Born on December 22, 1976, in Puerto Rico, Javier Alexis Marcano Rodríguez—known
professionally as Yaviah—is a pioneering figure in Latin urban music, celebrated
for his genre-blending style that fuses reggaetón, hip-hop, dancehall, and R&B.
Launching his career in 1993, he quickly gained recognition with his breakout
track "Si Tú Quieres Fumar," establishing a distinctive sound that set him apart
in the burgeoning reggaetón scene. Throughout the 2000s, Yaviah released
influential tracks such as "La Mákina," "Sensual Bebe," "Este Party Va," "Wihi
Wihi," "Contacto," and "En La Mía...