Myke Towers

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Torres and the second or maternal family name is Monge.

Myke Towers
Towers in 2021
Background information
Also known asYoung Kingz
Born
Michael Anthony Torres Monge

(1994-01-15) January 15, 1994
Río Piedras, Puerto Rico
Genres
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • singer
  • songwriter
Years active2016–present
Labels
Websitemyketowerspr.com
Children1
Signature

Michael Anthony Torres Monge[1] (born January 15, 1994), known professionally as Myke Towers, is a Puerto Rican rapper and singer.[2] He was recognized as New Artist of the Year by the Billboard Latin Music Awards in 2021[3] and has been nominated at the Latin Grammys.[4] To date, Towers has released 7 studio albums and is co-managed by One World International and S10 Entertainment.[5]

Early life

Towers was born on January 15, 1994, in Río Piedras, a district that now belongs to San Juan, Puerto Rico. From a very young age he drew inspiration from 90's hip-hop and started practicing freestyle independently, while recording various demos afterwards.[6]

Career

When Towers began his career, he initially posted his songs to SoundCloud, which gained popularity in Puerto Rico.[7] Originally, his stage name was "Mike", but was later stylized to "Myke", joining the letters "Y" and "K", short for the moniker "Young Kingz".[8] His mixtape El Final del Principio (2016) peaked at 12 on Latin Rhythm Albums.[9] The mixtape was produced by the record label G Starr Entertainment and featured singles such as "Dinero en mano", "Déjate ver", "No sabe nada" and "Alternativas".[10]

Towers collaborated with Bad Bunny with the song "Estamos Arriba" released in June 2019.[11][12] On July 5, 2019, Piso 21 released the single "Una Vida Para Recordar" featuring Towers.[13] He collaborated with Becky G with the song "Dollar"; a music video was released July 12, 2019.[14] His first studio album Easy Money Baby was released on January 23, 2020, just one week after the birth of his son. The album peaked at number one on the Top Latin Albums chart for 83 consecutive weeks and was nominated for Best Urban Music Album at the Latin Grammy Awards.[15][16][17] His EP Para Mi Ex was released on December 16, 2020.[18]

His second album, Lyke Mike, was released on April 23, 2021.[19] The title refers to his previous stage name, while the number of tracks (23) pays homage to the jersey number of former basketball player Michael Jordan. It features collaborations with Jon Z, Ñengo Flow, and Sahir.[8]

His third studio album, La Vida Es Una was released on March 23, 2023. This album also had 23 songs, which included features from Arcángel, J Balvin, Chita, Ozuna, and Daddy Yankee.[20] In July 2023, the song "Lala" topped charts in several countries after the use of the song went viral on TikTok.[21][22] It also became Towers' first song to top Billboard's Global 200 US chart.[23] In that same month, Towers signed a managerial deal with Brandon Silverstein’s S10 Entertainment.[5]

Towers' fourth album, LVEU: Viva la Tuya… No la Mía, was released on November 23, 2023.[24]

His fifth album, La Pantera Negra, was released on August 23, 2024. The album features collaborations with Peso Pluma, Jay Wheeler, Omar Montes, Cosculluela, and Yovngchimi.[25]

Discography

Main article: Myke Towers discography

Studio albums

  • Easy Money Baby (2020)
  • Lyke Mike (2021)
  • La Vida Es Una (2023)
  • LVEU: Vive la Tuya... No la Mía (2023)
  • La Pantera Negra (2024)
  • Lyke Miike (2024)
  • Island Boyz (2025)

