DJ Nelson
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Nelson Díaz Martinez known artistically as DJ Nelson is a DJ/producer who played a significant role in the development and popularization of reggaeton
. He first made a name for himself as part of the Noise, a club-centered collective that was spawned in 1992. The Noise—composed of DJs, MCs, producers, and club coordinators—hosted a long-lasting series of club nights in San Juan that were vital to the development and popularization of reggaeton. DJ Nelson earned credit as one of the top Noise DJs, and he also served as a producer/arranger for the collective's music.
's Bien Guillao de Gangster and Ivy Queen
's En Mi Imperio
(1997). From this point forward, DJ Nelson began focusing on his solo career, primarily as a producer, with notable credits including Ivy Queen
's The Original Rude Girl
(1998) and Wisin & Yandel
's Los Reyes del Nuevo Milenio
(2000). His mixtape-style productions continued as well, with Undertrack Collection (2000) and Music (2001), the latter of which marked the advent of his personal brand, Flow Music.
DJ Nelson signed to this label a trio of young, up-and-coming producers: Francisco Saldaña, Víctor Cabrera, Norgie Noriega, the former two of whom are better known as Luny Tunes
, of course, while the latter goes by just Noriega
. These three producers pooled their talents together for Mas Flow
(2003), a mixtape album that was groundbreaking in terms of popularity and influence. Numerous volumes followed, except without Noriega, who went the solo route, debuting with Contra la Corriente (2004). DJ Nelson continued with his own career as well, releasing Flow la Discoteka
(2004) and opening a club of the same name, at which he was the resident DJ. In addition, he is credited with having set up The Mix 107.7, a popular Puerto Rican radio station hosted by DJ Coyote, and he even took his brand into the clothing industry, forming Flow Wear. Released in 2007, Flow la Discoteka, Vol. 2
featured his biggest hit single to date, "Pasarela
", performed by Dalmata. DJ Nelson, Gerardo Cruet and Arcangel, consider themselves as pioneers in the new "urban movement", a sub-genre of reggaeton and hip-hop, Electro-Flow. Electro-Flow as Arcangel baptized it, is a blend of Hip-hop, reggaeton, dance-hall, electronica, and other futuristic sounds. Electro-flow can be heard in the songs. "Chica Virtual", "Pa Que la Pases Bien", "Te Estoy Buscando". "Sexy Movimiento", "Siguelo", "Dame un Poquito" by Wisin y Yandel. "Veo Veo" by Yaga y Mackie Ranks. Also "Let's Do It" "No te Veo" all are considered Electro-flow. Some songs lean more towards dance Hip Hop while some lean more towards Reggaeton depending on the song.
Reggaeton
Reggaeton is a form of Puerto Rican and Latin American urban and Caribbean music. After its mainstream exposure in 2004, it spread to North American, European and Asian audiences. Reggaeton originated in Puerto Rico but is also has roots from Reggae en Español from Panama and Puerto Rico and...
. He first made a name for himself as part of the Noise, a club-centered collective that was spawned in 1992. The Noise—composed of DJs, MCs, producers, and club coordinators—hosted a long-lasting series of club nights in San Juan that were vital to the development and popularization of reggaeton. DJ Nelson earned credit as one of the top Noise DJs, and he also served as a producer/arranger for the collective's music.
Musical career
In 1997 he made his CD debut, Nel-Zone, which was split into respective reggae and rap mixes, and he also was credited on a couple other CD releases that year: Don ChezinaDon Chezina
Don Chezina is a singer, producer, and talent scout of reggaeton music. He is known for his high, nasal voice and fast rapping style , along with his most famous song "Tra Tra Tra", which in 1998 became one of the first reggaeton songs to become popular in the US...
's Bien Guillao de Gangster and Ivy Queen
Ivy Queen
Ivy Queen is a Puerto Rican Latin Grammy nominated reggaeton composer and singer. She is most commonly known as "La Reina del Reggaeton" . She is also known as the Queen of Rivalries.-Early years:...
's En Mi Imperio
En Mi Imperio
-Track listing:# Como Mujer# Lord Had Mercy# Si Tú Cantas# Mi Vida Eres Tú# Interlude# The Rude Girl# Pongan Atención# Novatos # Échate Para Atrás# Que Locura # Representan...
