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Alternative Reggaeton
Alternative reggaeton is a subgenre of reggaeton that emerged from the reggaeton movement as a reaction to its repetitive and monotone dembow rhythm, and the predominant stereotypical gangsta content that became predictable. The result was a complex sound derived from world sounds, mainly rooted in latin folk music such as bomba, plena, salsa, bachata, merengue, cumbia, tango and also other foreign influenced music such as rock en español and latin alternative. Mixed with thoughtful (and sometimes crude) lyricism guided by an anti-colonialism discourse, Latin American sociopolitical content and racial pride, it gave listeners a smooth blend of danceable rhythms and intellectual dialogue. History The precursor is arguably one of the founding fathers of reggaeton: Vico C, whose albums relied heavily on hip hop acoustics, keyboards and reggae roots. '' Xplosión'' (1993), '' Aquel Que Había Muerto'' (1998) and '' Desahogo'' (2005) are good examples. Rise of a new sound The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Reggaeton
Reggaeton (, ), also known as reggaetón and reguetón (), is a music style that originated in Panama during the late 1980s. It was later popularized in Puerto Rico. It has evolved from dancehall and has been influenced by American hip hop, Latin American, and Caribbean music. Vocals include rapping and singing, typically in Spanish. Reggaeton is regarded as one of the most popular music genres in the Spanish-speaking Caribbean, including Puerto Rico, Panama, Dominican Republic, Cuba, Colombia, and Venezuela. Over the 2010s, the genre has seen increased popularity across Latin America, as well as acceptance within mainstream Western music. Etymology The word ''reggaeton'' (formed from the word ''reggae'' plus the augmentative suffix ) was first used in 1988 when El General's representative Michael Ellis gave it that name to describe it as "''reggae grande''" (big reggae). The spellings ''reggaeton'' and ''reggaetón'' are common, although prescriptivist sources such ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tango Music
Tango is a style of music in or time that originated among European and African immigrant populations of Argentina and Uruguay (collectively, the " Rioplatenses"). It is traditionally played on a solo guitar, guitar duo, or an ensemble, known as the '' orquesta típica'', which includes at least two violins, flute, piano, double bass, and at least two bandoneóns. Sometimes guitars and a clarinet join the ensemble. Tango may be purely instrumental or may include a vocalist. Tango music and dance have become popular throughout the world. Origins Even though present forms of tango developed in Argentina and Uruguay from the mid-19th century, there are records of 19th and early 20th-century tango styles in Cuba and Spain,José Luis Ortiz Nuevo ''El origen del tango americano'' Madrid and La Habana 1849 while there is a flamenco tango dance that may share a common ancestor in a minuet-style European dance. All sources stress the influence of African communities and thei ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Calle 13 (album)
''Calle 13'' is the debut studio album by Puerto Rican urban/ hip hop band Calle 13, released on November 29, 2005 by White Lion Records. The album was recorded in the wake of the group's online success with the song "Querido FBI". The album received positive reviews, with critics praising Residente's lyrical style and the musical diversity displayed on the record. The lead single "Atrévete-te-te" peaked at number 15 on the ''Billboard'' Hot Latin Songs chart and is now considered to be one of the group's signature songs. At the 2006 Latin Grammy Awards, ''Calle 13'' won three Latin Grammy Awards including Best Urban Music Album, Best New Artist, and Best Short Form Music Video for their first single "Atrévete-te-te". Background and recording Calle 13 was formed when step-brothers Residente (real name René Pérez Joglar) and Visitante (real name Eduardo José Cabra Martínez) began creating music together in 2004. Before forming the group, Residente obtained a master's deg ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rafael Cepeda
Rafael Cepeda Atiles (July 10, 1910 – July 21, 1996), recognized as "The Patriarch of the Bomba and Plena", was the patriarch of the Cepeda family, known internationally as ambassadors of Afro-Puerto Rican folk music. Early years Cepeda was born in Puerta de Tierra, San Juan, Puerto Rico, to Modesto Cepeda and Leonor Atiles. His family has passed the traditional dances of the Bomba and Plena from generation to generation, as his great-grandfather, grandfather, and mother and father were all performers of the tradition. The Bomba is a music, rhythm and dance that was brought to Puerto Rico by West African slaves. The Plena is another form of Puerto Rican folkloric music of African origin. According to Cepeda, he was born while his mother Leonor was in the middle of a Bomba dance. He attended San Augustin Catholic School until the 8th grade in San Juan. After Cepeda finished 8th grade he took up amateur boxing and worked as a carpenter. During his free time he continued to pract ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tego Calderón
Tegui Calderón Rosario (born February 1, 1972) is a Puerto Rican rapper, singer and actor. He began his musical career in 1996 (as Tego Tec) and was supported by the famous Puerto Rican rapper Eddie Dee, who invited him on his second studio album, ''El Terrorista De La Lírica'', released in 2000. Calderón reached international success in 2003 with his first album, '' El Abayarde'', which sold 300,000 copies worldwide and was nominated for a Latin Grammy Award. His importance in reggaeton music led him to participate in Eddie Dee's ''12 Discípulos'' album in 2004. He released three more studio albums between 2006 and 2015, varying in styles, focusing more in hip hop and African music rather than reggaeton in '' The Underdog'' (2006) and '' El Abayarde Contraataca'' (2007). His fourth studio album, '' El Que Sabe, Sabe'', released in 2015, won a Latin Grammy Award for Best Urban Music Album. In the same year, he announced that he is planning a studio album alongside the Puerto Ri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
