The Connection (DeLon Album)

Infobox Album


Name = The Connection
Released = 27 September 2005
Type = Studio album
Recorded = Recorded at Ceylon Studios in Los Angeles, California
Genre = Hip Hop, Salsa, Samba, Reggae, Sri Lankan, Indian, and Middle Eastern
Length = 52:36
Label = Ceylon Records
Producer = DeLon, Tiger Da Beat Banga, Bedrock, Hailey Blackman, Disco/Piermid, Jungle Beats
Reviews = YRB Magazine,

"Hitting the rap game from all sides, [DeLon] manages to be 'concious' and 'street' on the same album...a seamless merger of hot production, a catchy hook and the lyrical precision of a young Talib Kweli." - Yellow Rat Bastard (YRB) Magazine, Issue ..61 "The Connection" Review.

Artist = DeLon
Misc = Singles
Name = The Connection
Type = studio
single 1 = Calor De La Salsa

"The Connection" is the Debut Album by Sri Lankan/American Rapper DeLon. It was officially released in September 27, 2005. The first single from 'The Connection' was 'Calor De La Salsa'. "Calor De La Salsa" peaked on the Billboard charts at No.15 [http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/esearch/chart_display.jsp?cfi=353&cfgn=Singles&cfn=Hot+Singles+Sales&ci=3062772&cdi=8491317&cid=11%2F26%2F2005 <- Calor De La Salsa on Billboard] and established DeLon as the First Sri Lankan to ever chart on the US Billboard Charts. The Connection united Hip Hop listeners of all cultures as it features eclectic beats of different styles of cultural music mixed with American Hip Hop. With roots in Salsa, Samba, Reggae, Soca, Sri Lankan, Indian and Middle Eastern music, The Connection is an album that unites all cultures through international Hip Hop. As reviewed by YRB Magazine,

"Hitting the rap game from all sides, [DeLon] manages to be 'concious' and 'street' on the same album...a seamless merger of hot production, a catchy hook and the lyrical precision of a young Talib Kweli." - Yellow Rat Bastard (YRB) Magazine, Issue ..61 "The Connection" Review.

DeLon has won international praise for this album and is recognized as the first attempt by an American rap artist to unite international Hip Hop. Not only did DeLon write all lyrics and rap on the album, he is also responsible for producing 70% of the album's beats. The Connection was released through DeLon's Record Label, Ceylon Records.

Track listing

{|class="wikitable"!#!Title!Producer(s)!Featured guest(s)!Time
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1
"Dear God"
DeLon|
1:45
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2
"Music 4 Da Soul"
Tiger Da Beat Banga for Beat Bang Productions, Inc, additional production by: DeLon Additional vocals by: Tiger |
5:52
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3
"Lifetimes"
DeLon |
4:09
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4
"Irresistible"
DeLon
Featuring: Maurice
3:33|
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5
"Get loose"
Bedrock
Additional vocals by: Piermid
3:22
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6
"Killer Styles"
Haily Blackman
Featuring: Haily Blackman and Derwin Valley
4:10
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7
"Calor De la Salsa"
DeLon
Arranged by: Eugenio Castillo
3:16
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8
"A Lesson Learned"
DeLon
Featuring: Derrese Morganfield
5:39
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9
"Change Da Game"
DeLon
Featuring: Angie Fernando
4:23
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10
"Jeevithe"
DeLon
Featuring: Angie Fernando
3:50
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11
"Get It Crunk"
Disco/Piermid Midwest Entertainment
Featuring: Piermid
3:58
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12
"Righteous Way"
Jungle Beats
Featuring: Jaricio
3:21
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13
"Be About Yours"
DeLon
Featuring: Derrese Morganfield
3:34
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