Ivy Queen

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Ivy Queen
Background information
Birth name Martha Ivelisse Pesante
Also known as The Queen of Reggaeton
Born March 4, 1972 (1972-03-04) (age 40)
Añasco, Puerto Rico
Origin New York, New York
Genres Reggaetón
Hip Hop
Rap
Occupations composer, singer
Years active 1994–present
Labels Univision Music Group, Abby Records
Machete Music, Drama Records (present)

Ivy Queen (born March 4, 1972) is a Puerto Rican Latin Grammy nominated reggaeton composer and singer. She is most commonly known as "La Reina del Reggaeton" (The Queen of Reggaeton). She is also known as the Queen of Rivalries.

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[edit] Early years

Martha Ivelisse Pesante, also known as Ivy Queen was born in Añasco, Puerto Rico.[1] When she was young, Ivy Queen's parents moved to New York City where she was raised. Her parents returned to their hometown of Añasco when Ivy was in her teens.[1] There she spent her time perfecting her craft while hanging out with barber/rapper chu chu tren. When she was 18, Ivy Queen moved to San Juan where she met rapper and producer, DJ Negro, who introduced her to a group called "The Noise," with whom she wrote and performed her first song "Somos Raperos Pero No Delincuentes" (We're Rappers, But Not Delinquents). She became tired with the violent and sexual themes often used in reggaeton, and wished to write about a variety of subjects.[1] In 2008, she resumed her studies, intending to conclude her high school education. She stated that the reason behind this decision was to "deliver a message to young people".[2]

[edit] Singing career

Soon, DJ Negro convinced Ivy Queen to go solo and in 1997, she made her debut with the recording of the album En Mi Imperio (In My Empire) for the Sony International Records '97" award, naming her "The Peoples Favorite Rap Singer", by Artista magazine.

In 1999 Ivy Queen recorded her second album, for the Sony Label, titled Original Rude Girl which carried the following hit songs "Interlude in the Zone", "Que Sabes Tu" ("What Do You Know?") and "The King and the Queen". It sold more than her first album and was highly acclaimed. Ivy's third album Diva, was released in 2003. The songs were originally written by her and performed with the participation of various artists. Diva was so successful that an enhanced edition entitled Diva (Platinum Edition) waS released in 2004. The update to the CD added several remixes of her most popular songs from the Diva album. Ivy Queen's fourth album Real followed quickly and was also released in 2004. The album had guest artists such as Hector "El Father", Mikey Perfecto, Fat Joe, and La India.

Ivy's fifth album was a compilation of her best work and added 4 previously unreleased songs. The album, called Flashback, was released in 2005. The Best of Ivy Queen was released in 2005 which also was a compilation of her best work. It is still unknown whether or not The Best of Ivy Queen was an official release. In March 2007, Ivy Queen released a new album titled Sentimiento. The album debuted at No. 4 on the Latin charts, making it her highest debut ever on the chart. The lead single of the album "Que Lloren" became a Top 10 hit, and the remix by Manny and Gil also became a top hit in many countries. Ivy Queen then released her eighth studio album, "Drama Queen" on July 13, 2010. Since 2010, Ivy Queen has been working on her next studio album "Musa" set to be released in June 2012.

[edit] Discography

External audio
You may listen to Ivy Queen's "Te he querido Te he Llorado" here.
Main article: Ivy Queen discography

Singles

  • In The Zone
  • Quiero Bailar
  • Dile
  • Cuéntale
  • Te He Querido, Te He Llorado
  • Libertad
  • No Hacen Nada
  • Que Lloren
  • En Que Fallamos
  • Dime
  • La Vida Es Asi
  • Amor Puro

Collaborations

  • Boricuas NY (2001)
  • DJ Nelson The Flow (2001)
  • The Magestic (2002)
  • Kilate (2002)
  • The Flow: Sweet Dreams (2005)
  • Mas Flow 2
  • Millenium
  • Rastrillea 2 (Official Remix)
  • Golpe de Estado (2010)

Features:

[edit] Awards & Nominations

[edit] Premios Juventud 2006

  • Diva Award/WINNER - Special Award for Meteoric Career

[edit] Furia Musical Awards 2006

  • Best Reggaeton Singer Of The Year/WINNER

[edit] Latin Grammy Awards 2007

  • Urban Album Of The Year

[edit] Premio Lo Nuestro 2008

  • Urban Album Of The Year/WINNER

[edit] Billboard Latin Music Awards 2009

  • Hot Latin Song Of The Year, Female/WINER
  • Tropical Airplay Song Of The Year, Female/WINNER
  • Latin Rhythm Airplay Of The Year

[edit] Billboard Latin Music Awards 2011

  • Hot Latin Song Of The Year, Female
  • Top Latin Album Of The Year, Female

[edit] Latin Grammy Awards 2011

  • Urban Album Of The Year

[edit] See also

Portal icon Puerto Rico portal
Portal icon Latin American music portal
Portal icon Biography portal

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b c Leggett, Steve. "Ivy Queen - Biography". Allmusic. http://allmusic.com/artist/ivy-queen-p224845. Retrieved 2011-04-14. 
  2. ^ "Ivy Queen vuelve a la escuela" (in Spanish). Primera Hora. 2008-08-11. http://www.primerahora.com/noticia/musica/espectaculosasi/ivy_queen_vuelve_a_la_escuela/218533. Retrieved 2008-08-11. [dead link]

[edit] External links

Ivy Queen
Studio albums
Singles
  • "In the Zone"
  • "Quiero Bailar"
  • "Dile"
  • "Cuéntale"
  • "Te He Querido, Te He Llorado"
  • "Libertad"
  • "No Hacen Nada"
  • "Que Lloren"
  • "En Que Fallamos"
  • "Dime"
  • "La Vida Es Así"
  • "Amor Puro"
Other & Associated Acts
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