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Nely
Josias de la Cruz (born March 19, 1987), professionally known as Nely "El Arma Secreta", is a Puerto Rican reggaeton producer, introduced in the genre by Luny Tunes. Biography Nely was born and raised in Puerto Rico. His parents are from the Dominican Republic. He began with music at the age of five years, playing drums in his local church. At age of 14 he began experimenting with reggaeton. He quickly established himself as the top producer for some of the music industry's biggest stars. Nely was part of the reggaeton explosion, contributing to their highest selling albums including ''Mas Flow 2'' and Wisin & Yandel's ''Pa'l Mundo''. He produced many hits including Gansta Zone (Daddy Yankee & Snoop Dogg), Conteo (Don Omar), Rakata (Wisin & Yandel), Noche de Travesura (Hector "El Father" & Divino), Cuanto Tengo Que Esperar (Zion & Lennox), Contacto (Yaviah), Burn It Up (R. Kelly) and Obsession (Frankie J). Nely founded the label Artillery Music in 2007 which fellow producer T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pa'l Mundo
''Pa'l Mundo'' ( en, For the World) is the fourth studio album by Puerto Rican reggaeton duo Wisin & Yandel, released on November 8, 2005, by Machete Music. The album includes the singles, "Rakata," "Llamé Pa' Verte (Bailando Sexy)," and "Noche de Sexo", each of which were top five hits on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot Latin Tracks chart. The song "Mayor Que Yo, Pt. 2" is a continuation of the song " Mayor Que Yo" by from the album reggaeton compilation album ''Mas Flow 2'' produced by Luny Tunes. Luny Tunes co-produced the bulk of ''Pa'l Mundo'', assisted by Nely, Tainy, Thilo, and Nesty. A deluxe edition of the album was released on May 16, 2006. The "Deluxe Edition" was nominated for a Lo Nuestro Award for Urban Album of the Year. Commercial reception ''Pa'l Mundo'' debuted number thirty on ''Billboard'' 200 and number one on Top Latin Albums The Duo become the second only reggaeton act at the time to debut at number one of Billboard Latin Albums selling 30,000 units in it f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mas Flow 2
''Mas Flow 2'' is the second compilation album by reggaeton producers Luny Tunes. The album was a joint venture with reggaeton artist Baby Ranks as he was featured in virtually every song in the album. Many of reggaeton's biggest names were featured in the album, such as Daddy Yankee, Wisin & Yandel, Zion & Lennox, Tito "El Bambino", Ivy Queen, Hector "El Father", Voltio, and many others. ''Mas Flow 2'' is one of the most critically acclaimed Latin albums of the year, and is considered to be substantially superior to the previous album. It also featured some artists from outside the reggaeton genre, such as Frankie J, Cultura Profetica, Deevani, Tony Tun-Tun, Spliff Star, among others. The song "MÃrame" performed by Daddy Yankee and Deevani covers a 2001 Hindi song "Eli re Eli" from the Bollywood movie " Yaadein". ''Mas Flow 2'' won the Lo Nuestro Award for Urban Album of the Year. ''Mas Flow 2'' is one of the few reggaeton albums to sell over a million copies worldwide and re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tainy
Marcos EfraÃn MasÃs Fernández (born August 9, 1989), known professionally as Tainy, is a Puerto Rican record producer and songwriter. Born and raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico, he entered the world of reggaeton with his work on ''Mas Flow 2''. Leading a new wave of Latin music for over a decade, Tainy, has been the producer of some of the biggest reggaeton hits. A repeated Grammy and BMI Award winner, Tainy has been producing for countless artists, including reggaeton pioneers like Daddy Yankee, Wisin & Yandel, Don Omar and others. Recently, he has contributed to global hits like " I Like It" by Cardi B featuring Bad Bunny and J Balvin and "No Es Justo" by Balvin featuring Zion & Lennox. Tainy produced ''Oasis'' with Bad Bunny and Balvin, which dominated global charts and help Tainy position himself as the number one Latin producer on the ''Billboard'' charts for 27 consecutive weeks. Tainy also collaborated with Bad Bunny on the song " CallaÃta" which had massive success. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rakata (song)
