Cuco, 1998
Singers · June 26, 1998
Cuco
★ HOW OLD IS CUCO?
Cuco is 27 years old, born June 26, 1998 in United States · Cancer.
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★ LEDE
About
Cuco turned viral bedroom pop into a streaming breakthrough. Born Omar Banos on June 26, 1998, in Hawthorne, California, the self-taught singer-songwriter self-released his debut EP Wannabewithu in 2016, featuring early hits "Lover is a Day" and "Amor de Siempre". His 2017 single "Lo Que Siento" propelled him to sign with Interscope Records and drop out of college to pursue music full-time. His sound blends bossa nova, indie-pop, and psychedelia.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Omar Banos, known professionally as Cuco, is an American singer-songwriter born June 26, 1998, from Hawthorne, California. Self-taught in music production, he self-released his first EP, Wannabewithu, in 2016, which contained early viral tracks "Lover is a Day" and "Amor de Siempre". His second EP, Songs4u, followed in 2017. The single "Lo Que Siento" (also 2017) became his breakthrough moment, earning him a record deal with Interscope Records in 2019 and allowing him to leave college to focus on his career.
His debut studio album, Para Mi, arrived in 2019 under his new label. Cuco released his second album, Fantasy Gateway, in 2022, co-created with producers Manuel Lara and Andres Rebellon. He continued releasing new material with the EP Hitchhiker on November 10, 2023, and his third album Ridin' in 2025. His music is characterized by a blend of bossa nova, indie-pop, and psychedelic elements. As a singer-songwriter, Cuco writes and performs his own material, building a career rooted in DIY production and intimate songwriting.
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
Before his breakthrough, Cuco taught himself music production in his bedroom in Hawthorne, California. He self-released his debut EP, Wannabewithu, in 2016 without major label backing, building an early fanbase through viral tracks like "Lover is a Day" and "Amor de Siempre". His independent releases and the success of "Lo Que Siento" in 2017 attracted Interscope Records' attention, leading to his signing in 2019.
★ SIDEBAR
Trivia
- Cuco's real name is Omar Banos.
- He self-released his debut EP Wannabewithu in 2016 before signing to a major label.
- His 2017 single "Lo Que Siento" was the breakthrough moment that allowed him to drop out of college and pursue music full-time.
- His third album Ridin' was released in 2025.
★ SIDEBAR
Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Free Spirit
Restless and adventurous. Cuco reinvent often: new sounds, new platforms, new cities. Expect career pivots over decades.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Alexander GouldDog · 1994
- Jean-Carl BoucherDog · 1994
- Connor JessupDog · 1994
- Mayuko FukudaDog · 1994
- Abbey HoesDog · 1994
CHALLENGING
- IsaacMonkey · 2004
- Robbie Ure
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Cuco?
- Cuco is 27 years old (born June 26, 1998).
- When is Cuco's birthday?
- Cuco was born on June 26, 1998.
- What is Cuco's zodiac sign?
- Cuco is a Cancer, born June 26, 1998.
- What is Cuco's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Cuco was born in 1998, the year of the Earth Tiger.
- Where is Cuco from?
- Cuco is from United States.
- What does Cuco do?
- Cuco is a singer.
- Is Cuco still alive?
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