Searxng/Juanes Music From Colombian rock to global icon: Explore Juanes's 25-year solo journey, his record-breaking hits, and his lasting impact on Latin music. April 20, 2026 AceShowbiz - At the dawn of the new millennium, Juanes relocated to Los Angeles with little more than a few songs and a dream of launching a solo career after his work with the Colombian rock band Ekhymosis. By 1999, he had secured a deal with Gustavo Santaolalla's Surco label, and in 2000, he released his debut album, Fíjate Bien.