"Rakata" is the debut single by Puerto Rican reggaeton duo Wisin & Yandel, released on January 27, 2005, by Machete Music. It is from the Luny Tunes-produced compilation ''Mas Flow 2'', and was later included on Wisin & Yandel's fifth studio album ''Pa'l Mundo''. The song was produced by Luny Tunes and Nely "El Arma Secreta". It is known to be one of their signature songs, as well as being their first major-charting single. Since the single's release, it has become one of the top-selling singles of 2005 and 2006 during the mainstream success years of reggaeton music. It was nominated for Best Latin/Reggaetón Track at the 22nd Annual International Dance Music Awards in 2007, which was ultimately won by Shakira and Wyclef Jean for their number one single "Hips Don't Lie". Music video The music video, directed by Marlon Peña, was released in late 2005 by Universal Music Group and Mas Flow Inc. Typical of the time during which reggaeton was beginning to get mainstream success, the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
La Trayectoria (Luny Tunes Album)
''La Trayectoria'' is a double-disc, 42-track compilation of Luny Tunes productions in the reggaeton genre released on June 22, 2004. The album includes La Trayectoria compiles 42 songs from different Luny Tunes productions, including hits by some of the best-known artists in reggaeton from the early to mid-2000s, such as Tego Calderón, Daddy Yankee, Don Omar, Wisin & Yandel, Zion & Lennox, Baby Ranks, and others. In Allmusic the review described it as "an outstanding album that offers quality and quantity: a perfect and affordable starter CD for neophytes." The album was certified double platinum by the RIAA. Track listing Disc 1 #Amor (Baby Ranks, Jose Angel Saavedra) #Dime (Joan & O'Neill) #Tus Ojos (Nicky Jam) #Presión (Wibal & Alex) #Perdón (O'Neill) #Estuve Contigo (Joan) #Lo MÃo (Yo-Seph "The One") #Búscame (Varón) #Entre Tú y Yo (Don Omar) #MÃralos (Don Omar) #Esta Noche Hay Pelea (Wisin) #Bandida (Zion & Lennox) #D ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ñejo & Dalmata
Ñejo & Dálmata, also known as Ñejo y Dálmata, are a reggaeton duo from Ponce, Puerto Rico. Ñejo was born June 20, 1975 & Dálmata was born February 27, 1979. They had worked together in collaborations with other reggaeton artists before they released their duo album ''Broke & Famous'' in 2007 which peaked at 8 on the 'Billboard Latin Rhythms Albums Chart" and at 9 on the "Top Heatseekers (South Atlantic) Chart", as well as a number of their singles also charting on Billboard. Ñejo has been involved with reggaeton since the production of DJ Joe 5 was released. They started working as a duo on ''Fatal Fantasy 2''. In March 2012, Ñejo & Dalmata who had been signed to "Flow Music", moved to EL Bunker Productions. In 2006, Dalmata on Naldos appeared separately on Sangre Nueva Special Edition. He also appeared in La Kalle, with the song Hot, and began work on a solo album. In 2012, Ñejo & Dálmata released an EP. Discography Studio albums * '' Broke and Famous'' (2007) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gangsta Zone
"Gangsta Zone" is a song by rappers Daddy Yankee and Snoop Dogg, released in 2005 as the second single from Yankee's album ''Barrio Fino en Directo''. Music video The music video was filmed on January 27, 2006 at locations around Torres Sabana, a public housing project in Carolina, one of the largest cities in Puerto Rico. The video is shot in grayscale, and Daddy Yankee said the video depicts "the real way we live on the island". Charts Remix A remix of "Gangsta Zone" was also released, featuring reggaeton artists Héctor el Father, Yomo, Arcángel & De La Ghetto and Angel Doze. It is a diss track aimed towards Don Omar William Omar Landrón Rivera (born February 10, 1978), better known by his stage name Don Omar, is a Puerto Rican reggaeton singer, songwriter, rapper, record producer and actor. On September 1, 2017, he announced that he would retire after a .... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Luny Tunes
Luny Tunes are a reggaeton production duo consisting of Francisco Saldaña (Luny) and VÃctor Cabrera (Tunes) who have been known for creating unique musical rhythms for some of the most popular reggaeton artists since the early 2000s. Biography Francisco Saldaña was born on June 23, 1979, and VÃctor Cabrera was born on April 12, 1981. Originally from Lynn, Massachusetts, Lynn, Massachusetts and native to the Dominican Republic, they originally started working at the Leverett House dining hall at Harvard University before their commercial success as reggaeton producers. Musical career 2000–2003: The early years Luny Tunes was reggaeton's first major hitmaking production team, cranking out an assembly line of hit singles, club anthems, and CD mixtapes, all the while collaborating with many of the style's top vocalists. Ivy Queen was the first person to work with Luny Tunes when they produced her single "Diva (Ivy Queen album), Quiero Saber", as she trusted their talent. Luny ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Conteo
