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| Genre | Reggaeton | |||
| Label | Machete Music | |||
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Before &After is an album containing a collection of the greatest hits by Puerto Rican reggaeton duo,Magnate &Valentino.
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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.
"Ghetto" is the second single from American singer-songwriter Akon's debut studio album, Trouble. The single was released on December 21, 2004, exclusively in Latin America and certain countries of Europe. The single peaked at #92 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. Akon describes the meaning of the song, reflected in the song's lyrics, as "a description of the cycle of poverty experienced by those living in poor, inner-city areas". Additionally, it describes the physical and psychological oppression with which these residents must deal on a regular basis.
"La Tortura" is a song by Colombian singer Shakira, featuring Spanish singer Alejandro Sanz, from Shakira's sixth studio album Fijación Oral, Vol. 1 (2005). It was released on 13 April 2005, by Epic Records as the lead single from the album. The song was written and produced by Shakira, with additional writing and production from longtime collaborators Luis Fernando Ochoa and Lester Mendez respectively. "La Tortura" is a song with prominent influences of reggaeton, and lyrically tells the story of a woman who has been emotionally "tortured" because her boyfriend cheated and eventually left her for another, and has now returned begging forgiveness.
Oswald Priest, better known as Mad Lion, is a dancehall, ragga musician and rapper. He frequently collaborates with fellow hip hop artist KRS-One. His awards include the 1994 Source Award as Reggae Artist of the Year, and the 1995 Source Award as Reggae Hip-Hop Artist of the Year.
Glorimar Montalvo Castro, also known as "La Gata Gangster", is a Puerto Rican reggaeton singer.
Glou is the debut album from Puerto Rican reggaeton singer Glory. She composed almost all of the songs on the album.
King of Kings is Don Omar's second studio album. It was released on May 23, 2006, three years after his debut studio album The Last Don. Produced by Eliel, the 18 tracks of King of Kings vary in genre; the lead single, "Angelito", is moody in reggaeton style. The album spent 11 weeks at the top of Billboard Top Latin Albums in 2006. The claimed sales of more than 4.1 million copies it is Don Omar's best selling album and the best selling reggaeton album of all time. To promote the album Omar embarked the King of Kings World Tour. A special edition known as King of Kings Armageddon Edition was released on December 19, 2006. It include a second disc with 4 extra songs and a DVD of 4 with music videos. A remastered version King of Kings 10th Anniversary (Remastered) was released on November 11, 2016.
Mas Flow: Los Benjamins is the third compilation album by reggaeton producers Luny Tunes, released on September 26, 2006, by Machete Music. The album features appearances by RBD, Don Omar, Daddy Yankee, Héctor el Father, Tito El Bambino, Wisin & Yandel, Alexis & Fido, Zion, Magnate, Ñejo & Dalmata, Arcángel & De La Ghetto, and others. It also featured the work of 17-year-old producer Marco Masis, better known as Tainy.
VI Music is a Puerto Rican record label specializing in the reggaeton genre founded by reggaeton producers Mario VI, Alex Gargolas and Juan Vidal. The record label came to prominence after securing a joint venture with Universal Latino and Machete Music. Their albums include gold and platinum productions such as "The Last Don" and "King of Kings" by Don Omar, Barrio Fino by Daddy Yankee, "A La Reconquista" and "La Historia: Live" by Tito y Hector, "Los MVP" by Khriz y Angel and "Sin Limite" by Magnate y Valentino among many others. During the height of their popularity, VI Music had some of the most successful reggaeton acts signed to their label. The company has not released an album since 2009 after most of their artists left or had their contracts sold to Universal Latino, most notably Don Omar. Alex Gargolas left the company and went on to discover and manage Farruko during his first international successes. Mario VI currently hosts his own radio show "La Jungla" in Puerto Rico alongside legendary radio personality El Coyote.
Rompiendo El Hielo is the 2002 debut album by reggaeton duo Magnate y Valentino.
Magnate & Valentino were a Puerto Rican reggaeton duo made up of Ramón del Robledo Nuñez Oliviera known as Magnate and Peter González Torres known as Valentino. The duo were initially called Los Nene before adopting the name Magnate y Valentino. They were among the first duos to include ballads and romantic songs in the discography. Having debuted in 1998 in an artists compilation album The Warriors 2: Batalla En Dos Tiempos, the two continued to be featured in other compilations like Tha Cream 4, 9 Plagas 2, The Flow 2 and The show en la Feria. However it was with Rompiendo el Hielo their debut album in 2002 that they were highlighted cooperating with Héctor & Tito in "Gata Celosa" and with Nicky Jam in "Quiero que hagas mujer". "Te Buscaré" arranged by Alejandro Montalván and Eduardo Reyes, was a huge hit. The follow-up albums were Sin Límite (2004), and Quimica Perfecta (2009). The duo also collaborated with Don Omar in the hit "Dile a Ella". Imparables became the duo's last album together in 2013. Soon after, the duo separated and each continued with a solo career.
Norgie Noriega Montes is a reggaeton producer and singer known for making No. 1 hits in reggaeton along with reggaeton producers Luny Tunes. He also CEO of Noriega Music Publishing.
La Historia Live is live album by Hector & Tito.
Eliel Lind Osorio, best known only as Eliel, is a Latín Music, Ballad, reggaeton & Urban producer. His partnership with Don Omar has led him to critical acclaim and commercial success.
El Que Habla Con Las Manos is a Reggaeton compilation album made by various artists. It was released November 9, 2004 on VI Music Records. Puerto Rican hit maker Eliel produced this album.
David Luciano Acosta, known professionally as Baby Ranks, is a Puerto Rican and Dominican reggaeton artist. He has co-billing on the Luny Tunes album Mas Flow 2, and sings on multiple tracks including the single "Mayor Que Yo". The album ranked #5 on the Billboard year-end Latin Album Chart, #7 on the year-end Tropical Album Chart, and #9 on the Reggae Album Chart, for the year 2005. "Mayor Que Yo" won Reggaeton Song of the Year at the 2006 Latin Billboard Music Awards.
Nova & Jory were a reggaeton duo. Nova was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico and Jory was born in Carolina, Puerto Rico. They started their career in 2003 and were signed to Loud Music at the time of their split. Their debut and only album Mucha Calidad, which after a couple setbacks and push dates, was officially released on July 12, 2011. In October 2012 they announced they had split amicably. Both artists are now pursuing independent solo careers.
The Ultimate Urban Collection is the compilation album by Héctor & Tito.
Las Leyendas Nunca Mueren is the third studio album by Puerto Rican hip hop/reggaeton rapper Anuel AA. It was released on November 26, 2021, through Real Hasta la Muerte, lnc. The album follows his second studio album Emmanuel (2020), and his collaboration album with Ozuna, Los Dioses (2021).