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{{Short description|Spanish singer and songwriter (born 1997)}}
{{Short description|Spanish singer (born 1997)}}
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| name = Bad Gyal
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| caption = Bad Gyal in 2022
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| birth_name = Alba Farelo Solé
| birth_name = Alba Farelo Solé
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1997|3|7|df=y}}
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1997|03|07|df=yes}}
| birth_place = [[Vilassar de Mar]], Catalonia, Spain
| birth_place = [[Vilassar de Mar]], Barcelona, Spain
| occupation = {{hlist|Singer|songwriter|[[Disc jockey|DJ]]|model}}
| occupation = {{hlist|Singer|songwriter|DJ|model}}
| works = [[Bad Gyal discography|Discography]]
| discography = [[Bad Gyal discography|Discography]]
| years_active = 2016–present
| years_active = 2016–present
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| genre = {{hlist|[[Dancehall]]|[[Electronic dance music|EDM]]|[[reggaeton]]|[[Pop music|pop]]}}
| genre = {{hlist|[[Dancehall]]|[[Electronic dance music|EDM]]|[[reggaeton]]|[[Pop music|pop]]}}
| label = {{hlist|[[Aftercluv]]|[[Interscope Records|Interscope]]}}
| label = {{hlist|[[Aftercluv]]|[[Interscope Records|Interscope]]}}
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'''Alba Farelo Solé''' (born 7 March 1997), known professionally as '''Bad Gyal''', is a Spanish singer, songwriter, [[Disc jockey|DJ]] and model. Known for her distinctive overall use of [[Auto-Tune]], Bad Gyal has developed a strong [[cult following]] ever since her musical career began in 2016, with her uploading an interpretation of [[Rihanna]]'s "[[Work (Rihanna song)|Work]]", sung in [[Catalan language|Catalan]], to [[YouTube]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Sherburne |first=Philip |author-link=Philip Sherburne |date=5 October 2017 |title=Bad Gyal Is a Rihanna-Loving Dancehall Badass from Barcelona |url=https://pitchfork.com/features/rising/bad-gyal-is-a-rihanna-loving-dancehall-badass-from-barcelona |access-date=25 May 2022 |website=[[Pitchfork (website)|Pitchfork]]}}</ref> She continued to make music as an independent artist, releasing records like "Indapanden", "[[Jacaranda (song)|Jacaranda]]" and the popular "Fiebre". Bad Gyal later released two mixtapes: ''[[Slow Wine Mixtape]]'' (2016) and ''[[Worldwide Angel]]'' (2018), which consecrated her as an emerging artist within the Spanish urban scene.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Diez-Garde|first=Jose Luis|date=28 November 2019|title=Bad Gyal, la bomba sexual que quiere el trono de Rosalía|trans-title=Bad Gyal, the sex bomb that wants Rosalía's throne|url=https://www.larazon.es/gente/20191128/3etc4gsywvgspmvxfpbyimgkce.html|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210122020227/https://www.larazon.es/gente/20191128/3etc4gsywvgspmvxfpbyimgkce.html |archive-date=22 January 2021 |access-date=17 January 2021|website=[[La Razón (Madrid)|La Razón]]|language=es}}</ref>
'''Alba Farelo Solé''' (born 7 March 1997), known professionally as '''Bad Gyal''', is Spanish singer and songwriter. Known for her distinctive overall use of [[Auto-Tune]], Bad Gyal has developed a strong [[cult following]] ever since her musical career began in 2016, with an interpretation of [[Rihanna]]'s "[[Work (Rihanna song)|Work]]" in the [[Catalan language]]. She continued to make music as an independent artist, releasing records like "Jacaranda" and "Fiebre". Bad Gyal later released two [[mixtape]]s: ''[[Slow Wine Mixtape|Slow Wine]]'' (2016) and ''[[Worldwide Angel]]'' (2018), which consecrated her as an emerging artist within the Spanish urban scene.


Bad Gyal signed with [[Interscope Records]] and [[Aftercluv]] in 2019, and saw mainstream acclaim with songs like "Santa María", "[[Zorra (Bad Gyal song)|Zorra]]" and "[[Alocao]]", the latter becoming the [[List of number-one singles of 2019 (Spain)|number-one song in Spain for 2019]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-05-01|title=Bad Gyal da el salto a una multinacional y firma por Interscope y Aftercluv|url=https://jenesaispop.com/2019/05/01/361841/bad-gyal-confirma-su-salto-a-una-multi-y-ficha-por-interscope-y-aftercluv/|access-date=2021-01-17|website=jenesaispop.com|language=es}}</ref> 2021 saw the release of her first project as a signed artist ''[[Warm Up (EP)|Warm Up]]'', as well as ''[[Sound System: The Final Releases]]''.<ref>{{Cite magazine|date=2021-03-22|title=Bad Gyal estrena su nuevo EP "Warm Up"|url=https://billboard.com.ar/bad-gyal-estrena-su-nuevo-ep-warm-up/|access-date=2021-12-04|magazine=Billboard|language=es}}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine|date=2021-11-30|title=Bad Gyal viaja de Barcelona a "Nueva York" en su nuevo single|url=https://billboard.com.ar/bad-gyal-viaja-de-barcelona-a-nueva-york-en-su-nuevo-single/|access-date=2021-12-15|magazine=Billboard|language=es}}</ref> Her debut album ''[[La joia|La Joia]]'' was released in 2024.
Bad Gyal signed with [[Interscope Records]] and [[Aftercluv]] in 2019 and saw mainstream acclaim with songs like "Santa María", "[[Zorra (Bad Gyal song)|Zorra]]" and "[[Alocao]]", the latter becoming the [[List of number-one singles of 2019 (Spain)|number-one song in Spain for 2019]]. 2021 saw the release of her first project as a signed artist ''[[Warm Up (EP)|Warm Up]]'', and ''[[Sound System: The Final Releases]]''. Her debut album, ''[[La joia]]'', was released in 2024.


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==Early life and education==
Other ventures for Bad Gyal, besides music, include fashion and modeling; she made her runway debut at [[Andrés Sardá]]'s Spring/Summer 2022 show at [[Madrid Fashion Week]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Periódico|first=El|date=2021-09-16|title=Bad Gyal debuta como modelo de la mano de Andrés Sardà|url=https://www.elperiodico.com/es/sociedad/20210916/bad-gyal-debuta-modelo-andres-sarda-12084996|access-date=2021-12-30|website=elperiodico|language=es}}</ref> As for social activism, Farelo has been an advocate for [[gender equality]], [[LGBT rights in Spain|LGBT rights]] and [[social justice]].
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Alba Farelo was born on 7 March 1997 in [[Vilassar de Mar]], Barcelona.<ref name="DOB">{{cite tweet |author=Bad Gyal |user=bad_gyal_pussy |number=839016403701235713 |date=7 March 2017 |title=Hoy fai 20 añitos y os anunciare cosas muuuuuy 🔥🔥🔥 |trans-title=Today I'm 20 years old and I'll announce very 🔥🔥🔥 things to you |language=es |access-date=22 December 2024 |url-status=live |archive-url= |archive-date=}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |date=6 January 2021 |title=Bad Gyal: todo lo que tienes que saber sobre la artista catalana y su revolución musical y estilística |url=https://www.vogue.es/articulos/bad-gyal-artista-catalana-todo |work=[[Vogue España]] |language=es |access-date=14 December 2024}}</ref> The eldest of five children,<ref>{{Cite news |last=Martin |first=Felicity |date=2 August 2018 |title=A Little Bit International: Bad Gyal Interviewed |work=[[Clash (magazine)|Clash]] |url=https://www.clashmusic.com/features/a-little-bit-international-bad-gyal-interviewed |access-date=26 September 2018}}</ref> Farelo is the daughter of {{ill|Eduard Farelo|ca}}, actor and voice actor.<ref name="dazed">{{cite news |last=Joshi |first=Tara |date=23 February 2018 |title=The Catalan reggaeton queen growing angel wings |work=[[Dazed]] |url=http://www.dazeddigital.com/music/article/39156/1/bad-gyal-worldwide-angel-interview |access-date=19 June 2018}}</ref><ref name="pitchfork">{{Cite news |last1=Sherburne |first1=Philip |author-link=Philip Sherburne |date=5 October 2017 |title=Bad Gyal Is a Rihanna-Loving Dancehall Badass From Barcelona |url=https://pitchfork.com/features/rising/bad-gyal-is-a-rihanna-loving-dancehall-badass-from-barcelona |work=[[Pitchfork (website)|Pitchfork]] |access-date=13 October 2017}}</ref> Farelo's younger sister Irma is also a singer, performing under the name [[Mushkaa]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.elperiodico.com/es/ocio-y-cultura/20230120/mushkaa-hermana-bad-gyal-entrevista-sidecar-81361042|website=[[El Periódico de Catalunya]]|date=20 January 2023|title=Mushkaa, algo más que la hermana de Bad Gyal: reguetón para ellas y portentosa sensibilidad juvenil|first=Ignasi|last=Fortuny}}</ref>


