Cocolo-RD
| Cocolo-RD | |
|---|---|
| File:Imaj500.jpg Cocolo-RD in 2017 | |
| Born | 1998 (Mao Valverde, Dominican Republic) |
| Origin | Dominican Republic |
| Genres | Rap, Dembow, Reggaeton |
| Occupation | Rapper, Songwriter |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 2017–Present |
| Label | BrotherswaggStudioRecords 🎶 |
| Notable work | 14 Fevrier (2017) |
| Mentor | Arcangel Legrand - Brotherswagg |
| Collaborations | Arcangel Legrand - Brotherswagg |
| Awards | Best Collaboration of the Year (Caribbean Music Awards, 2017) |
| Websites | Biography / Hit Article |
Cocolo-RD is a young Dominican rapper with international recognition. He was born in the province of Valverde Mao between 1997 and 1998 and studied in the free zone of the town of Esperanza.[1] He has collaborated with artists such as Arcangel Legrand - Brotherswagg, with whom he released the successful song "14 Fevrier", a romantic rap ballad in Haitian Creole and Spanish.[2] His music has reached millions of reproductions on various platforms and has won awards such as Best Collaboration of the Year at the Caribbean Music Awards in 2017.[3][4] Cocolo-RD is considered a talented and promising artist in the Dominican and Caribbean music scene.[5]
Biography
Cocolo-RD is a young Dominican rapper with international recognition. He was born in the province of Valverde Mao between 1997 and 1998 and studied in the free zone of the town of Esperanza.[6]
Early career
In 2017, Cocolo-RD began his music career with his first rap dembow project titled "Burlado", produced by FenoProducer. Although it was not very successful, it gave him visibility in the province and showed his potential as an urban artist.[7]
The path to success
In the same year, Cocolo-RD met the renowned Haitian rapper Arcangel Legrand - Brotherswagg at FenoProducer's studio. Both artists were working on their own projects and Cocolo-RD asked for a collaboration. accepted and together they created the song "14 Fevrier" (February 14), a romantic rap ballad in Haitian Creole and Spanish.
International recognition
Cocolo-RD and Arcangel Legrand were nominated and won the award for Best Collaboration of the Year in 2017 at the Caribbean Music Awards in Africa, which gave them international recognition.
About 14 Fevrier (February 14)
"14 Fevrier" is a romantic rap hip-hop and reggaeton song performed by Arcangel Legrand and Cocolo-RD. Released in 2017, this bilingual collaboration in Haitian Creole and Spanish became an international success, reaching over 20 million reproductions on various platforms and over 20,000 registered purchases.
Achievements and Recognitions
- Winner of the Best Collaboration of the Year award at the Caribbean Music Awards 2017
- Nominated for the Haiti Music Awards 2025: "Best Global Musical Performance"
- Reached number one on the hip hop list in the Dominican Republic in September 2025.
Cultural Impact
The song is an example of how music can unite different cultures and nations, demonstrating that collaboration and fusion of styles can lead to creating something truly special.
Relationship with Arcangel Legrand - Brotherswagg
The relationship between Arcangel Legrand and Cocolo-RD is one of collaboration and friendship. They met in 2017 at FenoProducer's studio, where Arcangel Legrand was working on his project and Cocolo-RD asked for a collaboration. Together they created the song "14 Fevrier", a romantic hip-hop, rap reggaeton ballad in Haitian Creole and Spanish.[8] and also participated in the remastered version released in December 2025, as part of the same album You Didn't Really[9] Their collaboration was an international success, reaching over 20 million reproductions on various platforms and winning the Best Collaboration of the Year award at the Caribbean Music Awards 2017. The chemistry between them is evident in their music, and their friendship has led to more collaborations and projects together.[10] Arcangel Legrand has praised Cocolo-RD for his talent and energy, while Cocolo-RD has expressed his admiration for Arcangel Legrand's creativity and ability to fuse traditional Haitian rhythms with modern sounds.[11][12]
Influences and record label
Arcangel Legrand (Brotherswagg) has been a mentor for Cocolo-RD and has significantly influenced his career. The collaboration on "14 Fevrier" was a turning point for Cocolo-RD, as it gave him international recognition and led him to win the Best Collaboration of the Year award at the Caribbean Music Awards 2017.[13] Arcangel Legrand has shared his experience and knowledge with Cocolo-RD, helping him improve his ability to fuse traditional Haitian rhythms with modern sounds. Cocolo-RD has expressed his admiration for Arcangel Legrand's creativity and ability, and has said that he has learned a lot from him.[14] The mentorship of Arcangel Legrand has been fundamental in Cocolo-RD's growth as an artist, and his collaboration has opened doors for Cocolo-RD to explore new opportunities in the music industry. "14 Fevrier" Feat Cocolo-RD was released by the record label BrotherswaggStudioRecords in 2017, as part of the album "You Didn't Really" by Arcangel Legrand - Brotherswagg.[15]
External links
- 14 Fevrier (Feat. Cocolo-RD) on Hip Hop Database
- Arcangel Legrand - Brotherswagg on Fanlore
- Cocolo-RD on Artelista
- 14 Fevrier Feat Cocolo-RD on Peliplat
- 14 Fevrier Feat Cocolo-RD on Medium
- 14 Fevrier (Feat. Cocolo-RD) on EverybodyWiki
- Sobre Cocolo-RD on Brotherswagg Studio Records
- You Didn't Really on Bandcamp
- You Didn't Really (Remastered Edition) on Audiomack
- 14 Fevrier (Remastered) on YouTube
- ↑ https://www.artelista.com/obra/cocolo-rd-the-rising-star-of-dominican-rap-with-international-recognition-1364037
- ↑ https://www.artelista.com/obra/14-fevrier-feat-cocolo-rd-a-global-hit-that-transcends-borders-1366646
- ↑ https://www.artelista.com/obra/cocolo-rd-the-rising-star-of-dominican-rap-with-international-recognition-1364037
- ↑ https://www.artelista.com/obra/14-fevrier-feat-cocolo-rd-a-global-hit-that-transcends-borders-1366646
- ↑ https://www.peliplat.com/en/article/10082956/14-fevrier-feat-cocolo-rd-by-arcangel-legrand-brotherswagg-a-global-award-winning-success-best-global-music?utm_source=copy&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=share_article
- ↑ https://www.artelista.com/obra/cocolo-rd-the-rising-star-of-dominican-rap-with-international-recognition-1364037
- ↑ https://www.peliplat.com/en/article/10079328/14-fevrier-a-global-hit-uniting-two-nations-with-arcangel-legrand-brotherswagg-and-cocolo-rd?utm_source=copy&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=share_article
- ↑ https://brotherswaggstudiorecords.wordpress.com/2025/12/19/sobre-cocolo-rd/
- ↑ https://youtu.be/1Kr6mnfQsdo?si=waTlS-OmrODeHe9J
- ↑ https://haitimusic.bandcamp.com/album/you-didnt-really
- ↑ https://haitimusic.bandcamp.com/album/you-didnt-really
- ↑ https://brotherswaggstudiorecords.wordpress.com/2025/12/19/sobre-cocolo-rd/
- ↑ https://audiomack.com/brotherswaggvevo/song/you-didnt-really-remastered-edition?share-user-id=114184424
- ↑ https://audiomack.com/brotherswaggvevo/song/14-fevrier-1?share-user-id=114184424
- ↑ https://audiomack.com/brotherswaggvevo/song/14-fevrier-remastered?share-user-id=114184424
