CHIMBALA

Leury José Tejeda Brito

Dominican singer known for his stage energy and his contribution to the international expansion of dembow. His sound blends Caribbean urban essence with danceable rhythms and collaborations that connect with audiences across different markets.

Biography

ARTISTIC PROFILE

Chimbala, the stage name of Leury José Tejeda Brito, is a Dominican performer associated with dembow and Caribbean urban music. He began releasing music in the early 2010s and gained prominence with “Tamo Burlao” (2016) and “Maniquí” (2018), a song that expanded his reach across Latin America, Miami, Spain and Italy.

SOUND & IDENTITY

His style is built on Dominican dembow, high-energy rhythms and collaborations that connect music scenes across the Caribbean and Latin America.

Key songs

MANIQUÍ2018 · The single that broadened his recognition across Latin America and other markets.
TAMO BURLAO2016 · Collaboration with El Fother that gave his career new momentum.
LOCO2021 · With Justin Quiles and Zion & Lennox; reached No. 1 on Billboard Latin Airplay.

Career highlights

MILESTONES & RELEASES

2012Releases early songs such as “Tu Ere un Loco” and “Cuenta Conmigo”, with Pablo Piddy and Toxic Crow.
2016“Tamo Burlao”, with El Fother, marks a new push in his career.
2018“Maniquí” becomes one of his signature songs and expands his international recognition.
2020“Bom Biri Bom”, with Mr. Vla, became a global phenomenon in the world of Zumba and fitness.
2021“Loco”, with Justin Quiles and Zion & Lennox, reaches No. 1 on Billboard Latin Airplay.
2022–23Collaborates on “WOW BB” with Natti Natasha and El Alfa; also featured on “Mi Vecinito” and “Mi Condena”.

“LOCO” • 2021 Collaboration with Justin Quiles and Zion & Lennox. The song reached No. 1 on Billboard’s Latin Airplay chart.

Notable collaborations

COLLABORATIONS

El Fother
Toxic Crow
Mozart La Para
Liro Shaq
Farruko
Justin Quiles
Zion & Lennox
Natti Natasha
El Alfa
Wisin
Arcángel
Mr. Vla
Aina Maro

Watch

VIDEOS & MUSIC

Aina Maro • Chimbala - Mi Vecinito | Official Video

Chimbala x Vla Music x Mr. Vla - Bom Biri Bom (Official Video)

SOURCES: Mangulina's Chimbala profile; Billboard and music press coverage of “Loco” (2021). Historical data and metrics may vary by source and publication date.