At 18, Farelo entered the [[University of Barcelona]], aiming to study [[fashion design]]. While attending university and simultaneously working at a [[call centre]], she released "Pai", an adaptation of "[[Work (Rihanna song)|Work]]", by [[Rihanna]] and [[Drake (musician)|Drake]], in [[Catalan language|Catalan]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite news |last=Aroesti |first=Rachel |date=5 July 2018 |title=Bad Gyal: 'Young people feel really represented by reggaeton' |work=[[The Guardian]] |url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2018/jul/05/bad-gyal-alba-farelo-interview |access-date=28 July 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Sherburne |first=Philip |author-link=Philip Sherburne |date=5 October 2017 |title=Bad Gyal Is a Rihanna-Loving Dancehall Badass from Barcelona |url=https://pitchfork.com/features/rising/bad-gyal-is-a-rihanna-loving-dancehall-badass-from-barcelona |access-date=25 May 2022 |website=[[Pitchfork (website)|Pitchfork]]}}</ref>
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==Early life==
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Alba Farelo Solé was born on 7 March 1997 in [[Vilassar de Mar]], Barcelona. The eldest of five children,<ref>{{Cite news |last=Martin |first=Felicity |date=2 August 2018 |title=A Little Bit International: Bad Gyal Interviewed |work=[[Clash (magazine)|Clash]] |url=https://www.clashmusic.com/features/a-little-bit-international-bad-gyal-interviewed |access-date=26 September 2018}}</ref> Farelo is the daughter of {{ill|Eduard Farelo|ca}}, an actor and voice actor.<ref name="dazed">{{cite news |last=Joshi |first=Tara |date=23 February 2018 |title=The Catalan reggaeton queen growing angel wings |work=[[Dazed]] |url=http://www.dazeddigital.com/music/article/39156/1/bad-gyal-worldwide-angel-interview |access-date=19 June 2018}}</ref><ref name="pitchfork">{{Cite news |last1=Sherburne |first1=Philip |author-link=Philip Sherburne |date=5 October 2017 |title=Bad Gyal Is a Rihanna-Loving Dancehall Badass From Barcelona |url=https://pitchfork.com/features/rising/bad-gyal-is-a-rihanna-loving-dancehall-badass-from-barcelona |work=[[Pitchfork (website)|Pitchfork]] |access-date=13 October 2017}}</ref> Farelo's younger sister Irma has also pursue a musical career under the name {{ill|Mushkaa|es}}.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.elperiodico.com/es/ocio-y-cultura/20230120/mushkaa-hermana-bad-gyal-entrevista-sidecar-81361042|website=[[El Periódico de Catalunya]]|date=20 January 2023|title=Mushkaa, algo más que la hermana de Bad Gyal: reguetón para ellas y portentosa sensibilidad juvenil|first=Ignasi|last=Fortuny}}</ref> After taking {{lang|es|[[selectividad]]}}, Farelo earned a degree in [[fashion design]] at the [[University of Barcelona]]. While attending university, and working at a call centre, she released "Pai" (2016), an adaptation of "[[Work (Rihanna song)|Work]]" by Rihanna in Catalan.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news |last=Aroesti |first=Rachel |date=5 July 2018 |title=Bad Gyal: 'Young people feel really represented by reggaeton' |work=[[The Guardian]] |url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2018/jul/05/bad-gyal-alba-farelo-interview |access-date=28 July 2018}}</ref> She stated that she never meant for that song to become viral, and that she just did it to create a funny memory with her group of friends. However, with that video, Farelo became one of the first artists to sing typically [[Latino (demonym)|Latino]]/Spanish-language music genres in Catalan. She was named one of the most promising young musicians in Spain after the [[Cover version|cover]] was picked up by a local radio station. While working in a bakery in her hometown, she decided to drop out of college to pursue a serious career in the music industry. She began as an independent artist, singing covers and playing music in nightclubs in and around [[province of Barcelona|Barcelona]]. She later became more interested in producing her own music and, with the money she made from gigs, soon rented recording studios and hired new producers. She would then release "Indapanden" and "No Pierdo Nada", among other songs produced by Fakeguido.


==Career==
==Career==
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===2016–2018: ''Slow Wine Mixtape'' and ''Worldwide Angel''===
===2016–2018: ''Slow Wine Mixtape'' and ''Worldwide Angel''===
"Pai" gained popularity on [[YouTube]], and was picked up by a local radio, which led to the creation of a [[mixtape]], ''[[Slow Wine Mixtape]]'', with producer Pablo Martínez. The mixtape was released on 9 November 2016. During this era, she was featured in several professional music magazines and websites including ''[[Pitchfork (website)|Pitchfork]]'' and ''[[Fact (UK magazine)|Fact]]''. ''Fact'' named her song "Jacaranda" the number 1 single of 2017.<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Bowe |first1=Miles |last2=Horner |first2=Al |last3=Lobenfeld |first3=Claire |last4=Twells |first4=John |last5=Clare Welsh |first5=April |last6=Wilson |first6=Scott |date=15 December 2017 |title=The 50 Best Tracks of 2017 |url=https://www.factmag.com/2017/12/15/best-tracks-2017 |access-date=28 March 2022 |work=[[Fact (UK magazine)|Fact]]}}</ref> After releasing the mixtape's debut single "Fiebre", Bad Gyal started to grow exponentially in the areas of [[Maresme|El Maresme]], Barcelona, and other points of Spain. Throughout the years, the song has developed a [[cult following]] and has been catalogued as a must play at clubs and music festivals. Because of "Fiebre"'s success, she was offered many record deals, which she turned down after receiving legal advice from lawyers. The success of the mixtape and its critical acclaim led Farelo to perform at several festivals in Iceland and Japan, as well as the Red Bull Music Academy Festival in Los Angeles, and [[Sónar]] in Barcelona.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.factmag.com/2017/11/09/bad-gyal-access-all-areas/|title=Bad Gyal - Access All Areas|date=9 September 2017|work=FACT Magazine|access-date=29 July 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.lavanguardia.com/vida/20180129/44394677676/bad-gyal-presenta-en-estados-unidos-su-nuevo-disco-recopilatorio.html|title=Bad Gyal presenta en Estados Unidos su nuevo disco recopilatorio|date=29 January 2018|work=[[La Vanguardia]]|access-date=29 July 2018|language=es}}</ref> In late 2017 she also toured Mexico and the United States.It was first known by the artist from [[Cádiz]] [https://cadizpedia.wikanda.es/wiki/Ayesha_Chanel Ayesha Chanel].
After "Pai" gained popularity on [[YouTube]], and was picked up by a local radio, Farelo started recording ''[[Slow Wine Mixtape]]'', alongside producer Pablo Martínez. The mixtape was released on 9 November 2016 and caught the attention of several professional magazines and music outlets, including ''[[Pitchfork (website)|Pitchfork]]'' and ''[[Fact (UK magazine)|Fact]]''. The latter named her song "Jacaranda," the best single of 2017.<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Bowe |first1=Miles |last2=Horner |first2=Al |last3=Lobenfeld |first3=Claire |last4=Twells |first4=John |last5=Clare Welsh |first5=April |last6=Wilson |first6=Scott |date=15 December 2017 |title=The 50 Best Tracks of 2017 |url=https://www.factmag.com/2017/12/15/best-tracks-2017 |access-date=28 March 2022 |work=[[Fact (UK magazine)|Fact]]}}</ref> After releasing the record's debut single "Fiebre", Bad Gyal's popularity grew exponentially. The song has developed a [[cult following]] ever since. The mixtape's success and critical acclaim led Farelo to perform at numerous festivals throughout Europe.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.factmag.com/2017/11/09/bad-gyal-access-all-areas/|title=Bad Gyal - Access All Areas|date=9 September 2017|work=FACT Magazine|access-date=29 July 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.lavanguardia.com/vida/20180129/44394677676/bad-gyal-presenta-en-estados-unidos-su-nuevo-disco-recopilatorio.html|title=Bad Gyal presenta en Estados Unidos su nuevo disco recopilatorio|date=29 January 2018|work=[[La Vanguardia]]|access-date=29 July 2018|language=es}}</ref> In late 2017 she also toured Mexico and the United States.


