Puerto Rican musician, composer, and producer Christian Maldonado, known artistically as Master Chris “El Científico,” is one of the most influential and respected figures in the Latin music industry. With over 3.4 billion streams accumulated across his work, his impact translates into resounding results: 24 platinum, 53 gold, 131 silver, and 364 bronze records, solidifying his position as one of the most successful creators in Latin music.

 

 

His nickname, “The Scientist,” is no coincidence. Master Chris is renowned for his ability to analyze, construct, and refine sounds with technical precision, commercial acumen, and artistic depth. His diverse musical influences have been key to his versatility, allowing him to move with authority between genres such as urban music, salsa, Latin pop, and regional Mexican music. Throughout his more than 25-year career, he has worked with some of the most important artists in the Latin world, including J Balvin, Bad Bunny, Maluma, Tito El Bambino, Alexis y Fido, Zion y Lennox, Jerry Rivera, Fonseca, Nacho, Celia Cruz, Eddie Herrera, and many others, spanning generations and musical styles with equal effectiveness.

 

 

His talent has also transcended commercial music, reaching international television. He was the producer and composer, along with Andrés Gelós, of the series Cumbia Ninja, winner of the Best Music award at the 2014 Nuestra Tierra Awards and certified platinum. He also composed and produced music for the telenovela Celia, based on the life of Celia Cruz, as well as for the reality show Protagonistas de Nuestra Tele. His work has also been featured on networks such as NatGeo Mundo, RCN, Telecolombia, Turner Broadcasting, HTV, and Fox International. Recognition of his work includes awards and nominations on major industry platforms such as the Latin Billboard Awards, Latin Grammy Awards, Gardel Awards, Nuestra Tierra Awards, Heat Awards, and other international accolades.

 

In 2024, reaffirming his commitment to developing new stars, he led the “La Nueva Cepa” project, an initiative that brought together 12 emerging talents from Latin America in collaboration with Warner Music Latina and Premios Heat. This project marked a new stage in his career, focused not only on producing hits but also on building the next generation of Latin music stars. Master Chris continues to work on major record productions, collaborating with established artists and developing new talent, while serving as A&R for Inter Group Records, where he leads artist discovery, artistic direction, and strategic growth processes. More than a producer, Master Chris “El Científico” is a sound architect, a music strategist, and a hitmaker with a global vision.