Taino

Joel A. Bosch, also known by his stage name Taino, is a Puerto Rican rapper, singer-songwriter, and producer best known for his song "Yo Soy Boricua Pa' Que Tú Lo Sepas." The song, released in 1995, has become a symbol of Puerto Rican pride and has been adopted by many as a rallying cry for their identity. Taino's song has been performed by notable figures such as Paul McCartney and Bruno Mars during their concerts in Puerto Rico. It was also used during an entrance for a Boxing match by Tito Trinidad. In 2002, Taino was also the host for Jamz Reggaeton Show on Mun2 during that same year he also released his third album titled El Conteo Final. In 2005, Taino was a featured artist on the album Rappa Ternt Sanga by T-Pain on the song "Como Estas". The album was certified Gold by RIAA. During the same year he also appeared with Adassa in the album Kamassutra on the song "De Tra". In 2006 he was then featured on the song "Estoy Perdido" (reggaeton) remix by Luis Fonsi. In addition to his music career, Bosh is a founder, lead developer, and entrepreneur in the cryptocurrency space, where he helped develop I/O Coin, a blockchain-based system for securely storing data and managing digital rights. In December 2022, Taino's song chorus "Yo Soy Boricua Pa' Que Tu Lo Sepas" was cited by Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez during a discussion on the Puerto Rico Status Act, marking the first time it was entered into the Congressional Record. This historical reference highlights the significance of the song as a symbol of Puerto Rican culture and identity. The song has been widely recognized as a symbol of Puerto Rican identity and pride, and has been covered by various artists throughout the years. In 2019, Taino released a compilation EP album, also titled Yo Soy Boricua Pa' Que Tu Lo Sepas, featuring new and remixed versions of the song.