In February 2018, she released her second mixtape to critical acclaim, which she titled ''[[Worldwide Angel]]''. The album was licensed and distributed with [[Canada (producer)|Canada Editorial]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thefader.com/2017/12/20/bad-gyal-nicest-cocky-interview-dancehall-catalan|title=The dazzling melancholy of Bad Gyal's dancehall-inspired party music|last=Myers|first=Owen|date=Summer 2018|work=The Fader|access-date=27 July 2018}}</ref> The mixtape was produced by [[Jam City]], Dubbel Dutch, Florentino and [[el Guincho]]. It spawned many singles including "[[Blink (Bad Gyal song)|Blink]]", "Candela" and "Internationally". The last one was included in the digital soundtrack of the first season of the [[Netflix]] teen drama series ''[[Elite (TV series)|Élite]]'' and was featured in an episode. To promote the album, she took part of international festivals such as [[Sxsw|SXSW]] and [[Lollapalooza]] and toured once again the United States. During winter season she embarked on her first Asian tour, which visited countries like Japan, China and the Philippines. She also released "Open the Door" featuring Jamaican singer Govana, "Yo sigo iual" and "Unknown Feeling".
In February 2018, she released her second mixtape, ''[[Worldwide Angel]],'' to critical acclaim. The album was licensed and distributed by [[Canada (producer)|Canada Editorial]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thefader.com/2017/12/20/bad-gyal-nicest-cocky-interview-dancehall-catalan|title=The dazzling melancholy of Bad Gyal's dancehall-inspired party music|last=Myers|first=Owen|date=Summer 2018|work=The Fader|access-date=27 July 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Diez-Garde|first=Jose Luis|date=28 November 2019|title=Bad Gyal, la bomba sexual que quiere el trono de Rosalía|trans-title=Bad Gyal, the sex bomb that wants Rosalía's throne|url=https://www.larazon.es/gente/20191128/3etc4gsywvgspmvxfpbyimgkce.html|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210122020227/https://www.larazon.es/gente/20191128/3etc4gsywvgspmvxfpbyimgkce.html |archive-date=22 January 2021 |access-date=17 January 2021|website=[[La Razón (Madrid)|La Razón]]|language=es}}</ref> The mixtape was produced by [[Jam City]], Dubbel Dutch, Florentino and [[El Guincho]]. It spawned many singles including "[[Blink (Bad Gyal song)|Blink]]", "Candela" and "Internationally". To promote the album, she took part in international festivals such as [[Sxsw|SXSW]] and [[Lollapalooza]] and toured the United States once again. In November 2018, she embarked on her first Asian tour, which visited Japan, China, and the Philippines. She also released "Open the Door" featuring Jamaican singer Govana, "Yo sigo iual" and "Unknown Feeling".{{cn|date=December 2024}}


===2019–2021: Commercial breakthrough and ''Warm Up''===
===2019–2021: Commercial breakthrough and ''Warm Up''===
Formerly signed with the production company [[Canada (company)|Canada Editorial]], in April 2019 it was announced Farelo had signed with [[Interscope Records]] and [[Aftercluv Dance Lab]].<ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/latin/8509195/bad-gyal-signs-with-interscope-and-aftercluv-exclusive|title=Bad Gyal Signs With Interscope and Aftercluv: Exclusive|last=Madeleine|first=Fernando|date=30 April 2019|magazine=Billboard|access-date=26 May 2019}}</ref> The next month she was featured in Spanish ''[[Vogue (magazine)|Vogue]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.vogue.es/living/articulos/bad-gyal-dancehall-urbano-fichaje-interscope-universal-music-2019/40518|title=Bad Gyal: "Todo lo decido yo..."|last=Blanco|first=Eva|date=May 2019|website=Vogue.es|language=es|trans-title=Bad Gyal: "Everything I decide..."|access-date=26 May 2019}}</ref> As a signed artist, Farelo moved to a more mainstream field with her first release being the long-anticipated "Santa María" featuring [[Busy Signal]]. It marked Farelo's first charting song in Spain. It was later certified gold.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-07-16|title=Rosalía suma su cuarto top 1 en España con 'Milionària'; Bad Gyal, top 14 con 'Santa María'|url=https://jenesaispop.com/2019/07/16/367580/rosalia-suma-su-cuarto-top-1-en-espana-milionaria-bad-gyal-top-14-con-santa-maria/|access-date=2021-01-17|website=jenesaispop.com|language=es}}</ref> A couple weeks later she released its B-side track, "[[Hookah (Bad Gyal song)|Hookah]]", which peaked at 55 in Spain. During the summer she embarked on her third solo tour Bad Gyal Soundsystem, which visited many festivals including [[Sónar]], [[Lisbon|Jameson Urban Routes]], [[Hallowfest|Hellow]], [[Valencian Community|Arenal Sound]] and [[Toluca, Mexico|Ceremonia]], among others. In October 2019 Farelo collaborated with [[Omar Montes]] on "[[Alocao]]", which eventually became huge in Spain and selected parts of Latin America. The song peaked at number one in Spain for several weeks and was certified five times platinum.<ref>{{Cite web|title=BAD GYAL AND OMAR MONTES TEAM UP ON STEAMY NEW RECORD "ALOCAO" – Skope Entertainment Inc|date=26 October 2019 |url=https://skopemag.com/2019/10/26/bad-gyal-and-omar-montes-team-up-on-steamy-new-record-alocao|access-date=2021-01-17}}</ref> Two months later, she released her biggest commercial solo track to date, "[[Zorra (Bad Gyal song)|Zorra]]", which peaked at number two and was certified three times platinum in Spain. Bad Gyal offered two major solo sold-out concerts at [[Razzmatazz (club)|Razzmatazz]] and another sold-out one at [[Madrid|La Riviera]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-12-04|title=Bad Gyal: El underground es el nuevo mainstream|url=https://qualsevolnit.com/2019/12/bad-gyal-concierto-razzmatazz/|access-date=2021-01-17|website=Qualsevol Nit|language=es|archive-date=22 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210122030942/https://qualsevolnit.com/2019/12/bad-gyal-concierto-razzmatazz/|url-status=dead}}</ref> The Soundsystem show was expected to begin a major Spanish and Latin American leg starting 8 March 2020, but could only do three shows due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]]. Appearances at festivals like [[Festival Estéreo Picnic|Estéreo Picnic]] and [[Primavera Sound]] were cancelled while the whole tour was postponed to 2021.
Formerly signed with the production company [[Canada (company)|Canada Editorial]], in April 2019 it was announced Farelo had signed with [[Interscope Records]] and [[Aftercluv Dance Lab]].<ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/latin/8509195/bad-gyal-signs-with-interscope-and-aftercluv-exclusive|title=Bad Gyal Signs With Interscope and Aftercluv: Exclusive|last=Madeleine|first=Fernando|date=30 April 2019|magazine=Billboard|access-date=26 May 2019}}</ref> As a signed artist, was able to enter the mainstream. Her first release was "Santa María", featuring [[Busy Signal]], which became her first charting song in Spain, and was later certified gold.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-07-16|title=Rosalía suma su cuarto top 1 en España con 'Milionària'; Bad Gyal, top 14 con 'Santa María'|url=https://jenesaispop.com/2019/07/16/367580/rosalia-suma-su-cuarto-top-1-en-espana-milionaria-bad-gyal-top-14-con-santa-maria/|access-date=2021-01-17|website=jenesaispop.com|language=es}}</ref> Its B-side, "[[Hookah (Bad Gyal song)|Hookah]]", peaked at 55 in Spain. In October 2019, Farelo collaborated with [[Omar Montes]] on "[[Alocao]]", which peaked at number one in Spain for several weeks and is certified five times platinum.<ref>{{Cite web|title=BAD GYAL AND OMAR MONTES TEAM UP ON STEAMY NEW RECORD "ALOCAO" – Skope Entertainment Inc|date=26 October 2019 |url=https://skopemag.com/2019/10/26/bad-gyal-and-omar-montes-team-up-on-steamy-new-record-alocao|access-date=2021-01-17}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-05-01|title=Bad Gyal da el salto a una multinacional y firma por Interscope y Aftercluv|url=https://jenesaispop.com/2019/05/01/361841/bad-gyal-confirma-su-salto-a-una-multi-y-ficha-por-interscope-y-aftercluv/|access-date=2021-01-17|website=jenesaispop.com|language=es}}</ref> Two months later she released "[[Zorra (Bad Gyal song)|Zorra]]", which peaked at number 2 in Spain.{{cn|date=December 2024}} A remix featuring Rauw Alejandro was released in February 2021.{{cn|date=December 2024}}


