(born on February 3 , 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.
Ayala first became involved in music in the early 1990s alongside DJ Playero , a pioneer of Reggaeton music. Hip Hop Interview - "The Boss is Back: Daddy Yankee Returns to his Roots" He rapped as a hobby, in private parties organized by friends in his neighborhood, the ''Villa Kennedy'', housing project in San Juan. At the age of seventeen, Ayala was shot in the leg. Hip Hop Interview - "The Boss is Back: Daddy Yankee Returns to his Roots"
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.1
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. Hip Hop Interview - "The Boss is Back: Daddy Yankee Returns to his Roots" 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 .
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 rivalry will be disclosed in his new album, El Cartel: The Big Boss. Hip Hop Interview - "The Boss is Back: Daddy Yankee Returns to his Roots"
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 .
Ayala, with Andres Hernandez, is one of the owners of El Cartel Records .
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.[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 orphanage in Dominican Republic Called "Daddy's House" and also Ramon has a progam called "Bligblineando la escualas" the schools in which he has go to different schools in P.R. and gave them books supplie and computers."]
Discography Information
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El Cangricom
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2002
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VI Music
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#13 US Latin Pop, #43 Top Latin Albums
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"Latigazo", "Son Las Doce", "Guayando", "Muévete y Perrea"
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studio
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Los Homerun-es
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2003
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Machete Music
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#158 US, #4 Top Tropical Albums, #7 Top Latin Albums, #28 Top Heatseekers (in 2003)
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"Gata Gangster", "Seguroski"
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re-released in 2005 in the US
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studio
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Barrio Fino
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July 13 , 2004
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VI Music/ El Cartel
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#26 US, #1 Top Tropical Albums, #1 Top Latin Albums, #28 Switzerland, #51 Austria, #67 France
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US : 2x Platino (400,000)
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" Gasolina ", "King Daddy", "Lo Que Paso, Pasó" "Salud y Vida", "Corazones"
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- 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 (9) Colombia), #3 (Italy), #7 (Germany), #8 (UK), #7 (Japan), #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 ) Released {Diss Track to Don Omar }
- 2006: ''El Truco'' '
- 2007: ''Impacto''
- 2007: ''Mensaje De Estado''
- 2007: ''Ella Me Levanto''
- 2007: ''Caliente'' Feat Jazze Pha
- 2007: ''La Fuga''
- 1994: “''La Soledad''” Daddy Yankee featuring Angel Y Mariam
- 1994: “''Conserva Tu Figura''” Daddy Yankee featuring B.F. Yaviah , Gomy Man
- 1998: “''Escuchan Las Gerlas''”- Daddy Yankee & Alberto Stylee
- 1998: “''Lirica Real''”- Notty , Daddy Yankee & Guatauba
- 1998: “''No Me Corre Police''”- Rey Pirin & Daddy Yankee
- 2001: “''Los Cangris''” - Daddy Yankee featuring Rey Pirin y Don Chezina
- 2001: “''Ritmo De La Calle''”- Daddy Yankee y Nicky Jam
- 2002: “''Mi Gatita y Yo''”- Guanabanas featuring Daddy Yankee
- 2002: “''Haciendo Escante''”- Nicky Jam featuring Daddy Yankee
- 2002: “''Tra Tra''”- Hector & Tito featuring Daddy Yankee, Don Omar , Voltio
- 2002: “''El Gran Robo''”- Lito featuring Daddy Yankee
- 2002: “''Gata Salvaje''”- Hector & Tito featuring Daddy Yankee & Nicky Jam , Glory
- 2003: “''Esta Noche Esta Buena''”- < Don Omar featuring Daddy Yankee
- 2003: “''Maulla''”- Yaga & Mackie featuring Daddy Yankee
- 2004: “''Saoco''”- Wisin featuring Daddy Yankee
- 2004: “''Se Activaron los Pistoleros''”- Wisin & Yandel featuring Daddy Yankee
- 2004: “''Yo Voy''”- Zion Y Lennox featuring Daddy Yankee
- 2004: “''What U Gon' Do'' (Latino Remix)"- Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz featuring Pitbull & Daddy Yankee
- 2005: “''Oye Mi Canto''”- N.O.R.E featuring Daddy Yankee, Big Mato , Gem Star , & Nina Sky
- 2005: “''Tempted To Touch'' (Remix)"- Rupee featuring Daddy Yankee
- 2005: “''Oh Man''"- Sean Paul featuring Daddy Yankee
- 2005: “''Mayor Que Yo''”- Daddy Yankee, Wisin & Yandel , Héctor El Father , Baby Ranks & Tony Tun Tun
- 2005: “''Quítate Tú Pa Ponerme Yo''"- Eddie Dee featuring Los 12 Discipulos
- 2005: “'' Drop It On Me ''”- Ricky Martin featuring Taboo & Daddy Yankee
- 2005: “''Mamacita''”- Pharrell Williams featuring Daddy Yankee
- 2005: “''Rah Rah (''Remix)”- Elephant Man featuring Daddy Yankee & Pitbull
- 2006: “''Paleta''”- Wisin & Yandel featuring Daddy Yankee
- 2006: “''Taladro''”- Eddie Dee featuring Daddy Yankee
- 2006: “''Mía''”- Tito El Bambino featuring Daddy Yankee
- 2006: “''Se Activaron Los Anormales''”- Divino featuring Daddy Yankee
- 2006: “''A Romper La Disco''”- Tommy Viera featuring Daddy Yankee
- 2006: “''Caile'' (Remix)”- Tito El Bambino featuring Daddy Yankee & Voltio , Angel Doze & Zion
- 2006: “''Me Matas'' (Remix)”- Rakim Y Ken-Y featuring Daddy Yankee
- 2006: “''Agresivo'' (Remix)”- Arcangel & De LaGhetto, Jowell y Randy & Daddy Yankee
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