Bad Gyal, 1997
Singers · March 7, 1997
Bad Gyal
★ HOW OLD IS BAD GYAL?
Bad Gyal is 29 years old, born March 7, 1997 in Vilassar de Mar · Pisces.
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★ QUICK FACTS
The basics
- ★ BORN IN
- Vilassar de Mar
★ LEDE
About
Bad Gyal turned a Catalan-language cover of Rihanna's 'Work' into a blueprint for Spanish urban dominance. Alba Farelo i Solé was born in Spain in 1997. She built a cult following as an independent artist with records like "Jacaranda" and "Fiebre" before signing to Interscope Records and Aftercluv in 2019, scoring mainstream hits with "Santa María", "Zorra", and "Alocao"—the last topping Spain's charts in 2019. Her debut album La joia arrived in 2024.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Bad Gyal—the stage name of Alba Farelo i Solé—launched her music career in 2016 with a Catalan-language rendition of Rihanna's "Work", instantly carving out a distinct lane in Spanish urban music. Operating as an independent artist, she released "Jacaranda" and "Fiebre", building underground momentum that led to two mixtapes: Slow Wine (2016) and Worldwide Angel (2018), which solidified her standing within the Spanish urban scene. The signing to Interscope Records and Aftercluv in 2019 marked a turning point; subsequent releases "Santa María", "Zorra", and "Alocao" brought mainstream recognition, with "Alocao" becoming Spain's number-one song in 2019. She released the projects Warm Up and Sound System: The Final Releases in 2021, followed by her debut album La joia in 2024. A second album, Más Cara, was released in 2026. Born March 7, 1997, in Spain, Bad Gyal is a female singer and songwriter who has cultivated a devoted following through distinctive production and linguistic innovation.
★ SIDEBAR
Trivia
- Her breakthrough came in 2016 with a Catalan-language cover of Rihanna's 'Work'—an unconventional entry point that set her apart in the Spanish urban scene.
- "Alocao" became Spain's number-one song in 2019, marking her first massive chart dominance.
- Bad Gyal released two mixtapes, Slow Wine and Worldwide Angel, before signing to a major label, establishing herself entirely through independent releases.
★ HIGHLIGHTS
Career timeline
- 2023
- WONLa Vanguardia Prize
- 2022
- WONMTV Europe Music Award for Best Spanish Act
★ SIDEBAR
Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Humanitarian
Idealistic and global. Bad Gyal often use their platform for causes and tend to build broad, internationally diverse audiences.
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Birthday compatibility
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HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
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CHALLENGING
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★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Bad Gyal?
- Bad Gyal is 29 years old (born March 7, 1997).
- When is Bad Gyal's birthday?
- Bad Gyal was born on March 7, 1997.
- What is Bad Gyal's zodiac sign?
- Bad Gyal is a Pisces, born March 7, 1997.
- What is Bad Gyal's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Bad Gyal was born in 1997, the year of the Fire Ox.
- Where is Bad Gyal from?
- Bad Gyal is from ES.
- What does Bad Gyal do?
- Bad Gyal is a singer.
- Where was Bad Gyal born?
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