During the pandemic, Farelo was featured on [[Kafu Banton]]'s "Tú eres un bom bom", which would later be remixed in collaboration with [[Guaynaa]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-05-17|title=Guaynaa se suma a Bad Gyal & Kafu Banton en BOM BOM|url=https://newsinamerica.com/pdcc/gente/espectaculos/2020/guaynaa-se-suma-a-bad-gyal-kafu-banton-en-bom-bom/|access-date=2021-01-17|website=Periódico Digital Centroamericano y del Caribe|language=es|archive-date=22 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210122051958/https://newsinamerica.com/pdcc/gente/espectaculos/2020/guaynaa-se-suma-a-bad-gyal-kafu-banton-en-bom-bom/|url-status=dead}}</ref> She also released "Aprendiendo el sexo" later on, with a music video produced by [[Canada (company)|Canada]] and filmed at the luxurious [[W Barcelona|W Hotel Barcelona]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-07-29|title=Bad Gyal retoza con su chico en un hotel de lujo en 'Aprendiendo el sexo'|url=https://jenesaispop.com/2020/07/29/395533/bad-gyal-adelanta-el-video-de-su-nuevo-single-aprendiendo-el-sexo/|access-date=2021-01-17|website=jenesaispop.com|language=es}}</ref> In November, she paired with Juanka and released "Blin blin" to commercial success and the acclaim of the general public. The track became viral in her home country and had a significant use on [[TikTok]]. She also partnered with [[Vodafone]] and offered a unique virtual concert.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-12-15|title=Bad Gyal : concierto en streaming 5G con "Vodafone yu Music Shows" 15 diciembre, 2020|url=https://www.que.es/2020/12/15/bad-gyal-concierto-streaming-5g-vodafone-yu-music-shows/|access-date=2021-01-17|website=Qué!|language=es}}</ref>
In 2020, Farelo was featured on Kafu Banton's "Tú eres un bom bom", which would later be remixed in collaboration with [[Guaynaa]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-05-17|title=Guaynaa se suma a Bad Gyal & Kafu Banton en BOM BOM|url=https://newsinamerica.com/pdcc/gente/espectaculos/2020/guaynaa-se-suma-a-bad-gyal-kafu-banton-en-bom-bom/|access-date=2021-01-17|website=Periódico Digital Centroamericano y del Caribe|language=es|archive-date=22 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210122051958/https://newsinamerica.com/pdcc/gente/espectaculos/2020/guaynaa-se-suma-a-bad-gyal-kafu-banton-en-bom-bom/|url-status=dead}}</ref> She also released "Aprendiendo el Sexo" later on, with a music video produced by [[Canada (company)|Canada]] and filmed at the [[W Barcelona|W Hotel]] in Barcelona.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-07-29|title=Bad Gyal retoza con su chico en un hotel de lujo en 'Aprendiendo el sexo'|url=https://jenesaispop.com/2020/07/29/395533/bad-gyal-adelanta-el-video-de-su-nuevo-single-aprendiendo-el-sexo/|access-date=2021-01-17|website=jenesaispop.com|language=es}}</ref> In November, she released "Blin Blin" to commercial success and the acclaim of the general public. The track became viral in her home country and significantly used [[TikTok]]. She also partnered with [[Vodafone]] and offered a unique virtual concert.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-12-15|title=Bad Gyal : concierto en streaming 5G con "Vodafone yu Music Shows" 15 diciembre, 2020|url=https://www.que.es/2020/12/15/bad-gyal-concierto-streaming-5g-vodafone-yu-music-shows/|access-date=2021-01-17|website=Qué!|language=es}}</ref>


