Musica Reggaeton music, lyrics, news,
videos and pictures
as well as
artists, mixtape info, pics, fotos, songs, codes, hits, interviews,
photos and more on the #1 Latin Hip Hop site on the web.
Visit bottom of page for specific track lyrics.
Click Here for our non-reggaeton
Latin Hip Hop news.
Myspace
Crowns Miki Bad Boy #1 Listened Artist on an Indie Label
Move over AKON, there’s another African Performer heading to
the States. He’s signed to 1830 Records LLC, and his name is
Miki Bad Boy! On June 6, 2008 MYSPACE.COM listed African
Reggaeton sensation Miki Bad Boy as the #1 most listened too
Reggaeton on an indie label (1830) in the United States.
Miki’s blend of urban, hip-hop, Reggaeton, R&B and Bachata
has captured the attention of not only the Latin community,
but also the African American rap community. You can view
Miki’s EPK and Myspace URL’s here:
http://www.myspace.com/mikibadboy
Born in Equatorial Guinea, a small African nation whose
national language is Spanish. Miki Bad Boy was born “Filoteo
Edjang Nding” in Equatorial Guinea 22 years ago. He is the
son of a member of that country’s diplomatic corp. At age 10
Miki moved with his family to Camaroon, and inspired by
artists like 2Pac, Will Smith and P. Diddy he began to write
and rap his rhymes.
Miki traveled to Spain, the United States, to Cuba and
eventually back to Equatorial Guinea where he presently
resides. While in Spain, he met several Spanish rap artists
and there he began to take his music and rap talents
seriously.
Miki Bad Boy has an international following and performs in
sold out concerts all over Cuba and Central and South
America. Miki, has traveled and performed all over the
world, most recently at the Cuban version of the Grammy’s,
CUBADISCO 2008 in Havana, Cuba. His fans are worldwide and
his songs can be heard on radios from Cuba to Paris, France.
Currently, his DVD recorded live at a concert in his native
Equatorial Guinea is a huge hit.
1/16/08 - LatinRapper.com / Machete Music press release
Wisin y Yandel are at it again grabbing the top spot on
Billboard's Top 40 Latin, Latin Rhythm and Tropical list
with their smash hit "Sexy Movimiento" from their sophomore
album "Los Extraterrestes."
This marks the fifth time the duo has been able to reach
this feat in their career. Aside from being the most played
Latin Top 40 single across radio stations nationwide, the
group has managed to be the top selling album, according to
the prestigious music industry magazine.
"We would like to once again thank our fans for always
supporting us and we share all of our successes with you,
for you are the reason we're number one!" said Los
Extraterrestres upon hearing the news.
On the horizon for the duo -- some of the biggest
performance of their career. On Feb 25th they will close the
Festival Viña del Mar in Chile. They will also be
participating in Premio Lo Nuestro in Miami, Fl, where the
two are nominated for three awards under the urban music
category.
They were honored with nominations for Album of the year for
their album Los Vaqueros, Single of the Year for Pegao, and
Artist of the Year.
Proof of the group's ever growing popularity is their
performance this past Saturday in-front of 12,000 people at
the Centro de Convencioned de Puerto Rico as part of the
Showcase de Medalla. This was the group's last public
performance before officially launching their official
concert on March 8th in the Choliseo of Puerto Rico.
Latina.com
Offers Chance to Win a Trip to Puerto Rico to Dance with
Wisin y Yandel
10/3/07- LatinRapper.com
- Coburn press release
Latina magazine
and Pepsi have teamed up for a contest where the winner get
a chance to dance with Wisin & Yandel! Contestants submit a
video of themselves dancing to
Latina.com/pegate and the winner gets a trip to San
Juan and an on-stage appearance to dance with Wisin & Yandel
at their big finale tour concert. Go to Latina.com/pegate
to upload an audition video of yourself busting a move.
The window of opportunity is short – log on STARTING
Wednesday, October 3rd through October 23rd. Winner
announced on November 1st
Winner receives:
Round-trip
airfare for 2 to San Juan
Hotel
accommodations for 2 nights
Onstage
appearance at Wisin & Yandel’s CD Release party/concert –
(Los Extraterrestres in stores November, 2007)
Backstage passes
to hang out with the artists and their crew
A starring role
in a behind-the-scenes video
Winner will be
chosen by the editors of Latina magazine. Plus, you
can log on and vote for your favorite video and the voters
will choose a PEPSI PEOPLE’S CHOICE winner to attend the
concert as the first runner-up!
Calle 13
Photos - Bacardi B-Live Private Concert in New York City
9/25/07- LatinRapper.com
exclusive photos - press details/access by Aimee Morris
Click the photo
of Residente of Calle 13 to view all pictures from the
event.
The largest spirit sponsored music festival in the
world, the BACARDI B-LIVE tour, makes its New York City
debut on September 22nd with a spectacular private concert
event featuring Sean Paul, Talib Kweli, Calle 13 and Mark
Ronson. These outstanding artists will collaborate for the
first time in an exhilarating performance at the Steiner
Studios in the Old Navy Yard in Brooklyn, New York.
Following exclusive, invitation only concerts across
America, including Miami and Las Vegas, now the BACARDI
B-LIVE tour arrives for the first time in the world’s mecca
of music, art and fashion.
“BACARDI B-LIVE is a 25-country global event. While each
event is unique, every concert delivers an individual,
one-of-a-kind, collaboration of legendary music artists,
great-tasting BACARDI Rum cocktails and an unforgettable
experience”, said Joe Metevier, BACARDI Rum Brand Director.
For The Big Apple, BACARDI B-LIVE has brought together a
sensational all-star lineup with international appeal: The
Ambassador of Dancehall Reggae, Sean Paul from Jamaica (plus
a special surprise guest); three time Latin Grammy award
winners Calle 13 from Puerto Rico known for their pulsating
blend of hip-hop, salsa, and jazz; trendsetting
artist/producer/DJ Mark Ronson from London; and Brooklyn’s
own critically acclaimed rapper Talib Kweli celebrating his
tenth anniversary as a recording artist. This dazzling
musical experience will be enhanced by a live visual art
show by innovative Cuban-American painter Lebo who is
returning home to the city where he was born.
In addition to this distinctive combination of music and
art, the invitation only BACARDI B-LIVE audience will enjoy
a cocktailing experience unlike any other at the “BACARDI
Avenue of Cocktails”. Attendees will be able to become a
“BACARDI Mix Master” by designing their own
custom signature BACARDI cocktail recipes at a special
computer-module live at the event, or online at
www.BLiveNY.com, then have that cocktail prepared by one of
the BACARDI Master Mixologists at the “BACARDI Mix Your Own”
bar. Other venues unique to BACARDI B-LIVE include the world
famous “BACARDI Mojito Cocktail Bar” and the “BACARDI Grand
Bar” featuring a mix of great-tasting BACARDI cocktails,
limited only by someone’s imagination.
BACARDI B-LIVE will benefit New York City by donating the
evening's proceeds to a local community organization for the
arts to be announced at a later date.
“This charitable endeavor is a natural extension of what
BACARDI B-LIVE is-a diverse collaboration of artists and
audience, dedicated to having a sensational time, while
benefiting the cultural community at large,” said Nick
Boyce, BACARDI Rum Senior Brand Manager. “In addition to our
charitable efforts, we are proud to support social
responsibility in all our experiential marketing efforts,”
added Boyce.
BACARDI B-LIVE is an exclusive invitation only event.
THIRSTY FOR LIFE? DRINK RESPONSIBLY!
Voltio
Video "El Mellao" Released
9/12/07 - LatinRapper.com/Sony BMG Latino release
That impossible to resist urban Latin hit song, “El Mellao,”
by Puerto Rican singer/songwriter Julio Ramos “Voltio,” can
now be enjoyed as a video!
Today, on the MTV3 network and Yahoo Musica, the video for
“El Mellao,” from Voltio’s upcoming new album, En Lo Claro,
will have its worldwide premiere. Dominican American video
director Marlon Peña, who has worked with some of urban
Latin music’s biggest stars, shot the video in Miami in
early August.
