DannyLux explained

DannyLux
Birth Name:Daniel Balderrama Espinoza
Birth Date:12 March 2004
Birth Place:Palm Springs, California, U.S.
Years Active:2020–present
Publishers:Universal Music Publishing Group

Daniel Balderrama Espinoza (born March 12, 2004) better known by his stage name DannyLux, is an American singer-songwriter. He is well known for his hit song with Eslabón Armado called "Jugaste y Sufrí" which introduced him to the music industry, becoming one of the biggest new names in the regional Mexican genre.

Early life

Balderrama was born on March 12, 2004, in Palm Springs, California.[1] His parents immigrated from Mexicali, Baja California. As the youngest of three brothers, he grew up in an environment influenced by his heritage and musical upbringing. At the age of six, Balderrama's father, employed as a waste collector, stumbled upon a discarded guitar and brought it home.[2] [3] A year later, Balderrama's mother, a church secretary, urged her son to join the church choir, providing him with a platform to develop his vocal and guitar skills.[4]

During his studies, he started practicing soccer, where he came up with a nickname for himself, "Danny Luxury." He would later revise this name to "DannyLux," which he would use as his stage name.[5] He was very fond of sports, but felt unhappy due to having bad grades at school and was eventually kicked off the soccer team. It was during this time, Danny remembered his guitar and immersed himself into playing.

Career

When he was 16 years old in mid-2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, he started posting covers on TikTok which gained millions of views. After making covers of songs for a while, he was inspired to write and share his first original songs. From the songs, he would upload them as videos that would help him gain more views. After covering "Dame Tu Calor" by Eslabón Armado, band leader Pedro Tovar took notice of Danny's abilities. Shortly after, the two started conversing, Tovar asked Danny to collaborate as a lyricist on the album "Corta Venas". Embracing the opportunity, he accepted and soon after went on to record the track "Jugaste y Sufrí" alongside Eslabón Armado. Following the song's release, a music video was made which has over 230 million views as of February 2024. In mid-2020, Balderrama signed a contract with VPS Music. Later in 2022, he would also be signed by Warner Music Latina.[6]

On January 15, 2021, he released his first album, Las Dos Caras del Amor. He was accompanied on bass by his cousin Eddy and on guitar by one of his best friends, Victor Ramos.[7] On April 29, he released the EP Love , featuring popular tracks such as "Mi Otra Mitad" and "Tristeza y Traición." On October 2, 2021, DannyLux hit No. 1 on the Billboard Songwriters & Producers chart, staying there for three consecutive weeks.

On January 28, 2022, he released the EP Perdido en Ti, which ranked first among Apple Music's Latin albums. He competed in the eighth edition of the Latin American Music Awards of 2023 for best collaboration in "Jugaste y Sufrí". In April 2022, DannyLux was the official opening act for Coldplay, opening for eight shows in Mexico.[8] In July, he collaborated with Mexican-American artist Cuco on the song "Decir Adios" from the album Fantasy Gateway.[9] On September 2, he released another EP, entitled Limerencia, with the most-played track being "Junto a Ti".

In April 2023, DannyLux performed at Coachella 2023.[10] On June 20, 2023, DannyLux received the city keys of his hometown.[11] [12] Shortly after, on June 29, he released the single "Zafiro" featuring guitarist Pablo Hurtado, which became the fifth track of his new album. On August 9, Balderrama collaborated with Cuban singer Ovi and Colombian singer Blessd, in the creation of the song "Mientras no Vuelves."

Danny released another album titled DLUX a few days later, consisting of seventeen tracks and featuring various other collaborations. Among the collaborations was Mexican singer Gabito Ballesteros, Eslabón Armado, Argentine singer Yami Safdie, and American singer Jordyn Shellhart. On track 13, Dominican-American singer Melvin War joins him on "Creo Q Dios." Balderrama reconnects with Cuco for an extended version of their previous collaboration, now titled "Decir Adios Oye Narrador," on a subsequent track. Lastly, he features Venezuelan-born American singer Maye on the track named "Mi Hogar."

