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{{Short description|American rapper (born 1971)}}
{{Family name hatnote|Lozada|Cruz|lang=Spanish}}
{{Use American English|date=August 2025}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=August 2025}}
{{Infobox person
| name          = Vico C
| image         = Vico - C en Puerto Rico (cropped).jpg
| alt           = <!-- descriptive text for use by speech synthesis (text-to-speech) software -->
| caption       = Vico C in 2018
| birth_name    = Luis Armando Lozada Cruz
| birth_date    = {{Birth date and age|mf=yes|1971|09|08}}<ref name="amg">{{cite web| last=Birchmeier| first=Jason|url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/p541678/biography| title=Daddy Yankee Biography| website=[[AllMusic]]| access-date=January 18, 2008| archive-date=October 27, 2011| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111027191516/http://www.allmusic.com/artist/p541678/biography| url-status=live}}</ref>
| birth_place   = [[Brooklyn]], New York, U.S.
| occupation    = {{flatlist|
* Rapper
* singer
* record producer
}}
| years_active  = 1984–present
| spouse        = {{marriage|Sonia Torres|1996}}
| children      = 7
| module        = {{Infobox musical artist
| embed         = yes
| background    = solo_singer
| genre         = {{flatlist|
* [[Puerto Rican hip-hop]]
* [[reggaeton]]
}}
| instrument    = Vocals
| label         = {{flatlist|
* [[Capitol Latin]]
* Nain
}}
}}
}}
'''Luis Armando Lozada Cruz''' (born September 8, 1971), known by his stage name '''Vico C''', is an American rapper.<ref name="seizure" /> Not to be confused with [[reggaeton]], Vico C has played an influential role in the development of Latin American hip-hop and urban music.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Gallegos |first=Luna |date=2016-09-20 |title=Vico C the Godfather of Spanish-Language Hip-Hop, Talks Scoring Bronx Set Play La Canción |url=https://remezcla.com/features/music/vico-c-la-cancion-interview/ |website=remezcla.com}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Adueza |first=Natacha |title=Reggaeton Legends: Vico C |url=https://www.latinolife.co.uk/articles/reggaeton-legends-vico-c |website=latinolife.co.uk}}</ref>

== Early life and influence ==
He was born in New York and raised in [[Puerto Rico]]. Nicknamed ''El Filósofo del Rap'', ("The Philosopher of Rap"),<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.univision.com/entretenimiento/vico-c-dicta-los-terminos-de-su-recta-final-por-mas-larga-que-sea|title=Vico C dicta los términos de su 'Recta Final' por más larga que sea|website=Univision|language=es|access-date=May 22, 2019|archive-date=April 11, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190411092728/https://www.univision.com/entretenimiento/vico-c-dicta-los-terminos-de-su-recta-final-por-mas-larga-que-sea|url-status=live}}</ref> Luis Armando Lozada Cruz adopted the professional name '''Vico C'''. Vico C describes reggaeton as "essentially hip-hop but with a flavor more compatible to the Caribbean".<ref name="Rivera Marshall Hernandez Radano 2009 p. 28">{{cite book | last1=Rivera | first1=R.Z. | last2=Marshall | first2=W. | last3=Hernandez | first3=D.P. | last4=Radano | first4=R. | last5=Kun | first5=J. | last6=Flores | first6=J. | title=Reggaeton | publisher=Duke University Press | series=Refiguring American Music | year=2009 | isbn=978-0-8223-9232-3 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=koaINmF8l5kC&pg=PA28 | access-date=January 7, 2020 | page=28 | archive-date=April 2, 2023 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230402004357/https://books.google.com/books?id=koaINmF8l5kC&pg=PA28 | url-status=live }}</ref>

