Enmanuel Gazmey Santiago, also known as Anuel AA, was born in Carolina, Puerto Rico, in a middle-class family.
The Puerto Rican singer completed his basic studies at the María Auxiliadora de Carolina School, showing great interest in music and songwriting at an early age. His father’s work environment as Sony Music Puerto Rico Vice President were a big influence in Anuel´s music path.
His breakthrough album, Real Hasta la Muert, in less than 24 hours hit #1 on Apple Music and reached position #4 as the world’s most downloaded album in all digital platforms.