Wisin & Yandel

Infobox Musical artist
Name = Wisin & Yandel


Background = group_or_band
Origin = Cayey, Puerto Rico
Birth_name = Juan Luis Morera Luna W Llandel Veguilla Malavé Salazar Y
Born = birth date |1978|12|19 (age 29) birth date |1979|1|14| (age 29)
Genre = Reggaeton, Rap,
Years_active = 1998 – present
Label = WY Records, Machete Music
URL = [http://www.wisinyandelpr.com]
Current_members = Wisin y Yandel Wisin & Yandel (also known as El Dúo de la Historia, El Dúo Dinámico! or Los Extraterrestres) is a Latin Grammy-nominated reggaeton duo. They started their career together in 1995 and have been together since winning several awards during that time. Yandel was born Llandel Veguilla Malavé Salazar on January 14, 1979 & Wisin was born Juan Luis Morera Luna on December 19, 1978Fact|date=April 2008.

Their hits include "Noche de Sexo" (featuring Anthony "Romeo" Santos of bachata group Aventura), "Rakata", "Llamé Pa' Verte (Bailando Sexy)", "Pam Pam", "Pegao", "Yo Te Quiero", "Sexy Movimiento", "Oye, ¿Dónde Está El Amor?", "Ahora Es", Síguelo, & "¿Por Qué Me Tratas Así?". 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", Lenny Kravitz on "Breathe" (a promotional song for Absolut Vodka), Mexican Pop group RBD on "Lento (Remix)", and compatriots La Secta AllStar on "Llora Mi Corazón", and in their new album "Presión" as well as "Sexy Movimiento" and "¿Por Qué Me Tratas Así?". This last album with 18 tracks plus two bonus tracks shows the experience Wisin & Yandel have gain over the years. Being one of the best Duos in the Regueton (AKA Reggaeton) genre.

Wisin & Yandel are considered one of the most successful artists in the reggaeton genre, due to their awards, nominations and sales of albums. They are ranked among Reggaeton artist Daddy Yankee, Don Omar, Ivy Queen and Tego Calderón

Personal Life

Yandel is married to Edneris Espada and has two sons, Adrián Yandel and Derek. Wisin married Yomaira Ortiz on July 26, 2008, in a cermony that took place in a restaurant of Cayey. The couple have a daughter, Yelena. [cite web| url=http://www.primerahora.com/noticia/musica/espectaculos_asi/siguen_en_la_de__que_son__lideres/196363| title=Siguen en la de que son líderes| author=Frances Tirado| publisher=Primera Hora| language=Spanish| date=2008-06-03| accessdate=2008-06-04] Yandel who was the ceremony's best man, is also the godfather of Wisin's daughter.cite web| url=http://www.primerahora.com/noticia/farandula/espectaculos_asi/wisin_se_casa_en_sencilla_ceremonia/214352| title=Wisin se casa en sencilla ceremonia| publisher="Primera Hora"| language=Spanish| date=2008-07-28| accessdate=2008-07-28]