As one of the founders of hip-hop in Spanish,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.latinolife.co.uk/articles/top-10-latin-hip-hop-artists|title=TOP 10 Latin Hip Hop Artists|website=Latino Life|access-date=May 22, 2019|archive-date=June 28, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190628040055/http://www.latinolife.co.uk/articles/top-10-latin-hip-hop-artists|url-status=live}}</ref> Vico C was able to show that it was possible for one to be able to rap entirely and compellingly in Spanish using just occasional English phrases or slang terms. He can be seen in the rap movement as far back as its "underground" days ghostwriting and producing music for other young performers in the [[Puerto Rican hip-hop|Puerto Rican rap]] scene.<ref name="holdsitdown">{{Cite web |url=http://www.latinrapper.com/featurednews54.html |title=Interview: Vico C Still Holds it Down for Puerto Rico |access-date=May 4, 2006 |archive-date=May 11, 2006 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060511015348/http://www.latinrapper.com/featurednews54.html |url-status=live }}</ref>

Vico C grew up in the ''Puerta de Tierra'' barrio in [[San Juan, Puerto Rico|San Juan]].<ref name="holdsitdown" /> He got enrolled in acting classes by the age of nine and began his professional rapping career in 1985. At first, he used to go to bodegas (grocery stores) or pharmacies, buy home recording tapes, record himself singing his songs and then sell the tapes to friends or family. Vico C was discovered by DJ Negro in 1985 whom immediately saw the great potential of hip-hop in Spanish and chose to record Vico's earliest demos. Upon the positive reaction from the barrio, DJ Negro brought Vico to the most successful hip-hop promoter in Puerto Rico, Jorge Oquendo (also known as 'El Sexy Boy'). Jorge Oquendo formed the record label 'Prime Records' with Vico C as the lead artist of the label. Prime Records eventually received a distribution deal via Sony BMG Latin.  Prime Records is one of the most successful and influential record labels in the history of Spanish rap and reggaeton known for being the home to legendary acts such as DJ Negro, Vico C, [[El General]], [[Lisa M]], Falo, Brewley MC and more.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bzJi0SgjvPo |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211211/bzJi0SgjvPo| archive-date=2021-12-11 |url-status=live|title=Entrevista al Sexy Boy – Ep 137 Masacote|last=[[Chente Ydrach]]|date=November 16, 2016|via=YouTube}}{{cbignore}}</ref><ref>Archived at [https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211211/vwvCrLDIX7g Ghostarchive]{{cbignore}} and the [https://web.archive.org/web/20161220194950/https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=vwvCrLDIX7g&app=desktop Wayback Machine]{{cbignore}}: {{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vwvCrLDIX7g|title=Entrevista a Dj Negro – Masacote ep 136|last=Chente Ydrach|date=November 9, 2016|via=YouTube}}{{cbignore}}</ref>

In May 2019, he suffered seizures resulting from an allergic reaction to medication and was hospitalized but recovered.<ref name="seizure">{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/latin/vico-c-hospitalized-puerto-rico-8512253/|title=Rapper Vico C Rushed to the Hospital After Several Seizures|last=Fernandez|first=Suzette|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|date=May 20, 2019|access-date=May 20, 2019|archive-date=June 29, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190629084401/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/latin/8512253/vico-c-hospitalized-puerto-rico|url-status=live}}</ref>

== Career ==
In 1988, Puerto Rican rap in Puerto Rico was not at a popular high,<ref name="holdsitdown" /> and Vico C was the first one to rap in Spanish in Puerto Rico, considered the Godfather of [[Puerto Rican hip-hop]] and the pioneer of this genre, there were others who followed in his footsteps, rapping in the ghettos. Brewley MC, Piro JM, Jimmy MC, Bimbo, (Lisa M, Jelly Dee Franceska, came afterward) [[Ruben DJ]] was the first rapper to sound on the radio by releasing "La Escuela" after Vico C fame was already known on the whole island for his underground lyrics. Brewley MC also recorded "El Sida Rap with Green Records". Vico C entered the charts with his song "La Recta Final" which he personally designed the album cover for, with his artistic talents. Vico C was signed to Prime Records and started touring to venues in New York, [[Chicago]], [[Miami]], Mexico, [[Venezuela]], El Salvador, [[Panama]], the [[Dominican Republic]].{{citation needed|date=September 2014}}

