| Wisin & Yandel | |
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Yandel (left) and Wisin (right) performing in 2008. |
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| Background information | |
| Born | December 19, 1978 (Wisin) January 14, 1977 (Yandel)[1] |
| Origin | Cayey, Puerto Rico |
| Genres | Reggaeton, hip hop, Latin pop |
| Years active | 1998 – present |
| Labels | WY, Machete |
| Associated acts | 50 Cent, |
| Website | WisinYandelPR.com |
| Members | |
| Juan Luis Morera Luna (Wisin) Llandel Veguilla Malavé Salazar (Yandel)[1] |
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Wisin & Yandel are a Puerto Rican reggaeton duo, consisting of Juan Luis Morera Luna (Wisin) and Llandel Veguilla Malavé Salazar (Yandel). They started their career in 1998 and have been together since, winning several awards during that time.[1]
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)", T-Pain on "Imaginate" and in a remix for "Reverse Cowgirl".
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On November 7, 2007 the duo published Wisin vs. Yandel: Los Extraterrestres. The album was received positively by the Puerto Rican media, with mainstream newspaper Primera Hora awarding it a score of 4 out of 5.[2] 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 predecessors.[2] Following the release of Los Extraterrestres the duo commenced an international promotional tour.[3] After organizing concerts throughout Latin America and Europe, Wisin & Yandel noted that they would like to expand their markets to Africa and Australia.[3] Wisin & Yandel participated in the closing ceremonies of the 2008 Viña del Mar Festival.[4] The tickets for the event sold out, which the duo described as an "real honor".[4] 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.[5] 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.[6] Wisin & Yandel took part in the 2008 edition of New York City's Puerto Rican Day Parade, organized on June 8, 2008.[7] In the event they received a warm reception.[7] After arriving from New York the duo traveled to Puerto Rico, wherе they filmed a commercial as part of a campaign against drunken driving.[7] 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".[7] Wisin & Yandel won four awards in the Premios Juventud 2008 ceremony.[8] On July 19, 2008, the duo made a presentation before a sold-out crowd in Venezuela.[9] 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.[10] 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.[11] On April 24, 2009, Wisin & Yandel received the Latin Rhythm Album of the Year, Duo Or Group Latin Billboard Music Award for Los Extraterresres.[12] 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. On October 15, 2009, Wisin & Yandel won the Premio MTV Latinoamérica for "Artist of the Year" and "Video of the Year".[13]
Wisin & Yandel have collaborated with many artists in the American music industry in genres such as hip hop, pop, latin pop, R&B, and rock with artists such as Ricky Martin, Aventura, David Bisbal, Gloria Estefan, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Nelly Furtado, Fat Joe, R. Kelly, Eve, G-Unit, Enrique Iglesias, T-Pain, Akon, 50 Cent, Ivy Queen,and Sean Kingston.
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.[14] 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.[14]
Wisin married Yomaira Ortíz Feliciano on Saturday, July 26 2008 at Jájome Terrace restaurant in Cayey, Puerto Rico.[1] The couple have two children, which include their daughter Yelena, and son Dylan.[1]
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