Artistic careers

On November 6, 2007 the duo published "". The album was received possitively by the Puerto Rican media, with mainstream newspaper "Primera Hora" awarding it a score of 4/5.cite book| title=CD Rankea'o: Otro acierto de Wisin & Yandel| publisher=Primera Hora| location=Puerto Rico| chapter=Así| language=Spanish| date=2007-11-24| pages=44] The publication focused their review on the fusion of styles found in the album, claiming that the production continued the "musical evolution" found in its predecesors. Following the release of "Los Extraterrestres" the duo comenced 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.cite book| title=Sin pausa| author=Leyra E. González Pérez| publisher=El Nuevo Día| location=Puerto Rico| language=Spanish| chapter=Flash| date=2008-06-08] 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 an "real honor".cite book| title=Viña del Mar: Entre llegadas y cumpleaños| author=Cristina Fernández and Patricia Vargas| publisher=El Nuevo Día| location=Puerto Rico| chapter=Flash!| language=Spanish| 2008-02-24| pages=92] On June 2, 2008, Wisin and Yandel began a tour to promote "Wisin vs. Yandel: Los Extraterrestres, Otra Dimensión", visiting several radio stations in Puerto Rico. [cite web| url=http://www.primerahora.com/noticia/musica/espectaculosasi/wisin_&_yandel_sin_perder_el_contacto/196278| title=Wisin & Yandel sin perder el contacto| author=Frances Tirado| publisher=Primera Hora| language=Spanish| date=2008-06-02| aertretertertretccessdate=2008-06-04] The duo made a guest appearance in an album titled "Caribbean Connection" released on June 24, 2008. The production included participation by other Latin American artists including Daddy Yankee, Don Omar and Hector "El Father" along Jamaican musicians including Inner Circle, Bounty Killer, Elephant Man and Wayne Wonder. [cite web| url=http://www.primerahora.com/noticia/musica/espectaculos_asi/se_juntan_los_mostros/196370| title=Se juntan los "mostros"| publisher=Primera Hora| language=Spanish| date=2008-06-03| accessdate=2008-06-04] Wisin & Yandel took part in the 2008 edition of New York City's Puerto Rican Day Parade, organized on June 8, 2008. In the event they received a warm reception. After arriving from New York the duo traveled to Puerto Rico, wher they filmed a commercial as part of a campaign against drunken driving. On June 12, 2008, they would travel to Los Angeles, where they would attend the BMI Latin Awards, in which they received a nomination for "Writer of the Year".cite book| title=“Tú eres mío”| author=Leyra E. González Pérez| publisher=El Nuevo Día| language=Spanish| location=Puerto Rico| chapter=Flash| date=2008-06-09] Wisin & Yandel won four awards in the "Premios Juventud 2008" ceremony. [cite web| url=http://www.primerahora.com/noticia/musica/espectaculos_asi/lucen_los_boricuas_en_premios_juventud/212145| title=Lucen los boricuas en Premios Juventud| publisher=Primera Hora| language=Spanish| date=2008-07-19| accessdate=2008-07-22] On July 19, 2008, the duo made a presentation before a sold-out crowd in Venezuela. [cite web| url=http://www.primerahora.com/noticia/musica/espectaculos_asi/llenan_con_su_flow_a_venezuela/212339| title=Llenan con su "flow" a Venezuela| publisher=Primera Hora| language=Spanish| date=2008-07-21| accessdate=2008-07-22] The duet were selected to perform in "KQ Live Concert" on September 27, 2008, organized by KQ 105 FM, the event included several renowned artists from Puerto Rico and other Latin American locations. [cite web| url=http://www.primerahora.com/noticia/musica/espectaculos_asi/mezcla_de_generos_en_una_sola_tarima/216805| title=Mezcla de géneros en una sola tarima| author=Aixa Sepúlveda Morales| publisher="Primera Hora"| language=Spanish| date=2008-08-05| accessdate=2008-08-11] On August 12, 2008, the duo received a recognition by Cayey's mayor,Rolando Ortiz Velázquez. In the activity, they were named "Ambassadors from Cayey to the world", in a patronal celebration that was dedicated to the duo. [cite web| url=http://www.primerahora.com/noticia/musica/espectaculos_asi/embajadores_de_los_cayeyanos_wisin_&_yandel/219817| title=“Embajadores” de los cayeyanos Wisin & Yandel| publisher="Primera Hora"| language=Spanish| date=2008-08-15| accessdate=2008-08-17]

Artistic Appearances

Wisin & Yandel have collaborated with many artists throughout the United States music industry. Throughout genres such as hip hop, pop, latin pop, and R&B, with artists such as Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Nelly Furtado, Fat Joe, Eve, R. Kelly, 50 Cent & G-Unit.

Discography

Albums

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2000
"Los Reyes del Nuevo Milenio "
*1st studio album
*Released: August 17 2000
*Format: CD
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align="center"| 35
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2001
" De Nuevos a Viejos "
*2nd studio album
*Released: 2001
*Format: CD
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align="center"| 26
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2003
" Mi Vida... My Life"
*3rd studio album
*Released: 2003
*Format: CD
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align="center"| 56
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2003
"De Otra Manera"
*4th studio album
*Released: August 17 2003
*Format: CD
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2005
"Pa'l Mundo"
*5th studio album
*Released: November 01 2005
*Format: CD
align="center"| 30
align="center"| 1
align="center"| 15
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2007
"2010 Lost Edition"
*Compilation album
*Released: 2007
*Format: CD
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2007
""
*6th studio album
*Released: : November 06, 2007
*Format: CD
align="center"| 14
align="center"| 1
align="center"| 2
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2008
""
*Re-Release album
*Released: May 2008
*Format: CD/DVD
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Compilations albums

* 2006 Los Vaqueros
* 2007 Los Vaqueros Wild Wild Mixes
* 2008

Live albums

* 2007

olo Efforts

* 2004 Wisin El Sobreviviente (Re-Released 2007)
* 2004 Yandel Quien Contra Mí (Re-Released 2007)