Vico C, in 1992 released his singles "Saborealo" and "María" which became hits.<ref>{{Cite web |last=El Dia |date=2021-09-08 |title=Vico C, "El filósofo del rap", llega a sus 50 años fortalecido por sus caídas |url=https://eldia.com.do/vico-c-el-filosofo-del-rap-llega-a-sus-50-anos-fortalecido-por-sus-caidas/ |website=Eldia.com}}</ref> In 1994, he established his own record company VC Records, released albums for [[Taino (rapper)|Taino]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Pacheco |first=Istra |date=2015-12-11 |title=Yo Soy Boricua Que Tu Lo Sepas Taino Cuenta como escribió el estribillo |url=https://www.pressreader.com/puerto-rico/primera-hora/20151211/281496455225097 |via=PressReader}}</ref> and Lissy Estrella. Also helping promote such Spanish rap singers as Francheska, and [[Lisa M]]<ref name=":1" /> who were originally his back up dancers. In 1990, Vico C was involved in a near-fatal motorcycle accident. His injuries led to his abuse of heroin, cocaine, and alcohol.<ref name="Playphone">{{cite web|url=http://www.playphone.com/Artist/Vico+C/20248|title=Vico C Profile|access-date=September 11, 2010|archive-date=March 28, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220328124529/https://www.playphone.com/Artist/Vico+C/20248|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.elvocero.com/escenario/motivado-por-la-rabia-vico-c/article_7b92c6a0-4416-11e8-b6a8-83b61f0ad621.html|title=Motivado por la rabia Vico C|first=Yomaris|last=Rodríguez|website=El Vocero de Puerto Rico|date=April 20, 2018 |language=es|access-date=May 22, 2019|archive-date=April 2, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230402004358/https://www.elvocero.com/escenario/motivado-por-la-rabia-vico-c/article_7b92c6a0-4416-11e8-b6a8-83b61f0ad621.html|url-status=live}}</ref>

Soon after, he became an evangelical Christian and went into a voluntary semi-retirement. In 1998, he resurfaced, with the "rambunctious", Christian rap CD ''[[Aquel Que Había Muerto]]''.<ref name="babilla">{{Cite web |last=Latinrapper |date=2010-09-15 |title=Courage Defined Vico C Interview |url=http://latinrapper.com/vico-c-second-interview.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100915050422/http://latinrapper.com/vico-c-second-interview.html|archive-date=September 15, 2010 |website=latinrapper.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/latin/8498239/bad-bunny-billboard-cover-story-2019|title=How Bad Bunny Took Over Pop – Singing Exclusively In Spanish|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|access-date=May 22, 2019|archive-date=April 26, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190426075142/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/latin/8498239/bad-bunny-billboard-cover-story-2019|url-status=live}}</ref> The new CD went gold and in 1999, he returned to the touring scene with his concert ''Antes y después''. Soon after, he released a sequel to ''Aquel Que Había Muerto''. With that, he earned the Latino Rap of the year award by ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]''. 

In 2003, Vico C released an album titled ''[[En Honor a la Verdad]]''. While it was not a major hit it still sold well and one of the album's singles "El Bueno, El Malo y El Feo", referring to [[Eddie Dee]], himself and [[Tego Calderón]] respectively. The single was widely heard. The single was a great combination of the best "Conscience" subgenre of rap artists.

Vico C's recent albums include ''[[Desahogo (Vico C album)|Desahogo]]'', in early 2005. The album was a success and born June 3, 2006, he came back with another concert, ''El Encuentro''.

