Daddy Yankee - El Cangri Mix

Biography

Ramón Luis Ayala Rodríguez, better known as Daddy Yankee, was born on February 3, 1977, in Puerto Rico. He is a versatile artist, known for his skills as a singer, rapper, songwriter, actor, and record producer.

Daddy Yankee rose to fame with the release of his album Barrio Fino in 2004. The album made history as the first reggaetón record to debut at number 1 on the US Top Latin Albums chart. The lead single from the album, "Gasolina," became a massive hit and introduced Daddy Yankee and the reggaetón genre to the mainstream music market in 2005. Barrio Fino dominated the US Latin chart for an impressive 24 weeks and became the top-selling Latin album of the 2000s in the United States.

In 2017, Daddy Yankee achieved global success with the release of the chart-topping hit "Despacito." The song, a collaboration with fellow Puerto Rican artist Luis Fonsi, garnered over 6 billion views on YouTube and reached number 1 in 45 countries worldwide. The remix of "Despacito," featuring Canadian singer Justin Bieber, further expanded the song's reach to non-Spanish-speaking countries. The track made history by becoming the third Spanish-language song to top the charts in the United States and received numerous certifications worldwide.

Throughout his career, Daddy Yankee has continued to make an impact on the music industry with his infectious music and dynamic performances. He remains a prominent figure in the Latin music scene and continues to push boundaries with his innovative sound and collaborations. Daddy Yankee's influence on the reggaetón genre and his global success have solidified his status as one of the most iconic and influential artists in the music industry.