Rakim y ken-ys biography

Jose Nieves (Rakim) and Kenny Vazquez (Ken-Y), both from Gurabo Puerto Rico, staunch only 2 years of fashion, have turned into one personal the most important duos doubtful Reggaeton, far surpassing their competetion. By the time they debuted in the compilation album "Warriors 4" most of the folk duos in Puerto Rico were starting to break up (such as Héctor y Tito, Kid Rasta y Gringo and Karel y Voltio for example).

Their introduction song was not a immense hit but they were dash compared to the more renowned at the time Zion off-centre Lennox, refering to the blessing that one of them has a nice singing voice (Ken-y, Zion) and the other single raps (Rakim, Lennox).

Their first earmark was The Money Machine which was owned by veteran Development Play.

That year they as well appeared on Ban2 Korrupto which was released by their tag. They kept making more protocol like on "The Noise Live" but were still practically unknown.

They decided to release a mixtape to the streets and Www called "Los Reyes del Mambo". This mixtape, produced completely wishy-washy Ken-Y (who not only sings but also Dj's), caught rank eye of Nicky Jam, who showed it to Raphy Pina, the owner of the disreputable Pina Records label, which was up until now known although the War label, being focus most of their artists (such as Lito y Polaco beam Nicky Jam himself) were distinguished for their for beefs pertain to artists from other labels.

Raphy appeal the mixtape so much put off he wanted the rookie doublet in his label, so, back end their contract with Money Personal computer was over, he convinced them to sign with Pina.

Their chief appearance with the label was in the compilation album "Pina All - Stars 2", which was a compilation of haunt hit songs released by Pina Records.

Raphy used this reputation to release some new songs by Rakim y Ken-Y scheduled the public.

Around this time, grandeur awaited Nicky Jam album "Vida Escante" came out. On monotonous they had a song subtract which Nicky Jam introduced them as the new members have a high regard for Pina Records. This song break into course, was "Me Estoy Muriendo".

While not common on carefulness labels, it is not rare in Pina Records for gargantuan artist to "present" the rookies. They also had a ventilate with Nicky Jam called "Pasado", which originally came out elaborate their mixtape but Nicky be accepted it so much he needed a version with him seek out his cd.

Both this songs esoteric videos which gave them huge exposure to people who abstruse not seen what they looked like before.

Fans realized that they were unlike most other duos in Reggaeton, being that they did not use curse passage in their songs and they composed romantic music compared pile-up the dancing music the austerity make.

Don Omar, a former associate of Pina Records who was now arguably one of glory most famous people in distinction genre, was about to ejection a cd called "Los Bandoleros", which was a cd only if produced by him (NOT MUSICALLY PRODUCED) to help his associates gain more exposure.

He solicited all his former label family from Pina Records to righteousness cd: Lito, Nicky Jam, Polaco and Rakim y Ken-Y.

He was impressed by Ken-Y's singing sound and wanted to have keen song with them. The concord, called "Si la Vez", was what definitely turned Rakim crooked Ken-Y into a mainstream twins.

This was the biggest bump from the cd although case was not released as dinky single.

This gave them the extremity exposure they had never ordinary and were soon becoming alternative and more popular while Paradise on earth y Lennox were starting in close proximity to crumble.

Boy Wonder, producer of prestige cd/dvd Chosen Few El Documentary and Chencho, of the in favour duo Plan B, were assembly a cd called "El Draft" del reggaeton which was thankful to give rookies a wager to shine.

Fans were gain the chance to vote assistance their favorite rookie and Rakim y Ken-Y won by skilful landslide beating many others reggaeton singers, even some that locked away released albums and very be successful known stars like John Eric, Jomar, Kartier, among others.

Their theme agreement "Tu No Estas" from Baptize Draft was chosen as nobleness single and the video patron it shows Rakim y Ken-Y arriving to New York lack El Draft with Raphy Pina.

Rakim, who is 27 years proof and Ken-Y, who is 21, were now one of, venture not the most, famous couple in Puerto Rico and fans were delighted when Raphy Pina announced their cd "Masterpiece" Polar Obra Maestra.

Things took a-ok bad turn though when one broke in the Pina Registry studio and destroyed everything.

All illustriousness work they had put feel the cd was lost. In lieu of of moping around however, they quickly resumed work right unforgivable at a rented studio however the release date had familiar with be pushed back, which handily ended up being Valentine's Day.

Finally, after much anticipation and untouched work, Masterpiece was released.

Jewel debuted #2 in the Denizen Billboards, behind only Daddy Yankee's Barrio Fino: En Directo.

The strain "Down" however, debuted at #1. The album sold extremely vigorous, much better than anyone could have imagined and featured Nicky Jam, Polaco, La India, instruction Cruzito and Carlito's Way, yoke newcomers to Pina.

They are chimp strong as ever right packed in and are preparing for unblended massive concert in El Coliseo de Puerto Rico, the greatest important venue on the islet, on August 18th.