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==Musical career==
==Musical career==
Although Ayala first aspired to join the ranks of baseball’s Major Leagues, his MVP dreams were crushed by an unfortunate accident – at age 17, he was caught in the crossfire of a barrio gun-battle and shot twice. One bullet grazed his arm. Another, from an AK-47, hit him in the leg, leaving him with a permant pimp-limp.<ref>http://arts.guardian.co.uk/features/story/0,,1540229,00.html</ref> After the incident, he poured his heart into music. It was then that he sought out [[DJ Playero]], considered a pioneer of Reggaetón and forged the fateful partnership that led to recordings in the early 1990s.<ref>http://www.daddyyankee.com/flashEnglish.html</ref> He rapped as a hobby, in private parties organized by friends in his neighborhood, the ''Villa Kennedy'', housing project in San Juan. Ayala later pursued rapping as a full-time profession and explored Reggaeton as his main musical style at a time when Rap and Hip-Hop were the norm in Puerto Rico.
Although Ayala first aspired to join the ranks of baseball’s Major Leagues, his MVP dreams were crushed by an unfortunate accident – at age 17, he was caught in the crossfire of a barrio gun-battle and shot twice. One bullet grazed his arm. Another, from an AK-47, hit him in the leg, leaving him with a permant limp.<ref>http://arts.guardian.co.uk/features/story/0,,1540229,00.html</ref> After the incident, he poured his heart into music. It was then that he sought out [[DJ Playero]], considered a pioneer of Reggaetón and forged the fateful partnership that led to recordings in the early 1990s.<ref>http://www.daddyyankee.com/flashEnglish.html</ref> He rapped as a hobby, in private parties organized by friends in his neighborhood, the ''Villa Kennedy'', housing project in San Juan. Ayala later pursued rapping as a full-time profession and explored Reggaeton as his main musical style at a time when Rap and Hip-Hop were the norm in Puerto Rico.


Ayala's persistence over ten years eventually paid off. His sudden ascent to wealth was largely a result of the hit [[Reggaeton]] song [[Gasolina]] (which was written by [[Eddie Dee]] and produced by the producing duo, [[Luny Tunes]]), from his 2004 album [[Barrio Fino]]. The album has sold over 500,000 copies in the United States alone and has sold well throughout [[Latin America]] and worldwide.
Ayala's persistence over ten years eventually paid off. His sudden ascent to wealth was largely a result of the hit [[Reggaeton]] song [[Gasolina]] (which was written by [[Eddie Dee]] and produced by the producing duo, [[Luny Tunes]]), from his 2004 album [[Barrio Fino]]. The album has sold over 500,000 copies in the United States alone and has sold well throughout [[Latin America]] and worldwide.

Revision as of 19:31, 3 November 2007

Daddy Yankee

Raymond Ayala (born on December 12, 1977 in Rio Piedras, San Juan, Puerto Rico), known artistically as Daddy Yankee is a successful Latin Grammy Award-winning Puerto Rican reggaeton recording artist.

Musical career

Although Ayala first aspired to join the ranks of baseball’s Major Leagues, his MVP dreams were crushed by an unfortunate accident – at age 17, he was caught in the crossfire of a barrio gun-battle and shot twice. One bullet grazed his arm. Another, from an AK-47, hit him in the leg, leaving him with a permant limp.[1] After the incident, he poured his heart into music. It was then that he sought out DJ Playero, considered a pioneer of Reggaetón and forged the fateful partnership that led to recordings in the early 1990s.[2] He rapped as a hobby, in private parties organized by friends in his neighborhood, the Villa Kennedy, housing project in San Juan. Ayala later pursued rapping as a full-time profession and explored Reggaeton as his main musical style at a time when Rap and Hip-Hop were the norm in Puerto Rico.

Ayala's persistence over ten years eventually paid off. His sudden ascent to wealth was largely a result of the hit Reggaeton song Gasolina (which was written by Eddie Dee and produced by the producing duo, Luny Tunes), from his 2004 album Barrio Fino. The album has sold over 500,000 copies in the United States alone and has sold well throughout Latin America and worldwide.

He has appeared on over 70 albums, including compilations such as; "Más Flow 2" and "Blin Blin Vol. 1". He performed with Nicky Jam from the late-90's to early 2000's. He has also performed with Luny Tunes, DJ Blass, DJ Eric, Eliel, Nas, DJ Tony Touch, Lloyd Banks, Young Buck, Snoop Dogg, Fergie, and many others.

He was regarded as one of the 100 most influential people by TIME magazine.[3]

On June 5, 2007, Ayala released his new album entitled "El Cartel: The Big Boss." Ayala has stated that his new album will mark a return to his Hip Hop roots as opposed to being considered a strictly reggaeton album.[4] The album features guest appearances from Akon, Nicole Scherzinger of the Pussycat Dolls, Hector El Father, Will.i.am and Fergie of The Black Eyed Peas.

Tiraera

Daddy Yankee and Don Omar have a well-publicized feud, over who is the best reggaeton artist or the "King of Reggaeton". Daddy Yankee has stated that the origins of their tiraera will be explained in his new album, El Cartel: The Big Boss.[4]

Film and other career projects

In 2004, Ayala was cast in a Paramount Pictures film, Talento de Barrio (Barrio talent) which is due to be released in late 2007 sometime. Ayala says that although the movie is not autobiographical, it does represent the lives of himself and others living on the streets of Latin America.[citation needed]

In 2006, Ayala introduced his own clothing line, named DY. He also teamed up with Reebok to have his own shoes and sporting goods, which were released on May 23, 2006. [4] Reebok continued the alliance with Ayala with the introduction of Travel Trainer collection in July 2007.[5] Ayala also hosts "Daddy Yankee On Fuego", a syndicated radio show from ABC Radio Networks.

