Juanes was born on August 9, 1972, under the sign of Leo. His real name is Juan Esteban Aristizabal Vasquez and his birthplace was in the city of Medellin, Colombia.

From an early age in music found a safe haven, and soon end up discovering his vocation in her total from the seven years that began to experience the world of the 12 sounds.
In the early nineties, forming what would be its first major project with music: Ekhymosis group with which particular significance and achievement with which he recorded five albums until they disbanded in 1998.
After that time decided to move to Los Angeles in search of new experiences and a new way for their music.