Bad Gyal Biography: Age, Height, Net Worth, Girlfriend, Wiki, Nationality

Bad Gyal, full name is Alba Farelo Solé, is a proud Spanish singer and songwriter from Vilassar de Mar, Catalonia, who’s shaking up the music world with her bold style.

Known for blending reggaeton, dancehall, and trap with lyrics in Catalan, Spanish, and English, she’s a voice for freedom and empowerment.

Profile

• Full Name: Alba Farelo Solé
• Stage Name: Bad Gyal
• Born: March 7, 1997
• Age: 28 years old
• Birthplace: Vilassar de Mar, Barcelona, Spain
• Nationality: Spanish
• Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, DJ, Model
• Height: 160 cm
• Religion: Christianity
• Parents: Eduard Farelo ,Eva Solé
• Siblings: Irma Farelo, Paula Farelo, Bruno Farelo, Greta Farelo
• Spouse: None
• Children: None
• Relationship: Single
• Net Worth: $500,000 to $5,000,000

Early Life & Education

Bad Gyal was born Alba Farelo Solé on March 7, 1997, in Vilassar de Mar, a quiet coastal town near Barcelona, Spain.

Growing up in a lively Catalan family, she’s the eldest of five children, soaking up the sounds of Spanish rock and rumba, such as Estopa, with her parents.

Her ethnicity is Spanish, with strong Catalan roots that influence the unique blend of languages in her music.

Her father, Eduard Farelo, is a well-known actor and voice artist, famous for dubbing Gollum in The Lord of the Rings in Spanish. Her mother, Eva Solé, brought warmth to their home.

Raised as a Christian, Alba’s faith keeps her grounded. As a kid, she was expressive, leading school choirs and dreaming of being a star like Beyoncé.

Her childhood was happy, spent playing freely in Vilassar’s streets, but as a teenager, she felt judged for her bold fashion and love for Caribbean music, such as dancehall.

That rejection fueled her rebellious spirit, inspiring her stage name, Bad Gyal, drawn from Jamaican slang for a confident “diva.”

Alba started studying fashion design at BAU, part of the University of Barcelona, in 2015. She loved creating her style but dropped out after a year to chase her music dreams.

She never had formal music training; instead, she taught herself to sing and produce with help from the urban sounds around her, such as reggaeton and trap.

Her real education came from experimenting in her bedroom studio and immersing herself in Catalan and Caribbean culture.

Career

Bad Gyal’s music career kicked off in 2016 when she posted “Pai,” a Catalan cover of Rihanna’s “Work,” on YouTube while working at a call center. The song went viral, catching the ear of local radio and launching her into Spain’s urban scene.

That same year, she dropped her first mixtape, Slow Wine, with hits like “Indapanden” and “Mercadona,” produced by Pablo Martínez.

Her song “Jacaranda” was named 2017’s best single by Fact magazine, and “Fiebre” became a youth anthem.

In 2018, her second mixtape, Worldwide Angel, featured tracks like “Candela” and “Internationally,” produced by notable artists such as El Guincho. She toured Mexico, the U.S., and Asia, performing at festivals such as SXSW and Lollapalooza.

In 2019, she signed with Interscope Records and Aftercluv, going mainstream with “Santa María” with Busy Signal, “Zorra,” and “Alocao” with Omar Montes, which hit number one in Spain.

Her 2021 EP, Warm Up, reached number five on the Spanish charts, with songs like “Blin Blin” blowing up on TikTok.

She collaborated with Bershka for a clothing line and performed a virtual Vodafone concert. In 2023, she sang “KÁRMIKA” with Karol G and Sean Paul.

In 2024, her debut album, La Joia, dropped, featuring “Chulo” and collaborations with Anitta and Myke Towers. Bad Gyal’s mix of Catalan pride and global sounds makes her a trailblazer for Spain.

Awards & Nominations

• 2017: “Jacaranda” named Best Single by Fact Magazine
• 2019: “Alocao” certified 5x Platinum in Spain
• 2023: Nominated for Best Urban Artist, Premios 40 Principales
• 2023: Nominated for Best Collaboration for “KÁRMIKA,” Los40 Music Awards
• 2023: Honored at Premios de La Vanguardia for Music Creativity
• 2024: Nominated for Best Urban Album for La Joia, Premios Odeón

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @akabadgyal
• TikTok handle: @akabadgyal
• Facebook: Bad Gyal
• YouTube channel: Bad Gyal

Personal Life

Bad Gyal, 28, stands at approximately 160 cm, with a bold, colorful style that exudes confidence, from her blonde hair to her Dolce & Gabbana-inspired looks. She’s single, keeping her love life private, with no public info on past relationships or kids.

Her family is her rock, especially her sister Irma, who sings as Mushkaa, and her siblings Paula, Bruno, and Greta. Growing up in Vilassar de Mar, she loves her Catalan hometown and often returns to recharge.

Net Worth

Bad Gyal’s estimated net worth ranges from $500,000 to $5,000,000.

Her income comes from music streams (over 932 million YouTube views), album sales, tours, and festival gigs, such as Primavera Sound.

She also earns money from brand deals, such as her Bershka clothing line, and social media, with 2.2 million Instagram followers. Her growing fame in Spain and beyond continues to increase her wealth.

Discography

• Slow Wine Mixtape (2016) – Singles: “Indapanden,” “Mercadona,” “Fiebre”
• Worldwide Angel (2018) – Singles: “Candela,” “Internationally,” “Blink”
• Warm Up (EP, 2021) – Singles: “Blin Blin,” “Zorra (Remix)”
• La Joia (2024) – Singles: “Chulo,” “Perdió Este Culo”
• Singles: “Pai” (2016), “Santa María” (2019), “Alocao” (2019), “KÁRMIKA” (2023)