Sir Speedy | |
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Birth name | Juan Antonio Ortiz Garcia |
Born | Guayama, Puerto Rico |
Genres | Reggaeton, trap,Guaracha,Urbano |
Occupation(s) | Singer |
Instrument(s) | Vocals |
Years active | 2000–present |
Labels | One Star Entertainment, Pina Records, Yoko Joe Records |
Sir Speedy (born Juan Antonio Ortiz Garcia [1] ) is a Puerto Rican reggaeton singer.
In 2005, he released a remix of the single "Siéntelo" ("Feel It") which was originally recorded for the 2001 various artists compilation Sandunguero, by DJ Blass. The remix featured Lumidee and hit the top 10 in Belgium, Finland, France, Switzerland, and the Netherlands. [2] Billboard called it "the first international reggaetón hit". [3] PopMatters critic Matt Cibula described Speedy as "charismatic and spunky", and said that despite its sometimes confusing lyrics and Speedy's "thin" voice, Speedy's 2005 album Nueva Generación was possibly the best reggaeton album of the year and "an excellent example of what intelligent and sophisticated but unpretentious pop music can do when it wants to." [4]
Other artists he has worked with include Plan B, Daddy Yankee and Lito & Polaco. Speedy is currently working on new mixtapes for his label Yoko-Joe Records.[ citation needed ]
Zion & Lennox are a Puerto Rican 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 label, Baby Records Inc. The duo is made up of Félix Ortiz (Zion) and Gabriel Pizarro (Lennox). Zion & Lennox are considered to be the pioneers of romantic reggaeton.
Pina Records is a Puerto Rico-based record label founded by music producer Rafael "Raphy" Antonio Pina Nieves in 1996. Pina Records is one of the longest-running reggaetón record labels; in 2026, the label will celebrate its 30-year anniversary. One of the genre’s most successful labels, Pina Records' biggest artists include the likes of Daddy Yankee, Natti Natasha, Plan B and R.K.M & Ken-Y.
Haciendo El Amor Con La Ropa is the debut studio album released by Speedy on January 17, 2001.
Maicol & Manuel were a Puerto Rican reggaeton duo. They have their origins in the first wave of reggaeton artists as early as 1991. The duo have released countless songs on many various artists compilations. They worked with DJ Eric Industry and DJ Negro. In addition they have recorded and released albums such as Yakaleo and El Desquite.
Lito & Polaco were a Puerto Rican hip hop duo from Carolina, Puerto Rico.
Ñejo & Dálmata, also known as Ñejo y Dálmata, are a reggaeton duo from Ponce, Puerto Rico. Ñejo was born June 20, 1975 & Dálmata was born February 27, 1979. They had worked together in collaborations with other reggaeton artists before they released their duo album Broke & Famous in 2007 which peaked at 8 on the 'Billboard Latin Rhythms Albums Chart" and at 9 on the "Top Heatseekers Chart", as well as a number of their singles also charting on Billboard.
Trébol Clan was a reggaeton group from Puerto Rico, introduced in the genre by DJ Joe. Trébol Clan is well known in the genre of reggaeton. Formed by Periquito, Omar & Berto, Trébol Clan has been featured in Don Omar's The Last Don and Los Bandoleros, Luny Tunes's Mas Flow 2, and have released one CD in the genre named Los Bacatranes. When they had their label, they released the mixtape Los Reyes De La Lenta: The ComeBack (2008).
Miguel de Jesús, also known as Guelo Star, is a Puerto Rican reggaeton rapper, singer, lyricist, occasional producer and promoter. In his musical career, he has worked with artists such as Daddy Yankee, Pipe Calderón, De La Ghetto, Jowell & Randy, Wisin, Don Omar and Ivy Queen. He has been recognized three times for his compositions at the ASCAP Awards.
Live Music is a reggaeton company founded by DJ Giann and Jowell in 1996.
José Fernando Cosculluela Suárez, known professionally as Cosculluela, is a Puerto Rican rapper, singer and songwriter. In 2018, he was caught up in a controversy after fellow rapper Anuel AA released a diss track.
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.
Tengan Paciencia [English: Have Patience] is the fifth compilation album by Puerto Rican reggaeton duo Jowell & Randy, released digitally in January 2010 as a prelude to their next studio album, El Momento, which was released in April 2010. The album contains 19 songs.
Nueva Generación is the third studio album released by Puerto Rican reggaeton artist Speedy.
David Sánchez Badillo, known professionally as Tempo, is a Puerto Rican rapper and songwriter. He was the leading figure in the reggaeton scene from the late 1990s until his arrest in 2002. He was released in 2013 after spending 11 years in prison. Although Tempo had success during the emergence of reggaeton, his popularity faded following his imprisonment; he is nowadays regarded as a controversial figure within the genre.
"Siéntelo" is a single released by Puerto Rican recording artist Speedy, from his third album, Nueva Generación (2005). It features American recording artist Lumidee.
Mazakote Mixtape: Gold Edition Vol. 1 or simply Mazakote Mixtape is the fourth studio album released by Puerto Rican Reggaeton artist Speedy.
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Rafy Mercenario is a Puerto Rican reggaeton producer. He has produced hits for several artists including R.K.M & Ken-Y, Daddy Yankee, Don Omar and Ivy Queen.
Vladimir Félix, known professionally as DJ Blass, is a Puerto Rican record producer. He has worked with renowned reggaeton artists such as Daddy Yankee, Nicky Jam, Plan B and Wisin & Yandel. DJ Blass is a founding member of the Reggaeton Group @ria 51 whom created the style of music known as "Perreo" via their Reggaeton Sex productions.. DJ Blass is considered a pioneer in the development of the modern Reggaeton sound. He is noted for being among the first in bringing new fusions for the Reggaeton genre including influences from Electronic Music, Hip Hop, Dancehall Reggae and R&B. DJ Blass has produced renowned songs such as "Sientelo" by Lumidee & Speedy, "Latigazo" by Daddy Yankee, "Reggaeton" by J Balvin, "No Te Veo" by Casa De Leones, "Loco" from Jowell & Randy, "Dembow" by Yandel, "El Amor Con La Ropa" by Speedy and many others.