| Alemán | |
| Birth Name: | Erick Raúl Alemán Ramírez |
| Birth Date: | 20 February 1990 |
| Birth Place: | Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur, Mexico |
| Genre: | Latin trap, boom bap |
| Occupation: | Rapper |
| Years Active: | 2009–present |
| Label: | Homegrown Entertainment |
| Past Member Of: | Cartel de Santa |
Erick Raúl Alemán Ramírez (born February 20, 1990),[1] better known by his stage name Alemán (pronounced as /es/), is a Mexican rapper.
Alemán was born and raised in Cabo San Lucas.[2] His solo career began in 2014 on the Homegrown label with his first album Pase de abordar ("Boarding Pass"). His penultimate album, Eclipse, achieved international success, receiving touring support in Mexico, Chile, Argentina, and Spain.[3]
A 2017 article on Mexican rap by Noisey France which highlighted his collaboration with Yoga Fire, "Chapo Guzmán",[4] was later mentioned in a Red Bull promotional piece stating him to be "considered one of the best Spanish-language rappers".[5]
Alemán grew up listening to 2Pac, Notorious B.I.G., Dr. Dre, 50 Cent, Control Machete, Cartel de Santa, Cypress Hill, Psycho Realm, Terma H Muda, Caballeros del Plan G, El Pinche Brujo, Snoop Dogg, Akwid, Ice Cube and Eminem. His father's love of hip hop inspired Alemán to make his own music, his father was a Breakdancer.