Ayala, with Andres Hernandez, is one of the owners of El Cartel Records.

Charitable work

Ayala created the "Fundación Corazón Guerrero" charitable organization in Puerto Rico, which works with young incarcerated people. The foundation helps troubled youth and ex-convicts in computer skills to encourage them to lead a positive lifestyle after their release.[6]


Discography

Albums

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Singles"Tu Cuerpo en Mi Cama"
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Singles"Latigazo", "Son Las Doce", "Guayando", "Muévete y Perrea"
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Singles"Gata Gangster", "Seguroski"
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Singles"Gasolina", "King Daddy", "Lo Que Paso, Pasó" "Salud y Vida", "Corazones"
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Singles"Machete Reloaded", "Tu Príncipe", "No Me Dejes Solo", "Rompe", "Gangsta Zone", "Machucando", "El Truco"
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Singles"Rompe" [Remix], "Gangsta Zone" [Remix], "El Truco"

{{Infobox Discography | Type = studio | Name = El Cartel: The Big Boss | Cover = | Released = June 5, 2007 | Label = Interscope, El Cartel | Chart position= #9 US,#1 Hot Latin Albums, | Certification = 2x Platino(for shipping 500,000) | Sales = 406,350 | Singles = "Impacto", "Impacto (Remix)", "Mensaje De Estado","Ella Me levanto" |


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Singles"La Fuga", "Impacto (Los Leones Remix)"
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Singles

  • 2001: Tu Cuerpo En La Cama (featuring Nicky Jam)
  • 2002: Latigazo
  • 2002: Son Las Doce (featuring Nicky Jam)
  • 2002: Guayando (featuring Nicky Jam)
  • 2002: Muevete y Perrea
  • 2003: Gata Gangster (featuring Don Omar)
  • 2003: Seguroski
  • 2003: Party de Gangsters (Babilonia)
  • 2004: Cójela Que Va Sin Jockey Flow Feat. Glory
  • 2004: Aquí Esta Tu Caldo Blin Blin Vol. 1 (Radio Released)
  • 2004: Gasolina Feat Glory,(#1 US Latin & Mexico, #3 Spain, France & Italy, #7 Germany & Japan, #8 UK, #9 Colombia, #12 Switzerland)
  • 2004: King Daddy
  • 2004: Lo Que Pasó, Pasó #2 (US Latin)
  • 2004: Salud y Vida
  • 2004: Like You (#78 US)
  • 2004: Machete Los Anormales (Radio Released) Feat Glory
  • 2005: Corazones
  • 2005: Tu Principe (featuring Zion y Lennox) #35 US Latin
  • 2005: No Me Dejes Solo (featuring Wisin & Yandel) and Glory
  • 2005: Rompe (#1 US Latin, #24 US Hot 100)
  • 2005: Mirame (featuring Deevani) (Mas Flow 2) (Radio Released)
  • 2006: Dale Caliente (Live) (Radio Released)Feat. Glory
  • 2006: Gangsta Zone (featuring Snoop Dogg)
  • 2006: Machucando (#2 US Latin)
  • 2006: Rompe (Remix) (featuring Lloyd Banks & Young Buck)
  • 2006: Gangsta Zone (Remix) (featuring Héctor El Father, Yomo, Angel Doze, Arcangel Y De La Ghetto [Radio Released] {Diss Track to Don Omar}
  • 2006: El Truco '
  • 2007: Impacto (#1 US Latin, #56 US Hot 100) #2 Chile Top 20, #9 Argentina Top 100
  • 2007: Mensaje De Estado
  • 2007: Ella Me Levanto
  • 2007: Caliente Feat Jazze Pha
  • 2007: La Fuga

Collaborations

Movies

References

  1. ^ http://arts.guardian.co.uk/features/story/0,,1540229,00.html
  2. ^ http://www.daddyyankee.com/flashEnglish.html
  3. ^ "Daddy Yankee | TIME". Retrieved 2007-05-12.
  4. ^ a b c Hip Hop Interview - "The Boss is Back: Daddy Yankee Returns to his Roots"
  5. ^ "Reebok Launches its Lifestyle Footwear Collection".
  6. ^ [http://www.milenio.com/index.php/2007/05/19/70650/ Milenio.com - "Ayudará Daddy Yankee a exconvictos con su fundación Corazón Guerrero. Ramon "Raymond" Ayala also has a orfanage in Dominican Republic Called "Daddy's House" and also Ramon has a progam called "Bligblineando la escualas"[bling the schools] in which he has gone to different schools in P.R. and gave them books supplies and computers."]
  7. ^ "Daddy Yankee, Pictures, Videos, El Cartel". http://daddyyankeegasoline.blogspot.com. Retrieved July 26. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help); External link in |work= (help); Unknown parameter |accessyear= ignored (|access-date= suggested) (help).
  8. ^ "Daddy Yankee, Pictures, Videos, El Cartel". http://daddyyankeegasoline.blogspot.com. Retrieved July 26. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help); Cite has empty unknown parameter: |1= (help); External link in |work= (help); Unknown parameter |accessyear= ignored (|access-date= suggested) (help).
  9. ^ Cite error: The named reference RIAA was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
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