There are different ways people are gaining fame and popularity lately and for Trinidad Cardona it is through a song that has gone viral. Interestingly, the song “Jennifer” didn’t deal with all the studio elements that most songs go through, but it went viral on pretty much every social media platform and brought the youngster fame and the popularity he now enjoys.
In January 2018, Island Records signed with TrinidadDavid Massey, managing director of the record label, said the young artist had potential. Could it just be fate or a miracle? Here is everything you need to know in detail about the Afro-Mexican singer who has captured the hearts of many with his voice/song and is making waves on social media.
Who is Trinidad Cardona? – Brief biography
After his video went viral, his song Jennifer was on almost everyone’s lips and his name was all over the media, and it’s only natural that everyone wants to know more about the young man who set the internet on fire. We’ve done some research and while there isn’t much information online about his personal details, here’s what we do know about him.
Trinidad Cardona was born on May 23, 1999 in Phoenix, Arizona. The always smiling and positive teenager was raised by two lesbian mothers. It is said that his father is in prison. He graduated from high school in 2017.
Growing up, he faced ignorance and many other life issues that he never allowed to discourage him. According to him, his personal life and his experiences are what motivates and inspires him to reach out to people.
About the song “Jennifer” and its online fame
Funny enough, the song that made Trinidad famous and the popularity it enjoys today was neither planned nor meant to be an actual song. He was just singing in the bathroom and his friend started recording it. As soon as he finished singing, his friend uploaded the clip online and what started as a playful freestyle quickly turned into a viral hit for the talented teenager.
Just 24 hours after the clip was uploaded, it has garnered seven million views and fans have been asking him to make a video. Trinidad admitted he had to make a song out of it after his fans looped four minutes and got a million views.
Now the song has different versions. On why he chose to create multiple versions of the song, Trinidad said the original version was the one that was looped (fan made): “We just posted it because it’s the one that fans preferred”, and the rap remix is official. version.
As of January 2018, the song has been viewed over 18 million times on YouTube. After the ‘Jennifer’ video, he released a Jennifer EP, which also included other tracks such as ‘You Are Mine’ and ‘Ready’.
In January he was signed to Island Records – well known in the Caribbean for hosting top Caribbean talent such as Bob Marley, Gregory Issacs and many more. Record label CEO David Massey said he knew Trinidad Cardona was a potential star after listening to Jennifer, and he couldn’t resist signing him on the spot. In February 2018, the upcoming R&B star released a new single called “Dinero”.
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Other facts to know about the musical artist
Before earning online through music, Trinidad was already popular in its hometown and neighborhood. Trinidad first developed a love for dancehall music before switching to R&B music, so he listened to artists like Tommy Lee, Popcaan and Vybz Kartel. Michael Jackson is another music influencer.
After the clip “Jennifer” was released on the Internet, Kelly Rowland shared it on Facebook. He appeared in Alex Aiono’s ‘Does It Make You Fall?’
Cardona’s huge online fan base originated on Facebook, where the “Jennifer” music video that made her popular was first uploaded. His account has been hacked before and he had to start from scratch to grow his following.
Trinidad Cardona said he wants people to take away from his music that it’s okay to be different and to be themselves.