Magnus R Troy (born Riker Emilio Valencia RamÃrez, Esmeraldas, Ecuador, October 2000) emerged from Ecuadorâs coastal dancehall circuit in the early 2020s, first gaining traction with collaborations alongside DJ Lalo and scene peers; early uploads like âGuateoâ helped establish his voice and energetic patois-inflected delivery on YouTube. By 2022, he was issuing recognizable solo cuts such as âHoy,â then broke into wider playlists in 2024 with âMami Venâ alongside Jossimar and DJ Lalo, a track that spread quickly across social media and regional âdancehall ecuatorianoâ mixes. In 2025, Magnus R Troy accelerated his release pace: the street-leaning âDime Maâ with James Valley and Dexxter and the melancholy âBienvenida al sufrimientoâ showcased a darker lyrical color, while âDetonaâ underlined his club instincts; he continued pairing with frequent collaborators such as Sossa and Jøtta on high-view videos. On September 27, 2025, the artistâthen 24, nearing 25âwas killed in Quito after a late-night show, an event widely reported in Ecuadorian media and mourned across his community.
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