Colombia's Karol G is a soulful vocalist known for her exuberant mix of reggaeton, pop, and dance-oriented R&B. Born Carolina Giraldo Rivera in Medellin, Colombia in 1991, Karol G was interested in music from a young age, influenced by her father, a working musician. After high school, she studied music at University of Antioquia. Her first break came in 2010 when she competed on Colombia's version of The X Factor El Factor X. Two years later, her profile was raised even higher after dueting with Colombian reggaeton singer Reykon on the single "301." In 2013, Karol G released ...