C. Tangana Biography: Wife, Age, Net Worth, Siblings, Parents, Height, EPs, Singles, Albums, Awards

Antón Álvarez Alfaro is a Spanish rapper, better known by his stage name C. Tangana.

He began his musical career in high school, rapping under the pseudonym Crema and releasing a seven-track EP titled Él Es Crema in 2005.  

Tangana later gained recognition in Spain as a member of the band Agorazein.

In 2016, he transitioned to performing solo, adopting the stage C. Tangana.

As a solo artist, C. Tangana has established himself as a prominent figure in the Spanish music scene.

Profile

• Full Name: Antón Álvarez Alfaro
• Stage Name: C. Tangana
• Born: July 16, 1990
• Age: 34 years old
• Birthplace: Madrid, Spain
• Nationality: Spanish
• Occupation: Spanish rapper
• Height: 1.76m
• Parent: Antón Álvarez Muñoz and Patricia Alfaro Águila-Real
• Siblings: Carmen Álvarez Alfaro
• Partner: Rosalía (2016 –2018), Rocío Aguirre
• Children: Unknown
• Relationship: Unmarried
• Net Worth: $3 million

Early Life And Education

Antón Álvarez Alfaro was born in Madrid, Spain, on July 16, 1990. He is the son of Antón Álvarez Muñoz, a former journalist, and Patricia Alfaro Águila-Real, a former preschool teacher. He has a younger sister named Carmen Álvarez Alfaro.

Álvarez Alfaro attended Colegio San Victor for his primary and secondary education. He further studied philosophy at the Universidad Complutense de Madrid. Ethnically, Antón Álvarez Alfaro is of Spanish descent, though his specific religious beliefs are unknown.

Career

C. Tangana, whose real name is Antón Álvarez Alfaro, began his musical career in high school, rapping under the pseudonym Crema. In 2005, he gained recognition as Crema when his freestyle demos started to spread online.

He focused on rap music and released a seven-track EP titled Él Es Crema (2005), followed by two more EPs (Madrid Files and Septiembre) in 2006. After completing his baccalaureate, Álvarez studied philosophy at the Complutense University of Madrid.

In 2011, he formed the band Agorazein with a group of friends and released a work entitled “C. Tangana.” This was well-received and led to his adopting the stage name C. Tangana. The band’s debut album, Kind of Red, was released in Spanish by independent artists that year.

Between 2011 and 2012, Álvarez self-released two albums under the name C. Tangana: C. Tangana (2011) and LOVE’S (2012). His mainstream success in Spain came in 2016 with the release of singles like “Lo Hace Conmigo,” “Los Chikos de Madriz,” and “Antes de morirme,” followed by the hit “Mala Mujer,” which was later included in his debut studio album Ídolo (2017).

Tangana continued to explore hip-hop music on his mixtape Avida Dollars (2018), which spawned the top twenty single “Llorando en la Limo.” He also released several standalone singles, such as “Bien Duro,” “Booty,” and “Nunca Estoy,” which were commercially successful.

In 2021, Tangana released his second studio album, El Madrileño, which marked a shift towards flamenco and Latin music. The album broke records on streaming services and made Tangana the first Spanish artist to reach number one on the global new albums list. The entire tracklist was also in the top 25 of the Top 100 Songs in Spain.

Additionally, in July 2023, he composed an anthem for the 100th anniversary of the Galician football club Celta de Vigo, which he described as the most culturally significant piece of his career.

Awards and Nominations

C. Tangana has received numerous awards and nominations throughout his career, particularly for his innovative blend of flamenco, urban, and Latin music.

Latin Grammy Awards

Wins:

• 2018: Best Alternative Song (“Malamente” with Rosalía)   
• 2018: Best Urban Fusion/Performance (“Malamente” with Rosalía)   
• 2021: Best Pop/Rock Song (“Tocarte” with Jorge Drexler)   
• 2021: Best Alternative Song (“El Madrileño”)
• 2022: Record of the Year (“Tocarte” with Jorge Drexler)   

Nominations:

• 2019: Album of the Year (“El Mal Querer” with Rosalía)
• 2019: Best Contemporary Pop Vocal Album (“El Mal Querer” with Rosalía)
• 2022: Album of the Year (“Tinta y Tiempo” with Jorge Drexler)

Grammy Award Nomination:

• 2022: Best Latin Rock or Alternative Album (“El Madrileño”)

MTV Europe Music Award Nomination:

• 2022: Best Spanish Act

UK Music Video Award Nominations:

• 2022: Best Alternative Video (“Hong Kong” with Andrés Calamaro)

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @c.tangana
• Facebook handle: C. Tangana
• Twitter handle: @c_tangana

Personal Life

C. Tangana, the prominent Spanish rapper, is currently in a relationship with Rocío Aguirre, a Chilean photographer. Previously, C. Tangana was involved in a notable relationship with acclaimed singer-songwriter Rosalía from 2016 to 2018. During this time, the two collaborated on several music projects.

Discography/Filmography

Albums:

• El Madrileño (La Sobremesa) (2022)
• El Madrileño (2021)
• Avida Dollars (2018)
• Ídolo (2017)
• Bien (2020)

EPs:

• Trouble + Presidente (2014)
• 10/15 (2015)

Singles:

• Ateo (with Nathy Peluso) (2021)
• La Culpa (with Omar Montes, Daviles de Novelda, and Canelita) (2022)
• Estrecho / Alvarado (with pablopablo) (2023)
• Oliveira Dos Cen Anos (2023)
• Tocarte (with Jorge Drexler) (2021)
• Demasiadas Mujeres (2020)
• Tú me dejaste de querer (with El Niño de Elche, La Húngara) (2020)
• Ingobernable (with Gipsy Kings) (2021)
• Comerte Entera (with Toquinho) (2021)
• Hong Kong (with Andrés Calamaro) (2021)
• Yate (2021)
• Mala Mujer (2017)
• Guerrera (with Dellafuente) (2017)
• Tiempo (2017)
• No te pegas (with A.CHAL) (2018)
• Still Rapping (with Steve Lean) (2018)
• Llorando En La Limo (with Alizzz) (2018)
• Cuando me miras (2018)
• Traicionero (with Cromo X) (2018)
• Bien duro (2018)
• Booty (with Becky G) (2018)
• Un veneno (with El Niño de Elche) (2018)
• Pa’ llamar tu atención (with MC Bin Laden) (2019)

Net Worth

C. Tangana, the Spanish rapper and musician, has an estimated net worth of around $3 million as of 2023. His financial success stems primarily from his successful music career, including album sales, concert tours, and brand endorsements.

Additionally, he has expanded his business ventures by establishing a new audiovisual production company and engaging in various artistic projects, further contributing to his growing wealth.