What Happened to Frankie J? Everything You Need to Know

Francisco Javier Bautista Jr, otherwise known as Frankie J, is a Mexican-American musician, songwriter, and a former member of the musical group Kumbia Kings. Frankie’s exceptional talent in hitting high vocal cords in Spanish and English is remarkable. He is one of the Latino pioneers to sing R&B and has re-emerged recently with a fresh twist to his music. So, what happened to Frankie J?

Frankie J released his solo debut album What’s A Man To Do in 2003. In 2013, the pop star received a Grammy Award for the Best Latin Pop Album.

In his former years as an artist, Frankie has always been associated with the R&B genre. However, his recently launched album is different from what fans are accustomed to hearing.

What happened to Frankie J?

Artists attain an extent of satisfaction when they explore, and that's what Frankie is all about. When probed by several media outlets about his shift in music, Frankie said that:

I just didn’t wanna put myself in a box. Music is music. If you’re good at it, why not try it all? I’m not afraid to go after what I feel. That’s me.

"Where is Frankie J now?" This common question is in many Frankie’s followers' minds. Perhaps the sentiment is attributed to the long break that the artist took from the music industry.

Gladly, the Latino artist has made a comeback during the pandemic season, and his songs are top on his fans' playlist.

R&B singer Frankie J latest album

Canciones Que Recuerdo is Frankie’s latest album. The album means a lot to him, and it was launched seven years after winning the Best Pop Latin Album in the 2013 Grammy Awards.

The album comprises 15 great covers, all done in Spanish. Frankie has collaborated with gifted souls such as Vicente Fernandez, Selena, Juan Gabriel, and Rocio Durcal.

When talking about his new album, Frankie admits that it took him some time to find the right tempo. He would record himself at home and edit the mistakes till he got perfect.