Wisin

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Wisin & Yandel is a Puerto Rican reggaeton duo, composed of Juan Luis Morera Luna (Wisin) and Llandel Veguilla Malavé (Yandel). They started their career in 1998 and have been together since, winning several awards during that time. In late 2013, they announced to take a pause in their careers as a duo, after their Líderes tour. According to Yandel, they have not disbanded. Music career: Beginning (1998-2004): In 1998, Wisin & Yandel participated in the album No Fear 3, produced by DJ Dicky as well as on the compilation album The Mission Vol. 1, edited by Fresh Production label. The success of this collection (which was certified gold) led the label to produce Los Reyes del Nuevo Milenio, the first album by Wisin & Yandel. From that moment the duo started a successful career. They continued posting new topics in the successive editions of The Mission and recorded three new albums: De Nuevos a Viejos (2001), Mi Vida... My Life (2003) and De Otra Manera (2004), all of which were certified gold. The duo also received the Tu Música Award for Best Rap/Reggaeton Duo in 2002. In 2004, the duo released two separate solo efforts: El Sobreviviente by Wisin and Quien Contra Mí by Yandel, which sparked speculation about a possible separation. Sales of the albums were unimpressive, and the duo remained together. Pa'l Mundo and WY Records (2005-06): The duo started their own label under the name of WY Records. In 2005, they released their first album under it, Pa'l Mundo, which became their most successful album to date. The album reached international status when it reached countries like China, Japan and some European countries. The album also peaked at #1 on Billboard '​s Top Latin Albums and was certified gold by RIAA. After the success of Pa'l Mundo, Wisin & Yandel released Los Vaqueros in 2006, which featured appearances of WY Records artists like Franco "El Gorila", Tony Dize, and Yomille Omar, as well as guest artists like Don Omar and Hector el Father. International consolidation (2007-12): On November 7, 2007, Wisin & Yandel released the album Los Extraterrestres, which featured collaborations with international artists like Eve and Fat Joe. The album was received positively by the Puerto Rican media, with mainstream newspaper Primera Hora awarding it a score of 4 out of 5. The review praised the fusion of styles found in the album, claiming that the production continued the "musical evolution" found in its predecessors. Following the release of Los Extraterrestres the duo commenced an international promotional tour. After organizing concerts throughout Latin America and Europe, Wisin & Yandel noted that they would like to expand their markets to Africa and Australia. Wisin & Yandel participated in the closing ceremonies of the 2008 Viña del Mar Festival. The tickets for the event sold out, which the duo described as a "real honor". On June 2, 2008, the duo began a tour to promote Wisin vs. Yandel: Los Extraterrestres, Otra Dimensión, visiting several radio stations in Puerto Rico. In June 2008, Wisin & Yandel participated in the 2008 edition of New York City's Puerto Rican Day Parade, organized on June 8, 2008. On June 12, 2008, they traveled to Los Angeles to attend the BMI Latin Awards, in which they received a nomination for Writer of the Year. Later they also received four Juventud Awards. They also made a guest appearance in an album titled Caribbean Connection released on June 24, 2008. The production featured several Latin American artists including Daddy Yankee, Don Omar and Hector "El Father" along Jamaican musicians like Inner Circle, Bounty Killer, Elephant Man and Wayne Wonder. On July 19, 2008, the duo made a presentation before a sold-out crowd in Venezuela. The duet were selected to perform in "KQ Live Concert" on September 27, 2008, organized by KQ 105 FM, which included several Puerto Rican and Latin American artists. On August 12, 2008, the mayor of their hometown of Cayey, Rolando Ortíz Velázquez, recognized Wisin & Yandel as "Ambassadors from Cayey to the world" during the city's annual Fiesta patronal. On April 24, 2009, Wisin & Yandel received the Latin Rhythm Album of the Year, Duo Or Group Latin Billboard Music Award for Los Extraterresres. Besides this recognition, the duo also received nominations for "Ahora Es" and "Síguelo" in the Tropical Airplay Song of the Year, Duo Or Group and Latin Rhythm Airplay Song of the Year, Duo Or Group categories. In May 2009, Wisin & Yandel released their next album La Revolución, which featured rapper 50 Cent. Like their previous album, it peaked at #1 on Billboard '​s Top Latin Albums. On October 15, 2009, Wisin & Yandel won the Latin American MTV Award for "Artist of the Year" and "Video of the Year". In 2011, the duo released Los Vaqueros: El Regreso which peaked at #1 on several charts. On April 30, 2012, the duo announced that they will be the opening act for Spanish singer Enrique Iglesias and American artist Jennifer Lopez at the Enrique Iglesias and Jennifer Lopez in Concert but later decided to opt out on June 29, 2012. Their album Líderes has a release date of July 3, 2012. Wisin & Yandel have both decided to release solo albums in 2013. Wisin's "El Regreso del Sobreviviente" was released on March 18, 2014. Yandel's "De Lider a Leyenda" was released on November 5, 2013. Wisin & Yandel were coaches in the 3rd season of La Voz... México. Their biggest hits are "Rakata", "Llamé Pa' Verte (Bailando Sexy)", "Pam Pam", "Sexy Movimiento", "Pegao", "Síguelo", "Abusadora","Zun Zun Rompiendo Caderas","Gracias a Tí","Tu Olor". Wisin & Yandel have collaborated with internationally known artists such as R. Kelly on "Burn It Up", Paris Hilton on the reggaeton remix to her debut single "Stars Are Blind", Ja Rule on "Rakata (Remix)", Lenny Kravitz on "Breathe" (a promotional song for Absolut Vodka), Mexican Pop group RBD on "Lento (Yandel)", compatriots La Secta AllStar on "Llora Mi Corazón", Fat Joe on "Jangueo", Nelly Furtado on "Sexy Movimiento (Remix)", 50 Cent on "Mujeres In The Club", "No Dejemos Que Se Apague" and "Así Soy" along with G-Unit, Akon on "All Up 2 You" along with Aventura, Enrique Iglesias on "No Me Digas Que No" and "Gracias a Tí", Gloria Estefan on "No Llores (Remix)", Ivy Queen on "Acércate" T-Pain on "Imaginate", "No Dejemos Que Se Apague," and in a remix for "Reverse Cowgirl", and Jennifer Lopez on "Follow the Leader". Yandel was also featured on "In Your Eyes" by Romanian dance/pop singer Inna. Hiatus and solo careers (Late 2013-present): In November 2013, after the duó's Líderes tour, the dúo went into hiatus, but although rumors saying their split was because of differences between them, Yandel denied those rumors and confirmed they're not disbanded. Early April, 2014 Wisin said on Radio Fórmula: "I think that late 2015 or 2016 we're ready with a new album as Wisin & Yandel -- This is just a facet; it's a pause to refresh ourselves to make something different." Late in August 2014, Yandel said: "Wisin & Yandel is a registered trademark, we always work together -- We are now providing separate projects, will soon be seen together again." Wisin is currently working on his second solo album, El Regreso del Sobreviviente and Yandel completed his first solo tour this year, promoting his second solo album De Líder a Leyenda. In September 2014, they both confirmed to be working in a new track that would premiere and be performed first time on Yandel's De Líder a Leyenda tour on October 4, at the José Miguel Agrelot Coliseum in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Los Lideres clothing line: In November 2011, Wisin & Yandel launched the "Los Lideres" clothing line in association with Marc Ecko, founder and Chief Creative Officer of Marc Eckō Enterprises. The collection is inspired by Wisin & Yandel's personal style and high-energy performances. The collection includes a selection of denim jeans, vests, military inspired jackets, T-shirts, headphones and jewelry. Members: Juan Luis Morera Luna, born (1978-12-19) 19 December 1978 (age 35), is from Cayey, Puerto Rico. He is married to Yomaira Ortiz Feliciano. They have two children, Yelena and Dylan., Llandel Veguilla Malavé, born (1977-01-14) 14 January 1977 (age 37), is from Cayey, Puerto Rico. He is married to Edneris Espada Figueroa. They have two children, Adrian and Dereck.

