Daddy Yankee

With over 15 years of upward growth in the entertainment industry and the Latin music scene, Daddy Yankee has developed to be one of the most respected and influential reggaeton artists.

Yankee’s carefully crafted lyrics and his free-style abilities have allowed him to share his views and reach the masses, regardless of his intentions. From love to socially-saturated comments on the everyday Puerto Rican culture, many of his songs have remained solid in the club scene and are considered reggaeton classics.

Yankee’s constant focus and rapid development have allowed him to collaborate with artists such as NAS (they recorded “The Profecy" together) and a track with mix tape legend and acclaimed Dj Tony Touch for his “The Peace Maker" album. Daddy was also invited for a cameo appearance in Terror Squad’s video 100% Percent while his “Posición" track was also included in “One Tough Cop soundtrack.

Without a doubt, his record sales confirm his success and popularity within Latin Music. All of his albums, "El Cartel de Yankee", "El Cartel de Yankee II", "El Cangri.com" and "Los Home-Runes", have all received platinum status. In 2002, “El Cangri.com" was the biggest selling album in Puerto Rico, his hometown and one of the most prestigious markets within Latin Music.

2003 was one of the most important years in Yankee’s career. Shortly after “Los Home-Runes" album achieved record-breaking sales, one his life-long dreams came true a full house (12,000+) danced along with him in Puerto Rico’s

historic Roberto Clemente Coliseum. The fans went wild as the press acclaimed his ability to bring the house down with his outstanding ability to free-style and his energetic stage performance. The show titled “Ahora Le Toca Al Cangri quickly turned into Yankee’s most important and a historic moment in reggaeton music.

Without a doubt, his fan’s support along with his personal desire to share his vision with upcoming artists have been the key in his development as “El Cangri’s Inc." and “El Cartel Records" founder and lead producer.

Currently, Yankee has been touring Latin America and The United States gathering thousands of fans in each region. Just recently in Colombia, Yankee performed in front of over 60,000 screaming fans. Also, his energy and dedication to his career have allowed him to record over 130 tracks in as many as 70 feature reggaeton albums.

Finally, in July of 2004, arrives "Barrio Fino", the most anticipated album launch in Reggaeton music. Being a loyal Salsa fan since childhood, this album allowed him to collaborate with one of Puerto Rico’s legendary Salsa singers, Andy Montañez in “Melao" that is by far, his most complete album. His goal with the "Barrio Fino" is to not only maintain his place within the reggaeton music scene but to also introduce the genre and cross-over within the competitive Anglo market.

Daddy Yankee the barrier-breaking singer, who has led reggaeton's surge into the Latin and hip-hop mainstream. His album Barrio Fino has sold 1.3 million copies in the United States. His success was followed by several tour and performances in countries such as the United States, Puerto Rico, Honduras, Nicaragua, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Panama, Spain, Argentina, Mexico, Venezuela and Santo Domingo just to name a few. With sold out concerts nationwide including Los Angeles where thousands filled the Universal Amphitheater and at the Staples Center.

Daddy Yankee just signed with Interscope, home to rap heavyweights Eminem and 50 Cent. The deal was celebrated at a news conference/party at Miami Beach's Shore Club on Monday, September 5, 2005 with Daddy Yankee, Interscope Geffen A&M Chairman Jimmy Iovine and star producer Pharrell.