Bad Gyal released her first extended play ''[[Warm Up (EP)|Warm Up]]'' on 19 March 2021 with her latest releases including [[Rauw Alejandro]] "Zorra" remix and the YouTube censored "Pussy".<ref>{{Cite web|last=LOS40|date=2020-11-20|title=Bad Gyal: "No tiene sentido cantar una canción de empoderamiento femenino escrita por un hombre"|url=https://los40.com/los40/2020/11/20/los40urban/1605875700_020355.html|access-date=2021-01-17|website=LOS40|language=es}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-01-22|title=El puertorriqueño Rauw Alejandro colabora en remezcla de española Bad Gyal • Hola News|url=https://holanews.com/el-puertorriqueno-rauw-alejandro-colabora-en-remezcla-de-espanola-bad-gyal/|access-date=2021-01-23|website=Hola News|archive-date=29 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210129211342/https://holanews.com/el-puertorriqueno-rauw-alejandro-colabora-en-remezcla-de-espanola-bad-gyal/|url-status=dead}}</ref> The EP peaked at 5 in Spain.<ref>{{Citation|last=Música|first=El portal de|title=WARM UP - BAD GYAL {{!}} EPDM|url=https://www.elportaldemusica.es/album/bad-gyal-khea-warm-up|access-date=2021-06-27}}</ref> She also collaborated with clothing brand [[Bershka]] and released an exclusive clothing line.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Baró|first=Mar|title=Bad Gyal inspira una nueva colección para Bershka|url=https://www.timeout.es/barcelona/es/noticias/bad-gyal-inspira-una-nueva-coleccion-para-bershka-060321|access-date=2021-06-27|website=Time Out Barcelona|date=3 June 2021 |language=es-ES}}</ref> On 25 June, she collaborated with [[Mariah Angeliq]] and [[María Becerra]] on "BOBO", which sampled [[TLC (group)|TLC]]'s "[[No Scrubs]]" and sparked controversy due to similarity with Luchy DR's "Bufón".<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-06-25|title=Bad Gyal, Mariah Angeliq y María Becerra juntas en BOBO|url=https://www.neo2.com/bad-gyal-mariah-angeliq-y-maria-becerra-bobo/|access-date=2021-06-27|website=Neo2 Magazine|language=es}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-06-26|title=La artista Luchy DR acusa a Mariah Angeliq de plagio por su tema 'BOBO'|url=https://www.losdelamusica.com/articulo/la-artista-luchy-dr-acusa-a-mariah-angeliq-de-plagio-por-su-tema-bobo/|access-date=2021-06-27|website=Los de la Música|language=es}}</ref> As tour season came to an end, Farelo published "Flow 2000" as well as her second extended play ''[[Sound System: The Final Releases]]'' featuring songs she had been performing live for years yet remained unreleased.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-11-26|title=Bad Gyal empieza su calendario de adviento con "Nueva York (tot*)"|url=https://revistayoung.es/2021/11/26/musica/actualidadmusical/bad-gyal-empieza-su-calendario-de-adviento-con-nueva-york-tot/|access-date=2021-12-29|website=YOUNG España|language=es}}</ref> She parallelly released "A la mía" exclusively for the ''[[Grand Theft Auto Online]]'' radio station [[Motomami Los Santos]] hosted by [[Rosalía (singer)|Rosalía]] and [[Arca (musician)|Arca]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=2021-12-17 |title=Todas las canciones de Motomami Los Santos, la emisora de GTA V presentada por Rosalía |language=es |work=[[Marca (newspaper)|Marca]] |url=https://amp.marca.com/videojuegos/pc/2021/12/17/61bc9dfa268e3e36058b45f2.html |access-date=2021-03-31}}</ref>
Bad Gyal released her first extended play ''[[Warm Up (EP)|Warm Up]]'' on 19 March 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-11-20|title=Bad Gyal: "No tiene sentido cantar una canción de empoderamiento femenino escrita por un hombre"|url=https://los40.com/los40/2020/11/20/los40urban/1605875700_020355.html|access-date=2021-01-17|website=LOS40|language=es}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-01-22|title=El puertorriqueño Rauw Alejandro colabora en remezcla de española Bad Gyal|website= Hola News|url=https://holanews.com/el-puertorriqueno-rauw-alejandro-colabora-en-remezcla-de-espanola-bad-gyal/|access-date=2021-01-23|archive-date=29 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210129211342/https://holanews.com/el-puertorriqueno-rauw-alejandro-colabora-en-remezcla-de-espanola-bad-gyal/|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine|date=2021-03-22|title=Bad Gyal estrena su nuevo EP "Warm Up"|url=https://billboard.com.ar/bad-gyal-estrena-su-nuevo-ep-warm-up/|access-date=2021-12-04|magazine=Billboard|language=es}}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine|date=2021-11-30|title=Bad Gyal viaja de Barcelona a "Nueva York" en su nuevo single|url=https://billboard.com.ar/bad-gyal-viaja-de-barcelona-a-nueva-york-en-su-nuevo-single/|access-date=2021-12-15|magazine=Billboard|language=es}}</ref> The EP peaked at 5 in Spain.<ref>{{Citation|last=Música|first=El portal de|title=WARM UP - BAD GYAL {{!}} EPDM|url=https://www.elportaldemusica.es/album/bad-gyal-khea-warm-up|access-date=2021-06-27}}</ref> She also collaborated with clothing brand [[Bershka]] and released an exclusive clothing line.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Baró|first=Mar|title=Bad Gyal inspira una nueva colección para Bershka|url=https://www.timeout.es/barcelona/es/noticias/bad-gyal-inspira-una-nueva-coleccion-para-bershka-060321|access-date=2021-06-27|website=Time Out Barcelona|date=3 June 2021 |language=es-ES}}</ref> On 25 June, she collaborated with [[Mariah Angeliq]] and [[María Becerra]] on "BOBO", which sampled [[TLC (group)|TLC]]'s "[[No Scrubs]]" and sparked controversy due to similarity with Luchy DR's "Bufón".<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-06-25|title=Bad Gyal, Mariah Angeliq y María Becerra juntas en BOBO|url=https://www.neo2.com/bad-gyal-mariah-angeliq-y-maria-becerra-bobo/|access-date=2021-06-27|website=Neo2 Magazine|language=es}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-06-26|title=La artista Luchy DR acusa a Mariah Angeliq de plagio por su tema 'BOBO'|url=https://www.losdelamusica.com/articulo/la-artista-luchy-dr-acusa-a-mariah-angeliq-de-plagio-por-su-tema-bobo/|access-date=2021-06-27|website=Los de la Música|language=es}}</ref> As tour season came to an end, Farelo published "Flow 2000" as well as her second extended play ''[[Sound System: The Final Releases]]'' featuring songs she had been performing live for years yet remained unreleased.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-11-26|title=Bad Gyal empieza su calendario de adviento con "Nueva York (tot*)"|url=https://revistayoung.es/2021/11/26/musica/actualidadmusical/bad-gyal-empieza-su-calendario-de-adviento-con-nueva-york-tot/|access-date=2021-12-29|website=YOUNG España|language=es}}</ref> She released "A la mía" in parallel, exclusively for the ''[[Grand Theft Auto Online]]'' radio station [[Motomami Los Santos]] hosted by [[Rosalía (singer)|Rosalía]] and [[Arca (musician)|Arca]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=2021-12-17 |title=Todas las canciones de Motomami Los Santos, la emisora de GTA V presentada por Rosalía |language=es |work=[[Marca (newspaper)|Marca]] |url=https://amp.marca.com/videojuegos/pc/2021/12/17/61bc9dfa268e3e36058b45f2.html |access-date=2021-03-31}}</ref>


==Discography==
==Discography==
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| Guest judge
| Guest judge
| style="text-align:center" | <ref>{{Cite web|date=16 June 2021|title=Así será la cuarta gala de 'Drag Race España', con Bad Gyal como nueva invitada|url=https://vertele.eldiario.es/noticias/cuarta-gala-drag-race-bad-gyal-invitada_1_8045287.html|access-date=17 June 2021|website=Vertele|language=es}}</ref>
| style="text-align:center" | <ref>{{Cite web|date=16 June 2021|title=Así será la cuarta gala de 'Drag Race España', con Bad Gyal como nueva invitada|url=https://vertele.eldiario.es/noticias/cuarta-gala-drag-race-bad-gyal-invitada_1_8045287.html|access-date=17 June 2021|website=Vertele|language=es}}</ref>
|-
! scope="row" | 2024
| ''La joia: Bad Gyal''
| Herself
| style="text-align:center" | <ref>{{cite news |last=Cabello |first=Javier |date=18 December 2024 |title=Todo sobre ''La joia'', el documental de Bad Gyal: fecha de estreno, dónde verlo y las tramas que repasa |url=https://www.hola.com/actualidad/20241218736650/bad-gyal-estrena-documental-la-joia-en-prime-video |work=[[¡Hola!]] |language=es |access-date=22 December 2024}}</ref>
|}
|}


==Tours==
==Tours==
===Headlining===
===Headlining===
* Slow Wine Tour (2017)
* Slow Wine Mixtape Tour (2017)
* International Bad Gyal Sound System (2019–2021)<ref>{{Cite news |last=Palao Murcia |first=Alberto |date=19 November 2021 |title=Nueva música: "Voy a lanzar temas que lleváis pidiendo tres años" |language=es |work=[[Los 40]] |url=https://los40.com/los40/2021/11/19/los40urban/1637334109_212598.html |access-date=18 March 2022}}</ref>
* International Bad Gyal Sound System (2019–2021)<ref>{{Cite news |last=Palao Murcia |first=Alberto |date=19 November 2021 |title=Nueva música: "Voy a lanzar temas que lleváis pidiendo tres años" |language=es |work=[[Los 40]] |url=https://los40.com/los40/2021/11/19/los40urban/1637334109_212598.html |access-date=18 March 2022}}</ref>
* La Joia Tour (2022–2023)
* La Joia Tour (2022–2023)
* La Joia: 24 Karats Tour (2024)
* La Joia 24 Karats Tour (2024)


