[90], In 2007, Daddy Yankee became the spokesperson of the environmental organization "Yo Limpio a Puerto Rico" (I Clean Puerto Rico) founded by Ignacio Barsottelli. Award-winning singer and producer Daddy Yankee is considered one of the pioneers of reggaetón. Both albums were successful in Puerto Rico, but not throughout Latin America. "Two kings, one throne", said Pina Records founder Rafael Pina, who had a well-established relationship with both artists, and who also came up with the idea for the tour concept. Please update this article to reflect recent events or newly available information. The mixtape was made because of the high demand from the fans and is a return to his original reggaeton roots. As a child, the future musician dreamed of becoming a famous baseball player. [59] It was filmed in many locations in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and talks about Ayala's life and the dark side of fame. The single, "Grito Mundial", was released on October 8, 2009, in order to promote his ninth album, Mundial. In the verge of 1994, Ramon employed the stage name Daddy Yankee before previously also known as El Cangri, translated as handsome, in-charge and strong man in Puerto Rican. Daddy Yankee's beef or “tiraera” war with Reggaeton rival Don Omar has become one of the hottest topics in the reggaeton community. Una reina es como el ajedrez, siempre protege a su rey. His original name is Ramón Luis Ayala Rodríguez . Discover (and save!) During a press conference earlier this year, Daddy Yankee announced the physical release of King Daddy scheduled for later this year with 3 or 4 bonus tracks for a total of 14 or 15 songs included. [27] Ayala had enjoyed salsa music since he was young, and this led him to include music of genres besides reggaeton in the album. Often considered to be one of the pioneers within the Reggaeton genre, Ayala was originally going to become a professional baseball player but he was shot in his leg while taking a break from a studio recording session. He released two compilation albums with original material: El Cartel (1997) and El Cartel II (2001). Ramón Luis Ayala Rodríguez (born February 3, 1976),[2][6][7] known professionally as Daddy Yankee, is a Puerto Rican singer, rapper, songwriter, actor, and record producer. He spent the next six months in bed. But over the years, the pair has rarely spoken publicly about their relationship. He was born on February 3, 1977. Her birthday, however, is unpublished. Grammy Award winner will.i.am is one of the founding members of the Black Eyed Peas. As one of Puerto Rico’s most recognizable celebrities, Yankee, who has donated more than $1 million for reconstruction efforts, aims to leverage his star power to raise another $1.5 million to rebuild homes on the island. [16] The single gained global success. It became the first Spanish-language song to hit number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 since "Macarena" in 1996. [1] Reebok continued the partnership with the introduction of the Travel Trainer collection in July 2007. “And we made a hit.”, In an interview with Forbes.com, Yankee praises Justin Bieber’s contribution to the remix they made in April. Prior to the album's release, Ayala scheduled several activities, including an in-store contract signing. Born Ramón Luis Ayala Rodríguez on 3rd February, 1977 in Río Piedras, San Juan, Puerto Rico, he is famous for Reggae singer, Gasolina in a career that spans 1990–present and 1991–present and 1988-present. Daddy Yankee was born Ramon Ayala on February 3, 1976, in Villa Kennedy, Santruce, Puerto Rico. [27] The album has sold over 1.1 millions of copies in the United States alone, making it the seventh best-selling Latin album in the country according to Nielsen SoundScan. Daddy Yankee is one of the proud owners of El Cartel Records. Una reina como la que Dios me regaló no la cambió por nada en el mundo. Daddy Yankee is a 44 year old Puerto Rican Singer. [32] Ayala also made a live presentation during the award ceremony. He appeared on the 2008 Rockstar Games' video game Grand Theft Auto IV as the DJ of Radio San Juan Sounds, with spanglish lines. Ayala stated that the album marked a return to his hip-hop roots as opposed to being considered a strictly reggaeton album. Daddy Yankee’s genuine name is Ramon Luis, Ayala Rodriguez. The couple tied the knot when Daddy Yankee was just 17, and while they rarely speak about their marriage publicly, he's openly said that Mireddys is the one who's been there with him "since zero." Daddy Yankee Contact Phone Number is : +1 (212) 966-5000, Fax: +1 (212) 966-4277 and Address is 424 West 33rd Street, Suite 110, New York, NY 10001 United States Daddy Yankee is a renowned Puerto Rican reggaeton and hip hop songwriter and recording artist. Hoy esta reina y yo cumplimos #25 años de casados. Sign up Sign in [32] The first award of the year was Lo Nuestro Awards within the "Album of the Year" category, which he received for Barrio Fino. One of the top reggaetón (Spanish-language dancehall reggae) artists, he started to rhyme and sing at the age of 13. He was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics responding to the vehicle accident and was identified by photo ID found on his body. A year later, he began recording himself rapping in Spanish. He has also toured in South and North American cities. [44] The album was awarded as Multi-Platinum by RIAA on April 17, 2009. Her birthday, however, is unpublished. 2 February 2021, 01:01 AM. "[11], Multiple artists have cited him as an inspiration, including J Balvin,[100] Ozuna,[101] Bad Bunny,[102] Lunay,[103] Miguelito,[104] and Natti Natasha. He also famously collaborated with Luis Fonsi on 2017’s pop song/crossover juggernaut, “Despacito.”