Awards and nominations

Award Year Recipient(s) and nominee(s) Category Result Ref.
ASCAP Latin Awards 2020 "Si Se Da" (with Farruko) Winning Songs Won [26]
2021 "La Jeepeta (Remix)" (with Anuel AA, Nio Garcia, Brray & Juanka) Won [27]
2022 Himself Songwriter of the Year Won [28]
"Bandido" (with Juhn) Winning Songs Won
"Diosa" Won
"La Curiosidad" (with Jay Wheeler) Won
"La Nota" (with Manuel Turizo & Rauw Alejandro) Won
"Mi Niña" (with Wisin) Won
"Pareja del Año" (with Sebastián Yatra) Won
"Travesuras (Remix)" (with Nio Garcia, Casper Magico, Ozuna & Wisin & Yandel) Won
2024 "Lala" Won [29]
"Uh Lala" (with Daddy Yankee) Won
Billboard Latin Music Awards 2021 Himself New Artist of the Year Won [3]
"Caramelo (Remix)" (with Ozuna & Karol G) Airplay Song of the Year Nominated
"Travesuras (Remix)" (with Nio Garcia, Casper Magico, Ozuna & Wisin & Yandel) Tropical Song of the Year Nominated
2024 Himself Latin Rhythm Artist of the Year, Solo Nominated [30]
"Lala" Global 200 Latin Song of the Year Nominated
Airplay Song of the Year Nominated
"La Falda" Nominated
"La Capi" Tropical Song of the Year Nominated
Billboard Music Awards 2021 "Caramelo (Remix)" (with Ozuna & Karol G) Top Latin Song Nominated [31]
iHeartRadio Music Awards 2024 "Lala" Latin Pop/Reggaeton Song of the Year Nominated [32]
2025 "La Falda" Nominated [33]
Himself Latin Pop/Urban Artist of the Year Nominated
Latin American Music Awards 2021 Himself New Artist of the Year Nominated [34]
"Caramelo (Remix)" (with Ozuna & Karol G) Favorite Urban Song Nominated
Collaboration of the Year Nominated
2022 Himself Artist of the Year Nominated [35]
Favorite Male Artist Nominated
"Pareja del Año" (with Sebastián Yatra) Favorite Pop Song Won
2024 "Lala" Song of the Year Nominated [36]
Global Latin Song of the Year Nominated
Favorite Urban Song Nominated
"Borracho y Loco" (with Yandel) Best Urban Collaboration Nominated
Latin Grammy Awards 2020 Easy Money Baby Best Urban Music Album Nominated [4]
2021 Lyke Mike Nominated [37]
"La Curiosidad" (with Jay Wheeler) Best Reggaeton Performance Nominated
Best Urban Song Nominated
2024 "El Cielo" (with Feid & Sky Rompiendo) Nominated [38]
"La Falda" Nominated
LOS40 Music Awards 2021 "Pareja del Año" (with Sebastián Yatra) Best Latin Song Nominated [39]
Best Latin Video Won
2023 Himself Best Latin Live Act Nominated [40]
Best Latin Urban Act or Producer Nominated
La Vida es Una Best Latin Album Nominated|
"Uh Lala" (with Daddy Yankee) Best Latin Collaboration Nominated
"Lala" Best Latin Urban Song Nominated
2024 Himself Best Latin Live Act Nominated [41]
Best Latin Urban Act Won
La Pantera Negra Best Latin Album Won
La Vida es Una Tour Best Latin Tour, Festival or Concert Nominated
"La Falda" Best Latin Urban Song Nominated
"Mi Lova" (with Bad Gyal) Best Latin Urban Collaboration Won
"La Ranger" (with Sech, Justin Quiles, Lenny Tavárez, Dalex & Dímelo Flow) Nominated
2025 Himself Best Latin Act

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[42]
"Soleao" (with Quevedo) Best Latin Urban Song Pending
"Sentimiento Natural" (with Aitana) Best Spanish Collaboration

