Juan Nicolás Madiedo Arias, known as Elniko Arias, is a rapper and reggaeton
artist from Medellín, Colombia, who began writing rap lyrics at 13. He developed
a sound that moved between the two styles, then released his 10-track debut
album, El Barbero, in 2025 with producer Juancho Valencia. The album joined rap,
G-funk, and reggaeton with symphonic arrangements by the Medellín Philharmonic.
In 2026, Elniko Arias released “SIN COPILOTO” with DIME FAI, “Reggaeton Clásico”
with El Osito Wito and 2mileros, and “Perro Filete” with Jøtta; he also appeared
on “GROSERIA” with LAYAN, Lor...