With the JUNOs introducing a Latin category for the first time this year, all eyes are turning to the artists shaping Canada’s Latin music scene, and Venezuelan-Canadian singer-songwriter JACE Carrillo is one you’ll want to know.
A completely independent artist who has already amassed over 3 million streams, JACE topped Montreal’s The Beat 92.5FM with his single “Eclipse” (holding the #1 spot and a 25-week Top 5 run), landed on Canada’s Top 100 Shazam charts, and has performed on Canada's largest Latin stage at Fuego Fuego, in addition to appearances at NXNE, Pop Montreal, and Mundial Montreal. With international recognition from Billboard, CBC, CTV, Global, Televisa MX, and more in addition to multiple award wins, JACE is quickly becoming a force redefining Latin pop in Canada.
Now, with his most personal single “EL DÍA” (out October 8), JACE channels resilience, balance, and renewal through a sound that fuses Latin rhythms, Afrobeat, R&B, and even gospel into an ambitious release that’s already being called his boldest work yet.
Montreal-based singer-songwriter and producer JACE Carrillo is entering a bold new chapter with the release of his single “EL DÍA”, a song that channels perseverance, balance, and clarity after life’s storms. Born in Venezuela before later embracing Canadian citizenship, Carrillo’s journey from a gospel choir as a teenager to award-winning artist has been marked by resilience and reinvention. Known for fusing Latin rhythms with North American pop and R&B, his music reflects both vulnerability and strength, a relatable duality that launched his breakout single “Eclipse” to #1 on Montreal’s The Beat 92.5FM, remaining in the Top 5 for over 25 weeks. A completely independent artist, he later became a fixture on Canada’s Top 100 Shazam charts, Carrillo has amassed over 3 million streams to date, performed at the largest Latin music festival in Montreal - “Fuego, Fuego”, and has been awarded multiple accolades including the Pepsi Music Award, Symphonic Latino Distribution Award, and Latin Awards Canada.
On his latest single, “EL DÍA”, Carrillo embraces the vulnerability of sharing recent challenges by pairing healing and introspective lyricism with rhythms designed to inspire movement, redefining what Latin pop can mean in today’s global soundscape. A key player in the evolving Latin music landscape in Canada, Carrillo’s forthcoming album, set for release in 2026, promises to solidify this next era as his most vulnerable and ambitious yet.
“EL DÍA” will be available everywhere on Wednesday, October 8 2025.
About "EL DÍA":
Melodic, moving, and soulful, JACE Carrillo’s “EL DÍA” is a vulnerable anthem born from struggle, but fueled by hope. Written during a period of profound personal transformation which included marriage, fatherhood, health challenges, and the pursuit of his long-awaited artistic breakthrough, the song reflects Carrillo’s recent journey through uncertainty into light. Beginning with only vocals atop a cinematic soundscape, the inspirational track grows into a rhythmic, textured, and percussive anthem, incorporating Latin pop with Afrobeat rhythms and R&B influences. Returning to his earliest musical roots, “EL DÍA” closes with a gospel choir - a style of music Carrillo practised during his youth in Venezuela. Co-produced by Carrillo and his longtime collaborator, Alyko, the track balances introspection with movement, inviting listeners to reflect, heal, and dance all at once. Intentionally aligning the song’s energy with his breakout 2023 single “Eclipse”, Carrillo continues to carve his path as a healing voice in Latin pop, a voice unafraid to be vulnerable and unrestricted by genre norms. “El Día” marks both a personal triumph and a universal message: after the storm comes the clarity, and with it, the courage to move forward into the day you’ve been waiting for.
Quote: ““EL DÍA’ is about finding clarity after the storm. It’s the moment when, after years of struggle and uncertainty, you finally see the light and realize you made it through. It’s my story of perseverance, healing, and reaching the day I’d been waiting for. In my personal case, the day I saw my daughter” - JACE Carrillo
Born in Venezuela and now based in Montreal, JACE Carrillo is a Latin pop force redefining borders with his vibrant fusion of Spanish vocals and contemporary pop, R&B, and urban sounds. Influenced by icons like Bruno Mars, Justin Timberlake, and Luis Fonsi, JACE has built a sound that is as global as it is personal. His breakout single “Eclipse” dominated Montreal’s The Beat 92.5fm Top 5 for over 25 weeks, earned a spot on Canada’s Top 100 Shazam Charts, and cemented his reputation as one of Canada’s most exciting bilingual voices. With coverage in Billboard, CBC, CTV, Global, Televisa MX, and more, JACE continues to cut through on both national and international stages.
An award-winning artist with over 3.2 million streams, JACE’s momentum shows no signs of slowing. He has won the Pepsi Music Award (Venezuela), Symphonic Latino Award (U.S.), and Latin Awards Canada, while also being recognized by the International Songwriting Competition and Unsigned Only. A standout live performer, JACE has electrified audiences at NXNE, Pop Montreal, Mundial Montreal, Il Mondo NYC, Canadian Music Week, Nuits d’Afrique, and Canada’s largest Latin music festival, Fuego Fuego. Recent highlights include a tour across Florida, debut in Mexico at Fiesta de la Música, and his participation in the RBCxMusic First Up program. With plans to release his third studio album in 2026, JACE is continuing to evolve as an artist with new music set for release throughout the remainder of 2025 and into 2026.
Connect with JACE Carrillo:
https://www.facebook.com/JACECarrillomusic/
https://www.youtube.com/@jacecarrillo
https://open.spotify.com/artist/3SkH0TcPc8cxGospxnjClx?si=w-Ui2HF1QYG_OrT3BDrqmw&nd=1&dlsi=84ad50adc8c94c00
