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Reggaeton is a form of urban music that
became popular with the Latin American
youth in the 1990s and then eventually
spread to other countries in North
America, Europe, Asia, and also right
here in Australia.
Reggaeton blends musical influences from
Jamaica like Reggae and Dancehall with
those of Latin American music, such as
Bomba, Plena, Merengue, Bachata and also
Hip Hop and Electronica. The music also
combines rapping, generally in Spanish,
English and both.
Some would say that Reggaeton is similar
to Spanish Hip Hop but it’s actually
different because it has its own
specific beat and rhythm which is called
the “Dembow”.
History of Reggaeton
Reggaeton originated from Panama but the
music evolved and came to prominence in
Puerto Rico. It all began in the 1970s
with the first reggae recordings made in
Panama. Artists such as El General,
Chicho Man, Nando Boom, Renato, and
Black Apache are considered the first
Raggamuffin DJs from Panama. The first
"International" Reggaeton Hit to come
out of Panama was the song "El Meneaito"
produced by Luis Phillips and Gary H.
Mason. During the 1980s, the rapper Vico
C released Spanish-language hip hop
records in his native country of Puerto
Rico. His production of cassettes
throughout the 1980s, mixing reggae and
hip hop, also helped spread the early
Reggaeton sound, and he is widely
credited with this achievement.
Towards the middle of the decade, Puerto
Ricans were producing their own "riddims"
with clear influences from hip hop and
other styles. These are considered the
first proper reggaeton tracks, initially
called “under,” a short form of
“Underground.” DJ Playero was one of the
most famous producers at the time,
releasing several underground cassettes
that featured early performances of some
soon-to-be-famous artists like Daddy
Yankee.
It has certainly been a rise to
popularity for Reggaeton since those
times. The name Reggaeton only gained
prominence in the mid-1990s. The name
was created in Puerto Rico to signify
the hybrid sound, and distinguish it
from the previous Spanish reggae,
created from the years of mixing the
different genres. Today, the music
flourishes throughout Latin America.
2004 was the year that reggaeton gained
widespread popularity in the United
States, eventually gaining attention in
many “Western” countries. This was due
to N.O.R.E. introducing the genre to
mainstream America with the song “Oye Mi
Canto,” followed by Daddy Yankee who
came out with his album “Barrio Fino”
and his mega hit single “Gasolina.”
Another important artist who contributed
to Reggaeton's increasing popularity,
especially in Europe, is Don Omar, with
singles like “Pobre Diabla” and “Dale
Don Dale.” Other very popular reggaetón
artists include Alexis & Fido, Angel &
Khriz, Nina Sky, Nicky Jam, Zion,
Lennox, Rakim & Ken-Y, Voltio, Calle 13,
Héctor El Father, Ivy Queen, Wisin &
Yandel, Tito El Bambino and Tego
Calderon.
In 2007, a movie was released called:
Feel the Noise, starring Omarion
Grandberry, which incorporated Reggaeton
into its movie and music. Although this
is good, the movie only enjoyed minimal
success and was a “limited” movie,
meaning it was only shown in certain
places.
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DJ Ramon Jose Presents…
Reggaeton
Allstars
Reggaeton CD Mix
MAY 2008
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1.
Carita Bonita – Erre XI
2.
Permitame - Tony Dize ft. Yandel
3.
La Vecina – Angel &
Khriz
4.
Soy Igual Que Tu - Alexis
& Fido ft. Toby Love
5. Bien
Sudao – Tony Dize
6. Solido
– Daddy Yankee
7.
Sexy Movimiento – Wisin & Yandel
8.
Game Over - Miguelito
9. Velandote
– Jowell & Randy
10. Pa
Que La Pasas Bien - Arcangel
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TOP 10
REGGAETON
ALBUMS
1. Showtime – Angel & Khriz
2. Los Extraterrestres – Wisin & Yandel
3. Sobrenatural – Alexis & Fido
4. La Melodia De La Calle – Tony Dize
5. Los Mas Sueltos Del Reggaeton - Jowell
& Randy
6. El Cartel: The Big Boss – Daddy Yankee
7. The Black Carpet – Nicky Jam
8. Tributo Urbano A Hector Lavoe - Various
9. It’s My Time – Tito ‘El Bambino’
10. El Heredero – Miguelito
The Reggaeton Top 10 and the Top
10 Reggaeton Albums are based on DJ Ramon Jose’s
favourite songs/albums and songs/albums that are
currently the best. This list is also taken from
a very good source, which is a radio station
that has people vote on their favourite songs.
NEW ALBUM RELEASE
"La Melodia de la Calle"
Toni
Dize
TRACKLIST
1.
Mi Vida (Intro)
2. Avisame
3. Descontrol - (ft. Wisin & Yandel)
4. El Amor Bailando
5. Vamos A Hacerlo - (ft. Jayko)
6. Sufriendo
7. Permitame - (ft. Yandel)
8. Entre Los Dos
9. Halala - (ft. Franco "El Gorilla")
10. Decirme No A Mi
11. Bien Sudao'
12. Pa' Darle - (ft. Wisin)
13. Que Te Tiene Asi
14. Librame Senor
15. Una Mirada Basto
16. Quizas (Salsa Version)
Rakim
& Ken-Y vs. Erre XI
The newest duo to the Reggaeton genre, Erre
XI, is the creation of Francisco Saldana aka
Luny, so when you here that, you know they
have good potential. Their popularity has
been growing so rapidly that even veteran
Reggaeton artists, Rakim & Ken-Y have
condemned the duo as an imitation of themselves.
Now that Rakim & Ken-Y have started off
this new rivalry, they have also done something
to add to it that is sure to hit Erre XI right
where it hurts.
