Wisin & Yandel - Pa'l Mundo CD

Pa'l Mundo CD music Although the title, MASTERPIECE, may be a bit of an overstatement, this full-length by duo Rakim (not to be confused with the legendary hip-hop MC) y Ken-y is packed with hopped-up reggaeton that aims to please fans of the genre. The duo has been featured on numerous reggaeton compilations, including EL DRAFT 2005, and they also gained attention (and favor with female fans) with their sexy video for "Tu No Estas." MASTERPIECE shows the pair fully capable of stretching their infectious beats, rapid-fire rhymes, and catchy pop refrains over a larger canvas.

Pa'l Mundo buy CD music Audio Mixer: Serge Tsai. Photographer: Timothy Saccenti.

Pa'l Mundo songs Up-and-coming artist Tito "El Bambino" joins the ranks of his high-profile reggaeton brethren with the release of 2006's TOP OF THE LINE. Sporting the usual array of stuttering, bouncing beats, rapid-fire rhymes, and hands-in-the-air chant-along choruses, TOP OF THE LINE sounds tailor-made for the jeep systems and block party boom boxes of summer '06. And that El Bambino isn't afraid to croon a seductive, downtempo number, as he does on "Secreto," won't hurt his popularity with female fans (to say nothing of his movie-star good looks).

Pa'l Mundo album for sale By 2005, Don Omar was one of the biggest figures on the reggaeton landscape, thanks to the anthem "Reggaeton Latino," a song from the CHOSEN FEW compilation that proved a huge hit. A remix version, which features lyrics in English and guest spots by Fat Joe and N.O.R.E., was also a hit, and further heightened Omar's profile via the corresponding video on MTV. That remix kicks off this collection, which also features ten tracks of Omar's by-now familiar reggaeton sound. With its mixture of hip-hop beats, dancehall-inspired rhythms, and lyrics en Espanol, DA HIT MAN PRESENTS REGGAETON LATINO is sure to have a wide appeal in urban centers across the Americas.

Pa'l Mundo CD music Daddy Yankee was one of the leading figures of the reggaeton movement in the mid-2000s, and this dual-disc compilation package is a testament to the Puerto Rican rapper's talent and popularity. BARRIO FINO EN DIRECTO namechecks Daddy Yankee's immensely popular BARRIO FINO album, and several tracks from that album are featured here in live concert versions. Also included on the CD are four new studio cuts, including "Gangsta Zone," with Snoop Dogg, and "Machete Reloaded," with Paul Wall. The presence of these mainstream hip-hop artists shows just how far reggaeton was able to cross over. On both the live audio tracks and the live footage included on the DVD, it's clear that Daddy Yankee is a first-rate and much-loved performer (his arena-sized audiences sing along with every word). The high-energy music, which draws on dancehall rhythms, hip-hop attitude, and Latin-flavored samples and accents, is as infectious here as on any of Daddy Yankee's releases. Fans won't want to miss this key overview. The DVD also includes special features like music videos, photos, and behind-the-scenes documentary footage. This set features a live DVD filmed December 19 at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico Jose Miguel Agrelot in Puerto Rico, including behind-the-scenes b-roll, Puerto Rico Day Parade performance, exclusive interviews, and video. The CD includes all the audio from the DVD performance, plus 5 totally new studio tracks and guest stars Snoop Dogg and Paul Wall. This set carries a parental advisory.

Pa'l Mundo buy CD music Alexis & Fido (their real names are Raul Ortiz and Joel Martinez, respectively) are a reggaeton duo from Puerto Rico. PITBULLS (a name by which the duo is sometimes referred due to Alexis's penchant for barking) is Alexis & Fido's full-length debut. Making good on the promise of their single "El Tiburon" featured on the reggaeton sampler MAS FLOW, 2, PITBULLS is full of witty wordplay, suggestive lyrics, and cumbia, mariachi, and dancehall flavors, all of it underpinned by Fido's original beats. Already stars in their native Puerto Rico, Alexis & Fido are sure to see that fame spread given this assured debut.