Luny Tunes
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| Luny Tunes | |
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| Origin | Dominican Republic |
| Genres | Reggaeton |
| Years active | 2001–present |
| Labels | Mas Flow Inc. Universal Music Latino |
| Associated acts | Noriega, Tainy, Erre XI, DJ Nelson |
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| Francisco Saldaña (Luny) Víctor Cabrera (Tunes) |
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| Drum Machine Synthesizer Sequencer Fl Studio |
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Luny Tunes are a Dominican reggaeton production duo consisting of Francisco Saldaña (Luny) and Víctor Cabrera (Tunes) who have been known for creating unique musical rhythms for some of the most popular reggaeton artists since the early 2000s.
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[edit] Biography
Francisco Saldaña was born on June 23, 1979, and Víctor Cabrera was born on April 12, 1981. Both originally from the Dominican Republic,[1] they originally started working at the Leverett House dining hall at Harvard University before their commercial success as reggaeton producers.[2]
[edit] Musical career
[edit] 2001-2003: The Early Years
Luny Tunes was reggaeton's first major hitmaking production team, cranking out an assembly line of hit singles, club anthems, and CD mixtapes, all the while collaborating with many of the style's top vocalists. Luny Tunes were given their big break by DJ Nelson, a reggaeton pioneer who recognized their production talents, which had been well showcased on Hector & Tito's A La Reconquista (2002), and signed them to his Flow Music label.[1] Luny Tunes in turn made their major-label debut, alongside another promising young production talent, Noriega, on Mas Flow (2003). The CD mixtape featured most of reggaeton's top vocalists of the time (Daddy Yankee, Don Omar, Tego Calderón, Wisin & Yandel, Hector & Tito, Zion & Lennox, Baby Ranks, Nicky Jam, Trebol Clan, and many more) and firmly established the duo as a go-to production team. The CD was a huge commercial success in Latin America and was one of the top Latin albums in the United States.
[edit] 2004-2007: Rise to International Fame
The following year Luny Tunes continued to further their reputation, establishing themselves as hitmakers when "Gasolina," one of their numerous productions featured on Daddy Yankee's Barrio Fino (2004), became a worldwide hit and club anthem. In addition to Barrio Fino, Luny Tunes also contributed productions to acclaimed albums by Don Omar (The Last Don, 2003) and Tego Calderón (El Abayarde, 2003), as well as albums by Eddie Dee (Los 12 Discípulos, 2004), Ivy Queen (Diva, 2004), Zion & Lennox (Motivando a la Yal, 2004), Nicky Jam (Vida Escante, 2004), and Trebol Clan (Los Bacatranes, 2004) — all of this within a two-year span. Their instrumentals and musical styles were creating a new standard in reggaeton in general.
In 2005, Luny Tunes released Mas Flow, Vol. 2, their first all-new album since the previous volume, and in 2006 they released a third, Mas Flow: Los Benjamins, along with a second compilation of previously released material, Reggaeton Hits, which had been preceded by a prior best-of collection, La Trayectoria (2004). The next mixtape dropped in 2007, Los Benjamins: La Continuacion, not long after the duo's second volume in the Kings of the Beats instrumental series. By this point, Luny Tunes were employing various assistant producers (Tainy, Jose M. Gomez, Nely "El Arma Secreta", Doble A & Nales "Los Presidentes", Mr. G and many more), who were employed as part of the Mas Flow Inc. production factory. As of 2007, they have produced more than 500 songs.
Luny Tunes are also known for bringing up new producers in the genre such as Nesty "La Mente Maestra", Naldo, Tainy, Nely "El Arma Secreta", Bones "The Musical Alchemist", Thilo "La Navaja de Doble Filo," Loz Fantaztikoz and Miki "La Mano Bionica, Madmusick (Yan & Yon)"
[edit] 2008-Present
In 2008 Luny Tunes got back on their Reggaeton Throne and Signed duo Erre XI to Mas Flow. After their signing, the duo released their full-length debut album titled Luny Tunes Presents: Erre XI which spawned the single "Carita Bonita" featuring Pee Wee of Kumbia All Starz.
In August 2009, Lionize announced the break-up of the duo with Luny Tunes. Luny will keep the name 'Erre XI', but both Lionize and Raphy will be replaced by two other members. It is currently unknown if Lionize and El Raffe will continue to be a duo, or if both artists will pursue their solo-careers. As for the reasoning of the separation, a statement has yet to be given.
After Erre XI, in 2009, Luny Tunes signed Dyland & Lenny to Mas Flow. They were announced as replacements of Erre XI but they did not want to take the name away from the original artists. They started their career in late 2009 with "Nadie Te Amará Como Yo". Then they were featured on the song "Rompiendo Cadenas" by Mexican singer Ana Bárbara. In 2010 they released their debut album My World. Their biggest hits from the album are "Nadie Te Amará Como Yo", "Quiere Pa' Que Te Quieran" and "Caliente" Produced by Madmusick (Yan & Yon).
Luny Tunes currently reside in Puerto Rico where they own a studio estimated to be worth around US$3.5 million.[3] On September 25, 2007 it was announced that Luny Tunes entered a five year production agreement with Fuego Entertainment. They will co-produce two albums per year to be released under Fuego Entertainment's music division, Fuego Entertainment Music International.
[edit] Discography
[edit] Main albums
- 2003: Mas Flow
- 2005: Mas Flow 2
- 2006: Mas Flow: Los Benjamins
- 2011: Mas Flow 3
[edit] Other albums
- 2004: The Kings of the Beats
- 2004: La Trayectoria
- 2004: Luny Tunes Presents La Mision 4: The Take Over
- 2006: Mas Flow 2.5
- 2006: Reggaeton Hits
- 2006: The Kings of the Beats 2
- 2007: Los Benjamins: La Continuación
- 2007: 20 #1's Now
- 2008: Luny Tunes Presents: Erre XI
- 2009: Presents Calle 434
[edit] Production discography
- For further information see Luny Tunes production discography.
[edit] Awards
- Latin Billboard Awards 2004: Más flow - "Tropical Album of the Year / Duo or Group"
- Latin Billboard Awards 2004: Más flow - "Tropical Album of the Year / New Generation"
- Reggaeton People's Choice Awards 2004: Luny Tunes - "Producer of the Year"
- Latin Grammy Awards 2005: Barrio Fino - "Best Album of the Year / Urban" (as Producers)
- Reggaeton People's Choice Awards 2005: Luny Tunes - "Producer of the Year"
- Reggaeton People's Choice Awards 2005: Mayor Que Yo - "Best Song of the Year"
- Reggaeton People's Choice Awards 2005: Mas Flow 2 - Best Album of the Year"
- Latin Billboard Awards 2006: Luny Tunes - "Producer of the Year"
- Premios Lo Nuestro Awards 2006: Mas Flow 2 - "Best Album of the Year / Urban Category"
- Furia Musical 2007: Luny Tunes - "Reggaeton Producers of the year".
- BMI Latin Awards 2007: Luny - "Songwriter of The Year".[4]
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