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MTV Europe Music Awards 2022 Himself Best Caribbean Act Nominated [43]
2023 Nominated [44]
2024 Nominated [45]
MTV Millennial Awards 2021 "La Curiosidad" (with Jay Wheeler) Hit of the Year Nominated [46]
"La Nota" (with Manuel Turizo & Rauw Alejandro) Music-Ship of the Year Nominated
"Pareja del Año" (with Sebastián Yatra) Viral Anthem Won
2024 "La Falda" Bellakeo Supremo Nominated [47]
"Lala" Viral Anthem Nominated
Nickelodeon Mexico Kids' Choice Awards 2021 "Pareja del Año" (with Sebastián Yatra) Catchier Song Won [48]
Premios Juventud 2020 Himself The New Generation - Male Nominated [49]
2021 Male Youth Artist of the Year Nominated [50]
"Caramelo (Remix)" (with Ozuna & Karol G) The Perfect Mix Nominated
"Mi Niña (Remix)" (with Wisin, Anitta & Maluma) Nominated
"Me Gusta" (with Anitta & Cardi B) OMG Collaboration Nominated
"La Jeepeta (Remix)" (with Anuel AA, Nio Garcia, Brray & Juanka) Viral Track of the Year Nominated
2022 "Pareja del Año" (with Sebastián Yatra) The Perfect Mix Nominated [51]
"Oh Na Na" (with Camila Cabello & Tainy) OMG Collaboration Nominated
2023 Himself Male Youth Artist of the Year Nominated [52]
"Ande Con Quien Ande" (with Jhayco) Best Urban Mix Nominated
"Uh Lala" (with Daddy Yankee) Nominated
La Vida es Una Best Urban Album – Male Nominated
"Baby Father 2.0" (with Yovngchimi, Arcangel, Ñengo Flow & Yeruza) Best Trap Song Nominated
2024 "Lala" Best Urban Track Nominated [53]
"Borracho y Loco" (with Yandel) Best Urban Mix Nominated
LVEU: Vive la Tuya... No la Mía Best Urban Album Nominated
2025 Himself Male Youth Artist of the Year Nominated [54]
Change Agent Won
"Degenere" (with Benny Blanco) Best Urban Track Nominated
"Adivino" (with Bad Bunny) Best Urban Mix Won
La Pantera Negra Best Urban Album Nominated
"Soleao" (with Quevedo) Afrobeat of the Year Nominated
Premios Lo Nuestro 2020 Himself New Male Artist Nominated [55]
2021 "Me Gusta" (with Anitta & Cardi B) Crossover Collaboration of the Year Nominated [56]
"La Jeepeta (Remix)" (with Anuel AA, Nio Garcia, Brray & Juanka) Remix of the Year Nominated
"Caramelo (Remix)" (with Ozuna & Karol G) Nominated
"La Cama (Remix)" (with Lunay, Ozuna, Chencho Corleone & Rauw Alejandro) Nominated
2022 Himself Male Urban Artist of the Year Nominated [57]
"La Tóxica (Remix)" (with Farruko, Sech, Jay Wheeler & Tempo) Remix of the Year Nominated
"Fiel (Remix)" (with Wisin, Jhayco & Anuel AA) Nominated
"Travesuras (Remix)" (with Nio Garcia, Casper Magico, Ozuna & Wisin & Yandel) Nominated
"Pareja del Año" (with Sebastián Yatra) Perfect Mix of The Year Nominated
Pop Collaboration of the Year Won
"La Nota" (with Manuel Turizo & Rauw Alejandro) Urban Song of the Year Nominated
"Mi Niña" (with Wisin) Urban Collaboration of the Year Nominated
2023 "Oh Na Na" (with Camila Cabello & Tainy) The Perfect Mix of the Year Nominated [58]
Lyke Mike Urban Album of the Year Nominated
"Experimento" Urban/Pop Song of the Year Nominated
2024 Himself Male Urban Artist of the Year Nominated [59]
"Lala" Song of the Year Nominated
Urban Song of the Year Nominated
La Vida Es Una Urban Album of the Year Nominated
"Uh Lala" (with Daddy Yankee) Urban Collaboration of the Year Nominated
2025 Himself Artist of the Year Nominated [60]
Male Urban Artist of the Year Nominated
"La Falda" Song of the Year Nominated
Urban Song of the Year Nominated
LVEU: Vive la Tuya... No la Mía Album of the Year Nominated
Urban Album of the Year Nominated
"Degenere" (with Benny Blanco) Crossover Collaboration of the Year Nominated
"Borracho y Loco" (with Yandel) Urban Collaboration of the Year Nominated
"La Capi" Tropical Song Of The Year Nominated

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