Vico C also known as "el filósofo del rap"<ref>{{Cite web |last=Primerhora |date=2023-03-31 |title=Vico C presenta su nuevo sencillo "Pregúntale a tu papá por mí" |url=https://www.primerahora.com/entretenimiento/musica/notas/vico-c-presenta-su-nuevo-sencillo-preguntale-a-tu-papa-por-mi/ |website=Primerahora.com}}</ref><ref name="babilla" /> has worked alongside artists including Big Boy, Eddie Dee,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Agencia EFE |date=2021-09-08 |title=Vico C cumple sus 50 años fortalecido por sus caídas |url=https://www.primerahora.com/entretenimiento/musica/notas/vico-c-cumple-sus-50-anos-fortalecido-por-sus-caidas/ |website=Primerahora.com}}</ref> [[Héctor & Tito]], [[Tego Calderón]] en los "[[12 Discípulos|12 discipulos]]". He has also worked with producers [[Baby Ranks]], [[Tony Touch]] and [[Luny Tunes]].{{citation needed|date=September 2014}}

He has sung alongside [[Salsa music|salsa]] singer [[Gilberto Santa Rosa]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rodriguez |first=Rosalina |date=2022-11-08 |title=Gilberto Santa Rosa y Vico C son parte del masacote de amor en celebración a Ismael Miranda |url=https://www.primerahora.com/entretenimiento/musica/notas/gilberto-santa-rosa-y-vico-c-son-parte-del-masacote-de-amor-en-celebracion-a-ismael-miranda/ |website=Primerahora.com}}</ref> and [[cumbia]] group [[Kumbia Kings]] on their album titled ''Duetos''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=All Music |title=Reggae Kumbia Los Kumbia Kings A.B. Quintanilla III Sheila E. Vico C |url=https://www.allmusic.com/song/reggae-kumbia-mt0001321805 |website=allmusic.com}}</ref>

Vico C tries to maintain a Christian theme throughout his music.<ref name=":0" /> His brother [[Jay Lozada]] is a salsa musician.

In 2020, music by Vico C was part of the annual [[Popular, Inc.|Banco Popular]] Christmas songs compilation album.<ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/latin/latin-christmas-songs-2020-8546525/|title=Latin Christmas Songs Sleighing The Season in 2020: Throwbacks, Twists & Good Tidings That Rock!|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|access-date=December 25, 2019|archive-date=December 19, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191219124139/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/latin/8546525/latin-christmas-songs-2020|url-status=live}}</ref>

In 2023, he signed a deal with Nain Music, a subsidiary of the [[Rimas Entertainment]] record label,<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Flores |first=Griselda |date=2023-02-09 |title=Vico C Signs With Nain Music, a Division of Rimas Entertainment |url=https://www.billboard.com/pro/vico-c-signs-record-deal-rimas-nain-music/ |access-date=2023-04-01 |magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |language=en-US |archive-date=March 6, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230306000421/https://www.billboard.com/pro/vico-c-signs-record-deal-rimas-nain-music/ |url-status=live }}</ref> for an unreleased album by Vico C to be released in May 2023. In March, Vico C presents his new single "Pregúntale a Tu Papá por Mí".<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Lopez |first=Julyssa |date=2023-03-30 |title=Puerto Rican Rap Pioneer Vico C Kicks Off a New Era With "Pregúntale A Tu Papá Por Mí" |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-latin/vico-c-preguntale-a-tu-papa-por-mi-1234706481/ |access-date=2023-04-01 |magazine=[[Rolling Stone]] |language=en-US |archive-date=March 31, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230331044526/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-latin/vico-c-preguntale-a-tu-papa-por-mi-1234706481/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Vico C also won for the best comeback in Premios Tu Musica Urbano.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Billboard |date=2023-06-15 |title=2023 Premios Tu Musica Urbano: Complete Winners List |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/latin/2023-premios-tu-musica-urbano-complete-winners-list-karol-g-feid-1235356213/ |website=Billboard.com}}</ref>

