Jowell & Randy
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Jowell & Randy are a Puerto Rican reggaeton duo composed of Joel A. Muñoz Martínez and Randy Acevedo Ortiz. The duo have been active since the mid-2000s and have become one of the most popular acts in reggaeton.[1]
Biography
Early years
Joel A. Muñoz Martínez was born in Springfield, Massachusetts on March 3, 1982. Randy Acevedo Ortiz was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico. They had previous years of experience, singing reggaeton and being a part of many albums before becoming the duo of Jowell & Randy. Jowell had recorded his first song in 1996 entitled "Los Fugitivos", Randy recorded his first song in 1998, being a part of a CD produced by In The House magazine, alongside other various artists. Jowell & Randy first met in 2000 through a shared producer who introduced them.[1]. They later recorded their first single, Todavía Recuerdo[2] They had many recognitions from a radio station Audio Activa 102.3 FM, which led them to record many more songs recorded onto many CD's such as Time TO Kill Vol.2, Ground Zero, Zona de Perrero, and Los Intocables y Kilates Vol. 2, all productions from Diamond Music.
tarzan gained notability in the United States when they recorded their single, "No Voy A Parar." Later on Jowell & Randy were featured in the Chosen Few II: El Documental CD and promoted the CD among 45 cities in and out of the United States.[3] From then on they have been featured in many other productions with various reggaeton artists and have been featured in many albums and singles. In 2006, Randy was featured in the song Siente El Boom, alongside song writer Tito "El Bambino". Later, they made the "Siente El Boom" remix alongside Jowell and De La Ghetto. The song was featured on Tito's album Top of the Line. In 2007 the duo joined with other band members, Guelo Star, J-King & Maximan, to form the new group Casa de Leones. The duo released their first album, Casa de Leones, as a group on June 26, 2007.[4] Their first studio album, Los Mas Sueltos del Reggaeton, was released on December 18, 2007.[5] . Have recently confirmed with Wisin & Yandel to release their second studio album "El Momento" with WY Records.
Discography
Studio albums
- 2007: Casa de Leones
- 2007: Los Más Sueltos del Reggaetón
- 2010: El Momento (Coming Soon)
Mixtapes
- 2007: Los Más Sueltos
- 2008: Los Más Sueltos Part.2
- 2009: Se Acerca El Momento
Singles
| Year | Single | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | "Let's Go to My Crib" (featuring Voltio) | |
| 2007 | "Siente El Boom (Remix)" | Featuring Tito "El Bambino" and De La Ghetto |
| "Mala Es" | ||
| "No Te Veo" | Performed as Casa de Leones | |
| "Shorty" | ||
| "Quitarte To'" | Tego Calderon feat. Randy | |
| "Un Poco Loca" | Featuring De La Ghetto | |
| 2008 | "Let's Do It" | |
| "Entonces Está Bien" | Featuring LDA | |
| "Guayoteo" | ||
| 2009 | "Pasto Pelu" | |
| "Pasto Pelu (Remix)" | Featuring Trebol Clan | |
| "Una Paja" | Featuring VR | |
| "Suave & Lento" | Featuring Wisin, Franco "El Gorila", Tico "El Imigrante" | |
| "Amanecer" | Featuring Yandel , Gadiel | |
| "Se Enciende El Party" | Featuring Guelo Star | |
| "Tapú" | Featuring De La Ghetto |
Collaborations
| Year | Single | Featured artist(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | "This Is The Chosen Few" | Featuring Chosen Few All Stars |
| "Agresivo" | Featuring Arcángel | |
| "Agresivo (Remix)" | Featuring Arcángel & De La Ghetto and Daddy Yankee | |
| "Let's Go to My Crib" | Featuring Voltio | |
| 2007 | "Cuarto Nivel" | Featuring Zion |
| "Sensación del Bloque (Remix)" | Featuring De La Ghetto and Tego Calderón | |
| "Hola Bebé" | Featuring Hector "El Father" | |
| "Pónmela" | Featuring Voltio | |
| 2008 | "Fuera del Planeta (Remix)" | Featuring Eloy & Zion |
| "Tú Te Las Trae (Remix)" | Featuring Yomo, Ñejo & Dalmata and Voltio | |
| "Agresivo II (Remix)" | Featuring De La Ghetto and Daddy Yankee | |
| "Fragancia 4th Level" | Featuring Zion | |
| "Ya No Existen Detalles" | Featuring Naldo | |
| "Ese Mahon (Remix)" | Featuring De La Ghetto | |
| 2009 | "Bailando Fue" | Featuring Daddy Yankee |
| "Cositas Macabras (Remix)" | Featuring Gadiel | |
| "Que Tengo Que Hacer" (Remix) | Featuring Daddy Yankee | |
| "Descara" (Remix) | Featuring Yomo, Guelo Star & De La Ghetto | |
| "Na Na Nau" (Remix) | Featuring Cosculluela | |
| "Un Hijo En La Disco" (Remix) | Featuring Guelo Star & J-King & Maximan |
References
- ^ a b Kimpel, Dan (18 July 2007). "Jowell Y Randy". BMI. Broadcast Music Incorporated. Retrieved 23 February 2009.
- ^ "Jowell Y Randy Biography (Spanish)". Mundo Reggaeton. Retrieved 2008-01-20.
- ^ "Jowell Y Randy Biography (Bilingual Website)". Warner Music Latina. Retrieved 2008-01-20.
- ^ "Casa de Leones CD". Reggaeton Online. Retrieved 2008-01-20.
- ^ "Los Más Sueltos Del Reggaetón". Reggaeton Online. Retrieved 2008-01-20.