On September 5, Danny released "Bórrame", a collaboration with Mexican singer Kurt. Continuing with new releases, on September 21, he released "Sustancias en Mi Corazón" with Chilean singer Strangehuman. On September 28, his collaboration with Becky G was released, on her album Esquinas. The track was later performed by the duo on NPR’s Tiny Desk concert series in early October.[13] On October 10, Danny announced a tour across 11 cities in the East Coast and Midwest of the US, with the name Ambición Tour.[14]

On January 12, 2024, Danny released the single "Un Día Entenderás". On March 1, he released the deluxe album EVOLUXION based on his last album DLUX. The album includes new and updated tracks such as "Maldito Alcohol" and "Ciudad del Sol".[15] Calentón Music Festival at Syracuse University on October 19, 2024, was Danny's first performance at the university's annual Hispanic Music Festival—honoring National Hispanic Heritage Month[16] His fourth studio album Leyenda was released in 2025.[17]

On January 8, 2026, DannyLux announced his publishing deal with Universal Music Publishing Group.[18]

Discography

Studio albums

TitleDetailsCertifications
Las Dos Caras del Amor —
Perdido en Ti —
DLUX
  • Released: August 18, 2023[21]
  • Label: VPS Music LLC, Warner Music Latina
  • Formats: LP, digital download, streaming
Leyenda
  • Released: May 15, 2025[22]
  • Label: VPS Music LLC, Warner Music Latina
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming
—

EPs

TitleDetails
Love
Limerencia
  • Released: September 2, 2022[25]
  • Label: VPS Music LLC, Warner Music Latina
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming

Singles

As lead artist

Title! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:1em;"
YearPeak chart positionsCertificationsAlbum
US
[26]
"24:7"[27] 2020— rowspan="2"
"Amor Medicinal"[28] —
"Falsos Sentimientos"[29] 2021— Las Dos Caras Del Amor
"Amor"[30]
— 856 Para El Mundo
"Nos Pertenecemos"[31] —
"Mi Otra Mitad"[32] —

Gold (Latin)

Love
"Tristeza y Traición"[33] —
  • RIAA: 3× Platinum (Latin)
"Como Tu Quieras"[34] 2022—
  • RIAA: Gold (Latin)
Perdido En Ti
"Infeliz"—
  • RIAA: Gold (Latin)
"Sabe Que La Quiero"
[35] 		— Fam Love Money
"Junto A Tí"[36] —
  • RIAA: Gold (Latin)
Limerencia
"No Te Quiero Perder"[37] —
  • RIAA: Gold (Latin)
"Triste Navidad"— rowspan="2"
"El Hombre Perfecto"[38] 2023—
  • RIAA: Gold (Latin)
"Te Fallé"[39] —DLUX
"Triste Verano"[40]
—
"Tú Me Llevas a Un Espacio"[41]
— Descifrar
"Te Extraño y Lo Siento..."[42] —DLUX
"Dime Ma"[43]
—Fam Love Money
"Belico Enamorado"[44]
—
"Zafiro"[45]
—DLUX
"Mientras no Vuelves"[46]
—El Asere de Aseres
"Amar Y Perder"[47] —DLUX
"Mi Hogar"[48]
—
"Bórrame"[49]
—rowspan="2"
"Sustancias en Mi Corazon"[50]
—
  • RIAA: Platinum (Latin)
"Corazón Frío"[51]
—
  • RIAA: Diamond (Latin)
La Odisea
"Tu Belleza"
[52] 		—
"Rompo Esquemas"
[53] 		—Pájaro Azul
"Alguien Más"
[54] 		—DLUX
"Un Día Entenderás"[55] 2024—Evoluxion
"awitado :("[56]
—Aquí Estoy
"Ciudad de Sol"[57] —Evoluxion
"Katy Perry"
[58] 		—
"Rlux"
[59] 		—Desde Mi Habitación
"Sal De Mi Mente"
[60] 		—Nos Fuimos De Casa
"Decirte Lo Que Siento"
[61] 		—rowspan="3"
"El 100"
[62] 		—
"Soltera"
[63] 		—
"Lento"
[64] 		—Sofía Valdés
"Midnight"[65] —
"No Me Borres"
[66] 		2025—Romántico Sin Esperanza
"Ya No Estás"[67] —Leyenda
"Cielo Eterno"
[68] 		—
  • RIAA: Platinum (Latin)
"Sinkronizamos"[69]
—Códigos De Muñeka

As featured artist

Title! scope="col" rowspan="2"
YearPeak chart positionsAlbum
US
[70] 		US
Latin
[71]
"Jugaste y Sufrí"
202069 3Corta Venas
"Me Voy Contigo"[72]
2021— —Lluvia Y Sol

