residente

Residente is a Spanish noun and adjective meaning a person who resides in a place or the quality of residing. As a noun, it denotes an inhabitant or occupant, and as an adjective it describes someone or something that resides somewhere. The form is the same for masculine and feminine (un residente, una residente), with the plural residentes. In legal and administrative contexts, phrases like residente permanente (permanent resident) or residente temporal (temporary resident) are common.

Residente is also the stage name of René Pérez Joglar (born 1978), a Puerto Rican rapper and songwriter who performs under the pseudonym Residente. He is a co-founder of Calle 13, a group renowned for blending hip hop with rock, folk, and various Latin rhythms, and for lyrics that address politics, society, and culture. Calle 13 achieved international acclaim in the 2000s, earning multiple Latin Grammy Awards and a Grammy Award for Best Latin Rock/Alternative Album.

As a solo artist, Residente has pursued projects that emphasize identity, migration, language, and social justice, often incorporating collaborations with artists from diverse backgrounds. His work is characterized by linguistic experimentation, cross-genre fusion, and a focus on global and Latin American issues. Residente’s influence extends within Latin alternative music and protest-oriented songwriting, contributing to broader conversations about culture and society through contemporary Latin music.