip hop, at the age of 13.4 After finishing school, he traveled to Villavicencio - Meta as part of a cultural musical project, in addition to living for a time in Villavicencio, where he strengthened his taste for the urban genre.18 As a high school student he was part of several rock bands,1 which, despite not having a name, played songs by Pxndx, Linkin Park and Gustavo Cerati.19 Later, while studying Early Childhood Pedagogy and Digital Marketing at the Normal Superior Santa Teresita and Politécnico Internacional, he created a hotbed of rappers in his hometown, while he finished his studies until graduation.
Musical career[edit]
2016-2020: Beginnings[edit]
He would begin to become known as a solo artist in 2016 with the song "Mamasota", which was musically produced by Jar Beats (Sexi Music). and the video was made by TrezLíneas Entreteimen. Although in 2015 he released the single "No hay nadie que me pare" under the same production, a song with which he won his first fans and became known locally, measuring himself with great exponents of the genre.
In 2017 he released the song "Dale" with Colombian producer Fiffty Five, he also released other singles such as "Motívate", "Hace tiempo" and participated in a version of "Capea el dough " with several artists.
He would release the video of his single "Mamasota" in 2016, which gave him national recognition; becoming the revelation artist of 2016 by the newspaper Alta Voz.
2020-2021: Musical consolidation[edit].
In 2020, the artist began to make his way in the national market, having presentations in cities such as Cali- Colombia, Cartagena, Bogota, Villavicencio, Barranquilla, as well as his music was heard in several Latin American countries. In 2021 he released some covers such as "Lento de J Balvin ft Mr Eazy", "Hecha Pa Mi de Boza" and "Ma G de J Balvin".
On April 14, 2021 he launches an international virtual concert with the transmission of Palo De Agua Live, who have worked with international artists such as Silvestre Dangond. 33 During this period of time, the artist carried out projects that consolidated him as one of the greatest exponents of the genre in his homeland.34353637
In mid 2021 the artist participated in challenges that would make him known to international artists of the genre such as Farruko, Nino Freestyle, Mc Killer, Dante Damageklan and Andy G who highlighted his talent for rap. The song reached a lot of support from his followers, demonstrating that he is an artist that many people follow.
2016-2021: Family and international success[edit].
At the beginning of 2016 the artist released the single "Mamasota", which would become his first single heard throughout Colombia. 41 The artist made his live debut for the Latin market in the best nightclubs of the Atlantic coast, where he performed a repertoire of songs that made him generate his first followers who accompanied him to all his presentations, counting with a huge support 43 Followed by that, the artist launched concerts in many parts of Colombia as were Cali, Bogota, Villavicencio, Barranquilla, Baranoa, and many parts of Colombia achieving success in each of his presentations and consolidating himself as one of the most requested artists by the public, which called the attention of the press so he managed to reach the Colombian television in interviews on channels like Telecaribe and in newspapers like Alta Voz which made a flat of the artist with the National Beauty Queen Tica Martinez which maintained a relationship of very good friends.
2016-2017: Mamasota [edit]
In 2016 was the release of the song Mamasota under the production of "Jar Beats" of the production house "Sexi Music", being the video made by "Trezlineas Entreteimen" and "Alte Producciones" with the company of the model "Cintia Mosquera" which made an excellent job that reached 11,000 reproductions on YouTube so it had a great reach internationally and still continues to increase and reaping the fruits of this work.
Musical style and public image[edit]
Musical style and influences[edit]
The main influences for the composition of Maos' songs are his experiences throughout his life, also to his evolution as an artist.18 For his songs the artist implemented Jamaican sounds, as well as Caribbean sounds and Latin pop, not leaving aside his urban style.7475
Critics have contrasted Maos' musical style from the first wave of internationally popular reggaeton led by Daddy Yankee. 76 He generally sings over his beats although he also often raps and favors a more melodic, pop-influenced style. 76 He frequently works with producer Eber Otero ¨Fiffty Five¨ and Starlyn Lechuga ¨Jar Beats¨, whom he often names in his songs. He has also said that he has been inspired by the sounds of his homeland such as Cumbia, Porro, Vallenato and the native sounds of some parts of the world.
Although he cites J Balvin as his biggest musical inspiration, Maos' earliest influences were rock bands such as Metallica and Linkin Park, as well as salsa legend Hector Lavoe. He also refrains from singing about violent themes or those that incite discord, stating that these themes only awaken war and discord and he wants to give a positive example to his followers, which is why MAOS differentiates himself by giving another meaning to what people think of reggaeton. Despite having a good command of English, Maos says that his songs will be in Spanish and highlights the talent of Spanish-speaking artists, he says that Latin America is a continent rich in musical talent and with a diversity of sounds and genres that are distinguished worldwide, so he wants to take advantage of this and put it into practice in their songs in order to distinguish himself.
Public image and lyrics[edit]
Maos can be described as a nice guy, with a mischievous side who takes good care of his image. We can see how he interacts with his fans on his social networks, such as Instagram, Facebook, Tik Tok, Twitter and he claims that these platforms are essential in his music career and his path to success.
Maos explains that he has always tried to compose lyrics that all kinds of people can listen to, such as old and young, based on real life events that have happened in his life or that other people have lived, he says that this helps him connect more with his fans and their feelings and always tries to make his compositions as real as possible.
On the subject of machismo (misogyny) in reggaeton, Maos emphasizes: "I have a mother, a sister and a daughter that someday when she has the chance to listen to my songs she will realize that I highlight the value and capabilities of women. What we do is to change the misconception that reggaeton is sexist. On the contrary, women are fighters and the most important thing is that they are our biggest fans, and they are the ones who inspire us in our songs. "85
Maos has six tattoos on his body,19 among them his daughter's name "Manuela", his parents' initials and one that says "One Love", which he explains that ¨it makes reference to the fact that we are all connected to love and if we all act according to love, we could change the world¨ and is also dedicated to his fans, who support him, even if they do not know him in person.75 His style of music has been influenced by artists such as Bob Marley, Dread Mar I, J Balvin, Toto La Momposina, Daddy Yankee, Cristian Castro, although he confirms that ¨he is a fan of all compositions made with love¨.
Personal life[edit]
The artist's personal life is reserved for him, however, in one of his videos (cover Hecha pa mi) we could see one of the most important moments of his life, which was the marriage proposal to his wife and we saw that this couple has 2 children.
He has not had any problems with the law nor has he been involved in scandals, so we can deduce that Maos is a very calm person and knows how to take care of his image. On the other hand, he affirms that he does not agree with racism nor with the bad treatment between people, he believes that everything in life can be solved with dialogue no matter the social stratum or skin color, he affirms that we are all equal.
Maos was part of a non-profit foundation (Regala Sonrisas), which is responsible for making happy the neediest children in his town, giving them the opportunity to attend their schools, giving books, toys, clothes, food and often bringing fun games to change their routine and teach them that whoever dreams of what he wants to be, can achieve it.
Discography[edit].
Studio singles:
- 2015: No hay nadie que me pare.
- 2016: Mamasota.
- 2018: Motivate yourself.
- 2021: Cover Hecha pa mi.
collaborative songs:
- 2020: capea el dough - with various artists.
- 2021: Karma - Various artists.
