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.
Last
updated September 24, 2005 - More coming soon...
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