DJ Luian Biography: Age, Net Worth, Height, Siblings, Parents, Songs, Singles, Albums, Child, Girlfriend

Luian Malavé Nieves, professionally known as DJ Luian, is a Puerto Rican record producer, songwriter, and DJ, renowned for his pivotal role in shaping the Latin trap and reggaeton genres.

He gained prominence through collaborations with artists like  Bad Bunny, Ozuna, Anuel AA, and J Balvin, producing chart-topping hits such as “La Ocasión” and “Verte Ir.”

As a co-founder of Hear This Music alongside the Mambo Kingz, Luian has become a leading figure in Latin urban music, earning multiple platinum certifications and a lasting impact on the global music scene.

Profile

• Full Name: Luian Malavé Nieves
• Stage Name: DJ Luian
• Born: 29 September 1990
• Age: 34 years old
• Birthplace: Carolina, Puerto Rico
• Nationality: Puerto Rican
• Occupation: Record Producer, Songwriter, DJ
• Height: 1.75m
• Parents: Wisomalave Nieves and Clara Nieves
• Siblings: Patricia Malavé
• Girlfriend: Zuleyka Rivera (ex)
• Children: Janiel Nieves
• Relationship: Single
• Net Worth: $3 million

Early Life and Education

Luian Malavé Nieves was born on September 29, 1990, in Carolina, Puerto Rico, to Wisomalave Nieves and Clara Nieves. He grew up alongside his sister, Patricia Malavé. From a young age, Luian showed a keen interest in music, particularly in production and DJing, influenced by Puerto Rico’s vibrant urban music scene.

Specific details about his formal education are not publicly disclosed, suggesting he may have pursued self-directed learning or vocational training in music production. His Puerto Rican heritage is central to his identity, and his religious beliefs are unknown.

Career

DJ Luian began his career in 2010, contributing to Don Omar’s album Meet the Orphans, which marked his entry into professional music production. His early work focused on reggaeton, but he quickly embraced the emerging Latin trap movement.

In 2014, he released his debut single as an artist, “Tremenda Sata,” featuring Arcángel, which gained traction through multiple remix versions. His breakthrough came in 2015 when he co-founded Hear This Music with the Mambo Kingz, a production duo consisting of Edgar and Xavier Semper, establishing a platform for innovative urban music.

The launch of “La Ocasión” in 2016, featuring De La Ghetto, Arcángel, Ozuna, and Anuel AA, solidified DJ Luian’s reputation as a hitmaker, with the track earning 18× Platinum certification from the RIAA. That same year, he signed Bad Bunny to Hear This Music, producing the “Diles” remix, a pivotal moment in Latin trap’s rise.

Luian’s collaborations, including “Solita” with Ozuna, Bad Bunny, and Wisin, and “Bubalú” with Anuel AA, Prince Royce, and Becky G, achieved multi-platinum status. His work on Anuel AA and Ozuna’s Los Dioses (2021) and Becky G’s Mala Santa (2019) further showcased his versatility, blending reggaeton, trap, and Latin R&B.

DJ Luian remains a driving force in Latin music, with recent productions like “Más Rica Que Ayer” and “Mejor Que Yo” with Anuel AA and Mambo Kingz charting on the Billboard Hot 100. His label, Hear This Music, continues to release influential tracks, such as “Mil Palabras” with Jay Wheeler and Natti Natasha in 2024.

Luian’s ability to spot and nurture talent, combined with his production expertise, has made him a cornerstone of the Latin urban movement. His influence extends beyond music, as he shapes the sound and direction of Puerto Rican artists on a global stage.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @djluian
• Facebook Handle: DJ Luian
• Twitter Handle: @djluian

Personal Life

DJ Luian is not currently married and has no official spouse. He was previously in a high-profile relationship with former Miss Universe Zuleyka Rivera. They were romantically linked for several years and reportedly became engaged in October 2023.

However, reports indicate that their relationship ended in 2024, and as of 2025, he is considered single. DJ Luian has one known child, a son named Janiel Nieves, who was born in 2010. The mother of his son is not publicly identified, as DJ Luian has chosen to keep that aspect of his personal life private.

Discography

• Los Favoritos (2015)
• La Ocasión (2016)
• Me Mata (2016)
• Solita (2018)
• Bubalú (2018)
• Verte Ir (2019)
• Tú No Amas (2019)
• Más Rica Que Ayer (2023)
• Mejor Que Yo (2023)
• Mil Palabras (2024)
• Razones (2024)

Net Worth

DJ Luian has an estimated net worth of $3 million. His wealth primarily stems from his successful career as a record producer and songwriter, with significant earnings from multi-platinum hits and his role at Hear This Music.

Royalties from collaborations with artists like Bad Bunny, Ozuna, and Anuel AA, along with production credits on high-profile albums, contribute substantially to his financial success.