Voltio’s funny tale of a man without his front teeth, a “mellao,”
as he would be called in the artist’s native Puerto Rico, is
also a picaresque take on a woman wearing very tight pants.
As special guest star, the video features René Pérez, or
Residente, of Calle 13 fame.
En Lo Claro, to be released on November 20th, is bound to be
another smash for Voltio. The album features 15 brand new
songs and some incredible collaborations with Calle 13, Tego
Calderón, Jowell & Randy, Arcángel, Pirulo, Cucu Diamantes,
and Vivanativa.
The single “El Mellao,” its video and the album En Lo Claro,
are all high-voltage propositions from one of the biggest
names in urban Latin music today… Voltio.
Zion "The
Perfect Melody" Birthday Party Photos (Club Sol - New
York City)
9/6/07- LatinRapper.com
exclusive photos - event sponsored by Universal Motown
and Heineken
Click the photo
of Zion and Daddy Yankee to view all pictures from the
event.
Tego
Calderon Part II: El Abayarde Strikes Back
8/25/07 - LatinRapper.com exclusive interview
Considered by many to be the most respected rapper in Puerto
Rico since Vico C, Tego Calderon is back with a new album, a
new movie, and a new outlook on life since his trip to
Africa. Our last interview with Tego (click
here) was a year ago after the successful release of El
Subestimado - The Underdog, which received international acclaim for
its mix of salsa and Afro-Caribbean rhythms
with hip-hop and dancehall reggae influences. Tego
returns with his latest offering "El Abayarde Contra-Ataca",
and a featured role in the new John Singleton film "Illegal
Tender", now in theaters.
Click Here
for our exclusive interview with Tego Calderon
Tego
Calderon in Los Angeles for The BET Awards
8/7/07 - LatinRapper.com/AR Entertainment release
Tego Calderon, considered by many as the top purveyor of
urban Latin music, is on a promotional tour to support the
debut of the film "Illegal Tenders".
Directed by heralded filmmaker John Singleton, "Illegal
Tenders" marks the acting debut of Tego, whose maiden
thespian effort reveals another exciting facet of his
stellar career. The big-screen bow of this urban icon can be
appreciated on August. 24 when the picture comes out in
theaters across the country.
As part of the promotional tour of this dazzling
cinematic production, Tego was on hand recently with
Singleton and co-star Ricky Gonzalez at the BET Awards
ceremony, which took place at the celebrated Shrine
Auditorium in Los Angeles. The next stop on the promo
tour will be July 7 in New York for the Urban Music
Awards.
El Abayarde ("The Fire Ant", as his also known, is
applying the final touches to his forthcoming disc "El
Abayarde Contraataco" ("The Fire Ant Counterattacks"),
due to drop at the end of August. Subsequent to the
release, the Puerto Rican rapper will continue on to
Europe where he will fulfill artistic commitments in
Italy and England.
Machete
Music Shines at Premios Juventud
8/6/07 - LatinRapper.com
Machete Music continues to provide unforgettable and
mind-blowing performances at this year's Premios
Juventud, held at the Bank United Center in Miami last
night.
The purple carpet rocked with the catchy sounds of West
Coast rapper Down aka Kilo, who performed his hit "Lean
Like a Cholo", and for the first time, and as a special
performance for PJ, he did it in Spanish! Fans couldn't
contain their excitement wearing "cholo" masks as three
low riders bicycles and tricycles cruised around the
stage.
Once the show began, it took on a whole new level when
Hector "El Father", joined by Toby Love and Victor
Manuel, took the stage to perform the hit "Sola". With a
massive pyrotechnic display and female dancers
resembling something like hourglass figurines, the four
minute long performance ended with a bang as the three
men performed bits a pieces of the songs showcasing
their own genres until finally they got together to
finish it reggaetón-style!
But the highlight of the night came with the surprise
performance by Don Omar and Wisin y Yandel. Together for
the first time in many years, and as if coming out of a
sci-fi movie, the three reggaeton greats stepped out of
the science lab where the "perfect combination had
finally been accomplished". The two-song medley began
with the hit "MySpace", but with a twist as it was
called "Mi Pagina". As if on cue, at the sound of the
alarm, Don Omar and Wisin y Yandel ran over to the other
side of the stage where they were greeted by a full
salsa band. "Nadie Como Tu", in its new reincarnation as
a salsa song, put the icing on the cake of what is,
undeniably, going to become a legendary performance.
Machete Music took home 3 awards in the following
categories:
"The perfect combination" for Noche de Entierro
(Luny Tunes/Wisin Y Yandel/Hector "El Father"/Tony Tun
Tun)
"The Catchiest Tune" for Pegao
(Wisin Y Yandel)
"Favorite Video" for Noche de Entierro
(Luny Tunes/Wisin Y Yandel/Hector "El Father"/Tony Tun
Tun)
Wisin y Yandel's highly popular "Los Vaqueros" is going
wild with the new Wild Wild Mixes. The album will hit
stores Tuesday July 24, 2007
This new remix CD and DVD includes 21 songs in total,
including a new version of the hit "Yo Te Quiero" with
Jayko, Wisin y Yandel's newest addition to the WY
Records family; also featured is "La Pared" and "Nadie
como Tu", with Don Omar; "Bien Sudao" by Tony Dize, and
"El Telefono" with Hector "El Father", to name a few.
The remixes include: "Un Viaje", "Pegao", "El Teléfono",
"Dame un Kiss", "Quizás" and "Yo Te Quiero" with Luis
Fonsi. Nesty and Victor El Nasi did most
of the remixes.
As a bonus feature, the album contains an extra DVD with
four exclusive videos, including: "Yo te Quiero", "Quizás",
"Dame un Kiss" and "Pegao". This is the second release
by WY Records/Machete Music, following the success of
the platinum-selling album "Los Vaqueros" released in
2006. "Los Vaqueros" was recently nominated as "Cd I
can't live without" at Premios Juventud, where Wisin Y
Yandel took home three awards for "The Perfect
Combination" (Noche de Entierro), "Catchiest Tune" for "Pegao"
and "Favorite Video" for "Noche de Entierro".
Wisin y Yandel have come a long way from their humble
beginnings in Puerto Rico, becoming one of the biggest
reggaetón acts in the world, better yet, becoming "el
dúo de la historia" (the duo making history). And make
no mistake about it, it is a well deserved title; they
became the first performers to break attendance records
in Puerto Rico by selling out multiple nights in a row
at the Coliseo José Miguel Agrelot; first reggaetón act
to sell out New York City's Radio City Music Hall;
became the first Latin act to place 4 songs ("Llamé
Pa'Verte", "Noche De Sexo", "Rakata" and "Mayor Que Yo")
on the Top 10 of the 'Latin Chart' during the same week.
Hector el Father to Become Doctor
8/6/07 - LatinRapper.com
Reggaeton star HECTOR 'EL FATHER' has announced he will
quit music in the next five years - to become a doctor.
The 28-year-old Puerto Rican has always dreamed of
studying medicine and is determined to become a fully
fledged doctor by the time he is 40. El Father intends
to walk away from his singing career to study pediatrics
at the Santo Domingo Medical School in the Dominican
Republic.
He
says, "This is a goal that, believe me, I'll reach. My
career is at its peak, but I've checked up a lot on this,
and Santo Domingo has one of the best medical schools." He
has already started preparing for working with children, by
injecting his six-year-old diabetic son Joel 'Ticoa Delgado
Carrasquillo with insulin.
El Father adds, "I don't have a problem with blood or
needles. Tico is diabetic and I have to give him his shots,
draw blood, and take care of him. "I love kids. I have 15
nieces and nephews and I'm very patient. That's why I really
like pediatrics and within five years I'm going to start
studying medicine. I want to be a doctor; I want to be a
pediatrician."
