Eddie Blazquez – Overview
Eddie Blazquez is a Puerto Rican-American musician, author, and director born on March 28, 1974, to a Spanish father and Puerto Rican mother. He’s known as the frontman of the Latin fusion group Toke D Keda, for starring and directing in Mega TV’s series El Show Mas Estupido De La Television, and for creating and directing the docuseries I’m Not Supposed To Be Here, which premiered on The Roku Channel.
Music Career
Solo Work
Blazquez released a ten-track, self-titled solo album, Eddie Blazquez, in 1996, which includes tracks such as “Cuántas Veces,” “Vete Ya,” and “Amor Amargo”.
In 1998, he had his breakout on Telemundo’s Sueños de Fama, where he earned a recording contract with Sony Music.
Toke D Keda
His career took flight with the founding of the Latin fusion band Toke D Keda in 2000, blending bachata, pop, and global sounds. Their debut album, Picando Alante, was
released in 2005.
Discography with Toke D Keda:
- 2005: Picando Alante (Universal Music)
- 2009: Lo Siento (Revolver Music)
- 2014: Ilogico Amor (Revolver Music)
- 2019: La Coleccion (Revolver Music)
- 2020: Juntos (Revolver Music)
- 2022: Legado (Revolver Music)
- 2024: I’m Not Supposed To Be Here soundtrack (Revolver Music)
Global Impact
Blazquez has performed over 550 concerts across more than 60 countries on six continents, including Russia, Japan, China, Australia, Egypt, Spain, Italy, Singapore, the United Kingdom, Greece, Thailand, Sweden, Turkey, Hungary, the Netherlands, and Norway.
As of 2025, his music has streamed in over 162 countries, with more than 68 million streams across all albums.
Blazquez has shared the stage with some of the biggest names in Latin and international music, such as Nina Sky, Nicky Jam, Wisin & Yandel, Jenni Rivera, Los Tigres del Norte, Oscar D’León, Grupo Niche, Víctor Manuelle, El Gran Combo, Cabas, Vico C, Big Boy, Pitbull, and Elvis Crespo.
Their performances have graced iconic venues including Lowe’s Motor Speedway, Universal Studios Orlando, Disney World Orlando, Disneyland Paris, Charleston Arena, the Hausmann Theater in Paris, the Spartak Sports Center in Bulgaria, and the Mediolanum Forum in Milan, Italy.
Television & Film Projects
In 2005, he directed and starred in El Show Más Estúpido De La Televisión on Mega TV, a cult program known for its eclectic guests, including Wisin & Yandel, Calle 13, Reik, and Nek.
He produced Santiago the Dreamer in The Land Among the Stars (2014) starring Ricky Martin, and worked on CNCO’s hit video Quisiera (Ballad Version) in 2016.
I’m Not Supposed To Be Here – Multi-Platform Project
This is Blazquez’s most ambitious recent project, spanning multiple formats:
Docuseries
In 2025, Blazquez unveiled the award-winning docuseries “I’m Not Supposed To Be Here”, streaming now on The Roku Channel. Spanning over five hours, the series offered an unflinching look at his battles with major labels, betrayals, censorship, and personal struggles, while celebrating his artistic triumphs.
Memoir
Blazquez published a memoir titled I’m Not Supposed To Be Here, available in book and audiobook formats on Audible.
Podcast
A companion podcast is accessible via iHeart Radio.
Russia Detention Incident
Eddie Blazquez was detained in Russia after speaking about freedom of expression during a performance in Vladimir Putin’s Russia. The docuseries documents this dramatic event and its aftermath.
Recognition & Affiliations
Blazquez is a voting member of The Grammys, The Latin Grammys, and The Recording Academy.
He was featured in People Magazine’s “50 Most Beautiful” issue and profiled by leading outlets such as The New York Daily News, The Houston Chronicle, TV y Novelas, The Orlando Sentinel, The Miami Herald, The Miami New Times, The Charlotte Observer, RAI TV Italy, Telemadrid in Spain, the BBC, SBS Australia, and MSNBC Turkey.
Humanitarian Work
For nearly twenty years, he led initiatives through his nonprofit organization Homeless In Miami, which focused on supporting vulnerable populations in South Florida.
He also played a role in the landmark charity single Somos El Mundo, produced alongside Emilio and Gloria Estefan and Quincy Jones, which raised crucial funds for earthquake relief in Haiti.