Paloma Rocío Castillo Astorga (born November 11, 1999), known professionally as Paloma Mami, is a Chilean-American singer-songwriter. She began her musical career in 2018, and her first studio album, Sueños de Dalí, was released in March 2021.

Paloma Castillo was born in Manhattan, New York, to Jorge Luis Eduardo Castillo Jiménez and Andrea Miriam Astorga Valdivia, both from Doñihue, Chile. She has an older sister, Sofía, who works as a make-up artist. She chose her stage name, Paloma Mami, in high school, inspired by Drake’s Instagram username. After her parents separated, Castillo, alongside her mother and sister, moved to Santiago, where she began her musical career.

Castillo was a participant in the first season of the Chilean talent show, Rojo, el color del talento, on Televisión Nacional de Chile. In July 2018, she entered the competition. However, due to the terms of the contract offered by the channel, Castillo left the show after two appearances.

Castillo independently released the single “Not Steady” with a music video in June 2018. The song was written by Paloma Mami and Lesz. The song mixes styles like dancehall, trap, soul and R&B. On September 2, 2018, she was the opening act for Arcángel at Teatro Caupolicán. The following month, she signed with Sony Music Latin, becoming the first Chilean artist to sign with the label.

Castillo defines her music as Latin R&B and urbano. She incorporates elements of pop and trap. She cites several people as influences, including Bad Bunny, Rihanna, Christina Aguilera, Amy Winehouse, Aaliyah and Ella Fitzgerald.

Paloma Mami’s Career and Music Paloma Mami is a Chilean singer and songwriter from Santiago de Chile. Born in 1998, she began singing at a young age and rose to fame in 2018 with the release of her debut mixtape, ‘Soy Yo’. Her latest EP, ‘Por Ahí’, was released in 2020 and features collaborations with J Balvin, Jowell & Randy, Sean Paul, Cazzu, and Rauw Alejandro. Paloma Mami’s music is characterized by its unique fusion of trap, reggaeton and Latin pop. Her songs often explore themes of love and heartbreak, with lyrics about growing up, finding yourself and embracing your identity.

She has developed a strong fan base on social media, with millions of followers across all platforms. Paloma Mami’s Awards and Accomplishments In 2019, Paloma Mami was the recipient of the Latin Grammy Award for Best New Artist. The same year, she was named one of TIME magazine’s 100 Most Influential People. In 2020, she was nominated for the MTV Europe Music Awards for Best Latin Artist. She has also been recognized by numerous other organizations such as Billboard Music Awards and Premios Juventud. The Future of Paloma Mami Paloma Mami continues to make her mark on the music industry with her unique sound. She is currently working on her debut studio album which is expected to be released in 2021. She has also indicated that she will be collaborating with several other artists throughout the year. Paloma Mami is set to continue her success as one of the most promising young Latin artists in the world.