Fer Ariza
Fer Ariza | |
|---|---|
| Born | Johan Fernando Ariza Pretel |
| Origin | Medellín, Colombia |
| Genres | Urban merengue, Latin pop, tropical music |
| Occupations | Singer, songwriter |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Website | ferarizamusic |
Fer Ariza, born Johan Fernando Ariza Pretel, is a Colombian singer and songwriter from Medellín. His music combines elements of merengue, urban music, Latin pop and tropical rhythms. ‘‘Billboard Colombia’’ has described him as “The King of Urban Merengue”.[1]
Biography
Ariza was born in the San Javier neighborhood of Medellín, Colombia.[2] He began his musical career during his teenage years, initially influenced by reggaeton and later moving toward urban merengue.
In 2024, Ariza promoted the single “Dos Personalidades” in Puerto Rico, where he discussed his interest in making what he described as clean music within the urban genre.[3]
In 2025, he collaborated with the Venezuelan duo Chyno & Nacho on “Niña Bonita 2”. According to ‘‘Revista Vea’’, the collaboration followed his work with Nacho on “Love Pa Ti No Hay” and was presented as a continuation of Chyno & Nacho’s original song “Niña Bonita”.
Musical style
Ariza’s musical style combines merengue, urban music, Latin pop and tropical influences. ‘‘Billboard Colombia’’ reported that songs such as “Dos Personalidades” and “Enamora2” appeared on Billboard’s Latin Airplay chart, while describing his work as part of a broader effort to position urban merengue from Medellín.
‘‘Revista Vea’’ described his sound as urban merengue with tropical roots and noted that his artistic identity has been shaped by his connection to Colombian rhythms and family-oriented themes.
Discography
Studio albums
| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| 2026 | El Nuevo Rey |
Extended plays
| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Bailaito |
Singles
| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| 2026 | "Somos Latinos" |
| 2026 | "Vuela Alto" |
| 2025 | "Merengueando en Manrique" |
| 2025 | "El Discman" |
| 2025 | "Niña Bonita 2" |
| 2025 | "Love Pa Ti No Hay" |
| 2025 | "Simplemente Bella" |
| 2025 | "Enamora2" |
| 2024 | "Ferrari 5 Stars Vol. 1" |
| 2024 | "Sorneros" |
| 2024 | "Dos Personalidades" |
See also
References
- ↑ "Fer Ariza y su camino para convertirse en "El Rey del Merengue Urbano", en la "capital mundial del reggaetón"". Billboard Colombia. November 2025. Retrieved 27 June 2026.
- ↑ "Él es Fer Ariza, colombiano que participó en 'Niña Bonita 2' con Chino & Nacho". Revista Vea. El Espectador. November 2025. Retrieved 27 June 2026.
- ↑ Correa Henry, Pedro (17 October 2024). "Fer Ariza quiere "dar un poco de luz" en el género urbano". Primera Hora. Retrieved 27 June 2026.