Rosalía: From Flamenco Roots to Global Beats

Born Rosalía Vila Tobella on September 25, 1992, in the quiet town of Sant Esteve Sesrovires near Barcelona, Spain, Rosalía grew up blending the fiery sounds of flamenco with modern pop. At 33, this Libra sensation has redefined Latin music, turning heads with her raw voice and bold style.

Her breakthrough came in 2018 with the album El Mal Querer, a concept piece inspired by forbidden love, featuring the gritty hit “Malamente.” Tracks like that one exploded her fame, mixing traditional Spanish guitar riffs with trap beats that felt both ancient and futuristic.

She didn’t stroll into stardom easily. As a teen, Rosalía chased dreams on Spain’s Tú Sí que Vales in 2008, only to get cut early— a sting that fueled her grit.

Hurdles and Hidden Talents

During that quiet stretch, she dove deeper into flamenco studies, emerging with a voice even more potent. Fast-forward to 2019, and she was everywhere: “Con Altura” with J Balvin and El Guincho topped charts, while “Yo x Ti, Tú x Mi” alongside Ozuna sealed her superstardom. Offstage, her older sister Pilar keeps her look sharp as her go-to stylist—family ties that ground her whirlwind life.

Spotlight and Heartstrings

Rosalía’s reach stretched to Hollywood too.

Music accolades followed, including a 2020 Grammy for Best Latin Rock, Alternative or Urban Album. Romantically, she’s navigated highs and lows— a brief spark with Hunter Schafer in 2019, an engagement to Rauw Alejandro that fizzled in 2023, and a rumored fling with Jeremy Allen White that ended in 2024.

Lately, she’s linked up with Billie Eilish for a 2021 track, proving her vibe crosses oceans. Rosalía’s story? It’s all heart, hustle, and that unmistakable Barcelona edge.