. [71], Ayala has worked in the film industry as both an actor and producer. In 2005, he became the first Latin artist to sign a deal with Reebok,[1] in order to produce accessories,[69] including the licensed clothing line "DY", which was released in 2006. He first appeared on the 1994 DJ Playero's Mixtape, Playero 34, with the song "So' Persigueme, No Te Detengas". Daddy Yankee died in a single vehicle crash on Route 80 between Morristown and Roswell. Its single "Gasolina" "[altered] the business, sound and aesthetic of Latin music," stated Billboard, "the genre would revive sales of Latin music, usher in a new radio format in the U.S. (Latin Rhythm Airplay) and establish the urban base responsible for many Latin radio hits today." Daddy yankee is the reggaetón, hip hop, pop, urban and latin star behind legendary hits like que tire pa' 'lante, con calma. The video for "Despacito" on YouTube received its billionth view on April 20, 2017, and became the most watched video on the platform. [22] DJ Playero and Daddy Yankee would later be credited for inventing the name "Reggaeton" to describe their music on the album Playero 36 in 1994.[9][23]. 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Or Not? [32] The commercial success of "Gasolina" in the United States led to the creation of a new radio format and a Billboard chart: Latin Rhythm Airplay. [30], On April 30, 2006, Ayala was named one of the 100 most influential people by Time, which cited the 2 million copies of Barrio Fino sold, Ayala's $20 million contract with Interscope Records, and his Pepsi endorsement. The second single, "Descontrol", was released on January 12, 2010, and topped the Billboard Latin Rhythm Airplay. 2000–03: Early music and El Cangri.com. [39], Between 2007 and 2008, Ayala made several guest appearances in famous reggaeton compilation albums including Caribbean Connection, Echo Presenta: Invasión, Mas Flow: Los Benjamins, and 20 Number 1's Now.[40][41][42]. She's been the one with me since zero. Dedicated fans, probably, but ever since he emerged on the reggaetón scene, the performer has been known as Daddy Yankee. In March 2013, Daddy Yankee talked about a new movie production during an interview in Las Vegas. Also, use the tags that Daddy Yankee uses regularly. [63] The tour announcement left many fans in disbelief as it sold out in minutes in major cities like Las Vegas, Orlando, Los Angeles, New York. In contrast, the famous Ramón Ayala’s given name is Ramón Covarrubias Garza, born in 1945 in Mexico. Daddy Yankee died in a single vehicle crash on Route 80 between Morristown and Roswell. [88] As part of this campaign, Ayala moderated a debate titled "Vota o quédate callado: los candidatos responden a los jóvenes", which was aired on October 9, 2008. Relationships. While he likes to maintain his private life low-key, the 43-year-old who brought us bangers like "Gasolina" and "Rompe" is the father of three. "[66], In 2017, Daddy Yankee, in collaboration with Latin pop singer Luis Fonsi, released the hit single "Despacito". [32] Barrio Fino also won the "Reggaeton Album of the Year" award in the Latin Billboard that took place on April 28, 2005,[32] where he performed a mix of three of his songs in a duet with P. Diddy. Christopher Stapleton is an award-winning American singer-songwriter who wrote multiple hits for many country/rock/pop musicians before stepping into the limelight himself with his smash debut album, 'Traveller,' in 2015. In July 2008, Ayala announced that as part of his work, he would produce a cover version of Thalía's song, "Ten Paciencia". When he was a child, Yankee was glued to MTV and BET, watching rap music videos of Dr. Dre and Rakim. Alcohol and drugs do not appear to have been a factor in this accident - December 17, 2011. In February 2014 it was confirmed that the movie will be about the boxer Macho Camacho's life. [84] He stated that his marriage is strong because he and his wife are "friends above anything", and that he has tried to ignore other temptations because "weakness is the reason for the downfall of several artists". He has said that he avoids doing so because such details are the only aspect of his life that are not public and that they are like a "little treasure". [3] Early in his career he attempted to imitate the rap style of Vico C. He went on to emulate other artists in the genre, including DJ Playero, DJ Nelson, and Tempo taking elements from their styles in order to develop an original style with the Dembow rhythm. [62], After a decade's feud with longtime rival Don Omar for the "King of Reggaeton" title, in early 2016 Daddy Yankee and Don Omar announced in a Billboard press conference that they would perform together on stage in a concert series called The Kingdom Tour. “He gave us another ingredient on the song,” Yankee said. The year 2012 had one of the most important genre events of the year: the reconciliation between Daddy Yankee and Wisin & Yandel, after some years of rivalry. What if we told you that Puerto Rican singer and rapper Daddy Yankee (real name: Ramón Luis Ayala Rodríguez) is also an actual dad? Ramon loved music since he was a kid. Daddy Yankee expressed that all music has something good to give, even urban music. Daddy Yankee's real name is Ramon Luis Ayala Rodriguez. [17][18], As of 2017, Daddy Yankee has won 82 awards from 270 nominations since his rise to international fame in 2004. [91] Yo Limpio a Puerto Rico, PepsiCo and Wal-Mart announced a joint effort to promote recycling in Puerto Rico among the general public and schools across the Island with the campaign "Tómatelo en Serio, Recicla por Puerto Rico" (Take it seriously, recycle for Puerto Rico), in which Daddy Yankee became the main spokesperson. Like her father, the beauty was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Daddy Yankee was born to Ramón Ayala and Rosa Rodriguez on February 3, 1977, as Ramón Luis Ayala Rodríguez in Río Piedras, Puerto Rico. Although the Latin Grammy Award … [105], Daddy Yankee has received several awards and honors, including 10 Guinness World Records[106] and seven Billboard Music Awards (the most for any Latin artist[107]).