The Boss
is Back: Daddy Yankee Returns to his Roots (en
español -
haz click aqui)
5/22/07 - LatinRapper.com exclusive interview
Daddy's back, with the message that he's heading
more towards his Hip Hop roots this time around.
Ramón Ayala, better known to the world as Daddy Yankee,
is preparing for his June 5th release of his latest
album "El Cartel: The Big Boss" and readies himself for
a major U.S. tour kicking off this August. Yankee made his way from the
projects of San Juan to platinum record sales, a
syndicated radio show and a nod as one of the "100 Most
Influential" people by Time Magazine.
Click Here
for our exclusive interview with Daddy Yankee
Calle 13
Cross Spanish Rap's Musical Borders
4/17/07 - LatinRapper.com exclusive interview
While the Grammy-winning duo Calle 13 hails from the
musical hot spot known as Puerto Rico, it would be
incorrect to refer to them simply as reggaeton artists.
René Pérez aka “Residente” drops rhymes in Spanish over
an eclectic variety of beats courtesy of his stepbrother
Eduardo José Cabra Martínez aka “Visitante.” While
only a fourth of the tracks fit the reggaeton genre,
Residente's lyrical content definitely moves beyond
what's expected by painting vivid and sometimes comical
mental images with his music. Their new album
drops April 24th, Residente took a moment away from
promotion to speak with LatinRapper.com in this
exclusive.
Get the new Calle 13 album "Residente/Visitante"
BEFORE IT HITS STORES!
(listen to a personal message from Calle 13 to our
site's visitors)
Calle 13's new album "Residente/Visitante"
promises to be the biggest urban Latin album of 2007, it
will be available for sale online and in stores April 24,
2007. Thanks to the good people
over at Sony BMG Latin, LatinRapper.com is the only
site giving away 60 copies of the entire Calle 13 album
BEFORE it even hits stores.
Click here to visit
the official contest page on our site and enter to win an
advance copy of Calle 13's new album.
Click here to listen to
Calle 13's exclusive message for visitors to
LatinRapper.com, and stay tuned for our exclusive
interview with them coming this week!
Luny Tunes
Honored at BMI Latin Awards (En
Espanol)
3/26/07 - LatinRapper.com/Machete Music press release
Critically acclaimed music producer Francisco Saldana
known as "Luny" of producing duo Luny Tunes was honored by
all his peers as "Song Writer of the Year" on Friday, March
23 at the 14th annual BMI Latin Music Awards held at the
Venetian Resort in Las Vegas.
During the awards "Luny" who is part of the elite
cross-section of Latin hit-makers was honored along with his
partner "Tunes". To earn this honor the writer contributed
three songs to the top 50. The Puerto Rican Reggaetón duo
Wisin & Yandel and acclaimed producer "Luny" of Luny Tunes
co-wrote "Llamé Pa' Verte 'Bailando Sexy'," "Mayor Que Yo"
and "Rakata," which were all hits for Wisin & Yandel.
"I feel very proud of such an honor. This award is yet
another important milestone in the career of Luny Tunes.
We've worked very hard from the bottom up in order to
showcase our music and to be able to be at the level we are
right now is a dream come true for any young person in the
music business" said Luny who shared in the celebration with
Los Tigres del Norte, Reyli and Christian Castro among
others.
The BMI Latin Awards are some of the most prestigious and
important in the music industry. The ceremony honored the
writers and publishers of the past year's 50 most performed
Latin songs on U.S. radio and television. BMI represents
over 300,000 composers, producers and publishers among all
genres. Don Omar, Wisin & Yandel, Los Tigres del Norte,
Shakira, Ivy Queen, Ricky Vela and Manuel Eduardo Toscano
were among others were also honored.
Featured lyrics
above, more lyrics in the menu below below.
CLICK HERE for a directory of all reggaeton artist
lyrics.
Don Omar
Presents: El Pentagono Hits Stores
3/26/07 - LatinRapper.com/Machete Music press release
With some of the most powerful tracks and explosive
lyrics, Reggaeton's most important artist Don Omar is proud
to present 2007's most awaited compilation.
EL PENTAGONO is a production of 20 explosive hits produced
by the genre's most prestigious. Among the 25 tracks are
some major collaborations from artists such as Don Omar,
Tego Calderón, Eddie Dee, Julio Voltio, Zion, Arcángel,
Trébol Clan, ñejo, Jowell y Randy, Dálmata, OG Black, Franco
"El Gorila", John Erick, Wibal y Alex, Mario VI, Alberto
Stylee, Joan & O'Neill, Cosculluela, Aniel, Andy Boy, Los
Yetson y High Rollers Family are part of EL PENTAGONO.
EL PENTAGONO's producer Roberto "Revol" Martinez from Up
Date Music is the person behind this album. "Revol" was able
to gather some of the best producers; Nelly, Nesty, Los
Presidentes, Memo, Thilo, Nicky, Walde, among others.
The first single, "Calm My Nerves," performed by Don Omar
and produced by Nely is hitting the airwaves right now. The
video was recently taped in New York City and directed by
award winning director David Impelluso. EL PENTAGONO
promises to be a top notch selling quality album. It's a
must have album for any fan of reggaeton music. EL PENTAGONO,
available in stores and on line on March 27, 2007
Calle 13
Return with "Tango del Pecado"
3/21/07 - LatinRapper.com/ Voy
“Tango del pecado” Finds The Innovative Latin
Urban-Alternative Duo Team With Two-Time Oscar Winning
Producer Gustavo Santalolla & His Bajafondo Tango Club
Collective For A Dark/Satiric Look At Morality vs.
Immorality In Forbidden Love.
As One Of The Most Visually Inventive Groups In Latin
Music, Video Channels Are Rushing To Once Again Support
CALLE 13’s New Single/Video, As MTV Tr3s Has Named The Duo
“Artist of the Month” For March (Including A MiTRL Broadcast
on March 5 & “Calle 13 Weekend” March 24-25), While Mun2
Will Premiere “Day In, Day Out With Calle 13” on March 3.
CALLE 13 were Latin music’s unquestioned breakout stars of
2006, unleashing a lyrically satiric and visually inventive
new urban-alternative fusion of funk, hip-hop, reggaeton,
rock, salsa (and so much more), that catapulted the
irreverent pair of half-brothers to great critical praise,
constant Latin video rotation, and a Triple-LATIN GRAMMY
winning culmination that saw “Residente” and “Visitante”
walk off with the awards for “Best New Artist,” “Best Urban
Artist,” and “Best Music Video.”
Now, Calle 13 returns and is prepared to push the envelope
of “Latin music” even further. In advance of the planned
April 24th release of eagerly-awaited second album Residente
o Visitante, CALLE 13 has unveiled first single “Tango del
pecado” (“Tango of Sin”). With CALLE 13 collaborating with
double-Oscar and multiple Grammy winning producer Gustavo
Santaolalla and his Bajafondo Tango Club collective, the
track fuses elements of reggaeton with Argentine tango for a
dark look at a forbidden romance. With Residente citing the
Rubén Blades classic ‘Ligia Elena’ as an influence, where an
affluent girl falls for a poor musician – despite the scorn
of her family, the song is a satire on “the fine line
between what is moral and immoral in a love no one approves
of.” In keeping with Calle 13’s tradition of inventive
video’s inspired by their art/film school background, the
video clip for “Tango del pecado” (with the duo once again
working with directors Gabriel Coss and Israel Lugo) tells
“the story of a catastrophe,” at the wedding between a
coarse artist (Residente) and an elegant beauty, known as
the Queen of the Universe (Residente’s real-life girlfriend:
former Miss Universe Denise Quiñones) in what turns out to
be a Latin American spoof of a “Romeo and Juliet” love
story. Look closely at the wedding party for cameos from
reggaeton stars Tego Calderón and Julio Voltio.
Of course, multiple Latin video outlets are rushing to
support “Tango del pecado,” as MTV Tr3s has named CALLE 13
as “Artist of the Month” for March (including A MiTRL
broadcast on March 5 & “Calle 13 Weekend” March 24-25),
while Mun2 will premiere “Day In, Day Out With Calle 13” on
March 3.
