Age, Biography and Wiki
Frankie J (Francisco Javier Bautista Jr.) was born on 7 December, 1975 in Tijuana, Mexico, is a Mexican-American singer. Discover Frankie J's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 48 years old?
Popular As |
Francisco Javier Bautista Jr. |
Occupation |
Singer · songwriter |
Age |
48 years old |
Zodiac Sign |
Sagittarius |
Born |
7 December, 1975 |
Birthday |
7 December |
Birthplace |
Tijuana, Mexico |
Nationality |
Mexico
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He is a member of famous Singer with the age 48 years old group.
Frankie J Height, Weight & Measurements
At 48 years old, Frankie J height is 5′ 5″ .
Physical Status |
Height |
5′ 5″ |
Weight |
Not Available |
Body Measurements |
Not Available |
Eye Color |
Not Available |
Hair Color |
Not Available |
Who Is Frankie J's Wife?
His wife is Grace Bautista (m. 2000)
Family |
Parents |
Not Available |
Wife |
Grace Bautista (m. 2000) |
Sibling |
Not Available |
Children |
Not Available |
Frankie J Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Frankie J worth at the age of 48 years old? Frankie J’s income source is mostly from being a successful Singer. He is from Mexico. We have estimated Frankie J's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
House |
Not Available |
Cars |
Not Available |
Source of Income |
Singer |
Frankie J Social Network
Timeline
Francisco Javier Bautista Jr. (born December 7, 1975) better known by his stage name Frankie J, is a Mexican-American singer and former member of the musical group Kumbia Kings.
Born in Mexico, he grew up in San Diego and became a freestyle artist under the stage name Frankie Boy in the late 1990s.
He then joined Kumbia Kings before re-embarking on a solo career.
Bautista's first taste of the music business was in 1993, when he was briefly signed to Canadian independent record label Ventura International Records, featuring on a song called "Margarita" by Turkish artist Atilla.
He graduated high school in 1995.
In 1997, Bautista signed with the now-defunct Hola Recordings which at the time had only one artist signed to the label, the brainchild of dance music legend and producer Jellybean Benitez.
At the time, he was a freestyle artist known as Frankie Boy and his music was released on three Maximum Freestyle compilations but his solo CD was shelved before release.
In 1999, he became a member of the Kumbia Kings (created by A.B. Quintanilla, brother of Selena).
He performed under the name Cisko.
Frankie J's solo debut album, What's a Man to Do, was released in 2003, followed by more English and Spanish language albums.
Frankie J signed as a solo artist with Columbia Records and released his first album What's A Man To Do on May 27, 2003.
His self-titled first Spanish-language album Frankie J was also released later in the same year.
The album's lead single "Don't Wanna Try" peaked at #19 on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart, while "Ya No Es Igual" went Top 10 on the World Latin charts.
Later that year, he was featured in the Top 10 Billboard Hot 100 hit "Suga Suga" by rapper Baby Bash.
His second album The One was released on March 22, 2005.
It was led by the #3 Billboard Hot 100 hit "Obsession (No Es Amor)" featuring rapper Baby Bash, and followed by the Top40 singles "How To Deal" and "More Than Words".
To coincide with the release of "More Than Words", the album was re-released on the DualDisc format in October.
By January 2006, The One was certified platinum by the RIAA for shipping over a million copies.
His second Spanish-language album Un Nuevo Dia was released on June 13, 2006, and featured the single "Pensado En Ti".
Frankie's third English-language album, Priceless, was released on October 17, 2006.
It debuted at #30 on the Billboard 200.
A second single, "Daddy's Little Girl", charted at number 23 on the Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart.
Following his departure from Columbia Records, Frankie J released a few singles ("Pictures", "If You Were My Girlfriend", "Crush") between 2008 and 2011, as well as starting his own label, Soulsick Records.
He has also written songs for other artists, most recently the number 2 hit song "Take a Chance on Me" in the United Kingdom for boyband JLS.
He released his fourth English-language studio album Courage on December 7, 2011.
The lead single "How Beautiful You Are" was released to digital retailers on October 24, 2011.
The music video was directed by Mike Ho and premiered on YouTube on September 11, 2011.
The video for the album's second single "And I Had You There" premiered on Frankie's YouTube channel on November 26, 2011.
Frankie J and Baby Bash shot a video for the album's third single "That's Wussup" in December 2011 in San Diego, California.
In 2011, he signed with Universal Music and began work on a new Spanish-language album.
The video premiered on January 8, 2012.
On July 12, 2012, it was announced that Frankie J will join Jennifer Lopez and Enrique Iglesias on their joint North America tour, serving as a special guest, replacing Wisin & Yandel who were initially the opening act.
He released two digital singles ("Ay, Ay, Ay" and "Tienes Que Creer En Mi"/"Take a Chance on Me") in late 2012.
He received a Grammy Award nomination for his album Faith, Hope y Amor in 2013 for Best Latin Pop Album.
Bautista was born in Tijuana, Mexico, and raised in San Diego, California, from the age of two, after his uncle brought him and his siblings to the United States.
He grew up listening to both traditional Latin music as well as American urban music.
He attended Southwest Senior High School in San Diego.
He later began to develop more interest in singing, with the encouragement of his family.
At high school age, he began participating in talent shows and performing at school functions.