Who Is Bubaseta?

Bubaseta is one of the most prominent voices of Latin American hip hop. His real name is Juan Pablo Escobar, and he is 36 years old. Hailing from Chile, he has been a major influencer in the Latin American hip-hop scene since his debut in 2005. His style is characterized by deep lyrics, soulful production and a strong sense of social awareness.

Early Life

Escobar was born in Santiago de Chile in 1984. He grew up with a strong passion for hip-hop, which led him to start making music at a young age. As his career progressed, he became very active in the Chilean rap scene, collaborating with many local acts and producing beats for other artists. In 2006, he released his first solo album, entitled “Bubaseta & Friends”.

Career

Bubaseta has collaborated with some of the biggest names in Latin American hip-hop, such as Anita Tijoux, Papaya Republika and Chancho en Piedra. He has also worked with international acts such as Zion I and Kabaka Pyramid. His music has been featured in films and television shows such as “The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift” and “Narcos”. In addition to his solo career, Escobar is also a member of the Chilean supergroup “Sistema Locomotora”.

Philanthropy

Bubaseta is very active in promoting charitable and educational projects in Chile. He has donated his time and money to organizations such as “Paz y Esperanza” and “Fundación Chile Joven”. He also supports several local initiatives such as “La Casa del Hip Hop”, which provides educational activities for young people from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Achievements

In 2014, Bubaseta won the Altazor Award for Best Urban Album for his record “Corte Molecular”. He has also been nominated for several other awards including two MTV Video Music Awards and two Premios Shock. He has collaborated with some of the biggest names in hip hop such as Nas, Biggie Smalls and Ice Cube.