== Movie ==
''Vico C: La vida del filósofo'' is a biographical film about the life of Vico C. The movie was inspired by the director Eduardo "Transfor" Ortiz's idea, which he conceived while listening to Vico C's song "La inglesa" on the radio. The film portrays Vico C's journey, including his rise to international fame, his [[Latin Grammy Awards|Grammy Latino awards]], struggles with drug addiction, imprisonment, and the death of his mother. Vico C's son, Luis Armando "Loupz" Lozada Jr., portrays him in the movie, while Vico C himself contributed to the screenplay and provided coaching to the actors.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Brugueras |first=Melba |date=2017-05-02 |title=Triunfos y caídas de Vico C llegan al cine interpretado por su hijo |url=https://www.primerahora.com/entretenimiento/farandula/notas/triunfos-y-caidas-de-vico-c-llegan-al-cine-interpretado-por-su-hijo/ |website=Primerahora.com}}</ref>

The film ''Vico C, la vida del filósofo'' was available for streaming on the Netflix platform in Latin America. The biographical movie, which was released in theaters in Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, and the United States in 2017, gained popularity and was one of the most-watched films on the streaming platform "[[Pantaya]]".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Primerahora |date=2021-03-09 |title=Película sobre Vico C llega a Netflix Latinoamérica |url=https://www.primerahora.com/entretenimiento/cine-tv/notas/pelicula-sobre-vico-c-llega-a-netflix-latinoamerica/ |website=Primerahora.com}}</ref>

== Legacy ==
Vico C is renowned as the most influential artist in the history of Spanish hip-hop and reggaeton throughout [[Latin America]] and [[Spain]]. Vico is recognized for having lyrics that were thoughtful, insightful, socially conscious as well as catchy and danceable songs for all kind of audiences. The musical blueprint implemented by DJ Negro and Vico C is the precursor of the genre now known as [[reggaeton]]. Many Spanish hip-hop/reggaeton journalists and experts consider Vico C as the greatest or one of the greatest artists in the history of the genre.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.flowradio.fm/vico-c-qel-filosofoq-llegara-a-colombia-en-el-mes-de-noviembre/|title=Vico C "El Filósofo" llegara a colombia en el mes de noviembre – Flow Radio Fm|access-date=January 9, 2018|archive-date=January 9, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180109182052/http://www.flowradio.fm/vico-c-qel-filosofoq-llegara-a-colombia-en-el-mes-de-noviembre/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.latercera.com/noticia/vico-c-padre-del-reaggeton-reniega-del-genero/|title=Vico C: el padre del reaggetón que reniega del género|website=[[La Tercera]]|date=December 2, 2017|access-date=May 22, 2019|archive-date=January 16, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180116193239/http://www.latercera.com/noticia/vico-c-padre-del-reaggeton-reniega-del-genero/|url-status=live}}</ref>

== Discography ==
{{Main|Vico C discography}}

* ''[[La Recta Final]]'' (1989)
* ''[[Misión La Cima]]'' (1990)
* ''[[Hispanic Soul]]'' (1991)
* ''[[Xplosión]]'' (1993)
* ''[[Con poder]]'' (1996)
* ''[[Aquel Que Había Muerto]]'' (1998)
* ''[[Emboscada (album)|Emboscada]]'' (2002)
* ''[[En Honor a la Verdad]]'' (2003)
* ''[[Desahogo (Vico C album)|Desahogo]]'' (2005)
* ''[[Babilla (album)|Babilla]]'' (2009)
* ''Pánico'' (2023)

== Accolades ==

=== American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers Awards ===
{{Awards table}}
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|-
!scope="row"|2017
|Vico C
|[[ASCAP Vanguard Award|Vanguard Award]]
|{{Won}}
|<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/latin/ascap-latin-awards-2017-el-gran-combo-vico-c-7625581/|title=2017 ASCAP Latin Awards to Honor El Gran Combo & Vico C|last=Flores|first=Griselda|date=December 19, 2016|access-date=January 21, 2017|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|archive-date=July 14, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180714082601/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/latin/7625581/ascap-latin-awards-2017-el-gran-combo-vico-c|url-status=live}}</ref>
|}

