Danny Ocean

Danny Ocean’s story begins in Caracas, in more ways than one. Born in Venezuela to a music producer father and a cultural diplomat mother, he soon found himself far from the country of his birth.The natural influence of his youth abroad, characterized by constant international exchange experienced firsthand, would help shape the young man who’d become one of the most unique talents in Latin music today.

Hanging out with his father in the studio, he absorbed a great deal at this crucial stage of adolescence, building further on the multicultural arts immersion. Indeed, that combination of skills and circumstances led to Ocean’s breakout hit “Me Rehúso”, a sumptuous love song with a thumping tropical rhythm and swelling synth melody.

Emboldened yet humbled by that surprise success of that Billboard Latin chart hit, Ocean signed with Atlantic Records and began expanding upon the infectious sound of that stunning single. Self-penned and often deeply personal songs helped comprise his full-length debut, 2019’s 54+1. The largely solo effort opened doors to Ocean’s future collaborations with prominent figures and diverse peers in the music world. Among those names are Karol G, Camilo, Evaluna, Justin Quiles, and Reik. Beyond Latin music, he’s built with 88rising, Digital Farm Animals, Fuse ODG, Ed Sheeran, Skrillex, and Chris Martin.

Faced with the prospect of his second album, an opportunity Ocean did not take likely, he looked inward as well as outward. And with@dannocean by Danny Ocean, he speaks volumes through song, evidenced by the ethereal and heartfelt reggaetón of “Apartamento” and “Tú No Me Conoce.” Though he’s long flirted with the genre, here he embellishes upon and adorns it with his signature touches and genuine vibes. It feels altogether like yet another beginning for Danny Ocean, fresh and exciting with plenty for fans old and new alike to bask in.