Rafy Mercenario

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Rafy Mercenario
OriginPuerto Rico
GenresReggaeton
Instrument(s)Drum Machine, synthesizer, sequencer, Fl Studio, electric guitar, electric keyboard
Years active2001–present
LabelsFlow Music, Universal Music Latino

Rafy Mercenario is a Puerto Rican reggaeton producer. He has produced hits for several artists including Daddy Yankee, Don Omar and Ivy Queen. He has released compilation albums, including a collaboration with fellow producer DJ Nelson, The Kings of the Remix (2006), which debuted at number fourteen on the Billboard Latin Rhythm Albums chart.[1][2]

Musical career

In 2005, Mercenario produced the four new studio tracks on Puerto Rican singer Ivy Queen's fifth studio/compilation release Flashback. At this time, he had become "the most highly requested producer in reggaetón".[3] The tracks included the lead single "Cuentale" and the second single "Libertad", which peaked at number three and thirteen, respectively on the Billboard Latin Songs chart.[4]

Discography

Adapted from Allmusic:[5]

Compilation albums

  • 2003: Kakoteo Mix (with DJ Nelson)
  • 2005: Digital Reggaeton Pistas
  • 2005: Reggaeton Beats, Vol. 1
  • 2006: No Mercy
  • 2006: The Kings of the Remix (with DJ Nelson)
  • 2006: Mundo Demente

Production discography

References

  1. ^ "Latin Rhythm Albums: September 02, 2006". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. 2 September 2006. Retrieved 16 May 2016.
  2. ^ "September 9, 2016 − Latin Billboard: Latin Rhythm". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. 9 September 2006. Retrieved 16 May 2016.
  3. ^ "Ivy Queen Biography - ARTISTdirect Music". ARTISTdirect. Rogue Digital, LLC. Retrieved 2013-05-13. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |work= (help)
  4. ^ "Ivy Queen - Chart History: Latin Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved 16 May 2016.
  5. ^ "Rafy Mercenario: Credits: Allmusic". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved 23 May 2016. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |work= (help)