=== ''Billboard'' Latin Music Awards ===
{|class="wikitable plainrowheaders"
|-
!Year
!width="464"|Nominee/work
!Award
!Result
!{{Tooltip|Ref.|Reference}}
|-
!scope="row"|1999
|''[[Aquel Que Había Muerto]]''
|Latin Rap Album of the Year
|{{won}}
|<ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=CQ0EAAAAMBAJ&q=vico+c+awards&pg=RA1-PA32 |title=Career Resuscitation: Christian Rapper Vico C Preaches Positivity|last=Ross|first=Karl|date=June 26, 1999|access-date=January 22, 2017 |magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]}}</ref>
|-
!scope="row"|[[2002 Latin Billboard Music Awards|2002]]
|''[[Vivo (Vico C album)|Vivo]]''
|Latin Rap Album of the Year
|{{nom}}
|<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/75808/2002-billboard-latin-music-awards|title=2002 ''Billboard'' Latin Awards|date=May 10, 2002|access-date=January 22, 2017|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|archive-date=February 9, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180209114212/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/75808/2002-billboard-latin-music-awards|url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
!scope="row"|[[2003 Latin Billboard Music Awards|2003]]
|''[[Emboscada (album)|Emboscada]]''
|Latin Rap Album of the Year
|{{nom}}
|<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/72340/2003-billboard-latin-awards-finalists|title=2003 ''Billboard'' Latin Awards Finalists|date=February 2, 2003|access-date=January 22, 2017|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|archive-date=February 24, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170224093646/http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/72340/2003-billboard-latin-awards-finalists|url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
!scope="row"|[[2004 Latin Billboard Music Awards|2004]]
|''[[En Honor a la Verdad]]''
|Latin Rap/Hip-Hop Album of the Year
|{{nom}}
|<ref>{{cite web|url=http://hispanicad.com/blog/news-article/had/music/billboard-latin-music-awards-finalists|title=''Billboard'' Latin Music Awards Finalists|date=January 17, 2004|access-date=January 22, 2017|publisher=hispanicad.com|archive-date=February 2, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170202024948/http://hispanicad.com/blog/news-article/had/music/billboard-latin-music-awards-finalists|url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
!scope="row"|[[2005 Latin Billboard Music Awards|2005]]
|"[[Los 12 Discípulos]]"<br/><small>Shared with [[Eddie Dee]], Gallego, [[Tego Calderón]], [[Daddy Yankee]], [[Julio Voltio]], [[Ivy Queen]], [[Zion & Lennox]], [[Johnny Prez]], [[Nicky Jam]] and Wiso G</small>
|Tropical Airplay Track of the Year, New Artist
|{{nom}}
|<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/64166/2005-billboard-latin-music-awards-finalists|title=2005 ''Billboard'' Latin Music Awards Finalists|date=February 11, 2005|access-date=January 22, 2017|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|archive-date=May 7, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130507033100/http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/64166/2005-billboard-latin-music-awards-finalists|url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
!scope="row"|[[2006 Latin Billboard Music Awards|2006]]
|''[[Desahogo (Vico C album)|Desahogo]]''
|Latin Rap/Hip-Hop Album of the Year
|{{nom}}
|<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/59666/2006-billboard-latin-music-awards-finalists|title=2006 ''Billboard'' Latin Music Awards Finalists|date=February 16, 2006|access-date=January 22, 2017|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|archive-date=May 2, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130502001339/http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/59666/2006-billboard-latin-music-awards-finalists|url-status=live}}</ref>
|}