2/23/07 - LatinRapper.com/Machete Music press release
"El Duo de la Historia" (History's Duo) Wisin & Yandel have
once again made history by establishing a world record in
ticket sales as well as in the number of people that visited
Pepsimundo.com to view a webcast of their concert. Wisin &
Yandel had over 300,000 people visit the Pepsimundo website
to view the first ever live reggaeton concert via the
internet.
The "Con Pepsi tu tienes el Control" (With Pepsi you have
the Control) promotion executed in Peru, consisted of a 6
week period where consumers would find a password on the
soda bottles that would enable them to register and view the
concert. Consumers were also allowed to vote for the city in
which the event would be held. The concerts were held in
Trujillo and Lima.
Mirko Astudillo, marketing manager for Pepsi's soft drinks
Andean region said the company had executed similar
promotions in the past. Their most successful one to date
had been a promotion with Colombian super star Juanes, where
they registered about 45,000 users. They will be using this
model for other promotional opportunities in various South
American countries.
Alejandro Gonzalez, general manager of Kandavu Producciones,
the promoter in charge of both events in Peru said "it was
the first time in history that an artist completely sells
out the Jockey Club in Lima, Peru and thousand mores were
left outside". 37,000 tickets were sold for the Wisin &
Yandel show.
The show also featured 2 members of "Los Vaqueros", Franco
el Gorilla and Gadiel. Franco sang his most recent hit "Dame
un Kiss" along side with the duo while Gadiel sang "Eléctrica"
and "Un Viaje".
After departing Peru, the duo joined reggaetons' biggest
star Don Omar for a show in Santiago de Chile's Estadio
Nacional in front of 80,000 people. Later on Wisin & Yandel
will visit Venezuela and will then head to Spain to shoot
the video for "Torres de Babel" with David Bisbal.
Wisin y
Yandel Triumphant at Premio Lo Nuestro 2007 (En
Espanol)
2/23/07 - LatinRapper.com/Machete Music press release
Reggaeton most successful duo, went home with the most
sought after awards at last nights Premio Lo Nuesto 2007.
Wisin & Yandel won the awards for urban artist of the year
and urban song of the year, beating out the genre’s leading
contenders. Wisin & Yandel are currently preparing for
their upcoming sold out shows March 16 & 17 at the Coliseo
José Miguel Agrelot in San Juan, Puerto Rico. On another
note Wisin & Yandel are in the midst of recording their new
album due out fall 2007.
The Historical Duo also performed to a sold out crowd at
NYC’s Radio City Music Hall on February 2nd and appeared at
Altos De Chavon to a record setting crowd in the Dominican
Republic, January 27th.
Wisin & Yandel once again made history by being the only
exponents of their genre to participate in the song “One
Day”, the theme song for the United Nations concert for
peace. The event will take place December 9th at the Rome
Coliseum in Italy.
The duo collaborated with various international stars that
included Jennifer López, Marc Anthony, Sean Paul, Cassidy,
Chris Brown, and many others on the song. The song was
produced by the multi Grammy winner Swizz Beatz, whom Wisin
& Yandel had previously worked with on the song "Wanna
Ride", theme to the movie "Take the Lead”, starring Antonio
Banderas.
The duo released their first album as producers “Wisin y
Yandel Presentan: Los Vaqueros” which hit stores on November
7th debuting # 2 on Soundscan. “Los Vaqueros” is the first
release from their record label WY Records, where they
launched new talent from their label like El Tío, Gadiel and
Lobo. This production also contains the participation of
recognized artists such as: Franco “El Gorila” and Tony Dize.
Don
Omar: The King of Premio Lo Nuestro (En
Espanol)
2/23/07 - LatinRapper.com/Machete Music press release
The biggest name of Reggaetón, Don Omar “El que todo lo
pega” not only took home the award for Best Video for “Angelito”,
but also stole the show with his performance at Premio Lo
Nuestro 2007.
Performing the smash hits “Pobre Diabla” and “Nunca Había
Llorado Así” with Victor Manuelle, Don Omar’s was the
performance of the evening. With an elaborate stage design
and production, The King offered a genuine musical
spectacle. Don Omar is currently on his World Tour.
Recently he sold out concerts in Connecticut, Washington,
Chicago, Los Angeles and New York, taking Reggaeton to
another level with his show being considered as a Broadway
style extravaganza. Other cities where Don Omar performed
last year are: Rome, London, Barcelona, various cities in
Mexico and also visited US Troops in South Korea.
His album, ‘King Of Kings’ is nearing 1 million copies sold
and the songs “Angelito”, Salio El Sol” and “Conteo” have
made it to the top of the charts in United States and Latin
America. Don Omar was invited to participate in Chile’s
biggest music festival “Viña Del Mar” on Monday, February
26, 2007 and promises to give the best performance of the
night.
Don Omar recently released "King Of Kings Armageddon
Edition".This album contains 2cds+dvd with unreleased videos
such as Salio El Sol and Belly Danza feat. Beenie Man and
four new tracks.
Last week, the Puerto Rican singer Tito “El Bambino,”
one of the most popular reggaeton stars in Latin America
thanks to his recent album “Top of the Line,” started the
tour that will take him to Peru, Ecuador, Guatemala, Panama,
Nicaragua, Colombia, and cities in the United States. Radios
where you may find this artist: St. Valentine, Pop Hits,
Reggaeton.
“By the grace of God, Central and South America have
been the strategic points in my career. When we go to those
countries it gets absolutely crazy and we need all the
strength we have,” the musician told the newspaper El Nuevo
Día. “For me, it’s a blessing that Latinos have been able to
identify with my music and that when they go to my concert,
they forget all the problems or crises that may exist in
that place,” the singer added.
Tito “El Bambino” said that his style doesn’t answer to
fashion, but rather to his Christian faith: “What I’ve tried
to do is live a life that thanks God and my family. He’s the
one that blesses me,” said the artist. He also said he’s
very curious about the message young people get from his
songs: “I don’t push doctrines on anybody. I tell the truth
and anyone can listen to the songs I make because they
aren’t offensive,” said ‘El Bambino.’
Sony BMG's Stars Shine at the Nominations for 2007
Billboard Latin Music Awards
2/15/07 - LatinRapper.com/Sony BMG press release
Some of the music industry’s most important names,
artists of the SONY BMG family, have been nominated to the
prestigious 2007 Billboard Latin Music Awards. Shakira,
Ricky Martin, Julieta Venegas, Víctor Manuelle, Gilberto
Santa Rosa, Calle 13, Vicente Fernández, Ricardo Arjona,
Chayanne, Sin Bandera, Camila, Juan Gabriel, Guayacán, Toby
Love and Rocío Dúrcal, are featured in many of the 53
categories that make up the awards.
Reggaeton Album Of The Year:
"Calle 13" Calle 13 (White Lion/Sony BMG Norte)
Hot Latin Song Of The Year, Vocal Duet:
"Tengo Un Amor" Toby Love featuring Rakim & Ken-Y (Sony BMG
Norte)
Tropical Airplay Song Of The Year, Duo Or Group:
"Tengo Un Amor" Toby Love Featuring Rakim & Ken-Y (Sony BMG
Norte)
Tropical Airplay Song Of The Year, New Artist:
"Tengo Un Amor" Toby Love (Sony BMG Norte)
Latin Rap/Hip-Hop Album Of The Year:
"Toby Love" Toby Love (Sony BMG Norte)
Rakim y
Ken-Y Lead the List of finalists for the 2007 Latin
Billboard Awards
2/14/07 - LatinRapper.com/Universal Music Latino press release
RAKIM & KEN-Y lead the list of finalists with seven
nominations and are currently recognized as the one of the
most important reggaeton duos. They have been nominated in
the following categories: Hot Latin Song of the Year for
“Down”, Reggaeton Album of the Year for “Masterpiece”, Hot
Latin Song Duo or Collaboration Vocal for “Tengo un amor”,
Latin Song Artist of the Year for “Me Matas”, Tropical Song
Airplay of the Year Duo or Group for “Tengo un amor”,
Reggaeton Song of the Year for “Down”, Latin Mastertone of
the Year for “Down”.
