Myke Towers, born Michael Anthony Torres Monge on January 15, 1994, is a Puerto Rican rapper and singer known for his impact on Latin urban music. Rising to fame through songs posted on SoundCloud, Towers initially used the stage name "Mike" but later rebranded as "Myke," combining “Y” and “K” to mean “Young Kingz.” His unique style and talent earned him a Latin Grammy nomination and recognition as Billboard Latin Music Awards' New Artist of the Year in 2021.
Towers debuted with the mixtape El Final del Principio in 2016, which reached #12 on the Latin Rhythm Albums chart. This set the stage for his career, featuring hits like "Dinero en mano" and "No sabe nada." His collaborations with artists such as Bad Bunny ("Estamos Arriba"), Becky G ("Dollar"), and Piso 21 ("Una Vida Para Recordar") further boosted his popularity.
In 2020, he released his first album, Easy Money Baby, which topped the Top Latin Albums chart for 83 weeks. The album, dropped shortly after his son’s birth, was nominated for Best Urban Music Album at the Latin Grammy Awards. His 2021 album Lyke Mike paid tribute to his early stage name and basketball icon Michael Jordan. It featured artists like Ñengo Flow and Jon Z.
Towers’ third album, La Vida Es Una (2023), included collaborations with Daddy Yankee, J Balvin, and Arcángel, and its single "Lala" became a viral TikTok sensation, topping global charts. In November 2023, he released LVEU: Viva la Tuya… No la Mía, followed by his fifth album La Pantera Negra in August 2024, featuring artists like Peso Pluma and Jay Wheeler.
Myke Towers’ career reflects versatility, consistent hits, and growing international success in the Latin music scene.