=== Grammy Awards ===
{{Awards table}}
!{{Tooltip|Ref.|Reference}}
|-
!scope="row"|[[48th Grammy Awards|2006]]
|''[[Desahogo (Vico C album)|Desahogo]]''
|[[Grammy Award for Best Latin Rock, Urban or Alternative Album|Best Latin Rock, Urban or Alternative Album]]
|{{nom}}
|<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2005/12/08/arts/09gram-list.html?pagewanted=3|title=The Complete List of Grammy Nominations|access-date=July 12, 2010|date=December 8, 2005|page=3|work=[[The New York Times]]|archive-date=June 16, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200616153704/https://www.nytimes.com/2005/12/08/arts/the-complete-list-of-grammy-nominations.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
|}

=== Latin Grammy Awards ===
{{Awards table}}
!{{Tooltip|Ref.|Reference}}
|-
!scope="row"|[[Latin Grammy Awards of 2002|2002]]
|''[[Vivo (Vico C album)|Vivo]]''
|rowspan=5|[[Latin Grammy Award for Best Urban Music Album|Best Urban Music Album]]
|{{won}}
|<ref>{{cite web |url=https://lasvegassun.com/news/2002/sep/19/list-of-winners-at-the-3rd-annual-latin-grammy-awa/ |title=List of winners at the 3rd annual Latin Grammy awards |date=September 19, 2002 |access-date=January 21, 2017 |publisher=lasvegassun.com |archive-date=February 2, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170202030726/https://lasvegassun.com/news/2002/sep/19/list-of-winners-at-the-3rd-annual-latin-grammy-awa/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
|-
!scope="row"|[[Latin Grammy Awards of 2003|2003]]
|''[[Emboscada (album)|Emboscada]]''
|{{nom}}
|<ref>{{cite web |url=http://chronicle.augusta.com/stories/2003/09/04/mus_384726.shtml#.WIQNTvnhCUk |title=Juanes wins four Latin Grammys |date=September 4, 2003 |access-date=January 21, 2017 |publisher=chronicle.augusta.com |archive-date=February 2, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170202003014/http://chronicle.augusta.com/stories/2003/09/04/mus_384726.shtml#.WIQNTvnhCUk |url-status=live }}</ref>
|-
!scope="row"|[[Latin Grammy Awards of 2004|2004]]
|''[[En Honor a la Verdad]]''
|{{won}}
|<ref>{{cite magazine |url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/66624/5th-annual-latin-grammy-awards-winners |title=5th Annual Latin Grammy Awards Winners |date=September 1, 2004 |access-date=January 21, 2017 |magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |archive-date=November 22, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151122014244/http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/66624/5th-annual-latin-grammy-awards-winners |url-status=live }}</ref>
|-
!scope="row"|[[Latin Grammy Awards of 2005|2005]]
|''[[Desahogo (Vico C album)|Desahogo]]''
|{{nom}}
|<ref>{{cite web |url=http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/life/music/news/2005-11-02-latin-grammy-list_x.htm |title=Complete list of 6th annual Latin Grammy nominations |date=November 2, 2005 |access-date=January 21, 2017 |publisher=[[USA Today]] |archive-date=March 3, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303212447/http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/life/music/news/2005-11-02-latin-grammy-list_x.htm |url-status=live }}</ref>
|-
!scope="row" rowspan="2"|[[Latin Grammy Awards of 2010|2010]]
|''[[Babilla (album)|Babilla]]''
|{{nom}}
|rowspan="2"|<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/951285/latin-grammy-2010-predictions-and-the-winner-is|title=Latin Grammy 2010 Predictions: And the Winner Is...|last=Cobo|first=Leila|date=October 11, 2010|access-date=January 21, 2017|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|archive-date=February 18, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170218092819/http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/951285/latin-grammy-2010-predictions-and-the-winner-is|url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
|"Sentimiento"
|rowspan="2"|[[Latin Grammy Award for Best Urban Song|Best Urban Song]]
|{{nom}}
|-
!scope="row"|[[18th Annual Latin Grammy Awards|2017]]
|"Papá"
|{{nom}}
|<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.latingrammy.com/en/nominees|title=NOMINEES 18th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards|publisher=[[The Latin Recording Academy]]|date=September 26, 2016|access-date=September 26, 2017|archive-date=August 18, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190818183032/https://www.latingrammy.com/en/nominees|url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
|[[24th Annual Latin Grammy Awards|2023]]
|"Pregúntale a Tu Papá Por Mi"
|Best Rap/Hip Hop Song
|{{pending}}
|
|}

=== Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame ===
{{Awards table}}
!{{Tooltip|Ref.|Reference}}
|-
!scope="row"|2016
|rowspan="2"|Vico C
|rowspan="2"|[[Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame]] – Performer
|{{nom}}
|<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/latin/juanes-marco-antonio-solis-shakira-nominated-7263832/|title=Juanes, Marco Antonio Solis, Shakira & More Nominated for Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame|last=Flores|first=Griselda|date=March 18, 2016|access-date=March 3, 2017|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|archive-date=March 3, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170303203427/http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/latin/7263832/juanes-marco-antonio-solis-shakira-nominated|url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
!scope="row"|2018
|{{pending}}
|<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/latin/latin-songwriters-hall-of-fame-nominees-2018-vote-8254696/|title=Who Are the 2018 Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame Nominees?|last=Cantor-Navas|first=Judy|date=March 20, 2018|access-date=March 20, 2018|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|archive-date=March 21, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180321024915/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/latin/8254696/latin-songwriters-hall-of-fame-nominees-2018-vote|url-status=live}}</ref>
|}

=== Lo Nuestro Awards ===
{{Awards table}}
!{{Tooltip|Ref.|Reference}}
|-
!scope="row"|[[Premio Lo Nuestro 2003|2003]]
|''[[Emboscada (album)|Emboscada]]''
|[[Lo Nuestro Award for Urban Album of the Year|Urban Album of the Year]]
|{{nom}}
|<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Thalia,+Alejandro+Sanz,+Paulina+Rubio,+Enrique+Iglesias,+Lupillo...-a094388051|title=Thalia, Alejandro Sanz, Paulina Rubio, Enrique Iglesias, Lupillo Rivera, Carlos Vives, Celia Cruz, Juanes and a Host of Hispanic Artists Compete for the Latin Music Awards, Premio Lo Nuestro|work=[[Univision]]|publisher=[[Business Wire]]|date=November 19, 2002|access-date=September 27, 2013|archive-date=October 13, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131013074847/http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Thalia,+Alejandro+Sanz,+Paulina+Rubio,+Enrique+Iglesias,+Lupillo...-a094388051|url-status=dead}}</ref>
|-
!scope="row" rowspan="2"|[[Premio Lo Nuestro 2006|2006]]
|''[[Desahogo (Vico C album)|Desahogo]]''
|Urban Album of the Year
|{{nom}}
|rowspan="2"|<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.peopleenespanol.com/article/nominados-al-premio-lo-nuestro-2006|title=Nominados al Premio Lo Nuestro 2006|work=[[People (magazine)|People]]|publisher=[[Time Inc.]]|date=December 12, 2005|access-date=September 27, 2013|archive-date=March 4, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304002015/http://www.peopleenespanol.com/article/nominados-al-premio-lo-nuestro-2006|url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
|"Desahogo"
|[[Lo Nuestro Award for Video of the Year|Video of the Year]]
|{{nom}}
|}

== See also ==
* [[List of Puerto Rican songwriters]]
* [[List of Puerto Ricans]]
* [[Music of Puerto Rico]]

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
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* [http://www.latinrapper.com/featurednews54.html Vico C interview]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NY4Q871JAaY Vico C Biographic film directed by Eduardo Ortíz]

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