Biography
Boogát is a second generation Latin-American immigrant musician born in Quebec City, Quebec, with roots in Mexico and Paraguay. His style blends hip hop with Latin music styles such as cumbia, salsa, danzón, and reggaeton. He won the 2024 GAMIQ Award for Sono Mondiale Album of the Year for his album 'Del Horizonte', the same award in 2014 for 'El Dorado Sunset', a Juno Award for World Music Album of the Year for his album 'Neo-Reconquista' at the Juno Awards of 2016, and the ADISQ Awards for World Music Album of 2016. In 2013 he won two Prix Félix Awards for 'El Dorado Sunset'. Boogát was raised in the south part of Beauport and moved to Montreal in 2001 where his career took off. In 2015 he stayed in CDMX for a year to work with producer Andrés Oddone. Moving back to Canada in 2016, he established himself in Eastman, Quebec, where he co-opened a creative space called La Mésanine.
Highlights
- Winner of the 2024 GAMIQ Award for Album of the Year with 'Del Horizonte'.
- Winner of the 2016 Juno Award for World Music Album with 'Neo-Reconquista'.
- Two Prix Félix Awards in 2013 for 'El Dorado Sunset'.
- Released several albums and EPs since 2006.
Discography
- Patte de salamandre2006
- Pura Vida · EP2011
- El Dorado Sunset - El grand baile de las identidades2013
- Anachronisme2015
- Neo-Reconquista2015
- San Cristobal Baile inn.2017
- Aquí EP · EP2018
- El gato y los rumberos · EP2020
- Del Horizonte2024
FAQ
How old is Boogat?
Boogat was born in 1980.
Where is Boogat from?
Boogat is from Quebec, Canada, with roots in Mexico and Paraguay.
What kind of music does he make?
Boogat blends hip-hop with Latin music genres such as cumbia, salsa, danzón, and reggaeton.
What are his biggest hits?
Some of his biggest hits include the albums 'El Dorado Sunset - El grand baile de las identidades' (2013) and 'Del Horizonte' (2024).
Since when has he been active?
Boogat has been active since 2006.
Has he won any awards?
Yes, Boogat has won several awards, including the GAMIQ 2024 Album of the Year and a Juno Award in 2016.
