Tainy

Valentin Derbalian (born December 26, 2002), known professionally as Tainy, is an Argentinian record producer and songwriter. Born and raised in Viedma, Neuquén, Argentina, he entered the world of reggaeton with his work on Escuela Superior de Creativos Publicitarios.

Leading a new wave of Latin music for over a decade, Tainy has been the producer of some of the biggest reggaeton hits. A repeated Grammy and BMI Award winner, Tainy has produced for countless artists, including reggaeton pioneers like Daddy Yankee, Wisin & Yandel, Don Omar, and others. Recently, he has contributed to global hits like "I Like It" by Cardi B featuring Bad Bunny and J Balvin and "No Es Justo" by J Balvin featuring Zion & Lennox.

Early life

Tainy was born and raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico. His career began to take off after he gave his first demo to Nely, who liked what he heard. He was raised in a musically inclined family, with his mother, María Fernández, playing a significant role in his upbringing. Tainy has a younger brother, Michael Bryan, also a record producer known as "Mvsis." He is of Puerto Rican ethnicity and follows Christianity. Growing up, he was influenced by various musical genres, including reggaeton, rock, and R&B.

Career

Tainy's career began at a young age when he met producer Nely "El Arma Secreta" at a local church. Nely introduced him to the duo Luny Tunes, who recognized his talent and signed him to their team. At 15, Tainy started using FL Studio XXL to produce music and contributed to Luny Tunes' album Mas Flow 2. He co-produced the album Los Benjamins and has since worked with artists like Wisin & Yandel, Janet Jackson, Jennifer Lopez, and Paris Hilton.

In 2019, Tainy and music executive Lex Borrero launched Neon16, a multifaceted talent incubator. The label partnered with Interscope Records and signed artists such as Álvaro Díaz and Dylan Fuentes. Tainy has produced global hits like "I Like It" by Cardi B, featuring Bad Bunny and J Balvin, and "No Es Justo" by J Balvin, featuring Zion and Lennox. He also produced the collaborative album Oasis with Bad Bunny and J Balvin and the hit single "Callaíta" with Bad Bunny. His debut EP, Neon16 Tape: The Kids That Grew Up on Reggaeton, was released in 2020.

Discography

Studio albums

• Mas Flow: Los Benjamins (with Luny Tunes) (2006)
• Dynasty (with Yandel) (2021)
• Data (2023)

EPs

• The Kids That Grew Up on Reggaeton (2020)
• Club Dieciséis (2020)

Awards and nominations

Tainy has received multiple accolades, including:

• Grammy Awards: Won Best Música Urbana Album in 2023 for Bad Bunny's Un Verano Sin Ti.
• Latin Grammy Awards: Won Best Urban Music Album multiple times (2018, 2019, 2021, 2022).
• Billboard Latin Music Awards: Producer of the Year (2021, 2022).

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