Ileana Mercedes Cabra Joglar, known professionally as iLe, is a Puerto Rican singer, songwriter, and vocalist who has made a significant impact on the Latin music scene. Having begun her musical career as a teenager, iLe first gained fame as a member of the highly acclaimed, Grammy Award-winning group Calle 13, where she performed alongside her brothers René Pérez Joglar (Residente) and Eduardo Cabra (Visitante). She contributed her vocal talents to the band for over a decade before embarking on her solo career.

iLe's solo music navigates a spectrum of traditional Latin American sounds including bolero, salsa, and other afro-caribbean rhythm genres while integrating a modern sensibility. Her debut album, “iLevitable” (2016), was a critical success, winning the Grammy for Best Latin Rock, Urban or Alternative Album, showcasing her versatility and depth as an artist. Subsequent releases such as "Almadura" and the singles like "Nacarile" and "En Cantos" featuring Natalia Lafourcade continue to cement iLe's reputation as an artist who honors her roots while forging her own distinct path in music. Combining evocative lyricism with lush, well-crafted arrangements, iLe's work frequently explores themes of love, empowerment, and social consciousness, earning her recognition and respect not just as a performer, but as a poignant storyteller.

Genres

Puerto Rican Pop

Puerto Rican Rock

Related Artists

Mon Laferte

Bad Bunny

J Balvin

Kali Uchis

Natalia Lafourcade

Calle 13

Ximena Sariñana

Ana Tijoux

KAROL G

Camilo

Lido Pimienta

ROSALÍA

Latest Release

Por ti

Daymé Arocena•

iLe

Single - Released November 7, 2024