Marcos Efraín Masís Fernández (born August 9, 1989), known professionally as Tainy, is a Puerto Rican record producer and songwriter. Born and raised in

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, he entered the world of

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 m ...

with his work on ''

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''. 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 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

and others. Recently, he has contributed to global hits like " I Like It" by

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featuring

Bad Bunny Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio (born March 10, 1994), known professionally as Bad Bunny, is a Puerto Rican rapper and singer. His musical style is defined as Latin trap and reggaeton. He rose to prominence in 2016 with his song "Diles", wh ...

and

J Balvin José Álvaro Osorio Balvín (born 7 May 1985), known professionally as J Balvin, is a Colombian singer and songwriter. He has been referred to as the " Prince of Reggaeton" (from Spanish: "Príncipe del Reggaetón"), and is one of the best-sell ...

and "No Es Justo" by Balvin featuring

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 ...

. Tainy produced ''

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'' 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 "

Callaíta "Callaíta" (English: "Silent/Quiet") is a song by Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny and producer Tainy with samples from Zion's song "Alócate". The song was released through Rimas Entertainment on May 31, 2019 as the first single from Bunny's fo ...

" which had massive success. He released his global hit " Adicto" alongside

Anuel AA Emmanuel Gazmey Santiago (born November 26, 1992), known professionally as Anuel AA, is a Puerto Rican rapper and singer. His music often contains samples and interpolations of songs that were popular during his youth. He is seen as a controv ...

and

Ozuna Juan Carlos Ozuna Rosado (; born March 13, 1992), known simply by his surname Ozuna, is a Puerto Rican singer. Five of his studio albums have topped the Billboard Top Latin Albums, ''Billboard'' Top Latin Albums chart, with ''Aura (Ozuna al ...

which went on to receive multiple Platinum and Gold certification in eight countries and accumulated over 450 million streams and 550 million views on YouTube. Tainy produced the 2019 hit "

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" by Anuel AA, Daddy Yankee, and

Karol G Carolina Giraldo Navarro (born 14 February 1991), known professionally as Karol G (stylized in all caps), is a Colombians, Colombian singer and songwriter. She is predominantly described as a reggaeton and Latin trap artist, but has experimente ...

featuring Ozuna and J Balvin that peaked at number one in 6 countries and reached the top 10 in nine others. Tainy has produced songs like

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's debut Latin single " Lento", "Feel It Too" featuring

Jessie Reyez Jessica Reyez (born June 12, 1991) is a Canadian singer and songwriter. Her 2016 single "Figures" peaked at number 58 on the Canadian Hot 100 in 2017 and was certified triple Platinum by Music Canada and Platinum by the RIAA. Her 2017 EP, ''K ...

and

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and

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's "Habitual". He released his debut EP titled ''Neon16 Tape: The Kids That Grew Up on Reggaeton'' which consists of tracks with several other artists. The single "Nada" featuring Jauregui and

C. Tangana Antón Álvarez Alfaro (born July 16, 1990), known professionally as C. Tangana, is a Spanish rapper and songwriter. He began his musical career while in high school, rapping under the pseudonym Crema and releasing a seven-track EP titled ''Él ...

was released on February 21, 2020.

Life and career

Career beginnings

After meeting with

Nely "El Arma Secreta" 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 Do ...

, Tainy gave

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. Biograph ...

his demo. Luny liked the demo and signed Tainy to his team.Birchmeier, Jason
Luny Tunes Biography
,

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, retrieved 2010-12-12 When Tainy was 15, Nely loaned him FL Studio XXL for producing. Tainy practiced for a year until he learned. To test Tainy's potential, Luny had him work on a song. Luny ended up liking the song and used it for his album, ''Mas Flow 2''. Tainy and Luny produced the '' Los Benjamins'' album,San Miguel, Celia (2006)
Luny Tunes & Tainy ''Mas Flow: Los Benjamins''
, ''

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'', December 2006, p. 171, retrieved 2010-12-12 producing 15 of the tracks. He has worked as a producer with

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, Wise and many more.Shakira y Sanz graban remix con Luny Tunes y Tainy
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NEON16

In 2019, Tainy and music executive Lex Borrero teamed up to launch a new company called NEON16. Described as a "multifaceted talent incubator", NEON16's label side has partnered with

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and currently have on their roster Puerto Rican artist Alvaro Diaz and Colombian artist Dylan Fuentes.

"To create NEON16 is a dream come true. I know Lex feels the same way. It gives our team a chance to continue to build and also shift the current state of our music." - Tainy

Borrero said, "Our motto is 'Fear nothing, impact everything'. We want to work with talents who are willing to take creative risks in order to make a lasting impact. Tainy is the definition of our motto, he has been pushing the sounds of Latin music since the beginning of his legendary career."

Discography

Studio albums

Extended plays

Singles

Production discography

* 2005: '' Más Flow 2'' * 2005: '' Motivando A La Yal: Special Edition'' * 2005: ''

Sangre Nueva ''Sangre Nueva'' (''New Blood'') is a compilation album by Héctor el Father and reggaeton producer Naldo. Its purpose is to introduce new artists from the reggaeton genre to the audience. It presents the new generation of reggaeton. It was create ...