The urban-romantic Puerto Rican duo continues to maintain
themselves in a solid position in Billboard’s radio charts.
This week they have 3 spots in the top 20 Latin Chart for
their spins in the United States and Puerto Rico. “Igual que
ayer” (third single of their album MASTERPIECE), “Me Matas”
(second single) and their remix of “Dime” Featuring Pitbull,
are all in Billboard’s Top 20 Hot Latin Songs Chart.
R.K.M y Ken-Y are the most successful new artists of 2006.
With more than 500,000 albums sold (between their debut
album MASTERPIECE and MASTERPIECE WORLD TOUR LIVE), 500,000
mastertones sold, 2 nominations to Premio Lo Nuestro 2007
and sold out shows all over the world, making them one of
the most important artists today. Their first single off
their album MASTERPIECE, “Down” was recently chosen by
Billboard as the Latin song of the year.
MASTERPIECE received a double platinum album for their
success in reaching more than 350 thousand copies in the
United States and Puerto Rico. The first single “Down” was
the #1 song in Billboard’s Hot Latin songs and maintained
themselves for 17 weeks in the #1 position in the Latin
Rhythm Chart also published by Billboard Magazine.
The Billboard Awards will take place this upcoming April 27,
2007 in Miami and will be transmitted live by Telemundo from
8:00pm to 11:00pm
Adassa
Returns with Her Highly Anticipated Self Titled Album
1/24/07 - LatinRapper.com/Universal Music Latino press release
After intense performances in Japan, Europe, Latin
America and the US; Adassa returns announcing her highly
anticipated sophomore self titled album ADASSA (March 2007),
one that promises to once again conquer the Latin Urban
charts nationwide. Adassa was the first Latin urban
female artist to cross into Anglo radio stations with her
song “Kamasutra” featuring Pitbull. With Kamasutra (her
major label debut) not only did she conquer markets such as
Europe and Japan, but she also got heavy airplay nationwide
on Anglo formatted stations in cities such as: Dallas,
Miami, Los Angeles and Chicago.
In 2006 she headlined tours with Daddy Yankee, Pitbull,
Ciara and Don Omar just to name a few. Born of
Colombian origin in Miami and grown in the Virgin Islands,
she is an artist that represents a new multicultural
generation. Singer, song-writer and even producer of some of
her songs, Adassa is a symbol of talent, beauty and
perseverance, an icon of the reggaeton, hip hop, dance hall
and R&B genres, who is back and IN STORES March 2007.
Hector
el Father's "Sola" #1 in the Nation on Billboard's Latin
Charts
1/22/07 - LatinRapper.com/Machete Music press release
Reggaeton superstar Héctor "El Father" has positioned
himself at the top of the Billboard Charts with "Sola", the
first single off his current production, "The Bad Boy" (VI
Music/machete Music). The talented artist takes the reign
from superstars Ricky Martin and Maná, with the #1 position
on the following charts: ‘Hot Latin Songs’, ‘Latin Tropical
Airplay’ and ‘Latin Rhythm Airplay’.
“Without a doubt, this is one of the biggest accomplishments
in my career as an artist. The massive response that the
song "Sola" has received, fills me with great satisfaction.
I would like to thank the radio for the incredible support
that they have given me and above all, to the fans, which
are the reason for all of my success".. expressed the
artist/producer.
Hector "El Father" was recently at Palmares, a city in Costa
Rica, at an event where more than 30 thousand patrons sang
and danced to all of his songs, when he took over the stage.
"El Father's" future plans include a massive concert at the
Choliseo in Puerto Rico on January 26, the filming of his
next video "Maldades", and a busy concert schedule
throughout the United States and Latin America.
“The Bad Boy”, produced by "El Father", contains 18 songs
that show a more romantic, mature, Hector. Definitely, a
Hector that the public has not seen yet. Some of the musical
producers on this album include a Tainy, Mambo Kingz, and
Mekka.
Groundbreaking Latin/Urban Music Label Urban Box Office
(UBO) Ceases Operation
12/7/06 - LatinRapper.com/UBO press release
Having Achieved Tremendous Chart Successes While Updating
And Transforming Music Marketing With An Aggressive "In-The
Community & On-The Streets" Outreach Model That Brought New
Music Directly To The People, UBO Will Live On In The
Enduring Success Of Releases Such As The Genre Defining
Chosen Few: El Documental Reggaeton Compilations, The
International Attention Of The "Nuestro Himno"/ Somos
Americanos Project, And Artists Such As Andy Andy, Tempo &
Many More
Although recently cited by Billboard as the label "behind
some of the most successful Latin releases of the past
year," innovative Latin/Urban music company URBAN BOX OFFICE
(UBO) is ceasing operations immediately as it failed to find
funding to support its planned 2007 release schedule which
included new albums from the legendary Tempo (featuring
collaborations with Daddy Yankee, Wisin y Yandel, Tego
Calderon, Pitbull, Fat Joe, Hector "El Father" and the
London Symphony Orchestra), as well as Andy Andy, Reggaeton
Ninos, LDA, Tony Sunshine and El Draft 2007.
Statement From Adam Kidron, UBO President & CEO:
"While I am proud, very proud, of the energy, optimism and
innovation we brought to the business of music I am terribly
disappointed not to have the opportunity to finish the job,
and concerned that our failure may give more ammunition to
those who say that radical change is not possible. If I was
fortunate enough to have the opportunity to do it again, I
would not change the selection of artists for they have been
magnificent; nor would I tinker with the Freedom model that
gives those artists the right to own their own masters, but
I would more militantly control our own costs so that the
$10, $8, & $6 CDs that we have proven consumers want were
commercial as well as marketing realities. I would like to
take this opportunity to thank our vendors, our artists and
most of all our employees for their resilience, brilliance,
belief, and add that I am profoundly sorry that I have not
been able to deliver a win.
Having played an essential role in the explosive growth of
reggaeton as the genre's #1 charting independent label, and
having redefined approaches to Latin music retail &
marketing by both formulating an aggressive "In-The
Community & On-The Streets" outreach model and
simultaneously supporting progressive charitable causes
benefiting those same communities, UBO will be remembered
for breaking new ground with a number of inventive releases.
Some of their pioneering projects & initiatives included:
Producer Boy Wonder's Chosen Few: El Documental CD & DVD:
The Latin Music Industry's #1 selling Reggaeton compilation,
winner of a Billboard Latin Music Award and critically
praised documentary that was adapted as the first-ever
Reggaeton special on MTV.
Spearheading the FREE TEMPO Campaign: UBO undertook a lead
role of both organization and support for the campaign to
free pioneering Latin Urban artist TEMPO. Supported by all
the major stars of Reggaeton and numerous social
organizations such as the NAACP, the Free Tempo Campaign
seeks the release of the groundbreaking young Puerto Rican
artist who was falsely accused and unjustly imprisoned on
federal narcotics conspiracy charges without any supporting
physical evidence. The campaign has both developed a strong
Appellant's Brief for upcoming consideration by the Federal
Court of Appeals, and provided Tempo the opportunity to
record an awaited new album.
Concluding the passionate work of UBO, Adam Kidron
summarizes that "In the sense that nothing ever dies, UBO
will live on in the future accomplishments of the artists
that we helped launch. We are fiercely proud of the new
trails we were able to help them blaze and remain convinced
that the only way to meet today's new industry challenges
such as download, sharing, bootlegging and more, is to grow
the overall market through better and less expensive
products"
Alexis y
Fido en el Remix de "Tu Recuerdo" de Ricky Martin
12/5/06 - LatinRapper.com/Nevarez press release
Alexis y Fido no sólo sigue expandiendo sus horizontes
artísticos con la actuación, el dueto ahora se codea con la
jerarquía del pop. “Los Pitbulls” recién grabaron una
versión reggaetón del éxito del astro Ricky Martin, “Tu
recuerdo”. Conocidos por sus rimas de vacilón y fiesta,
Alexis y Fido muestran un lado más romántico en sus
intervenciones sin apartarse de su estilo agresivo.
