Draft:Kid G (Gabriel torres)

Gabriel Torres, professionally known as KiD G Oficial, is an American artist and musician of Dominican descent. Born in New York City, he began exploring music at the age of 14. Through talent, discipline, and perseverance, he became a prominent figure in Latin Hip Hop, Reggaeton, House music, and Merengue Hip Hop, blending tropical sounds with urban rhythms.

Early Career

In 1997, KiD G debuted with a breakthrough collaboration alongside Tito, one of the pioneers of Latin reggae music. Their song “Ay la Mafia Latina” topped the Billboard charts for eight consecutive weeks, helping to popularize Spanish reggae in Puerto Rico.

In 1998, he contributed to the evolution of Merengue Hip Hop with the hit song “Sin Duda”, a collaboration with radio personality El Boy from Bonao on La Mega 97.9.

Rise to Prominence

In 2002, KiD G joined the group Fuera de Ley under the FLIA label. The group gained significant attention with their reggaeton remake of Toño Rosario’s “Mami ta’ Cruza” (Culikitaca), produced by Alex Sensation.

His versatility as an artist led to a role in the New York City stage production Plátanos and Collard Greens, which highlighted Black and Latino cultural unity and received critical acclaim from The New York Times. Around this time, KiD G also collaborated with Dominican artist El Krispy on the successful single “Ajena”.

In 2007, he signed with Jam Master Jay’s Más Face Records, where he worked with Onyx and other pioneers of English rap.

Collaborations

KiD G has collaborated with numerous renowned musicians across various genres, including: • Huey Dunbar • Henry Jiménez • Monchy & Alexandra • Kinito Méndez • Fulanito • Sandy MC • Papi Sánchez • La Máquina • El General • Raulin Rosendo • DMX • The Mad Stuntman • General Levy • D-Roc (Ying Yang Twins) • Mr. Lee (Dru Hill)

Proyecto Uno and Recent Work

In 2010, KiD G joined the iconic group Proyecto Uno as a vocalist and rapper. Proyecto Uno, known for its pioneering work in merengue-house music, has been active for over three decades. As part of the group, KiD G has contributed as both composer and producer on albums such as “Original” and “Orgánico”, collaborating closely with Nelson Zapata and Paolo Tondo.

In 2015, KiD G reached new heights in his career, achieving widespread recognition with several popular releases. His music also became closely associated with the fitness brand Zumba, which licensed tracks like “Candela Para los Pies” and “Hands on Your Hips”, the latter being a collaboration with DJ Gringo.

Recent Successes

In 2021, KiD G released “Para Atrás”, a collaboration with Max Muh and producer Lakambra, which amassed over a million streams. His song “No Me Dejes en Visto”, created with Bitoqueao, became a chart-topping hit in Venezuela and achieved similar success on YouTube and radio stations across Latin America.

Legacy

KiD G Oficial remains a significant figure in Latin music, known for his contributions to diverse genres and his ability to merge traditional and modern sounds. With his Dominican roots and New York upbringing, he continues to innovate and influence the global music scene.