'' * 2005: ''

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'' * 2006: '' Pa'l Mundo: Deluxe Edition'' * 2006: '' Top of the Line'' * 2006: ''

Los Rompe Discotekas ''Los Rompe Discotekas'' is a 2006 compilation album by Hector "El Father". This album was released under the Roc-A-Fella Records label and under contract with Jay-Z. Popular singles include "Here We Go Yo" by Hector "El Father" featuring Jay-Z, ...

'' * 2006: ''

& Tainy: Mas Flow: Los Benjamins'' * 2006: '' The Bad Boy'' * 2006: ''

Los Vaqueros ''Los Vaqueros'' (''English'': The Cowboys) is a collaboration album by Wisin & Yandel featuring the artists from their record label WY Records. It was nominated for a Lo Nuestro Award for Urban Album of the Year. Content It features the followi ...

'' * 2007: ''Luny Tunes & Tainy: Los Benjamins: La Continuación'' * 2007: '' It's My Time'' * 2007: '' Wisin vs. Yandel: Los Extraterrestres'' * 2007: '' Sangre Nueva Special Edition'' * 2007: ''

The Perfect Melody ''The Perfect Melody'' is an album by Puerto Rican singer Zion. It is his debut solo studio album. Production of the album was handled by several musical producers including Akon, Nely el Arma Secreta, Tainy, and others. Guest appearances include ...

'' * 2007: '' El Cartel: The Big Boss'' * 2007: '' Broke and Famous'' * 2008: '' Semblante Urbano'' * 2008: ''

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'' * 2008: '' Los Extraterrestres: Otra Dimensión'' * 2008: '' Talento de Barrio'' * 2008: '' Luny Tunes Presents: Erre XI'' * 2008: ''

Masacre Musical ''Masacre Musical'' ( en, Musical Massacre) is the debut studio album by American reggaeton performer De La Ghetto, released on October 14, 2008 by Sony Music. The album features Mavado, Randy, Guelo Star and Teddy Riley. Track listing # "Gangst ...

'' * 2008: ''

El Fenómeno ''El Fenómeno'' ( en, The Phenomenon) is the first compilation album by singer-songwriter Arcángel, released on December 9, 2008, by Machete Music. Album details ''El Fenómeno'' is the first commercially released album by Arcángel, due to t ...

'' * 2009: '' Down to Earth'' * 2009: ''

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'' * 2009: ''

La Revolución ''La Revolución'' (English: ''The Revolution'') is the sixth studio album, and ninth overall, album by Puerto Rican reggaeton duo Wisin & Yandel. It was released on May 26, 2009 by Machete Music and WY Records.The Last The Last may refer to: *The Last (band) The Last is an American, Los Angeles-based, early pop/punk band, formed in 1976 by Joe Nolte with high school bandmates Vitus Matare and Dave Harbison. By 1978 the band included three brothers: Joe (guitar ...

'' * 2009: ''The Black Frequency - Los Yetzons'' * 2009: '' La Melodia De La Calle: Updated'' * 2009: '' La Evolución'' * 2010: '' My World'' * 2010: '' El Momento'' * 2010: '' Drama Queen'' * 2010: ''

Los Verdaderos ''Los Verdaderos'' is the second studio album, and third overall from, Puerto Rican reggaeton duo Zion & Lennox. It was released on February 3, 2011 by Pina Records and Sony Music Latin. Only 2 weeks of release date, the album manages to positi ...

'' * 2011: '' Los Vaqueros 2: El Regreso'' * 2011: ''

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'' * 2011: ''

Formula, Vol. 1 ''Formula, Vol. 1'' is the debut studio album by American singer Romeo Santos, released on November 8, 2011 by Sony Music Latin. It is Santos's first album as a solo artist following the break-up of American bachata group Aventura, of which he ...

'' * 2012: ''

Líderes ''Líderes'' (English: ''Leaders'') is the eighth studio album by Puerto Rican reggaeton duo Wisin & Yandel. The album was released on July 3, 2012. The album features collaborations of artist like Chris Brown, T-Pain, Jennifer Lopez, O’Neill, ...

'' * 2012: ''

La Fórmula LA most frequently refers to Los Angeles, the second largest city in the United States. La, LA, or L.A. may also refer to: Arts and entertainment Music * La (musical note), or A, the sixth note * "L.A.", a song by Elliott Smith on ''Figure ...

'' * 2013: ''Los Sucesores - J King & Maximan'' * 2013: ''Geezy Boyz - De La Ghetto'' * 2013: ''

De Líder a Leyenda ''De Líder a Leyenda'' (English: ''From Leader to Legend'') is the second studio album,

'' * 2013: '' Sentimiento, Elegancia & Maldad'' * 2014: ''

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'' * 2014: ''

El Regreso del Sobreviviente ''El Regreso del Sobreviviente'' (English: ''The Return of the Survivor'') is the second studio album (first one in 10 years as a solo artist), by Puerto Rican reggaeton artist Wisin. It is the sequel to his first studio album El Sobreviviente. It ...