Recientemente grabaron las pistas junto a “Los Presidentes”
Doble AA y Nalex, del sello de Luny Tunes, y el resultado es
una interpretación urbana del hit de Ricky Martin. Como es
de esperarse, Alexis y Fido se sienten muy orgullosos de
colaborar con su compatriota.
"Se nos dio la oportunidad de hacer un remix oficial.
Estamos bien contentos de trabajar con él y esperamos llegar
a otros públicos de esta manera”, dijo Fido.
Alexis y Fido regresaron a la Isla para presentarse el
miércoles, 22 de noviembre en el Coliseo José Miguel Agrelot
en el concierto “Los Benjamins”, de los productores Luny
Tunes, que reunirá la crema de los exponentes del reggaetón.
El dueto aportó al álbum del mismo nombre “La ex”, además de
otras participaciones individuales.
Alexis y Fido estarán la primera semana de diciembre en Los
Ángeles realizando algunas presentaciones por contrato,
mientras continúan la promoción de Los Reyes del Perreo con
el primer sencillo “Me quiere besar”. El álbum es un repaso
de éxitos como “El tiburón”, “Gata Michu Michu” y “El palo”,
entre otros, que formaron parte de otras compilaciones y que
el par quiso dar a conocer a sus fans. Se incluyeron temas
nuevos como “Decidir”, “Dulce” y “Descontrol” y “La llamada”.
Alexis y Fido pronto regresarán al estudio para grabar su
nuevo álbum inédito que se espera esté en el mercado en
marzo de 2007.
Machete Music, the leader of the Latin Urban movement,
tops the Latin sales charts with "Mas Flow- Los
Benjamins", the new album from Luny Tunes & Tainy. Also
on the Top 10, at #6 is "Pa'l Mundo" from Wisin y Yandel
and at #7, "King of Kings" from Don Omar.
Machete Music has been awarded countless recognitions
over the past year, among them are:
17 Billboard Latino nominations
11 consecutive weeks at # 1 with “King of Kings” from Don
Omar
4 consecutive weeks at #1 with “Pa’l Mundo” from Wisin Y
Yandel
Artists presentations at the most prestigious awards in the
Latin music industry such as Latin Grammys, Premio Lo
Nuestro, Premios Billboard and Premios Juventud.
The labels roster features well-known artists and producers
such as: Don Omar, Wisin y Yandel, Hector “El Father”, Luny
Tunes, Eliel, Abusivo, Malverde, Magnate y Valentino,
Michael Stuart and new talents such as: Notch, Tres Coronas,
& Luna, among others who have joined the Machete Music
Family.
Machete Music is the fastest growing music label in the past
year and has made a significant impact in the overall market
share of Latin sales in the U.S.
Hace ya más de una década, las “Gárgolas” marcaron la pauta
dentro del género del Reggaetón presentando un trabajo
musical, para ese entonces inusual. Manteniéndose a la
vanguardia y estableciendo sendas diferencias a otras
propuestas musicales de aquel entonces, los cuatro discos de
las “Gárgolas”, fueron de las primeras producciones
discográficas en presentar una unión de diferentes artistas
para un mismo disco y una fusión extensa de ritmos
musicales. Es gracias a tal inmensa variedad que las
“Gárgolas” lograron, con sus primeras cuatro producciones,
tres discos de oro y más de 400 mil copias vendidas.
Ahora, manteniendo esa misma idea vanguardista, pero con
mejores ritmos musicales, VI Music en conjunto con Machete
Music presenta el nuevo disco “Gárgolas 5: The Next
Generation”.
Este disco exhibe a la nueva generación del reggaetón en
unión a los “veteranos” del género. Pero lo más importante,
según Álex Gárgolas, productor del disco, es que va dirigido
al público que conforma a la nueva generación del imparable
género musical. Claro está, sin olvidar a esos seguidores
que tanto apoyaron los cuatro primeros elepés.
“Este disco presenta una variedad de ritmos musicales,
algunos de éstas puras innovaciones. Está dirigido a ese
nuevo público que cambia sus gustos musicales pero también
le pusimos los ritmos que fueron famosos para los inicios”,
expresó el destacado productor Álex Gárgolas.
“Gárgolas 5: The Next Generation” se trabajó por más de un
año, lo que equivale a la indiscutible calidad del trabajo
discográfico.
Sin lugar a dudas, la producción musical cuenta con una
artillería de artistas del género del reggaetón que son
incomparable: Tego Calderón, Wisin, Zion, Rakim & Ken-Y,
Randy, Arcángel y De La Ghetto, Franco “El Gorila”,
Valentino, Fussion Music, Nicky Jam, Gocho, Angel Doze,
Magnate, Mario VI, Marvin, entre muchos más.
El disco, ya está a la venta, cuenta también con el trabajo
de los más duros en la producción musical. Y es que
reconocidos productores musicales como Eliel, Urba y
Monserrate –mejor conocidos como “Los Yedais”-, Tilo, Luny
Tunes, Mambo Kings, Escobar, Fade, Santana y otros, se
unieron junto a Álex Gárgolas para formar el disco que
establecerá el próximo nivel en la música.
From the
Kennel to the Streets: Pitbull Brings Miami Heat
9/27/06 - LatinRapper.com exclusive interview
Its been two years since we last spoke with Pitbull,
shortly after the release of his debut album.
Unlike some rappers who rest on their laurels, that "Lil
Chico" from the M.I.A. stayed on the grind with mixtapes
and guest appearances. The Cubano struck gold with
his TVT debut, and this time around may outdo his past
success with his new album "El Mariel", which drops
October 31st, Pitbull took time to speak with
Latin Rapper about the new CD, his 2007 all-Spanish CD
entitled "Armando", Bad Boy Latino, possible television
shows and more in this exclusive interview.
Don Omar
Announces First Ever U.S. Headlining Tour
9/27/06 - LatinRapper.com/Susan Blond Inc release
Platinum-selling
Latin superstar and Machete Music recording artist Don Omar,
whose phenomenally successful album King of Kings recently
celebrated its 15th consecutive week at #1 on Billboard’s
Top Latin Albums chart, today announced his first-ever
headlining tour in the United States, titled the King of
Kings Tour. Just nominated for a 2006 American Music Award
for “Favorite Latin Music Artist,” Don Omar released King of
Kings to widespread critical acclaim on May 23, 2006 and
debuted at #7 on The Billboard 200, expanding the boundaries
of reggaeton music and cementing his status as one of
today’s most compelling artists.
A multi-million dollar stage production by Latin
Entertainment Group, Don Omar’s King of Kings Tour is set to
kick off on October 13, 2006 in Atlanta, GA and will
culminate with two consecutive performances in Don Omar’s
native Puerto Rico on December 1-2, 2006.
Don Omar’s King of Kings Tour, a three-act debut of live
music and theatrics, will bring to life the artistic and
spiritual themes prevalent throughout the star’s latest
ground-breaking album and shatter the boundaries of
reggaeton even further, boasting an unprecedented scale of
production typically associated with today’s top mainstream
artists. The show’s narrative, a post-apocalyptic urban
experience, will be conveyed through theatrical,
gothic-inspired set-design and spectacularly choreographed
scenes of dancing and swordfights performed by a cast of
over a dozen performers costumed as warriors. At the center
of it all will be Don Omar, performing his hits from King of
Kings, including “Angelito,” “Salió El Sol,” and “Conteo,”
as well as classics like “Pobre Diabla,” Reggaeton Latino,”
and “Dale Don Dale.” Legendary bachata group Aventura and
rising reggaeton duo Rakim y Ken-Y will join Don Omar as the
opening act for select dates of the tour, bringing together
three of today’s biggest stars in contemporary Latin music.
