Must Listen: Reik

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Reik live at Laredo Energy Arena in Laredo, Texas.

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ade up of Borderlanders, Grammywinning Latin Pop band Reik is one of our own. Hailing from the Baja area of California, U.S.A., the group continues to gain popularity as they rise up the charts and collaborate with numerous other artists.

Reik was formed in 2003 and received their first platinumcertified single in 2016 — a remix with Reggaeton artist Nicky Jam on the song “Ya Me Enteré” (I Already Found Out). Their single, “Amigos Con Derechos” (Friends With Benefits), a collaboration with Colombian singer Maluma, landed a second number one on the Billboard Latin Pop chart in 2018. And a single with Puerto Rican artist Ozuna titled “Me Niego” (I Refuse), won best Latin Pop Song of the Year at the 2019 Billboard Latin Music Awards.

The group also collaborates with others, like Korean pop group Super Junior on the song “One More Time (Otra Vez).” The single debuted at number five on the Billboard Latin Pop Digital Song Sales chart.

Their name is pronounced like the English word, “rake.” It’s said they changed the spelling to suit their Spanish-speaking audience.

Reik is comprised of lead vocalist Jesús Alberto Navarro Rosas, Julio Ramirez on acoustic guitar and Bibi Marin on electric guitar.

Some of our favorite songs include “Poco” (a Little Bit), with Mexican crooner Christian Nodal, and “Cinco Estrellas” (Five Stars) with Panamanian Singer Sech, which launched Sept. 1, 2022.

Reik’s most recent concert tour kicks off Oct. 1, 2022 in Mérida, Mexico.