Other charted and certified songs

TitleYearPeak chart positionsCertificationsAlbum
US
Bub.
[73] 		US
Latin
"Si Supieras"
202212 27Nostalgia
"House of Lux"2023— —

Platinum (Latin)

DLUX

Guest appearances

TitleYearOther artist(s)Album
"Decir Adios"2022CucoFantasy Gateway
"Me Decepcionaste"2023Eslabon ArmadoDesvelado
"Cries in Spanish"Becky GEsquinas
"Amigos Para Qué"Yami SafdieSur
"Nostalgia en el Viento"2024EddyJaeMixtape 1 - EP
"Mi Tormenta"The Black KeysOhio Players (Trophy Edition)
"Chilling"Yng NazDe Moda

Awards and nominations

Award! scope="col"
YearRecipient(s) and nominee(s)CategoryResult
Billboard Latin Music Awards2022Jugaste y Sufrí
Regional Mexican Song of the Year[74]
Latin Grammy Awards2024EvoluxionBest Contemporary Mexican Music Albumstyle=text-align:center;"[75]
2025LeyendaBest Contemporary Mexican Music Albumstyle=text-align:center;"[76]
Premios Juventud2022HimselfThe New Generation - Regional Mexican[77]
Premio Lo Nuestro2023HimselfRegional Mexican New Artist of the Yearstyle=text-align:center;"[78]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Amarelo . Inés . Mexican artist DannyLux recalls his beginnings: I just wanted to make my parents happy . . . July 19, 2025.
  2. Web site: Papa . Agushto . DANNY LUX- EP.46 . . February 28, 2022 . September 27, 2023.
  3. Lopez . Julyssa . April 14, 2023 . His Father Used to Work Coachella — Now DannyLux Is One of the Festival's Most Anticipated Performers . October 2, 2023 . Rolling Stone.
  4. Web site: Balderrama . Daniel . DannyLux . June 30, 2023 . June 30, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230630215825/https://thestateroompresents.com/state-room-presents/dannylux . dead .
  5. Web site: DANNY LUX- EP.46. Papa. Agushto. . February 28, 2022 . September 27, 2023.
  6. Web site: Roiz . Jessica . January 27, 2022 . Sierreño Singer-Songwriter DannyLux Signs With Warner Music Latina . October 2, 2023 . Billboard Charts.
  7. Web site: DannyLux: Tiny Desk Concert. Fernández. Stefanie. . October 3, 2023.
  8. News: Exposito . Suzy . August 25, 2023 . DannyLux, el romántico for the TikTok generation . October 2, 2023 . LA Times.
  9. Web site: Bloom . Madison . April 29, 2022. Cuco Announces New Album Fantasy Gateway, Shares Video for New Song: Watch . June 30, 2023 . Pitchfork.
  10. Web site: Maldonado . Daisy . April 21, 2023 . DannyLux's Father Used to Work at Coachella. Now the Artist Is Taking the Stage and Bringing Dad as a VIP . October 2, 2023 . Cosmopolitan.
  11. Web site: Perez . Eliana . June 13, 2023 . After playing Coachella, Desert Hot Springs native DannyLux to get key to the city . September 30, 2023 . The Desert Sun.
  12. Web site: Reyes . Jesus . June 12, 2023 . DannyLux to receive key to the city of Desert Hot Springs on June 20 . October 2, 2023 . KESQ-TV.
  13. Web site: Contreras . Felix . Becky G: Tiny Desk Concert . NPR . en . October 13, 2023.
  14. Mier . Tomás . October 10, 2023 . DannyLux Brings His Sierreños to the East Coast and Midwest With Ambición Tour . November 26, 2023 . Rolling Stone.
  15. Mier . Tomás . February 9, 2024 . DannyLux Speeds to the 'Ciudad del Sol' on New Corrido-Leaning Single . April 12, 2024 . Rolling Stone . en-US.
  16. Web site: DannyLux brings 'fire' performance to 2nd Calentón Music Fest . The Daily Orange . October 30, 2024 . October 20, 2024.
  17. Web site: Roiz . Tere Aguilera,Griselda Flores,Natalia Cano,Isabela Raygoza,Sigal Ratner-Arias,Jessica . May 16, 2025 . DannyLux's New Album 'Leyenda' & More Best New Latin Music . August 12, 2025 . Billboard . en-US.