‘Llorare’, is a smooth flowing ballad set
to be released with Erre XI’s debut album
“Erre XI Los Originales” this year. It has
been going around myspace for a while now
and it is sure to be one of their top songs.
But why does this all matter so much in this
new rivalry between the two duos? Well, Rakim
& Ken-Y decided to steal the song and
just simply change it’s lyrics a little bit,
hoping to beat Erre XI in its start to fame
and glory and claiming yet another big hit
for themselves. Instead of LLORARE (I will
cry), the new Rakim and Ken-Y lyrics are rumored
to be TE AMARE (I will love you), with other
lyric changes to go along with that name.
The big thing is, is that Rakim & Ken-Y
are in for a big surprise, a court-surprise.
The song, LLORARE, its lyrics and music were
all registered in 2007, by Mas Flow, way before
Rakim & Ken-Y decided to steal it. But
the even bigger thing is, is that Rakim &
Ken-Y are rumored to have stolen songs from
other artists as well in the past. The difference
this time is that they have messed with the
wrong artists and management. Francisco Saldana
has already begun to pursue legal action against
the duo and everyone involved!
Check out Erre XI’s MySpace: www.myspace.com/errexi
Angel
& Khriz break their silence
March 2008 marked the return of the incredible
andmind-blowing duo of Angel & Khriz,
with their newest album release,Showtime.
It has taken 3 long years and Showtime has
truly made up for all thattime as it hit stores
all around the world.
It is a production full of 14 great songs
with a group of amazingproducers working on
the album like: Nelly, Eliel, Santana, Barbosa
and Hyde.
Showtime includes a list of participants on
the album likeextraordinary artist: Zion,also
Gocho, Jon Eric and Montana & Mora.
Showtime is definitely an album that Angel
& Khriz can be proudof and an album that
will unquestionably claw its way to the top.
Finally this year, Angel & Khriz have
broken their silence andwith this newest release
are without doubt proving their virtue and
the reasonwhy they deserve to be alongside
the best.
Alex
& Fido No.1
The Supernatural duo, Alexis & Fido have
trulyshown their magnitude with their song,
“Soy Igual Que Tu” reaching No.1position on
the Latin Rhythm Charts on the Billboard Magazine
and staying therefor an entire month!
Their other tremendous hit, “Sobrenatural”,
featuring Toby Lovehas also been doing well,
being placed in the Billboard Magazine’s ‘Hot
Songs’.
All this success has really shown just why
Alexis & Fido areconsidered one of the
best Reggaeton duo’s today.
It's
Showtime!
Are you ready for Khriz & Angel’s next
bigrelease?
Packed full of great songs, Khriz & Angel
have done it again,only it has taken four
years for another album release. But never
mind that, itmay have taken long but it has
sure been the wait with awesome songs alreadybeing
released prior to the album’s own release
date. A song that reallypromoted the album
was: Showtime by the duo featuring Zion. Zionhas
also worked on another song on the album with
the duo.
One song in particular I can’t wait for is
the Bachata remix ofthe hit song, Carita De
Angel.
Other
artists that will feature on the album include:
Montana & Mora, Gocho & Jon Eric.
On March 11, 2008 we will finally hear this
amazing production byKhriz & Angel and
I’m hoping that it will deliver.
The Sobrenatural Tour
The Supernatural duo, Alexis & Fido will
be going on touraround the world to countries
like: Canada,England, Spain and United States
to promote theirlatest release: Sobrenatural.
All those destinations will be primarily where
thetours will be held until about March, but
may also include other dates.
After that, Alexis & Fido will go on with
the second phase oftheir tour which will be
mostly Central and South America.
Sobrenatural, the album itself, is doing well
and one of itssongs: Soy Igual Que Tu has
been in third position on the Latin listing
Rhythms of the Billboard Magazinefor some
time.
Overall, Alexis & Fido are simply proving
that they are the“Supernatural” duo when it
comes to Reggaeton music and with this tour
theywill continue that incredible sound.
Wisin
& Yandel - Still the Best!
Wisin & Yandel have finally gotten into
first place sales at a national level with
their awesome album: Wisin vs. Yandel: Los
Extraterrestres, according to the Latin lists
of Nielson Soundscan. Also, they continue
to top the Latin Rhythm and Latin Overall
Charts of the Billboard Magazine, as well
as becoming No.1 in the American magazine:
R&R.
Wisin said that they are very happy and impressed
about where their latest CD has been putting
them and they owe it all to their fans.
Wisin & Yandel have been working hard
but decided for the next couple of weeks that
they will visit several institutions for ill
people.
Yandel said this: “We want to thank all our
fans for their support. We have waited with
so much joy and enthusiasm for this day because
through these visits to the different institutions,
we can give back the affection that we have
received day after day. We would like to thank
our fans and God for the blessings we have
received every day.
They are currently getting ready for a tour
that will take them all over Central and South
America and also Europe in 2008.
Grammy Nomination for Daddy Yankee
Reggaeton Mega Star, Daddy Yankee, has received
the nomination for: Best Latin Urban Album for
his latest smash album, El Cartel: The Big Boss.
The 50th edition of the prestigious
Grammy Awards Ceremony will take place on
February 10, 2008 in Los Angeles, California.
Albums that were released during the time period
from October 2006 to September 2008, received
consideration, which is an honor that DY shares
with other Latin Stars: Akwid, the guys coming
to Australia this year: Fulanito, Tego Calderon
and also Calle 13.
Daddy Yankee received the news while he was in
Colombia preparing to perform at the Plaza de
Toros in Medelin. He also performed at Parque
Simon Bolivar in Bogotá the next day. He then
finished up the Colombian leg of his tour with a
stop at the Estadio Pascual Guerrero. DY said:
'I am celebrating with all my Colombian people
who, along with all my fans, share this honor.”
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