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Trivia

Who did Wisin meet in school?

Yandel

...d for his unique and aggressive style of rapping. Career edit Wisin met Yandel in school. They began performing as a duo in the late 1990s and made th...
What was the name of the duo that made their album debut?

Los Reyes del Nuevo Milenio

...duo in the late 1990s and made their album debut in 2000 with Los Reyes del Nuevo Milenio . They later made the jump to a major label in 2003 with Mi V...
What was the name of the first major label for Universal?

Machete Music

...n 2003 with Mi Vida... My Life, their first for Universal subsidiary Machete Music . Pa'l Mundo then catapulted them to mainstream success in 2005. Sub...
Which label did Wisin & Yandel establish?

WY Records

...ss in 2005. Subsequently, Wisin & Yandel established their own label, WY Records , and presented an affiliate group, Los Vaqueros. In November 2013, af...
In what year did Wisin release his first solo album?

2004

...e not disbanded. Wisin released his first solo album El Sobreviviente in 2004 , and ten years later, in 2014, his second solo studio album, El Regreso ...
What was the name of his second solo album released in 2014?

El Regreso del Sobreviviente

... and ten years later, in 2014, his second solo studio album, El Regreso del Sobreviviente was released. Wisin is currently working with Prince Royce o...
What is the name of the Puerto Rican reggaeton duo?

Wisin & Yandel

... Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to navigation Jump to search Wisin & Yandel is a Puerto Rican reggaeton duo consisting of Wisin and Yandel. The...
In what year did they win a Grammy Award?

2009

... been together since, winning several awards including a Grammy Award in 2009 . They became the first and the only reggaeton artists to win one. In lat...
In what year did Yandel tell People en Espa<unk>ol that the duo would not be disbanding?

2014

...ld take a pause in their career as a duo, after their Líderes tour. In a 2014 interview with People en Español, Yandel confirmed that the group would ...
In what month and year did they announce they would be reuniting after a five year hiatus?