"I've always envisioned the King of Kings project as my
opportunity to push beyond the limits of reggaeton and bring
a new level of artistry and innovation to my music," said
Don Omar. "I am thrilled to have the opportunity to bring
this vision to life now with an incredible live show for my
fans across the United States."
Internationally recognized as one of the most influential
and prolific forces in contemporary Latin music, Don Omar is
a multi-platinum selling, award-winning artist and a pioneer
in the explosive reggaeton movement. After bursting onto the
scene in 2003 with his platinum-selling solo debut, The Last
Don, Don Omar released his second chart-topping album, King
of Kings, in 2006, establishing himself a true artist who
eloquently fuses classic and contemporary styles in Latin
music and consistently redefines the genre. Since the
release of King of Kings, Don Omar has embarked on an
international tour throughout South America, Central
America, Europe and Asia, reaching out to the global
audience that has propelled him to unprecedented success.
The tour dates for Don Omar’s “King of Kings” Tour in the
United States are as follows:
10/13 ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA NORTH
10/14 UNCASVILLE, CT MOHEGAN SUN ARENA
10/20 WASHINGTON, DC VERIZON CENTER
10/21 CHICAGO, IL UIC ARENA
1026 LOS ANGELES, CA GIBSON AMPHITHEATRE
10/27 LOS ANGELES, CA GIBSON AMPHITHEATRE
10/28 FRESNO, CA SAVE MART CENTER
11/3 HIDALGO, TX TOYOTA CENTER
11/4 HOUSTON, TX RELIANT CENTER
11/10 NEW YORK, NY MADISON SQUARE GARDEN
11/11 ATLANTIC CITY, NJ TAJ MAHAL THEATRE
11/16 FORT MYERS, FL GERMAIN ARENA
11/18 KISSIMMEE, FL SILVER SPUR ARENA
11/19 MIAMI, FL AMERICAN AIRLINES ARENA
12/2 SAN JUAN, PR COLISEO DE PUERTO RICO
12/3 SAN JUAN, PR COLISEO DE PUERTO RICO
Reggaeton
with Spanish Flair
9/17/06 - LatinRapper.com/AR Entertainment release
Innovation is the distinctive mark of K-Narias, a duet
made up of Spanish twins Gara and Loyda. They are the
first exponents of the reggaeton genre in their native
country, with a fresh approach that fuses the popular
beat with the more tropical sounds of the salsa and
merengue.
After having won Gold Records and sold out concerts in
their native land, K-NARIAS are ready to crossover to
the U.S. supported by UBO (Urban Box Office) which is
releasing their album at the end of the year.
Their first single to be released from the album is "No te
vistas que no vas" an upbeat reggaeton song mixed with salsa
flair. The twins, now 20 years-old, started their
artistic career at the age of 12 taking singing, dance and
guitar lessons. Later on they started to work as backup
dancers with renowned artists in their region, until they
were invited to participate in the festival called "Reggaetuning
2004" in November 2004. In this festival they saw, for the
first time, the Puerto Rican reggaeton artist Don Omar, who
inspired them to focus on the reggaeton genre. During this
event, the producers Carlos Zerolo and Folfo Camacho spotted
their genuine talent and invited them to audition in Madrid
with the producers of Don Omar, Eliel and Mario Rivera.
Not too long after that, they found themselves recording
their first album "40 entre las dos" in the island of Puerto
Rico with the same team of producers that have worked with
Luny Tunes, Noriega and Master Chris among others.
K-NARIAS identify themselves with the urban genre, music
that comes from the "street". K-NARIAS fresh look, modern
and sensual at the same time, makes them stand out among the
very few female artists of the genre. K-NARIAS is
making their U.S. debut in the super reggaeton event
sponsored by La Kalle, La Kalle Block Party 2006, in New
York and soon will make appearances in other cities in
preparation for the release of their new album.
Tego
Calderon Represents for the Underdogs
8/15/06 - LatinRapper.com exclusive interview
Born and raised in Puerto Rico, Tego Calderón - AKA "El
Abayarde" - has earned international acclaim for his unique
musical style, which mixes salsa and Afro-Caribbean rhythms
with hip-hop and dancehall reggae influences. Lyrically, he
has forged a revolutionary flow inspired by his authentic
street roots, creating a social chronicle that openly
addresses such issues as racism, poverty, and class
oppression. The voice of the barrio speaks with LatinRapper
about his upcoming album "El Subestimado" / "The Underdog"
in this exclusive interview.
Cuban-born bombshell Mayra Veronica had already earned
her modeling stripes by making FHM Magazine's Top 100
Sexiest Women list for three years straight and the
number five spot on Maxim's "25 Sexiest Latin Women on
the Planet" feature. Building a following between
magazine covers and Univision's Sabado Gigante and Don
Francisco Presenta, this daughter of a recognized Cuban
musician has made her foray into music with a medley of
Reggaeton, Hip Hop and Cumbia sounds. Collabos
with artists Pitbull and Lil Jon have further pushed her
in the Latin music spotlight, we get the goods in this
exclusive.
Click Here for our
exclusive
interview and steamy new photos
Tego Calderon "Underdog" Atlantic Records Album Listening Party
6/29/06 - Reporting by Charlie "Ski" Mena, words by Dante
photos by Charlie "Ski" Mena
exclusively for LatinRapper.com
On June 22, Atlantic Records artist Tego Calderon hosted the
listening party for his upcoming album "The Underdog"
aka Subestimado,
and LatinRapper.com was there to get the 411 from el Abayarde himself. Tego introduced himself has having
been born in Santurce, Puerto Rico in 1972, growing up
listening to Jazz and especially Salsa by the greats like
Ismael Rivera.
"I grew up and identified myself with Ismael Rivera's
distinctive style," Tego explained, "and soon I was old
enough to understand what course I wanted to follow in
music. El Abayarde discussed how this album was one of
his best, that he put a great deal of work into it and keep
it street by not using too many well-known producers.
Most of the production, done in Puerto Rico, still included
production powerhouse Luny Tunes.
Tego explained each song played one by one, the first track
was the intro with a sample from Papoluka, entitled "What's
My Name", with a hot beat and Calderon singing the chorus
live. He followed up by playing "Lo Mate", explaining
that he came back to kill them all with this album.
The album slows down by the third cut, "Mardi Gras", the
track has a bluesy sound which reflects Tego's interest in
blues music. He expressed how much of a blues fan he
was, and that he wanted to do something similar to the
collaboration that Nas did with his father.After a brief
skit, the fourth song cuts to a blazing beat with Voltio
making a guest appearance. Afterwards he began playing
tracks in no particular order, including "Llorara" with
Oscar de Leon. Don Omar makes a guest appearance on
the track "Chillin'", a track that is more reggae than
reggaeton. Tego breaks into "Feo Veo", his favorite
song in which he gets at people that he dislikes, before
tracks speaking on his baby mama drama. After the "Dos
Alas" interlude, he speaks on the relationship between
Cubans and Puerto Ricans while playing his salsa track
featuring Chang Blanco.
Tego then played a track dedicated to his father, stating
that he believes that his father would have loved the album
and would have been very proud. Calderon explained to
Ski of LatinRapper.com that things were difficult without
his father and that he missed him, and that he's going to
continue struggling just like his father had advised him to.
Tego's motto in life is to keep struggling no matter how
hard things get.
Changing pace, Tego played a rock and roll style track
before talking about who he'd like to collaborate with.
He mentioned a few artists such as Juan
Luis Guerra, Lauryn Hill, and expounded on how Celia Cruz
was a true pioneer in Salsa. Others that Tego has
enjoyed working with include his friend Oscar de Leon, DJ
Nelson, Luny Tunes, Voltio, Don Omar, Zion y Yandel and many
others.
