Frankie J

Frankie J (born December 14, 1980) is a Mexican-born R&B singer. He has had several hits in the US, including "Don't Wanna Try" in 2003 and "Obsession" in 2005. His album The One debuted at #3 on the Bil

Frankie J (born December 14, 1980) is a Mexican-born R&B singer. He has had several hits in the US, including "Don't Wanna Try" in 2003 and "Obsession" in 2005. His album The One debuted at #3 on the Billboard album charts in April 2005.

He was born Francisco Javier Bautista in Tijuana and raised in San Diego from the age of 2. He comes from a musical background with his father being the lead singer of a traditional band. Frankie J grew up listening to both traditional latin music as well as R&B.