February 2018

...Español, Yandel confirmed that the group would not be disbanding. In February 2018 , following a fiveyear hiatus, the duo announced they would be reuni...
What was the name of Yandel's 2014 interview that confirmed the group would not disband?

People en Español

...areer as a duo, after their Líderes tour. In a 2014 interview with People en Español , Yandel confirmed that the group would not be disbanding. In Febr...
When did the fulllength debut come out?

2000

...By the time their fulllength debut, Reyes del Nuevo Milenio, appeared in 2000 , they were already on the charts and touring the Caribbean, Latin Americ...
How many singles have Pa'l had at number one?

over a dozen

...States. Each single and album that followed charted they have placed over a dozen singles at number one while each of their albums has placed within t...
What reggaeton star guested on Pa'l Mundo?

Daddy Yankee

...us charts. Pa'l Mundo featured guest appearances from reggaeton star Daddy Yankee and Aventura. Los Vaqueros (2006), a group effort including affiliat...
What is the title of the eighth studio album released by the rggtv cowboy band?

Los Vaqueros: El Regreso

... reggaeton cowboys returned in early 2011 for their eighth studio album, Los Vaqueros: El Regreso , an LP meant to evoke 2006's crewladen Los Vaqueros....
What profession did Yandel work as?

barber

... music acts, Wisin was studying theateracting, while Yandel worked as a barber . They fell in love with the reggaePanamanian Dancehall music that was e...
In what year did route appear on DJ Dicky's album No Fear 3?

1998

...e promoting the music. Wisin & Yandel followed the familiar route and in 1998 appeared on DJ Dicky's effort No Fear 3. The album was released by Fresh...
What label did route sign with in 1998?

Fresh Productions

...appeared on DJ Dicky's effort No Fear 3. The album was released by Fresh Productions ; they subsequently signed with that label and the following year ...
What was the name of Yandel's 2004 solo album?

Quien Contra Mi

... In 2004, they also each released a solo album: Yandel's was titled Quien Contra Mi , while Wisin gained a nickname with his El Sobreviviente. It wasn'...
When was Pa'l Mundo released?

2005

...while Wisin gained a nickname with his El Sobreviviente. It wasn't until 2005 with the release of Pa'l Mundo that they caught the attention of a broad...
What was the name of the reggaeton duo that was released in 2005?

Pa'l Mundo

...e with his El Sobreviviente. It wasn't until 2005 with the release of Pa'l Mundo that they caught the attention of a broader, nonSpanish speaking audi...
What was the name of the sixth studio album released in 2007 by the duo?

Wisin vs. Yandel: Los Extraterrestres

... Wisin & Yandel then started their own record label, WY Records, and in 2007, released their sixth studio album Wisin vs. Yandel: Los Extraterrestres ....
How many gold albums did Wisin & Yandel release between 2000 and 2004?

three

...Though Wisin & Yandel issued three gold albums between 2000 and 2004 (the latter year marked the release of Wisin's first solo album, El Sobreviviente...
What year did Wisin & Yandel reunite for Los Campeones del Pueblo: The Big Leagues?

2019

...l charts. 2017's Victory also went platinum. Wisin & Yandel reunited for 2019 's Los Campeones del Pueblo: The Big Leagues with a handful of producers ...
What was the name of Wisin's fifth solo album?

Los Legendarios 001

...d Tainy and DJ Luian. In 2021, Wisin issued his fifth solo album, Los Legendarios 001 . They later made the jump to a major label in 2003 with Mi Vida....
When did Wizin release Los Legendarios 001?

2021

... Leagues with a handful of producers who included Tainy and DJ Luian. In 2021 , Wisin issued his fifth solo album, Los Legendarios 001. They later made...
What was Wisin's first solo album?

El Sobreviviente

... even as the duo was riding the charts and touring, Wisin released El Sobreviviente , his first solo outing. It landed inside the Top 20 in the U.S. on...
Who is the main member of Wisi & Yandel?

Juan Luis Morera Luna

...Wisin & Yandel are a Puerto Rican reggaeton duo, consisting of Juan Luis Morera Luna (Wisin) and Llandel Veguilla Malavé (Yandel). They started their ...
On what date did Wisin and Yandel begin a tour to promote their book?

June 2, 2008

...ated in the closing ceremonies of the 2008 Viña del Mar Festival. On June 2, 2008 , Wisin and Yandel began a tour to promote Wisin vs. Yandel: Los Extr...
How did Wisi earn his living as a barber?

After finishing school

... poor family that had to work very hard to secure basic rights. After finishing school , Wisin began earning a living as a barber. As a teenager, he ha...
What was the name of the dynamic duo he formed with Yandel?

Wisin y Yandel

...f Yandel, with whom he would later create the dynamic duo, known as Wisin y Yandel . The latter had studied theater and interpretation. Both had the sa...
Who produced the album Sin Miedo 3?

DJ Dicky

...w, they collaborated on the album Sin Miedo 3, under the production of DJ Dicky ; in 1997, in the compilation La Mision, Vol 1, edited by the label Fre...
What was the name of the 1997 compilation released by Fresh Production?

La Mision, Vol 1

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