Fainal & Shako is a Colombian reggaeton duo made up of Santiago Carvajal Valencia, known as Fainal, and Santiago Chacón Gómez, known as Shako. Both hailing from Medellín, Colombia, they were drawn to music from a young age, with Fainal beginning his musical journey playing the piano at the age of 3 and later becoming a music producer in 2004. Shako started his career as DJ Shako in 1997 before transitioning to a solo artist in 2006. That same year, Fainal and Shako met and decided to form their reggaeton duo, quickly gaining recognition as one of the leading acts in Colombia. Their breakthrough came with the 2007 singles "Obra de Arte (Mi Monalisa)," featuring J Balvin, and "En Mi Piel," the latter propelling them into the spotlight. Known for their unique "boleritos," Fainal & Shako blend traditional romantic influences with modern reggaeton, bringing fresh innovation to the genre. Following the release of the single "Nunca Pensé," Fainal & Shako went on an indefinite hiatus lasting 11 years, with each member pursuing personal projects. They returned in 2021 with the track "Weekenes," followed by their debut album The Hitmakers,Vol. 1. The duo spent the next few years putting out singles like "Muero Por Ti" (2022) and collaborating with other artists such as Piso 21 on the reworking of their hit single "En Mi Piel" in 2023.
