FloyyMenor on His Billboard Charts Impact: ‘We’re Going to Keep Breaking Records & Making Hits’

FloyyMenor is continuing to make waves with his Chilean reggaetón, highlighted in his viral hit “Gata Only” — which has become a sensation on TikTok and the Billboard charts — as well as his debut EP, El Comienzo.

The 2024 breakout Chilean star recently stopped by the Billboard offices to discusses his creative journey and aspirations in New York, his first visit to the bustling metropolis.

“When I was a kid, my dream was always to speak English and come to the United States,” FloyyMenor tells Billboard Español, recalling his childhood dream, now a reality as he experiences the city that matches the movies he watched growing up. To top that off, on Friday (Oct. 11), he made history as the first Chilean to illuminate the Empire State Building in the colors of his national flag.

His musical success began with tracks such as 2023’s “Pa la Europa,” and soared with “Gata Only,” a collaboration with fellow Chilean artist Cris MJ that turned them into brothers in music and made chart history. Impressively, the track became the first by Chileans to enter the top 10 on Billboard‘s Hot Latin Songs chart in 25 years, since La Ley and Ednita Nazario’s “Tú Sabes Bien.” It also spent 14 consecutive weeks at No. 1.

Having debuted his EP El Comienzo in August, FloyyMenor explores the roots of his career intertwined with fresh sounds, featuring songs such as “Peligrosa” and “Apaga el Cel.” The album speaks volumes of the beginnings, yet each track boldly steps into broader, international realms. “We’re going to keep breaking [records] and making hits; this is also just the beginning, like my album says,” he adds.

FloyyMenor will be joining Billboard Latin Music Week. On Friday (Oct. 18), the singer-rapper will perform at the Billboard Latin Music Week 35th Anniversary Celebration! presented by Smirnoff Spicy Tamarind, alongside Belinda, Elvis Crespo, Tito Double P, Young Miko and comedy set by George Harris at The Fillmore Miami Beach. Get your tickets here.

Watch the full interview above.