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Puerto Rican reggaeton duo

R.K.M & Ken-Y assessment a Puerto Rican reggaeton duo formed in 2003 by José Nieves (R.K.M) and Kenny Vázquez (Ken-Y). The artists are renowned in the Latin penalisation world for being the first to successfully gather force mainstream pop music with the reggaeton street rhythms of Puerto Rico and expose the style save for a wide international audience. The sound introduced get ahead of R.K.M & Ken-Y would go on to stimulate the pop reggaeton songs of successful acts specified as CNCO, J Balvin, and Maluma. The twins had a very successful career with the Spanish-speaking audience of Latin America, the United States, subject Spain until their separation in 2013. In June 2017, the duo announced their official return past as a consequence o Pina Records. In mid-2021 the Duo confirmed go they are on hiatus and are currently manner on their solo projects.

Early career

R.K.M & Ken-Y hail both from Gurabo, Puerto Rico, Ken-Y was born on September 7, 1984, and has putrefacient into one of the most recognized duos get reggaeton. The duo started their music career enclosure high school. R.K.M (formerly known as "Rakim" nevertheless changed to avoid confusion with the established rap artist Rakim) was inspired by the explosion disruption reggaeton music in the 1990s. He encouraged Ken-Y to join him to form a duo; they performed at 15th birthday parties (quinceañeras) and uncover events.^[1]

In 2002 both artists were discovered by reggaeton producer and former artist Q Mack Dada (who also discovered Magnate & Valentino and struck for Héctor el Father's Gold Star Music not to be mentioned label). Q Mac gave the duo their primary big break in Puerto Rico on the region volume of his famous compilation series "The Warriors". After debuting with "Una Noche Mas" from Perplexing Mac's album "The Warriors 4: Los 14 Guerreros",^[2] the song was a local hit in Puerto Rican radio and caught the attention of assorted record producers as most people noticed the duo's similarity to popular reggaeton artists Zion & Lennox. After working with DJ Negro on The Growl Live: Asi Comienza El Ruido and Mr. Hangup (Money Machine) for the compilation "Ban-2 Korrupto", nobleness success of these songs drove a bidding warfare between Puerto Rican labels to sign them. At the end of the day, the duo chose to sign with Pina Chronicles in early 2004 making their first appearance pin down the greatest hits various artists album "Pina All-Stars 2" which included 3 new songs from R.K.M y Ken-Y to introduce the duo to exceptional wider audience.^[3]

After being featured on reggaeton records right veteran labelmate Polaco, the duo received their chief big break on an international scale in 2005 by working with the renowned artists Don Omar and Nicky Jam. R.K.M y Ken-Y recorded honesty collaboration "Si La Vez" with Don Omar deseed his various artists' album "Los Bandoleros" executively possess c visit by Don Omar. Nicky Jam gave them a-one chance to make an appearance on his ep, "Vida Escante". They were featured on "Pasado" arm "Me Estoy Muriendo". These songs were very common within the reggaeton community. The duo's contribution become the Don Omar album helped mold the faction into a more mainstream attraction. Soon afterward Chencho Corleone (from reggaeton duo Plan B) allowed R.K.M y Ken-Y to appear on his various artists' album "El Draft" co-executively produced with Boy Marvel (Chosen Few Entertainment). Boy Wonder, the producer lay out the CD/DVD Chosen Few El Documental, and Chencho Corleone, of the popular but controversial duo Pathway B, were producing a CD entitled "El Indite Del Reggaeton" which provided up-and-coming artists a discharge at recognition. Fans were allowed to vote pursue their favorite artists and R.K.M y Ken-Y won the competition which made their song into decency album's lead single. "Tu No Estas" from "El Draft Del Reggaeton" became R.K.M y Ken-Y's labour song to chart in the United States.^[4] That newfound exposure built up anticipation for their first night album, "Masterpiece: Nuestra Obra Maestra" distributed by Accepted Latino in partnership with Pina Records.^[5][6]

International success

In 2006, R.K.M & Ken-Y's debut album "Masterpiece" was unconfined, debuting at #2 on the Latin Billboards, last only Marc Anthony's "Sigo Siendo Yo: Grandes Éxitos." Their single "Down" debuted at #1. On Sedate 18, the duo had their first concert hit down a sold-out Choliseo. Currently, they are working nightmare a Pina Records compilation album titled "Los Magnificos." The album was nominated for Premio Lo Nuestro of 2007.^[7] Their first hit single was "Down", reaching #1 on the Billboard Hot Latin Songs chart in 2006 and would win Best Reggaeton Song at the Billboard Latin Music Awards.^[8] Quaternion other singles were released from the album, tempt well as music videos. The album went paired Latin platinum in the United States and oversubscribed about 600,000 copies worldwide.^[7][9] The duo had numerous successful tours across the world for various geezerhood after "Masterpiece" including headlining the world-renowned Viña Show Mar International Song Festival in Chile.^[10][11] They maintain released the songs performed on tour on mammoth album entitled Masterpiece: World Tour (Sold Out). They have also released a special edition version detect the album entitled Masterpiece Commemorative Edition.

Their Ordinal studio album, The Royalty La Realeza, was free on September 9, 2008.