=== Supporting ===
=== Supporting ===
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{| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders"
{| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders"
|+ List of awards and nominations received by Bad Gyal
|+ List of awards and nominations received by Bad Gyal
! style="width:20%;"| Award
! scope="col" | Award
! width=3%|Year
! scope="col" | Year
! style="width:23%;"| Recipient
! scope="col" | Recipient
! style="width:28%;"| Category
! scope="col" | Category
! style="width:9%;"| Result
! scope="col" | Result
! scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{Reference heading}}
! style="width:3%;"| Ref.
|-
! scope="row" | [[Heat Latin Music Awards]]
| align="center"|2024
⚫
| rowspan="5" | Herself
| Best New Artist
| {{nom}}
| align="center"|<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Roiz |first=Jessica |date=2024-05-10 |title=Karol G & Feid Lead 2024 Heat Latin Music Awards Nominations: Complete List |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/latin/heat-latin-music-awards-2024-nominations-premios-heat-1235679262/ |access-date=2024-05-11 |magazine=Billboard |language=en-US}}</ref>
|-
|-
! scope="row"| [[iHeartRadio Music Awards]]
! scope="row"| [[iHeartRadio Music Awards]]
| align="center"| [[2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards|2024]]
| align="center"| [[2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards|2024]]
⚫
| rowspan="5" | Herself
| Best Latin New Artist
| Best Latin New Artist
| {{nom}}
| {{nom}}
| style="text-align:center;"| <ref>{{Cite web |last=Grein |first=Paul |date=January 18, 2024 |title=Taylor Swift Leads 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards Nods, With Jelly Roll, 21 Savage & SZA Close Behind: Full List|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/awards/2024-iheartradio-music-awards-nominations-list-taylor-swift-leads-1235584045/amp/|access-date=February 11, 2024 |publisher=[[Billboard]]}}</ref>
| style="text-align:center;"| <ref>{{Cite web |last=Grein |first=Paul |date=January 18, 2024 |title=Taylor Swift Leads 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards Nods, With Jelly Roll, 21 Savage & SZA Close Behind: Full List|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/awards/2024-iheartradio-music-awards-nominations-list-taylor-swift-leads-1235584045/amp/|access-date=February 11, 2024 |publisher=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]}}</ref>
|-
|-
! rowspan="2" scope="row" | [[Los 40 Music Awards]]
! rowspan="7" scope="row" | [[Los 40 Music Awards]]
| style="text-align:center" | [[Los 40 Music Awards 2022|2022]]
| style="text-align:center" | [[Los 40 Music Awards 2022|2022]]
| Best Urban Act
| Best Urban Act
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|-
|-
| align="center"| [[Los 40 Music Awards 2023|2023]]
| align="center"| [[Los 40 Music Awards 2023|2023]]
| Best Spanish Urban Act
| rowspan="2"|Best Spanish Urban Act
| {{nom}}
| {{nom}}
| align="center"| <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.elmundo.es/cultura/musica/2023/10/18/652fa0fffc6c838b278b45b6.html|title=Nominados a LOS40 Music Awards 2023: lista completa|website=[[El Mundo (Spain)|El Mundo]]|date=17 October 2023|accessdate=18 October 2023|language=es}}</ref>
| align="center"| <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.elmundo.es/cultura/musica/2023/10/18/652fa0fffc6c838b278b45b6.html|title=Nominados a LOS40 Music Awards 2023: lista completa|website=[[El Mundo (Spain)|El Mundo]]|date=17 October 2023|accessdate=18 October 2023|language=es}}</ref>
|-
|align="center"rowspan="5"|[[Los 40 Music Awards 2024|2024]]
|{{won}}
|align="center"rowspan="5"|<ref>{{cite web|url=https://los40.com/2024/11/08/estos-son-los-ganadores-de-los40-music-awards-santander-2024-solidarios/|title=Estos son los ganadores de LOS40 Music Awards Santander 2024 Solidarios|website=[[los40.com]]|date=8 November 2023|accessdate=2 January 2025|language=es}}</ref>
|-
|La Joia 24 Karats Tour
|Best Spanish Tour or Concert
|{{nom}}
|-
|"[[Perdió este culo]]"
|Best Spanish Video
|{{nom}}
|-
|"Guay" {{small|(with [[Ozuna]])}}
|Best Latin Video
|{{nom}}
|-
|"Mi Lova" {{small|(with [[Myke Towers]])}}
|Best Urban Collaboration
|{{won}}
|-
|-
! scope="row" | ARC Awards
! scope="row" | ARC Awards
| style="text-align:center" | 2021
| style="text-align:center" | 2021
|rowspan="2"|Herself
| Best Self-Titled Artist Tour
| Best Self-Titled Artist Tour
| {{Won}}
| {{Won}}
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| align="center"| [[Latin American Music Awards of 2024|2024]]
| align="center"| [[Latin American Music Awards of 2024|2024]]
| New Artist of the Year
| New Artist of the Year
| {{pending}}
| {{nom}}
| align="center"| <ref>{{cite web|url=https://corporate.televisaunivision.com/press/2024/03/19/feid-peso-pluma-top-nominees-for-the-2024-latin-america-music-awards/|title=FEID & PESO PLUMA TOP NOMINEES FOR THE 2024 LATIN AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS|website=[[TelevisaUnivision]]|date=March 19, 2024|accessdate=March 19, 2024}}</ref>
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In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Farelo and the second or maternal family name is Solé.
Bad Gyal
Bad Gyal in 2022
Background information
Birth nameAlba Farelo Solé
Born (1997-03-07) 7 March 1997 (age 27)
Vilassar de Mar, Barcelona, Spain
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • DJ
  • model
DiscographyDiscography
Years active2016–present
Labels
Websiteakabadgyal.com

Alba Farelo Solé (born 7 March 1997), known professionally as Bad Gyal, is Spanish singer and songwriter. Known for her distinctive overall use of Auto-Tune, Bad Gyal has developed a strong cult following ever since her musical career began in 2016, with an interpretation of Rihanna's "Work" in the Catalan language. She continued to make music as an independent artist, releasing records like "Jacaranda" and "Fiebre". Bad Gyal later released two mixtapes: Slow Wine (2016) and Worldwide Angel (2018), which consecrated her as an emerging artist within the Spanish urban scene.

Bad Gyal signed with Interscope Records and Aftercluv in 2019 and saw mainstream acclaim with songs like "Santa María", "Zorra" and "Alocao", the latter becoming the number-one song in Spain for 2019. 2021 saw the release of her first project as a signed artist Warm Up, and Sound System: The Final Releases. Her debut album, La joia, was released in 2024.

Early life and education

Alba Farelo was born on 7 March 1997 in Vilassar de Mar, Barcelona.[1][2] The eldest of five children,[3] Farelo is the daughter of Eduard Farelo [ca], actor and voice actor.[4][5] Farelo's younger sister Irma is also a singer, performing under the name Mushkaa.[6]

At 18, Farelo entered the University of Barcelona, aiming to study fashion design. While attending university and simultaneously working at a call centre, she released "Pai", an adaptation of "Work", by Rihanna and Drake, in Catalan.[7][8]

Career

2016–2018: Slow Wine Mixtape and Worldwide Angel

After "Pai" gained popularity on YouTube, and was picked up by a local radio, Farelo started recording Slow Wine Mixtape, alongside producer Pablo Martínez. The mixtape was released on 9 November 2016 and caught the attention of several professional magazines and music outlets, including Pitchfork and Fact. The latter named her song "Jacaranda," the best single of 2017.[9] After releasing the record's debut single "Fiebre", Bad Gyal's popularity grew exponentially. The song has developed a cult following ever since. The mixtape's success and critical acclaim led Farelo to perform at numerous festivals throughout Europe.[10][11] In late 2017 she also toured Mexico and the United States.