When asked about
his genre of music, Tego explained that he doesn't consider
himself a reggaeton artist, but simply an artist. He
doesn't consider himself a lyricist either, but points out
that he doesn't like the reggaeton movement too much because
its getting too commercial, as though its getting too pop.
Calderon finally mentioned that he generally doesn't let his
children listen to reggaeton at home unless it happens to be
on the radio.
In the spring of 2005, Tego signed with Atlantic Records via
a deal with his own Jiggiri Records label -- becoming the
first reggaeton artist to ink a global pact with a major
label. His second proper album, "THE UNDERDOG / “EL
SUBESTIMADO,” is due out from Jiggiri/Atlantic Records on
August of 2006.
5/31/06 - LatinRapper.com - Universal/Machete Music press
release
King of Kings - The Highest Ranking Reggaeton Act in History
Breaking into the Top 10 US Chart.
Today,
Don Omar “the king of reggaeton” debuts at # 1 on the Latin
sales charts with his new album ‘King of Kings’ and also
holds the #1 spot on the Billboard ‘Latin Rhythm Radio
Chart” with his current single “Angelito”.
With the release of "King of Kings" on May 23rd, Don Omar
treated fans to three very special in-store events in
Orlando, FL; Secaucus, NJ and Takoma Park, MD breaking all
previous sales records for such events at these locations.
In other exciting news,
Don Omar will make it to the big
screen after producers of the movie “The Fast and the
Furious Tokyo Drift” selected two Don Omar songs to include
on the movie’s soundtrack. The songs selected were
“Bandoleros” (featuring Tego Calderon) from the Bandoleros
compilation and “Conteo” (featuring Juelz Santana) from his
new Album “Kings of Kings” of which a Fast and Furious
themed video is being shot in Los Angeles this week.
“To me this is an honor, not just as a Reggaeton pioneer but
as a Latin to take our music to so many places through the
big screen. This is just another step not just for my career
but also for the Latin community in general, this proves how
we have grown and have become stronger in the USA and in the
whole world” said the artist.
“King of Kings” presents contagious beats of ‘dance hall’,
merengue, bachata, ‘reggae roots’ and ballads stamped with
the unique reggaeton of DON OMAR and that has proclaimed him
the most popular and complete artist of urban music. Some of
the songs included on this album are: "Muñecas de Porcelana",
"Repórtese", "Infieles", "Candela", "Conteo", "Salió el sol"
and the smash hit of “Angelito”. The album includes guest
appearances from stellar artists such as Juelz Santana,
Zion, Miri Ben-Arie, Beenie Man and Macky Ranks. "King of
Kings" is the evolution of Reggaeton: music, emotions,
fusions and diverse rhythms that make this album the most
complete of the year.
Currently, DON OMAR is hard at work supporting "King of
Kings" with promotional and concert appearances in
Venezuela, before traveling to Asia.
Click Here
to order the brand new "King of Kings" by Don Omar online @ CD Universe
Hector el
Father Adds Rican Flavor to Roc La Familia
5/20/06 - LatinRapper.com exclusive interview
Hector Bambino “El Father” of Puerto Rico drops his
debut album on Roc La Familia – the new world music
enterprise from Jay-Z’s Roc-A-Fella Records. "Roc La
Familia & Hector Bambino "El Father" Present Los Rompe
Discotekas" will be released this summer. Hector,
recently honored with a 2006 Latin Billboard Award, took
time out of his busy schedule to speak with
LatinRapper.com about working with Jay-Z, his new album,
and his label Gold Star in this exclusive.
On May 22nd, Don Omar broke the record, established by pop
princess Britney Spears, at the Virgin Megastore in Disney
during the autograph signing he presided over that day in
the city of Orlando.
The king of Reggaeton continued his promotional tour,
visiting Secaucus, NJ where more than 1,500 fans attended
his in-store at Best Buy. Yesterday, following the wave of
success, Don Omar visited the Ritmo Latino store in Takoma
Park, MD, where thousands of fans waited long hours to get
their albums signed and spend time with the King.
After completing these engagements Don Omar will continue
with a concert tour throughout Latin America, beginning in
Venezuela where he will participate in a series of
performances at major cities throughout the country.
1. Angelito - Don Omar King of Kings
2. Noche De Sexo - Wisin y Yandel ft. Aventura Pa'l Mundo
3. Machucando -
Daddy Yankee Barrio Fino En Directo
4. Llama Pa
Verte - Wisin y Yandel Pa'l Mundo
5. Chulin Culin
Chunfly - Voltio ft. Calle 13, Three Six Mafia Voltio
6. Here We Go Yo
- Hector El Father ft. El Presidente Los Rompe Discotekas
7. Caile - Tito
El Bambino Top Of The Line
8. Down - Rakim
y Ken-Y Masterpiece
9. Bailame -
Trebol Clan DJ Joe - Abusando Del Genero
10. Paleta -
Wisin y Yandel ft. Daddy Yankee Pa'l Mundo
Other news,
pictures and lyrics of Puerto Rico reggaeton artists and DJs
like Alberto Stylee, Alcangel,
Alexis y Fido, Aniel, Angel
Doze, Baby Ranks, Baby Rasta, Big Boy, BF, Calle 13, Calvo,
Carifresco, Cheka. Info on artists such as Cynthia y Mercenario, Cosculluela, Daddy
Yankee, Dalmata, Divino, Don Chezina, Don Omar, Eddie Dee,
E-Delito, Franco "El gorilla", Ghetto y Gastam, Glow, Gomy
Man, Great Kilo, Gringa. Gringo, Tito El Bambino.
Music information on Héctor "El
Bambino", Ivy Queen, Jeannie Ortega, Joan & O'neal, Jhonny
PRez, John Eric, Julio Voltio, Juno,
Khriz y Angel, Karel,
Las Guanabanas, Lito y Polaco, Manny & Bebe, Magnate &
Valentino.
More regaeton
artist info available for MC Ceja, Mexicano, Nicky Jam, OG Black y Master
Joe, Pancho Indio Crew, Plan B, Point Breakers, Rakim &
Ken-Y, Rey Pirin, Speedy, Stress, Tego Calderón, Tempo, Tito
"El Bambino", TNT. Tony Dize, Trebol Clan, Varon, Vico C,
Voice Killaz, Wibal Y Alex, Wisin y Yandel, Wiso G, Yaga Y
Mackie. Yaviah, Yomo, Zion Y Lennox, Rico y Paya, DJ Eric,
Luny Tunes. Streetzclusive, DJ Urba, Monserrate, DJ
Blass, DJ Dicky, DJ Giann, Nelson, Nemezyz, Playero, Ecko, Eliel, Los Vegas, Mario VI, The Money
Machine, Naldo, Nesty, Nely, Noriega, Roberto Negrόn, Rafy
Mercenario,
Rihanna, Spit Image, Sosa, Ta, DJ Y, Bones.
Hit up the homepage for other Latin
news.
Details on
reggeton artists and producers like Jaimito Corredor, Latin Dreams,
Lucero Yal, Dan-T, Demphra, Don Miguelo, Gem
Star & Big Mato, Miss DR, Noztra, Santo Nova, O.G. Black,
Jhosy y Baby-q. Alofoque, El Rubiote, Judiny, Big David,
Daddy C, J.D.D. El
Templo, Skardem Rasta, Rasta Boys, El Poder, Dmente y
Jocelito. Reggaetone Information about Sherry y Sheila, Filosofia, Gangsta Flow,
Gangsterinos, Hood Flow, Jacky, JDC, Killa, Mr. Three,
Franoman, King Squad, King Frank y El Travi, La Corona,
reggaetn La Crema, Flota, Tremenda, Los Bohemios, Los Locos del
Getto, Mr. Mario, Raggamofin Killas, Raza for Christ, Reggae
Uni't, Remolino, Reyes del Perreo, Street Loons, Templo
Clan, Toky Masta. Lazy Boy, Yerba Klan, Yokee, High Jackers,
Sensei, Los Calibres.
Find select old
Reggaeton news below, or use keywords