El Abayarde
''El Abayarde'' is the debut album by the Puerto Rican rapper Tego Calderón. It included the singles "Pa' Que Retozen", "Guasa Guasa" and "Al Natural". It was released in 2002 through White Lion Records selling over 50,000 copies its first week between Puerto Rico and some parts of the United States. It would eventually be internationally distributed by Sony BMG in 2003. The album sold 132,000 copies in the US and more than 350,000 copies worldwide. ''El Abayarde'' was nominated for a Lo Nuestro Award for Urban Album of the Year and Best Rap/Hip Hop Album in the 4th Latin Grammy Awards in 2003. Album details ''El Abayarde'' was one of the first reggaeton albums to be successful in the United States, and also of the genre. Having five singles released, it is the album with the most singles in Tego Calderon's career. The album took reggaeton to a new level, and revolutionized reggaeton in North America. The album features contributions by Eddie Dee, Luisma, and Maestro. The trac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Per Se
Per se may refer to: * '' per se'', a Latin phrase meaning "by itself" or "in itself". * Illegal ''per se'', the legal usage in criminal and antitrust law * Negligence ''per se'', legal use in tort law * Per Se (restaurant), a New York City restaurant See also * Perse (other) * ''Pro se'' legal representation in the United States {{Disambiguation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Desahogo (Vico C Album)
''Desahogo'' is the seventh studio album released by Puerto Rican singer Vico C. It was released by EMI Latin on March 1, 2005 and is the follow up of '' En Honor a la Verdad'' ''(2003)''.The album blends and funsion rap with traditional tropical music such as reggae, cuban guaijra, vallenato and salsa along with R&B and Reggaeton with raging lyrics from protest about political corruption,consumerism and social criticism to love, regrets, and romanceAccording the artist, it is his most complete album. It features guest appearances by Eddie Dee, Gilberto Santa Rosa, Cultura Profetica, Mala Rodriguez, Ivy Queen and D`Mingo. Initially the album was set to be released on February 15, 2005. However, it was delayed due some recorded material were lost and later recovered. ''Deshago'' was praised by the critics.While some praised the musical fusions others enjoyed the maturity and the structure on the lyrics. It receive two nominations including Best Urban Album at 6th Annual Latin G ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aquel Que Había Muerto
''Aquel Que Había Muerto'' (''That One Who Had Died'') is the fourth studio album released by Puerto Rican singer Vico C released on December 1, 1998. It was his first album to be released under EMI Latin label. Recorded after a near-faltar overdose in 1997 and later rehabilitation in Orlando on a envagelic-christian church, strong social conscience lyrics, it contains semi-autobiographical lyrics about his heroin addiction, his recovery, born again-christianity and spiritual resurrection. With repeated references to Jesus Christ and disses" to his brethren in the gangsta-rap school, exposing the flipside of Puerto Rico's underground rap scene, in terms of the consequences of exposing young listeners to antisocial messages, it is his second christian oriented album following '' Con Poder (1996)''. The album includes new versions of some of Vico C's greatest hits (Tony Presidio, Xplosion and La Recta Final). With a production oriented on Hardcore Hip Hop, Boom Rap, Christian H ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Xplosión
''Xplosión'' is the second studio album by Puerto Rican rap recording artist Vico C released on September 14, 1993 by Prime Records and distributed by BMG. With lyrics raging from drugs trade, social conscience, violence and love along with a production between Rap, R&B and Reggae, Xplosion is considered one of Vico C`s most important albums and is it credited to have an important influence of the early stages of the reggaeton movement. Some samples and contained on some tracks of the album, including Love Will Never Do "Love Will Never Do (Without You)" is a song by American singer Janet Jackson. Composed by songwriters and record producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, it was recorded for the singer's fourth studio album, ''Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation 1814'' ( ... by Janet Jackson for "Base y Fundamento", Express Yourself by Dr. Dre for "Saboréalo", Baby You Can Do It by The S.O.S. Band for "Baby Quiero Hacelo" and Get Up, Get into It, Get Involved by James Brown for the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vico C
Luis Armando Lozada Cruz (born September 8, 1971), known by his stage name Vico C, is an American rapper and record producer. Regarded as the founding father of reggaeton, Vico C has played an influential role in the development of Latin American hip hop and urban music. Biography Early life and influence He was born in New York and raised in Puerto Rico. Nicknamed ''El Filósofo del Rap'', ("The Philosopher of Rap"), Luis Armando Lozada Cruz adopted the professional name Vico C. Vico C describes reggaeton as "essentially hip-hop but with a flavor more compatible to the Caribbean." As one of the founders of hip hop in Spanish, Vico C was able to show that it was possible for one to be able to rap entirely and compellingly in Spanish using just occasional English phrases or slang terms. He can be seen in the rap movement as far back as its "underground" days ghostwriting and producing music for other young performers in the Puerto Rican rap scene. Vico C grew up in the ''Puert ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