In February 2018, she released her second mixtape, Worldwide Angel, to critical acclaim. The album was licensed and distributed by Canada Editorial.[12][13] The mixtape was produced by Jam City, Dubbel Dutch, Florentino and El Guincho. It spawned many singles including "Blink", "Candela" and "Internationally". To promote the album, she took part in international festivals such as SXSW and Lollapalooza and toured the United States once again. In November 2018, she embarked on her first Asian tour, which visited Japan, China, and the Philippines. She also released "Open the Door" featuring Jamaican singer Govana, "Yo sigo iual" and "Unknown Feeling".[citation needed]

2019–2021: Commercial breakthrough and Warm Up

Formerly signed with the production company Canada Editorial, in April 2019 it was announced Farelo had signed with Interscope Records and Aftercluv Dance Lab.[14] As a signed artist, was able to enter the mainstream. Her first release was "Santa María", featuring Busy Signal, which became her first charting song in Spain, and was later certified gold.[15] Its B-side, "Hookah", peaked at 55 in Spain. In October 2019, Farelo collaborated with Omar Montes on "Alocao", which peaked at number one in Spain for several weeks and is certified five times platinum.[16][17] Two months later she released "Zorra", which peaked at number 2 in Spain.[citation needed] A remix featuring Rauw Alejandro was released in February 2021.[citation needed]

In 2020, Farelo was featured on Kafu Banton's "Tú eres un bom bom", which would later be remixed in collaboration with Guaynaa.[18] She also released "Aprendiendo el Sexo" later on, with a music video produced by Canada and filmed at the W Hotel in Barcelona.[19] In November, she released "Blin Blin" to commercial success and the acclaim of the general public. The track became viral in her home country and significantly used TikTok. She also partnered with Vodafone and offered a unique virtual concert.[20]

Bad Gyal released her first extended play Warm Up on 19 March 2021.[21][22][23][24] The EP peaked at 5 in Spain.[25] She also collaborated with clothing brand Bershka and released an exclusive clothing line.[26] On 25 June, she collaborated with Mariah Angeliq and María Becerra on "BOBO", which sampled TLC's "No Scrubs" and sparked controversy due to similarity with Luchy DR's "Bufón".[27][28] As tour season came to an end, Farelo published "Flow 2000" as well as her second extended play Sound System: The Final Releases featuring songs she had been performing live for years yet remained unreleased.[29] She released "A la mía" in parallel, exclusively for the Grand Theft Auto Online radio station Motomami Los Santos hosted by Rosalía and Arca.[30]

Discography

Main article: Bad Gyal discography

Filmography

Television

Year Title Role Ref.
2019 La hora musa  [es] Performer [31]
2020 Gaudir Co-protagonist [32]
2021 Maestros de la costura  [es] Guest appearance [33]
Drag Race España Guest judge [34]
2024 La joia: Bad Gyal Herself [35]

Tours

Headlining

  • Slow Wine Mixtape Tour (2017)
  • International Bad Gyal Sound System (2019–2021)[36]
  • La Joia Tour (2022–2023)
  • La Joia 24 Karats Tour (2024)

Supporting

Awards and nominations

List of awards and nominations received by Bad Gyal
Award Year Recipient Category Result Ref.
Heat Latin Music Awards 2024 Herself Best New Artist Nominated [37]
iHeartRadio Music Awards 2024 Best Latin New Artist Nominated [38]
Los 40 Music Awards 2022 Best Urban Act Nominated [39]
2023 Best Spanish Urban Act Nominated [40]
2024 Won [41]
La Joia 24 Karats Tour Best Spanish Tour or Concert Nominated
"Perdió este culo" Best Spanish Video Nominated
"Guay" (with Ozuna) Best Latin Video Nominated
"Mi Lova" (with Myke Towers) Best Urban Collaboration Won
ARC Awards 2021 Herself Best Self-Titled Artist Tour Won [42]
Latin American Music Awards 2024 New Artist of the Year Nominated [43]
Latin Music Italian Awards 2020 "Alocao" (with Omar Montes) Best Eurolatino Song Won [44]
MTV Europe Music Awards 2022 Herself Best Spanish Act Won [45]
MTV Millennial Awards 2024 Celebrity Crush Nominated [46]
Crack Artist Nominated
Bellakeo Supremo "Bota Niña" (with Anitta) Nominated
Premios Juventud 2022 Herself New Female Artist Nominated [47]
2023 Female Artist – On The Rise Nominated [48]
Premios Lo Nuestro 2023 Breakthrough Female Artist Nominated [49]
Premios Odeón 2021 "Alocao" (with Omar Montes) Best Urban Song Nominated [50]
Herself Breakthrough Urban Artist Nominated
2022 Urban Artist Nominated [51]
Warm Up Album of the Year Nominated
Best Urban Album Nominated
"44" (with Rema) Best Urban Song Nominated
Premios Tu Música Urbano 2022 Herself Top New Artist – Female Nominated [52]
2023 Top Rising Star — Female Nominated [53]
Rolling Stone en Español Awards 2023 Voice of the Audience Nominated [54]
Premios Vanguardia 2023 Herself Premio Talento Joven Internacional (Young Talent Award) Won [55]

