Gocho
José Ángel Torres Castro (born March 19, 1982), better known as Gocho, is a Puerto Rican songwriter, singer and record producer, nicknamed "El Lápiz de Platino" (in English, The Platinum Pen). In 2003, with his first hit as a producer, "Dale Don Dale" with Don Omar, Gocho was a forerunner in the commercial reggaeton movement.
Gocho | |
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| Born | José Ángel Torres Castro March 19, 1982 |
| Other names | El Lápiz de Platino (The Platinum Pen) |
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| Years active | 2003-present |
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| Genres | Reggaeton |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals |
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He continued to reap other successes such as the production of the songs "Ven Báilalo" by Angel & Khriz and "La Tortura" by Shakira and Alejandro Sanz, collaborating in the production of this single that received several Latin Grammys. In his debut as a performer, he managed to enter Billboard's Hot Latin Songs chart with his single "Dándole" along with Omega and Jowell.
In 2023, he presents a new album with the participation of great urban performers with a superior message, beginning with "Solución" with the Puerto Rican singer Funky, released on March 3.