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navigation, search Vico C Vico C Grammy latinos.jpg Background
information Birth name Luis Armando Lozada Cruz Also known as El
Filósofo del Rap [1] Born (1971-09-08) September 8, 1971
(age 42) Brooklyn, New York, U.S. Origin San Juan, Puerto Rico
Genres Christian hip hop hip hop Occupations Rapper, Singer-
songwriter Instruments Vocals Years active 1984–present Labels
EMI Latin Associated acts Daddy Yankee Gilberto Santa Rosa
Notable instruments  Vico C (born Luis Armando Lozada Cruz on
September 8, 1971) is a Puerto Rican rapper and reggaeton
artist. He is considered one of the founding fathers of
reggaeton and has played an influential role in the development
of Latin American hip hop.[1][2]   Early life and
influence[edit]  He was born in New York and raised in Puerto
Rico. Nicknamed The Philosopher, lalucho Hernandez adopted the
professional name Vico C. Vico C describes rap as "essentially
hip-hop but with a flavor more compatible to the Caribbean."