References

  1. ^ Bad Gyal [@bad_gyal_pussy] (7 March 2017). "Hoy fai 20 añitos y os anunciare cosas muuuuuy 🔥🔥🔥" [Today I'm 20 years old and I'll announce very 🔥🔥🔥 things to you] (Tweet) (in Spanish). Retrieved 22 December 2024 – via Twitter.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. ^ "Bad Gyal: todo lo que tienes que saber sobre la artista catalana y su revolución musical y estilística". Vogue España (in Spanish). 6 January 2021. Retrieved 14 December 2024.
  3. ^ Martin, Felicity (2 August 2018). "A Little Bit International: Bad Gyal Interviewed". Clash. Retrieved 26 September 2018.
  4. ^ Joshi, Tara (23 February 2018). "The Catalan reggaeton queen growing angel wings". Dazed. Retrieved 19 June 2018.
  5. ^ Sherburne, Philip (5 October 2017). "Bad Gyal Is a Rihanna-Loving Dancehall Badass From Barcelona". Pitchfork. Retrieved 13 October 2017.
  6. ^ Fortuny, Ignasi (20 January 2023). "Mushkaa, algo más que la hermana de Bad Gyal: reguetón para ellas y portentosa sensibilidad juvenil". El Periódico de Catalunya.
  7. ^ Aroesti, Rachel (5 July 2018). "Bad Gyal: 'Young people feel really represented by reggaeton'". The Guardian. Retrieved 28 July 2018.
  8. ^ Sherburne, Philip (5 October 2017). "Bad Gyal Is a Rihanna-Loving Dancehall Badass from Barcelona". Pitchfork. Retrieved 25 May 2022.
  9. ^ Bowe, Miles; Horner, Al; Lobenfeld, Claire; Twells, John; Clare Welsh, April; Wilson, Scott (15 December 2017). "The 50 Best Tracks of 2017". Fact. Retrieved 28 March 2022.
  10. ^ "Bad Gyal - Access All Areas". FACT Magazine. 9 September 2017. Retrieved 29 July 2018.
  11. ^ "Bad Gyal presenta en Estados Unidos su nuevo disco recopilatorio". La Vanguardia (in Spanish). 29 January 2018. Retrieved 29 July 2018.
  12. ^ Myers, Owen (Summer 2018). "The dazzling melancholy of Bad Gyal's dancehall-inspired party music". The Fader. Retrieved 27 July 2018.
  13. ^ Diez-Garde, Jose Luis (28 November 2019). "Bad Gyal, la bomba sexual que quiere el trono de Rosalía" [Bad Gyal, the sex bomb that wants Rosalía's throne]. La Razón (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 22 January 2021. Retrieved 17 January 2021.
  14. ^ Madeleine, Fernando (30 April 2019). "Bad Gyal Signs With Interscope and Aftercluv: Exclusive". Billboard. Retrieved 26 May 2019.
  15. ^ "Rosalía suma su cuarto top 1 en España con 'Milionària'; Bad Gyal, top 14 con 'Santa María'". jenesaispop.com (in Spanish). 16 July 2019. Retrieved 17 January 2021.
  16. ^ "BAD GYAL AND OMAR MONTES TEAM UP ON STEAMY NEW RECORD "ALOCAO" – Skope Entertainment Inc". 26 October 2019. Retrieved 17 January 2021.
  17. ^ "Bad Gyal da el salto a una multinacional y firma por Interscope y Aftercluv". jenesaispop.com (in Spanish). 1 May 2019. Retrieved 17 January 2021.
  18. ^ "Guaynaa se suma a Bad Gyal & Kafu Banton en BOM BOM". Periódico Digital Centroamericano y del Caribe (in Spanish). 17 May 2020. Archived from the original on 22 January 2021. Retrieved 17 January 2021.
  19. ^ "Bad Gyal retoza con su chico en un hotel de lujo en 'Aprendiendo el sexo'". jenesaispop.com (in Spanish). 29 July 2020. Retrieved 17 January 2021.
  20. ^ "Bad Gyal : concierto en streaming 5G con "Vodafone yu Music Shows" 15 diciembre, 2020". Qué! (in Spanish). 15 December 2020. Retrieved 17 January 2021.
  21. ^ "Bad Gyal: "No tiene sentido cantar una canción de empoderamiento femenino escrita por un hombre"". LOS40 (in Spanish). 20 November 2020. Retrieved 17 January 2021.
  22. ^ "El puertorriqueño Rauw Alejandro colabora en remezcla de española Bad Gyal". Hola News. 22 January 2021. Archived from the original on 29 January 2021. Retrieved 23 January 2021.
  23. ^ "Bad Gyal estrena su nuevo EP "Warm Up"". Billboard (in Spanish). 22 March 2021. Retrieved 4 December 2021.
  24. ^ "Bad Gyal viaja de Barcelona a "Nueva York" en su nuevo single". Billboard (in Spanish). 30 November 2021. Retrieved 15 December 2021.
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  26. ^ Baró, Mar (3 June 2021). "Bad Gyal inspira una nueva colección para Bershka". Time Out Barcelona (in European Spanish). Retrieved 27 June 2021.
  27. ^ "Bad Gyal, Mariah Angeliq y María Becerra juntas en BOBO". Neo2 Magazine (in Spanish). 25 June 2021. Retrieved 27 June 2021.
  28. ^ "La artista Luchy DR acusa a Mariah Angeliq de plagio por su tema 'BOBO'". Los de la Música (in Spanish). 26 June 2021. Retrieved 27 June 2021.
  29. ^ "Bad Gyal empieza su calendario de adviento con "Nueva York (tot*)"". YOUNG España (in Spanish). 26 November 2021. Retrieved 29 December 2021.
  30. ^ "Todas las canciones de Motomami Los Santos, la emisora de GTA V presentada por Rosalía". Marca (in Spanish). 17 December 2021. Retrieved 31 March 2021.
  31. ^ "The Cat Empire, Sílvia Pérez Cruz, Bad Gyal y Flamingo Tours, esta semana en 'La Hora Musa'". RTVE.es (in Spanish). 14 November 2019. Retrieved 12 March 2021.
  32. ^ "Bad Gyal protagoniza el spot de los Premis Gaudí junto a su padre". Mondo Sonoro (in Spanish). 10 January 2020. Retrieved 12 March 2021.
  33. ^ "Bad Gyal lleva la moda TRAP a Maestros de la Costura". RTVE.es (in Spanish). 16 February 2021. Retrieved 12 March 2021.
  34. ^ "Así será la cuarta gala de 'Drag Race España', con Bad Gyal como nueva invitada". Vertele (in Spanish). 16 June 2021. Retrieved 17 June 2021.
  35. ^ Cabello, Javier (18 December 2024). "Todo sobre La joia, el documental de Bad Gyal: fecha de estreno, dónde verlo y las tramas que repasa". ¡Hola! (in Spanish). Retrieved 22 December 2024.
  36. ^ Palao Murcia, Alberto (19 November 2021). "Nueva música: "Voy a lanzar temas que lleváis pidiendo tres años"". Los 40 (in Spanish). Retrieved 18 March 2022.
  37. ^ Roiz, Jessica (10 May 2024). "Karol G & Feid Lead 2024 Heat Latin Music Awards Nominations: Complete List". Billboard. Retrieved 11 May 2024.
  38. ^ Grein, Paul (18 January 2024). "Taylor Swift Leads 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards Nods, With Jelly Roll, 21 Savage & SZA Close Behind: Full List". Billboard. Retrieved 11 February 2024.
  39. ^ Zavala, Cristina (5 November 2022). "NOMINADOS LOS40 MUSIC AWARDS 2022: ROSALÍA LIDERA CON 7 CANDIDATURAS EN UNA EDICIÓN MUY FEMENINA ©copyright los40.com". Los40 (in Spanish). Retrieved 25 January 2023.
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  41. ^ "Estos son los ganadores de LOS40 Music Awards Santander 2024 Solidarios". los40.com (in Spanish). 8 November 2023. Retrieved 2 January 2025.
  42. ^ "Guanyadors als Premis ARC 2021" (in Catalan). Associació Professional de Representants, Promotors i Mànagers de Catalunya [Professional Association of Representatives, Promoters and Managers of Catalonia]. 13 December 2021. Archived from the original on 6 March 2022. Retrieved 6 March 2022.
  43. ^ "FEID & PESO PLUMA TOP NOMINEES FOR THE 2024 LATIN AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS". TelevisaUnivision. 19 March 2024. Retrieved 19 March 2024.
  44. ^ "Latin Music Official Italian Awards 2020: lista completa dei vincitori" (in English and Italian). Latin Music Official. 23 January 2021. Retrieved 13 March 2022.
  45. ^ "Bad Gyal, mejor artista española en premios europeos de MTV". Deutsche Welle (in Spanish). 13 November 2022. Retrieved 13 November 2022.
  46. ^ Tinajero, Enrique (11 June 2024). "MTV MIAW 2024 revelan nominados: destacan Peso Pluma, Danna, Yeri Mua y Young Miko". El Siglo de Torreón (in Spanish). Retrieved 13 August 2024.
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  51. ^ "Ganadores 2022 – Premios Odeón" (in Spanish). Odeón Awards. Retrieved 29 March 2022.
  52. ^ Mauro, Florencia (23 June 2022). "Premios Tu Música Urbano 2022: Nominados y ganadores". Billboard Argentina (in Spanish). Retrieved 30 June 2022.
  53. ^ Roiz, Jessica (2 May 2023). "Rauw Alejandro lidera nominaciones a Premios Tu Música Urbano 2023: Lista completa". Billboard (in Spanish). Retrieved 3 May 2023.
  54. ^ "Vota por tu artista favorito en los Premios ROLLING STONE en ESPAÑOL". Rolling Stone (in Spanish). 29 September 2023. Retrieved 23 May 2024.
  55. ^ "Entrega de la primera edición de los "Premios La Vanguardia"". Castellano (in Spanish). 18 September 2023. Retrieved 22 December 2024.
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