Boogát
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Boogát is a second-generation Latin-American immigrant musician born in Quebec City, Quebec, with roots in Mexico and Paraguay. Growing up in Quebec City with parents from Mexico and Paraguay, the musician known as Boogát has always dealt with multiple identities. He moved to Montreal in 2001, where his career took off, producing for other artists and touring in a dozen countries. His style blends hip hop with Latin music styles such as cumbia, salsa, danzón, and reggaeton. Boogát has received numerous prestigious awards throughout his career. He won a JUNO Award for World Music Album of the Year for his album "Neo-Reconquista" at the JUNO Awards of 2016. He won the ADISQ Awards for World Music Album of 2016, and in 2013, he won two ADISQ Awards for "El Dorado Sunset," one for World Music album of 2013 and another one for Best Production of 2013. He won the 2024 GAMIQ Award for Sono Mondiale Album of the Year for his album "Del Horizonte," and the same award in 2014 for "El Dorado Sunset." He released his first full-length Spanish album "El Dorado Sunset" in 2013, collaborating with Lido Pimienta, Karim de Syncop, Chele, Madhi, Schlachthofbronx, El Kool Kyle, Kid Koala, Poirier, and Radio Radio. "Neo-Reconquista," which includes collaborations with La Yegros, Sonido Pesado, and Pierre Kwenders, was released in 2015. In 2017, "San Cristóbal Baile Inn," an album recorded and produced in Mexico with collaborations from Frikstailers, Miss Bolivia, Niña Dioz, and Lemon Bucket Orkestra, was released.