Enrique Miguel Iglesias Preysler, born on May 8, 1975, in Spain, is a globally renowned singer and songwriter. He is the son of legendary Spanish singer Julio Iglesias. Enrique began his music journey in the mid-1990s, signing with Mexican label Fonovisa. His early success made him the top-selling Spanish-language artist of the decade. By the 2000s, he achieved international fame, crossing over to the English-language market with hits that topped charts worldwide.
In 1999, Enrique signed a groundbreaking $68 million deal with Universal Music Group. His Spanish albums were released under Universal Music Latino, while his English songs were handled by Interscope Records. In 2010, he moved to Republic Records to release bilingual albums. Later, in 2015, he signed with Sony Music, where his Spanish music was released under Sony Music Latin and English songs through RCA Records.
Enrique has sold over 70 million records globally, making him one of the best-selling Latin artists of all time. He holds multiple Billboard records, including 27 number-one hits on the Hot Latin Songs chart and 24 on the Latin Pop Airplay chart. He has also achieved five top-five Billboard Hot 100 singles, including two number-one songs. In addition, Enrique leads Billboard’s Dance Club charts with 14 number-one hits, the most by any male artist. Billboard named him the “Top Latin Artist of All Time” in 2022.
Known as the "King of Latin Pop," Enrique’s music blends Latin rhythms with pop and dance beats, earning critical acclaim and a loyal global fan base. His live performances and timeless hits, like Hero and Bailando, continue to define his career. With numerous awards and a legacy that reshaped Latin music, Enrique Iglesias remains a trailblazer in the global music scene.
