Ayala's persistence over ten years eventually paid off. His sudden ascent to wealth was largely a result of the hit Reggaeton song Gasolina (which was written by Eddie Dee and produced by the producing duo, Luny Tunes), from his 2004 album Barrio Fino. The album has sold over 500,000 copies in the United States alone and has sold well throughout Latin America and worldwide.
He was regarded as one of the 100 most influential people by TIME magazine.[1]
On June 5, 2007, Ayala released his new album entitled "El Cartel: The Big Boss." Ayala has stated that his new album will mark a return to his Hip Hop roots as opposed to being considered a strictly reggaeton album.[2] The album features guest appearances from Akon, Nicole Scherzinger of the Pussycat Dolls, Hector El Father, Will.i.am and Fergie of The Black Eyed Peas.
Tiraera
Daddy Yankee and Don Omar have a well-publicized feud, over who is the best reggaeton artist or the "King of Reggaeton." There are also some "reggaetoneros" that have a problem with Don Omar such as Yomo and some others. They also got together to make the Gangster Zone (Remix) which is a song against Don Omar. Daddy Yankee has stated that the origins of their rivalry will be disclosed in his new album, El Cartel: The Big Boss.[2]
In 2006, Ayala introduced his own clothing line, named DY. He also teamed up with Reebok to have his own shoes and sporting goods, which were released on May 23, 2006. [2] Reebok continued the alliance with Ayala with the introduction of Travel Trainer collection in July 2007.[3] Ayala also hosts "Daddy Yankee On Fuego", a syndicated radio show from ABC Radio Networks.
Ayala, with Andres Hernandez, is one of the owners of El Cartel Records.
Charitable work
Ayala created the "Fundación Corazón Guerrero" charitable organization in Puerto Rico, which works with young incarcerated people. The foundation helps troubled youth and ex-convicts in computer skills to encourage them to lead a positive lifestyle after their release.[4]
Death
Daddy Yankee was reported shot to death at approximately 2:37 AM on September 28, 2007 at a concert in Santo Domingo, the Dominican Repulbic.
Discography
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"Tu Cuerpo en Mi Cama"
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"Latigazo", "Son Las Doce", "Guayando", "Muévete y Perrea"
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"Gata Gangster", "Seguroski"
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"Gasolina", "King Daddy", "Lo Que Paso, Pasó" "Salud y Vida", "Corazones"
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"Machete Reloaded", "Tu Príncipe", "No Me Dejes Solo", "Rompe", "Gangsta Zone", "Machucando"
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"Rompe" [Remix], "Gangsta Zone" [Remix], "El Truco"
^[http://www.milenio.com/index.php/2007/05/19/70650/ Milenio.com - "Ayudará Daddy Yankee a exconvictos con su fundación Corazón Guerrero.
Ramon "Raymond" Ayala also has a orphanage in Dominican Republic Called "Daddy's House" and also Ramon has a progam called "Bligblineando la escualas"[bling the schools] in which he has go to different schools in P.R. and gave them books supplie and computers."]
