Frankie J
Mexican-American singer / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Francisco Javier Bautista Jr. (born December 7, 1975)[1] better known by his stage name Frankie J, is a Mexican-American singer and former member of the musical group Kumbia Kings.
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Birth name | Francisco Javier Bautista Jr. |
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Born | (1975-12-07) December 7, 1975 (age 48) Tijuana, Mexico |
Origin | San Diego, California, U.S. |
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Years active | 1993–present |
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Website | therealfrankiej |
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Born in Mexico, he grew up in San Diego and became a freestyle artist under the stage name Frankie Boy in the late 1990s. He then joined Kumbia Kings before re-embarking on a solo career. Frankie J's solo debut album, What's a Man to Do, was released in 2003, followed by more English and Spanish language albums. He received a Grammy Award nomination for his album Faith, Hope y Amor in 2013 for Best Latin Pop Album.