Daddy Yankee’s memoir, ‘ReaDY! The Power to Change Your Story,’ is set to be released in April.

NEW YORK (AP) — Renowned Latin music artist Daddy Yankee, famously known as the “King of Reggaeton,” aims for his upcoming memoir to motivate people to have faith in themselves.

On Wednesday, HarperCollins Publishers announced that Daddy Yankee’s book, titled “ReaDY! The Power To Change Your Story,” will be available in both English and Spanish in April 2025. The 48-year-old artist, known for popular songs like “Gasolina” and “Somos de Calle,” will share his journey from growing up in the housing projects of Puerto Rico to achieving international fame.

In a statement, Daddy Yankee, whose real name is Ramón Luis Ayala Rodríguez, said, “ReaDY is a book where I share many personal experiences, stories from my life, and lessons I have learned along the way. I hope it brings you many blessings.”

Having retired last year, Daddy Yankee has expressed his intention to focus on his faith. His impressive accolades include six Latin Grammys and eight Billboard music awards.

“Raymond has been inspiring and entertaining millions as Daddy Yankee for the past thirty years,” remarked Cris Garrido, a vice president and publisher at HarperCollins’ Spanish-language division. “We are thrilled to collaborate with him as he embarks on this new journey as an author.”

“Working with Raymond on this book has been a joy. It showcases the same dedication and quality that he applies to everything he does. His storytelling is engaging and compelling, drawing from his personal experiences and life lessons to demonstrate that everyone has the ability to reshape their own narrative.”