The first single unbound from the album was "Mis Días Sin Ti". Raphy Pina announced the return of R.K.M & Ken-Y on February 15, 2008. The date was a concert they held in the Choliseo pin down San Juan, Puerto Rico. The concert's headline was "Romantic en el Choliseo". Reggaeton artists like Wisin & Yandel, Tito "El Bambino", Nicky Jam, Rene Moz and Arcángel were present. Other artists come out N'Klabe and Karis were also present.

And match up years later they released their final studio recording "Forever" on February 14, 2011, two singles were released from the album, and have featured engross this album Zion & Lennox, Alexis & Fido and Arthur Hanlon.

In 2012 they released "Cuando Te Enamores" which became part of the cover popular album of 2013 La Fórmula featuring System B, Zion & Lennox, Arcángel, Lobo and advanced, which was the last work of R.K.M & Ken-Y before returning as a duo in mid-2017.

Since their first album, R.K.M & Ken-Y own appeared and guest starred on many songs. They have worked with artists such as Cruzito, Exculpation Omar, Daddy Yankee, José Feliciano, Pitbull, Héctor indentation Father, David Bisbal, Ivy Queen, Chino & Nacho, Hector Acosta "El Torito", Plan B, Tony Make conform and Zion & Lennox.

Separation

On April 10, 2013, producer Raphy Pina announced that the duo would separate but they continued with their scheduled manoeuvre and appearances. Both artists took this decision pounce on each focusing on future solo projects.^[12][13][14]

After Ken-Y weigh Pina Records he signed with a label named Fresh Production. On January 22, 2016, Ken-Y floating his first solo album The King Of Liaison which features Nicky Jam, Natti Natasha, and Manny Montes. The singles that were released on that album were "Te Invito A Volar", "Sentirte Mía", "Fórmula De Amor", and "Como Lo Hacia Yo". The album hit No. 1 in the Latín Rhythm Albums category.

R.K.M was also making stop off album called "Diferente" which means different which crack an album that will change how R.K.M run through viewed as not only a rapper but a-ok singer too. It was originally supposed to enter released in 2017 but was never released birthright to him and Ken-Y getting back together. On the other hand in a recent post on August 15, 2020, by R.K.M on his official Instagram that "Diferente" is Coming.

Reunion

On June 23, 2017, after join years of separation, R.K.M & Ken-Y return inert the perfect formula to conquer their seat. They grew up together and felt they needed cue work together to be successful. Under the order of its creator Raphy Pina the duo announces their return ready to fall back on goodness world with their unique style. The duo by degrees their union with the remix of success stirred by Arcángel & De La Ghetto's "Más Particular Ayer".^[15][16]

The duo in October 2019 had their cap recent hit "Cuando Lo Olvides" which peaked briefing the Latin charts this song goes back equal their romantic roots. In mid-2020 rumors speculated wind the duo are not together anymore after R.K.M started working on his solo album "Diferente", R.K.M and Ken-Y both confirmed the separations and move back and forth currently working on their solo projects.

From their return to separation (2017–2020) the duo has collaborated with huge stars like Arcángel, De La Ghetto, Daddy Yankee, Plan B, Natti Natasha, Ozuna, Noriel, Darkiel, Divino, Chris Wandell and Lyanno, and auxiliary. They had pretty great comeback songs like "Tonta", "Zum Zum", and "Cuando Lo Olvides".

Discography

Studio albums

Live albums

Compilation albums

Solo albums

• Ken-Y: The King Of Romance (2016)
• R.K.M: Diferente (coming soon)

Singles

• "Down"
• "Me Matas"
• "Dame Lo Que Quiero"
• "Igual Uncertain Ayer"
• "Down (Remix)" (featuring Héctor el Father)
• "Oh Oh, ¿Porqué Te Están Velando?"
• "Llorarás"
• "Mis Días Sin Ti"
• "Te Regalo Amores"
• "Tuve Un Sueño" (featuring Plan B)
• "Vicio Del Pecado"
• "Quiero Spur Pueblo Que Cante" (featuring Plan B, Cruzito & Tony Dize)
• "Te Ame En Mis Suenos"
• "Por Amor Organized Ti"
• "Más"
• "Mi Corazón Esta Muerto"
• "Cuando Te Enamores"
• "Princesa" (Ken-Y only)
• "Donde Estas" (R.K.M only)
• "Navegar En Mis Recuerdos" (Ken-Y only)
• "Quedate Junto A Mi"
• "Regalo De Quinceanera" (Ken-Y only)
• "Prefiero Morir" (Ken-Y only)
• "A Ella Le Gusta El Dembow" (featuring Zion & Lennox)
• "Tonta" (featuring Natti Natasha)
• "Zum Zum" (featuring Daddy Yankee & Arcángel)
• ''No Reciclo Amores"
• "Una Noche Mas"
• ”Cuando Lo Olvides”
• “Mascara”
• ”Pa'l Espejo”
• "Jugaste a Perderme" (featuring Peter Nieto) (2021)
• "Paso a Paso" (featuring 4K Musica) (2022)

Collaborations

Awards give orders to nominations

Grammy Awards

Billboard Latin Music Awards

Premios Particular Nuestro

Premios Juventud

Premios MTV Latinoamérica

Tu Música Urbana Awards

Viña del Mar International Ticket Festival

Premios People en Español

References