Yandel

Yandel

Yandel in press conference in Mexico City
Born Llandel Veguilla Malavé
(1977-01-14) January 14, 1977
Cayey, Puerto Rico
Other names
  • Yandel
  • El Capitán Yandel
  • I Griega
  • La Leyenda Viviente[1]
Occupation
  • Singer
  • record producer
Years active 1998–present
Spouse(s) Edneris Espada Figueroa (m. 1998)
Website yandellaleyenda.com
Musical career
Genres
Labels
Associated acts

Llandel Veguilla Malavé (born January 14, 1977), better known by his stage name Yandel, is a Puerto Rican reggaeton singer and record producer, who emerged in the music scene in 1995.[2] He is best known as a member of the reggaeton duo Wisin & Yandel. He released his first solo album Quien Contra Mí in September 2003, and his second solo studio album, De Líder a Leyenda was released in November 2013, which was certified Gold (Latin) by the RIAA in 2014.[3]

Early life and family

Llandel Veguilla Malavé was born on January 14, 1977, in Cayey, Puerto Rico,[4] the son of Julio Veguilla and Lucy Malavé. Veguilla has two siblings, including younger brother Gadiel,[1] who is also a singer, and sister Linnette.[5] Before he became a singer, Yandel worked as a barber in his hometown.[6]

In July 2004,[7] Veguilla married his long-time girlfriend,[8] Edneris Espada Figueroa[7] and the couple have two children; Adrián Yandel Veguilla, born 25 January 2001 and Dereck Adrián Veguilla, born 27 May 2004.[9]

Music career

Yandel met Wisin in school.[10] They began performing as a duo in 1998,[2] (Yandel then billing himself as "Llandel") 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 Vida... My Life, their first for Universal subsidiary Fresh Productions. Pa'l Mundo then catapulted them to mainstream success in 2005. Subsequently, Wisin & Yandel established their own label, WY Records, and presented an affiliate group, Los Vaqueros.[11] In November 2013, after the duo's Líderes tour, they went on hiatus.[12] Since then he has continued to tour.[13] A third album Dangerous was released in November 2015.[14][15]

Yandel performing in 2008.

Tours

Discography

Studio albums

EPs

Live albums

Filmography

Film
Year Film Director Character Notes
2005 Mi Vida: La Pelicula David Impelluso Himself An autobiographical documentary focusing on Wisin & Yandel's life.[20]
Television
Year Television show Character Notes
2009 Verano de amor Himself Guest star[21] (with Wisin)
2013 La Voz... México Coach Season 3[22] (with Wisin)

Awards and nominations

See also

Notes

    References

    1. 1 2 "Yandel: Discography, songs, biography, and listening guide". Rate Your Music. Retrieved 2014-03-01.
    2. 1 2 "Yandel: Legacy-De Líder a Leyenda Tour...". Terra. Retrieved 2015-03-11.
    3. ↑ "American album certifications – Yandel – De Lider a Leyenda". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved December 12, 2014. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Album, then click SEARCH
    4. ↑ "Biografía de Yandel". CMTV. Retrieved 2014-02-27.
    5. ↑ "Yandel status: MUCHO SOL!!!" DE PLAYA CON MI HERMANITA...". Twitter. Retrieved February 11, 2015.
    6. ↑ "Wisin & Yandel llegan revolucionando". People en Español. Retrieved 2014-02-27.
    7. 1 2 "Yandel celebra 10 años de matrimonio". Ritmoson Latino. Retrieved 2014-07-16.
    8. ↑ Cruz Candelaria, José L. (June 18, 2004). "Yandel disfruta a su segundo hijo". Archived from the original on May 28, 2014. Retrieved May 27, 2014.
    9. ↑ "Yandel celebra su aniversario en Las Bahamas". Primera Hora. Retrieved 2014-07-16.
    10. ↑ "El adiós de Los Líderes". Milenio. Retrieved 2014-05-28.
    11. ↑ "Yandel Bio". MTV. Retrieved 2014-03-01.
    12. ↑ "Yandel Denies Reggaeton Duo Will Be Breaking Up". Cosmopolitan. Retrieved December 16, 2014.
    13. ↑ "Yandel Announces New Solo 'VIP Tour'". Billboard. Retrieved 2015-11-02.
    14. ↑ "Dangerous By Yandel". iTunes. Retrieved 2016-02-17.
    15. ↑ "Yandel Is First Latin Artist to Live Stream Concert on Tidal; Boxing Champ Miguel Cotto to Produce". Billboard. Retrieved 2015-11-02.
    16. ↑ "Yandel – De Líder a Leyenda VIP Tour". wisinyandelpr.com. Retrieved 2014-06-10.
    17. ↑ "A petición de su fanaticada Yandel lanza Legacy - De Líder a Leyenda Tour EP". Yandellaleyenda.com. Retrieved 2014-08-28.
    18. ↑ "Fechas De Conciertos". Yandel La Leyenda. Retrieved April 16, 2016.
    19. ↑ "Yandel - Dangerous Tour". Wisin Y Yandel PR. Retrieved April 16, 2016.
    20. ↑ C. Gutierrez, Evan. "Mi Vida: La Pelicula – Wisin & Yandel". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved January 3, 2015.
    21. ↑ "Wisin & Yandel actúan con Dulce María". PeopleEnEspanol.com. Retrieved February 12, 2015.
    22. ↑ "Wisin & Yandel Named Newest Coaches on 'La Voz…Mexico'". Billboard.com. Retrieved February 12, 2015.
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