La Factoría was a

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group led by Marlen Romero better known by her stage name Demphra. Initially the group was formed by Marlen Romero (Demphra), Johanna Mendoza (Joysi Love), Edgardo Miranda (MC Joe) and Pablo Maestre (DJ Pablito). Eventually Joysi Love,

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and DJ Pablito left the group, however, Demphra carried on with the project for one more album.

History

In 2002, Demphra joined Panama Music where she launched her first solo album, "La Willa Demphra". The disc was a complete success in her home country

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including songs as: “El Muslo”, “Tilin Tilin”, “Ush”, among others. After the success of this album MC Joe, Goodfella, Joysi Love and DJ Pablito got together with Demphra and La Factoría was formed. The group quickly became a

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phenomenon, hits like “Todavía”, “Que me Maten”, among others gave La Factoría several awards and a Gold disc for more than 200,000 sales of their first CD in Central and South America. In 2000 La Factoría launches “Más Allá” songs like: “No Lastimes Más” and “Ese Hombre es Mío” they became huge hits in

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. Two years later DJ Pablito and MC Joe left the group. That same year La Factoría launched " Nuevas Metas" the album included smash hits like “Moriré”, “Dale”, “Como me Duele” and the #1 single “ Perdóname” (feat.

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). "Perdóname" became a huge hit giving the group several awards including a Platinum Disc for 100,000 digital downloads of the track. In 2009, Joysi Love left the group but Demphra continued with the project and in 2010 she released her new album "Demphra", under the group name. In 2013, Demphra left Panama Music, leaving the La Factoría name with the label, and keeping the name "Demphra". It was announced that the group name would continue with other members. Spotify
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Discography

Studio albums

* 2006: '' Nuevas Metas'' * 2009: ''Demphra''

EP

* 2004: ''Más Allá''

Compilation albums

* 2001: ''La Factoria''

Singles

References

External links

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