  18. Raygoza . Isabela . DannyLux Inks Global Deal with Universal Music Publishing Group: 'I'm Ready to Keep Evolving' . . January 24, 2026 . https://web.archive.org/web/20260108154003/https://www.billboard.com/pro/dannylux-signs-deal-universal-music-publishing-group/ . January 8, 2026 . January 8, 2026 . live.
  19. Web site: Las Dos Caras Del Amor - Album by DannyLux on Apple Music. January 15, 2021. Apple Music. October 9, 2023.
  20. Web site: Perdido En Ti - Album by DannyLux on Apple Music. January 28, 2022. Apple Music. October 9, 2023.
  21. Web site: DLUX - Album by DannyLux on Apple Music. August 18, 2023. Apple Music. October 9, 2023.
  22. Web site: LEYENDA - Album by DannyLux - Apple Music. Apple Music. May 15, 2025. May 31, 2025.
  23. Web site: EVOLUXION - Album by DannyLux on Apple Music. March 1, 2024. Apple Music. May 31, 2025.
  24. Web site: Love . April 29, 2021. Apple Music. October 9, 2023.
  25. Web site: Limerencia - Album by DannyLux on Apple Music. September 2, 2022. Apple Music. October 9, 2023.
  26. DannyLux Chart History (Hot 100). Billboard. October 9, 2023.
  27. Web site: 24:7 - Single by DannyLux on Apple Music. August 21, 2020. Apple Music. October 9, 2023.
  28. Web site: Amor Medicinal - Single by DannyLux on Apple Music. October 2, 2020. Apple Music. October 9, 2023.
  29. Web site: DannyLux - Falsos Sentimientos (Official Video) on YouTube. February 18, 2021. YouTube. October 10, 2023.
  30. Web site: Amor (feat. DannyLux) - Single by Alta Elegancia on Apple Music. February 26, 2021. Apple Music. October 9, 2023.
  31. Web site: Nos Pertenecemos - Single by DannyLux on Apple Music. March 26, 2021. Apple Music. October 9, 2023.
  32. Web site: DannyLux - Mi Otra Mitad (Official Video) on YouTube. April 29, 2021. YouTube. October 9, 2023.
  33. Web site: DannyLux - Tristeza y Traición (Official Video) on YouTube. May 28, 2021. YouTube. October 9, 2023.
  34. Web site: Como Tu Quieras. May 28, 2021. YouTube. February 17, 2024.
  35. Web site: Sabe Que La Quiero - Single - Album by Yagooo & DannyLux - Apple Music. Apple Music. February 25, 2022. May 31, 2025.
  36. Web site: Junto A Tí - Single by DannyLux on Apple Music. June 10, 2022. Apple Music. October 9, 2023.
  37. Web site: DannyLux - No Te Quiero Perder (Official Video) on YouTube. September 1, 2022. YouTube. October 10, 2023.
  38. Web site: EL HOMBRE PERFECTO - Single by DannyLux on Apple Music. January 27, 2023. Apple Music. October 9, 2023.
  39. Web site: TE FALLÉ - Single by DannyLux on Apple Music. March 24, 2023. Apple Music. October 9, 2023.
  40. Web site: Triste Verano - Single by Estevie & DannyLux on Apple Music. April 7, 2023. Apple Music. October 9, 2023.
  41. Web site: Tú Me Llevas a Un Espacio - Single by Los Aptos & DannyLux on Apple Music. April 14, 2023. Apple Music. October 9, 2023.
  42. Web site: TE EXTRAÑO Y LO SIENTO... - Single by DannyLux on Apple Music. April 21, 2023. Apple Music. October 9, 2023.
  43. Web site: Dime Ma - Single by Yagooo, DannyLux & Jiubel on Apple Music. April 28, 2023. Apple Music. October 9, 2023.
  44. Web site: Belico Enamorado - Single by Gabito Ballesteros & DannyLux on Apple Music. May 5, 2023. Apple Music. October 9, 2023.
  45. Web site: ZAFIRO - Single by DannyLux on Apple Music. June 30, 2023. Apple Music. October 9, 2023.
  46. Web site: Mientras no Vuelves - Single by Ovi, Blessd & DannyLux on Apple Music. August 10, 2023. Apple Music. October 9, 2023.
  47. Web site: Amar Y Perder - A COLORS SHOW - Single by DannyLux on Apple Music. August 17, 2023. Apple Music. October 9, 2023.
