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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 fello ... [...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 music, hip hop, Latin American music, 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 Caribbean Spanish, 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 Pop music, 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 ''r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Luny Tunes
Luny Tunes are a reggaeton production duo consisting of Francisco Saldaña (Luny) and Víctor 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 Víctor 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] |
Frankie J
Francisco Javier Bautista Jr. (born December 7, 1975), better known by his stage name Frankie J, is a Mexican-American singer and former member of the musical group Kumbia Kings. Born in Mexico, he grew up in San Diego and became a freestyle artist under the stage name Frankie Boy in the late 1990s. He then joined Kumbia Kings before re-embarking on a solo career. Frankie J's solo debut album, '' What's a Man to Do'', was released in 2003, followed by more English and Spanish language albums. He received a Grammy Award nomination for his album ''Faith, Hope y Amor'' in 2013 for Best Latin Pop Album. Early life Bautista was born in Tijuana, Mexico, and raised in San Diego, California, from the age of two, after his uncle brought him and his siblings to the United States. He grew up listening to both traditional Latin music as well as American urban music. He attended Southwest Senior High School in San Diego. He later began to develop more interest in singing, with the encourag ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Burn It Up (R from the extended play ''I Rise''
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Burn It Up may refer to: * "Burn It Up" (R. Kelly song)", 2006 * "Burn It Up" (Wanna One song)", 2017 *"Burn It Up", a 1988 song by The Beatmasters with P. P. Arnold *"Burn It Up", a 2009 song by Jessie James from her eponymous album *"Burn It Up", a 1992 song by The Offspring from ''Ignition'' *"Burn It Up", a 2000 song by Doro Pesch from ''Calling the Wild'' *"Burn It Up", a 1991 song by Wild Horses from ''Bareback'' *" Burnitup!", a 2015 song by Janet Jackson featuring Missy Elliott, from ''Unbreakable'' *"Burn It Up" a 2019 techno song by Rynx *"Burn It Up", a 2022 song by Cory Marks Cory Gerald Joseph Marquardt (born October 11, 1989) is a Canadian country rock singer-songwriter, drummer, actor and former ice hockey player better known by his stage name Cory Marks. He is signed to Better Noise Music. He has released two al ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hector "El Father"
In Greek mythology, Hector (; grc, Ἕκτωρ, Hektōr, label=none, ) is a character in Homer's Iliad. He was a Trojan prince and the greatest warrior for Troy during the Trojan War. Hector led the Trojans and their allies in the defense of Troy, killing countless Greek warriors. He was ultimately killed in single combat by Achilles, who later dragged his dead body around the city of Troy behind his chariot. Etymology In Greek, is a derivative of the verb ἔχειν ''ékhein'', archaic form * grc, ἕχειν, hékhein, label=none ('to have' or 'to hold'), from Proto-Indo-European *'' seɡ́ʰ-'' ('to hold'). , or as found in Aeolic poetry, is also an epithet of Zeus in his capacity as 'he who holds verything together. Hector's name could thus be taken to mean 'holding fast'. Description Hector was described by the chronicler Malalas in his account of the ''Chronography'' as "dark-skinned, tall, very stoutly built, strong, good nose, wooly-haired, good beard, sq ... [...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] |
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] |
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] |
Daddy Yankee
Ramón Luis Ayala Rodríguez (born February 3, 1976), known professionally as Daddy Yankee, is a Puerto Rican rapper, singer, composer, and actor. Known as the " King of Reggaetón" by music critics and fans alike, he is the artist who coined the word ''reggaeton'' in 1991 in the mixtape Playero 34 in the song "So persigueme, no te detengas" to describe the new music genre that was emerging from Puerto Rico that synthesized American hip-hop, Hispanic Caribbean music, and Jamaican reggae rhythms with Spanish rapping and singing. He is often cited as an influence by other Hispanic urban performers. Ayala was born in Río Piedras and was raised in the Villa Kennedy Housing Projects neighborhood. He aspired to be a professional baseball player and tried out for the Seattle Mariners of Major League Baseball. Before he could be officially signed, he was hit by a stray round from an AK-47 rifle while taking a break from a studio recording session with reggaeton artist DJ Playero. Ayal ... [...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] |
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 "Mírame" 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] |
