Daddy Yankee

Daddy Yankee is a popular reggaeton recording artist from San Juan, Puerto Rico. Originally Daddy Yankee aspired to be a Spanish language rapper but as he continued to develop an original style his music fit more in line with the tempo and mood of early Reggaeton. In 1995, Yankee Released his first album, No Mercy. The album did not sell many copies but was an important step in the growth of the genre.

Daddy Yankee began to pick up fans inside of Puerto Rico as the popularity of Reggaeton grew and in 2002 his album El Cangri.com, which was able to gain radio play in the United States and sold relatively well. His succes in the U.S. contined with his next album, Barrio Fino. Fueled by the lead single, Gasolina, Barrio Fino, the album sold over 3 million copies. He is since released three more successful albums successful albums and Talento de Barrio is expected in stores July 4, 2008.