  48. Web site: Mi Hogar - DannyLux, maye (Official Video) on YouTube. August 31, 2023. YouTube. October 10, 2023.
  49. Web site: Bórrame - Single by Kurt & DannyLux on Apple Music. September 6, 2023. Apple Music. October 9, 2023.
  50. Web site: SUSTANCIAS EN MI CORAZON - Single by STRANGEHUMAN & DannyLux on Apple Music. September 22, 2023. Apple Music. October 9, 2023.
  51. Web site: Corazón Frío - Single by Jasiel Nuñez & DannyLux on Apple Music. October 13, 2023. Apple Music. October 12, 2023.
  52. Web site: Tu Belleza - Single - Album by Christian Lara & DannyLux - Apple Music. Apple Music. November 17, 2023. May 31, 2025.
  53. Web site: rompo esquemas - Single - Album by Leo Rizzi & DannyLux - Apple Music. Apple Music. December 1, 2023. May 31, 2025.
  54. Web site: ALGUIEN MÁS - Single - Album by DannyLux & Yami Safdie - Apple Music. Apple Music. December 7, 2023. May 31, 2025.
  55. Web site: Un Día Entenderás - Single by DannyLux on Apple Music. January 12, 2024. Apple Music. February 17, 2023.
  56. Web site: awitado :(- Single by Leon Leiden & DannyLux on Apple Music. January 25, 2024. Apple Music. February 17, 2023.
  57. Web site: CIUDAD DEL SOL - Single - Album by DannyLux - Apple Music. Apple Music. February 9, 2024. May 31, 2025.
  58. Web site: KATY PERRY (feat. Sheeno) - Single - Album by Joaquin Medina, Calle 24 & DannyLux - Apple Music. Apple Music. February 23, 2024. May 31, 2025.
  59. Web site: RLUX - Single - Album by ERRE & DannyLux - Apple Music. Apple Music. March 28, 2024. May 31, 2025.
  60. Web site: Sal De Mi Mente - Single - Album by Yng Naz & DannyLux - Apple Music. Apple Music. April 11, 2024. May 31, 2025.
  61. Web site: DECIRTE LO QUE SIENTO - Single - Album by DannyLux, Michaël Brun & Ariza - Apple Music. Apple Music. May 3, 2024. May 31, 2025.
  62. Web site: El 100 - Single - Album by Sofía Reyes & DannyLux - Apple Music. Apple Music. May 23, 2024. May 31, 2025.
  63. Web site: SOLTERA - Single - Album by DannyLux & 8onthebeat - Apple Music. Apple Music. August 8, 2024. May 31, 2025.
  64. Web site: Lento - Single - Album by Sofía Valdés & DannyLux - Apple Music. Apple Music. September 20, 2024. May 31, 2025.
  65. Web site: MiDNiGHT - Single - Album by DannyLux - Apple Music. Apple Music. September 26, 2024. May 31, 2025.
  66. Web site: No Me Borres - Single - Album by Dariell Cano & DannyLux - Apple Music. Apple Music. January 30, 2025. May 31, 2025.
  67. Web site: Ya No Estás - Single - Album by DannyLux - Apple Music. Apple Music. February 13, 2025. May 31, 2025.
  68. Web site: Cielo Eterno - Single - Album by DannyLux & Jasiel Nuñez - Apple Music. Apple Music. March 6, 2025. May 31, 2025.
  69. Web site: Sinkronizamos . . August 25, 2025.
  72. Web site: Me Voy Contigo (feat. DannyLux) - Single by Los Aptos on Apple Music. June 25, 2021. Apple Music. October 9, 2023.
  74. Flores. Griselda. Bad Bunny Tops 2022 Billboard Latin Music Awards Finalists: Complete List. May 31, 2025. Billboard. August 18, 2022.
  75. Ratner-Arias. Sigal. Edgar Barrera Tops 2024 Latin Grammys Nominees: Complete List. May 31, 2025. Billboard. September 17, 2024.
  76. Picazo. Jorge. Dannylux consigue su segunda nominación List. September 17, 2025. Billboard. September 17, 2025.
  77. Roiz . Jessica. J Balvin & Karol G Lead 2022 Premios Juventud Nominations: Complete List. May 31, 2025. Billboard. June 14, 2022.
  78. Raygoza. Isabela. Sebastian Yatra Leads 2023 Premio Lo Nuestro Nominations: Complete List. May 31, 2025. Billboard. January 23, 2023.

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