"Conteo" is the second single by Don Omar taken from his album ''King of Kings''. It was featured on the soundtrack to the 2006 film '' The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift.'' and was the first song played during the ending credits. In the album version it features rapper Juelz Santana but in the movie version Santana's verse is not included. Music video The video for the single features Don Omar and scenes from the 2006 car movie '' Tokyo Drift'' interspersed. The video is also featured on the DVD of The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift as well as on the DVD of the deluxe re-release album King of Kings: Armageddon Edition. Official versions ''Conteo only has two official versions, appearing on different albums. * There's a version which Don Omar sings without Juelz Santana, and is the version promoting The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift and the soundtrack. * The version with both Don Omar and Juelz Santana appears on King of Kings King of Kings; grc-gre, Βασι ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wisin & Yandel
Wisin & Yandel is a Puerto Rican reggaeton duo consisting of Wisin and Yandel. They started their career in the late 1990s and have been together since, winning several awards including a Grammy Award in 2009. They became the first and the only reggaeton artists to win one. In late 2013, they announced they would take a pause in their career as a duo, after their LÃderes tour. In a 2014 interview with People en Español, Yandel confirmed that the group would not be disbanding. In February 2018, following a five-year hiatus, the duo announced they would be reuniting, and are set to embark on a world tour, as well as release new music. They sold over 15 million records. History Beginning (1998–2004) In 1998, Wisin & Yandel participated in the album ''No Fear 3'', produced by DJ Dicky as well as on the compilation album ''La Misión Vol. 1'', edited by the ''Fresh Productions'' label. The success of this collection (which was certified gold) led the label to produce ''Los Re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zion & Lennox
Zion & Lennox are a reggaeton music duo from Carolina, Puerto Rico. In 2004, Zion & Lennox released their first studio album titled ''Motivando A La Yal'' under White Lion Records. After their first album, Zion & Lennox decided to start their own label, Baby Records Inc. The duo is made up of Félix Ortiz (Zion) and Gabriel Pizarro (Lennox). Zion & Lennox are considered to be the pioneers of romantic reggaeton. Personal lives Félix Ortiz Torres and Gabriel Pizarro were born in Carolina, Puerto Rico. They met in 1992, while living in the same neighborhood and having common interests in reggaeton. Their common taste for music quickly became a serious passion and a reason to work together and thoroughly in the reggaetón genre, once Lennox's brother, whose nickname was ''Mackie'', invited them to officially sing a theme in 2001, though they had already been a duo since 2000. While Zion & Lennox developed a deep interest in the new genre during that time, their focus was disti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Snoop Dogg
Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr. (born October 20, 1971), known professionally as Snoop Dogg (previously Snoop Doggy Dogg and briefly Snoop Lion), is an American rapper. His fame dates back to 1992 when he featured on Dr. Dre's debut solo single, "Deep Cover", and then on Dre's debut solo album, ''The Chronic''. Broadus has since sold over 23 million albums in the United States and 35 million albums worldwide. His accolades include an American Music Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, and 17 nominations at the Grammy Awards. Broadus' debut solo album, ''Doggystyle,'' produced by Dr. Dre, was released by Death Row Records in November 1993, and debuted at number one on the popular albums chart, the ''Billboard'' 200, and on '' Billboard''s Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. Selling 800,000 copies in its first week, ''Doggystyle'' was certified quadruple-platinum in 1994 and featured the singles " What's My Name?" and "Gin and Juice". In 1994, Death Row Records released a soundtrack, by Broad ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