ingles

* ola (2002)
* Dem Bow (2002)
* "'La Rockera" (2002)
* Aventura (2003)
* Los Pistoleros (2003)
* Guáyale El Mahón (2003)
* Esta Noche Me La Pela (2003)
* Te Suelto El Pelo (2004)
* La Calle Me Lo Pidió (Ft. Tego Calderón) (2004)
* La Gitana (2004)
* Saoco (Ft. Daddy Yankee) (2004)
* En La Disco Bailoteo (2004)
* El Booty (2004)
* Rakata (2005)
* Llamé Pa' Verte (Bailando Sexy) (2005)
* Mírala Bien (2005)
* Mayor Que Yo (Part 2) (2005)
* Mayor Que Yo (Part 2) (Remix) (Ft. Tony Dize & Franco "El Gorila") (2005)
* Noche de Sexo (Ft. Anthony "Romeo" Santos) (2005)
* Pam Pam (2006)
* El Teléfono (Ft. Hector "El Father") (2006)
* Noche de Entierro (Nuestro Amor) (Ft. Hector "El Father", Daddy Yankee, Tony Tun-Tun, & Zion) (2006)
* Pegao (2006)
* Atrevete (Ft. Franco "El Gorila") (2006)
* Yo Te Quiero (2007)
* Sexy Movimiento (2007)
* Oye, ¿Dónde Está El Amor? (Ft. Franco De Vita) (2007)
* Ahora Es (2008)
* Síguelo (2008)
* Dime Qué Te Pasó (2008)
* Me Estas Tentando (2008)

Collaborations

*No Me Dejes Solo (Ft. Daddy Yankee)
*Mayor Que Yo (Ft. Baby Ranks, Hector "El Father", Tony Tun-Tun, & Daddy Yankee)
*Burn It Up (Ft. R. Kelly)
*Rakata (Remix) (Ft. Ja Rule, Pitbull, & N.O.R.E.)
*Pam Pam (Remix) (Ft. Anthony "Romeo" Santos)
*Noche de Sexo (Ft. Anthony "Romeo" Santos)
*Take the Lead (Wanna Ride) (Ft. Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, Fatman Scoop, & Melissa Jiménez)
*Torre de Babel (Reggaeton Mix) (Ft. David Bisbal)
*El Teléfono (Ft. Hector "El Father")
*Sácala (Ft. Hector "El Father" & Don Omar)
*Sácala (2006 Remix) (Ft. Alexis y Fido, TNT, Hector "El Father", Varon, Getto y Gastam)
*Nadie Como Tú (Ft. Don Omar)
*No Sé de Ella "MySpace" (Ft. Don Omar)
*Stars Are Blind (Luny Tunes Remix) (Ft. Paris Hilton)
*Piden Perreo (Ft. Alexis y Fido)
*La Calle Me Llama (Ft. Alexis y Fido)
*Jinete (Ft. Alexis y Fido)
*Saoco (Ft. Daddy Yankee)
*La Calle Me Lo Pidió (Ft. Tego Calderón)
*Cuando Baila Reggaetón (Ft. Tego Calderón)
*Paleta (Ft. Daddy Yankee)
*Royal Rumble (Ft. Luny Tunes, Daddy Yankee, Wise, Franco "El Gorila", Zion, Hector "El Father", Yomo, Don Omar, Alexis, & Arcangel)
*Noche de Entierro (Nuestro Amor) (Ft. Daddy Yankee, Hector "El Father",& Tony Tun-Tun) ()
*Lento (Remix) (Ft. RBD)
*Lo Nuestro Se Fue (Noche de Entierro Remix) (Feat. Luny Tunes, Alex Rivera, Ivy Queen, & Daddy Yankee)
*Luny & Nales (Remix) (Ft. Luny, Nales, & Daddy Yankee)
*Mami (Ft. Rupee)
*La Pared (Ft. Don Omar & Gadiel)
*Perdido (Ft. Jayko) (Los Vaqueros Wild Wild Mixes)
*No Llores (Remix) (Ft. Gloria Estefan)
*Yo Te Quiero (Remix) (Ft. Luis Fonsi)
*Sexy Movimiento (Remix) (Ft. Nelly Furtado)
*Permíteme (Ft. Tony Dize) (La Melodía De La Calle)
*Pa' Darle (Ft. Tony Dize) (La Melodía De La Calle)
*Descontrol (Ft. Tony Dize) (La Melodía De La Calle)
*Lloro Por Ti (Remix) (Ft. Enrique Iglesias) ()
*Rider Pt. 2 (Remix) (Ft. G-Unit)
*Siguelo (Remix) (Ft. Jayko)
*Si Tiran Que Soporten (Ft. Gadiel & Franco "El Gorilla")

Notes

External links

* [http://www.wisinyandelpr.com/ Official Site]
* [http://www.myspace.com/wisinandyandelpr Official MySpace Page]
* [http://www.wyspace.ning.com/ Official Social Network]
* [http://www.myspace.com/wisinwy Wisin Official Page]
* [http://www.myspace.com/yandelwy Yandel Official Page]
* [http://wisinyyandel.mtvtr3s.com Official MTV Tr3́s Artist Page]
* [http://www.lafragancia.com/wisinyyandel Wisin y Yandel's music, photos, videos, biography at www.lafragancia.com]
* [http://www.billboardenespanol.com/musica/content_display/artistas/artista-destacado/e3i639db5ad9522d8c7910242eef97a0e0e Wisin y Yandel, Aristista Destacado - Billboard En Español]