La Joaqui

Joaquinha Lerena de la Riva (born 24 October 1994), professionally known as La Joaqui, is an Argentine singer and songwriter. She has released two studio albums. Her 2022 EP Barbie Copiloto featured the hit song "Dos Besitos". In 2023, she released the track "Muñecas" with Tini and Steve Aoki, which boosted her to international popularity.

Early life
Joaquinha Lerena de la Riva was born on 24 October 1994 in Mar del Plata, Buenos Aires. She spent most of her childhood in Tamarindo, Costa Rica, later returning to her hometown in Argentina as a teenager. She became interested in rap music aged 18, participating twice in the Red Bull Batalla de Gallos freestyle battle (in 2014 and 2015). She became the first woman to classify at the event and reach the semi-finals.

Personal life
La Joaqui has two children.

Discography
Studio albums
 * Harakiri (2019)
 * Mal Aprendida (2023)

Live albums
 * The White Room (Live Session) (2020)

Extended plays
 * Barbie Copiloto (2022)