'' * 2014: ''Love & Sex'' * 2015: Legacy: De Líder a Leyenda Tour (EP) * 2015: ''La Melodía de la Calle: 3rd Season'' * 2015: '' The Last Don, Vol. 2'' * 2015: ''La Artilleria Vol. 1'' * 2015: ''Dangerous'' * 2015: ''Revolucionario'' * 2016: ''Alto Rango'' * 2017: ''Update'' * 2018: ''

X 100pre ''X 100pre'' (an abbreviation of "Por siempre" in Spanish, meaning "Forever" and stylized in all caps) is the debut studio album by Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny. It was released on December 24, 2018 on Christmas Eve, by Rimas Entertainment. It ...

'' * 2019: ''Hurt by You'' * 2019: ''

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'' * 2020: ''The Kids That Grew Up on Reggaeton'' * 2020: ''

YHLQMDLG ''YHLQMDLG'' (acronym for "Yo Hago Lo Que Me Da La Gana", Spanish for "I Do Whatever I Want") is the second solo studio album and third overall by Puerto Rican rapper and singer Bad Bunny. It was released on February 29, 2020, by Rimas Entertain ...

'' * 2020: ''

Emmanuel Immanuel ( he, עִמָּנוּאֵל, 'Īmmānū'ēl, meaning, "God is with us"; also romanized: , ; and or in Koine Greek of the New Testament) is a Hebrew name that appears in the Book of Isaiah (7:14) as a sign that God will protect the H ...

'' * 2020: ''

Sin Miedo (del Amor y Otros Demonios) ''Sin Miedo (del Amor y Otros Demonios)'' (stylized as ''Sin Miedo (del Amor y Otros Demonios) ∞''; ) is the second studio album and first Spanish album by American singer Kali Uchis, released on November 18, 2020, through Interscope Records ...

'' * 2021: ''

De Una Vez "De Una Vez" ( en, "At Once") is a song recorded by American singer Selena Gomez. It was released on January 14, 2021, by Interscope Records, as the first single from her first Spanish-language extended play, ''Revelación'' (2021). Tapping int ...

'' * 2021: '' Baila Conmigo'' * 2021: ''

Los Dioses ''Los Dioses'' is a collaborative studio album by Puerto Rican rapper Anuel AA and Puerto Rican singer Ozuna. It was released on January 22, 2021, by Real Hasta la Muerte, Aura Music and Sony Music Latin. The production on the album was handl ...

'' * 2021: ''Timelezz'' * 2021: ''

Las Leyendas Nunca Mueren ''Las Leyendas Nunca Mueren'' is the third solo studio album, and fourth overall, by Puerto Rican rapper Anuel AA. It was released on November 26, 2021, through Real Hasta la Muerte and Sony Music Latin. The album follows his second studio alb ...

'' * 2022: ''

MOTOMAMI ''Motomami'' (stylized in all caps) is the third studio album by Spanish singer Rosalía, released on 18 March 2022 through Columbia Records. Rosalía enlisted producers Noah Goldstein, Michael Uzowuru, Dylan Wiggins and Pharrell Williams as wel ...

'' * 2022: ''

Un Verano Sin Ti ''Un Verano Sin Ti'' (; ) is the fourth solo studio album, and fifth overall, by Puerto Rican rapper and singer Bad Bunny. It was released on May 6, 2022, by Rimas Entertainment following the release of his previous record ''El Último Tour Del ...

Awards

He has received three

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(BMI) Awards, which are annually awarded to songwriters, composers and music publishers of the year's most-performed songs in the BMI catalog, for

's "

Abusadora "Abusadora" (English: Abusive Woman) is the second single by Puerto Rican reggaeton duo Wisin & Yandel from their album ''La Revolución''. The music video has been airplay on Mun2 and MTV Tr3s. At the 10th Annual Latin Grammy Awards, the song wo ...

" and "

Pam Pam "Pam Pam" is a single by Wisin & Yandel from the deluxe edition of their fifth studio album '' Pa'l Mundo Deluxe Edition''. The song reached big recognition in many Spanish-speaking countries and among Latin community in the United States. On Oct ...

" and

Ivy Queen Martha Ivelisse Pesante Rodríguez (born March 4, 1972), known professionally as Ivy Queen, is a Puerto Rican singer, rapper, songwriter, and actress. She is considered one of the pioneers of the reggaeton genre, commonly referred to as the Qu ...

's "

La Vida Es Así "La Vida Es Así" (''English: Life Is Like That'') is a song by Puerto Rican reggaetón singer-songwriter Ivy Queen. It was written by Queen, Francisco Saldaña and Marcos Masis, produced by Tainy and released as the lead single off her sevent ...

". ;

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;

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;

Premios Lo Nuestro The Lo Nuestro Awards or Premios Lo Nuestro (Spanish for "Our Thing") is a Spanish-language awards show honoring the best of Latin music, presented by Univision, a Spanish-language television network based in the United States. The awards began in ...

Notes

References

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