(1997). From this point forward, DJ Nelson began focusing on his solo career, primarily as a producer, with notable credits including Ivy Queen
Ivy Queen
Ivy Queen is a Puerto Rican Latin Grammy nominated reggaeton composer and singer. She is most commonly known as "La Reina del Reggaeton" . She is also known as the Queen of Rivalries.-Early years:...
's The Original Rude Girl
The Original Rude Girl
-Track listing:# Intro# Muchas Vienen# Cuando Escuches Reggae# Interlude In The Zone# In The Zone # Uuy...Queena# La Realidad # Interlude Flash Back# Flash Black# The King And The Queen...
(1998) and Wisin & Yandel
Wisin & Yandel
Wisin & Yandel are a Puerto Rican reggaeton Duo, consisting of Juan Luis Morera Luna and Llandel Veguilla Malavé Salazar . They started their career in 1998 and have been together since, winning several awards during that time....
's Los Reyes del Nuevo Milenio
Los Reyes del Nuevo Milenio
Los Reyes del Nuevo Milenio is Wisin & Yandel's first album. It peaked at #35 on the Top Latin Albums chart.-Track listing:# "No Fue Golpe de Suerte" 2:58# "Gerla" 3:08# "Todas Quieren Ser Las Más Bellas" 3:22# "Pena" 3:41...
(2000). His mixtape-style productions continued as well, with Undertrack Collection (2000) and Music (2001), the latter of which marked the advent of his personal brand, Flow Music.
DJ Nelson signed to this label a trio of young, up-and-coming producers: Francisco Saldaña, Víctor Cabrera, Norgie Noriega, the former two of whom are better known as Luny Tunes
Luny Tunes
Luny Tunes are a Dominican reggaeton production duo consisting of Francisco Saldaña and Víctor Cabrera , who have been known for creating unique musical rhythms for some of the most popular reggaeton artists since the early 2000s.-Biography:...
, of course, while the latter goes by just Noriega
Noriega (producer)
Norgie Noriega is a reggaeton producer known for making #1 hits in reggaeton along with reggaeton producers Luny Tunes.-Musical career:...
. These three producers pooled their talents together for Mas Flow
Mas Flow 1
Mas Flow is the debut compilation album by reggaeton producers Luny Tunes. Along with Tego Calderón's El Abayarde, also released in 2003, Mas Flow was the first reggaeton album to meet a mass audience...
(2003), a mixtape album that was groundbreaking in terms of popularity and influence. Numerous volumes followed, except without Noriega, who went the solo route, debuting with Contra la Corriente (2004). DJ Nelson continued with his own career as well, releasing Flow la Discoteka
Flow la Discoteka
-Track listing:#"Cochiniar" - 3:36#"Tú No Tienes Miedo" - 1:20#"Yo Voy a Llegar" - 3:45#"Que No Pare el Bailoteo" -Track listing:#"Cochiniar" (by Cochinola) - 3:36#"Tú No Tienes Miedo" (by Daddy Yankee) - 1:20#"Yo Voy a Llegar" (by Zion) - 3:45#"Que No Pare el Bailoteo" -Track...
(2004) and opening a club of the same name, at which he was the resident DJ. In addition, he is credited with having set up The Mix 107.7, a popular Puerto Rican radio station hosted by DJ Coyote, and he even took his brand into the clothing industry, forming Flow Wear. Released in 2007, Flow la Discoteka, Vol. 2
Flow la Discoteka 2
Flow la Discoteka 2 is a 2007 compilation album produced by DJ Nelson, and is the sequel album to Flow la Discoteka.-Track listing:-Chart performance:It became a major success on the Billboard Top Latin Albums, peaking at #28...
featured his biggest hit single to date, "Pasarela
Pasarela
"Pasarela" is a 2007 single by reggaeton singer Dalmata from DJ Nelson's second compilation album Flow la Discoteka 2. It was released in February 2007 by Universal Music Group and was produced by DJ Nelson, Marioso, DJ Unique and DJ Memo...
", performed by Dalmata. DJ Nelson, Gerardo Cruet and Arcangel, consider themselves as pioneers in the new "urban movement", a sub-genre of reggaeton and hip-hop, Electro-Flow. Electro-Flow as Arcangel baptized it, is a blend of Hip-hop, reggaeton, dance-hall, electronica, and other futuristic sounds. Electro-flow can be heard in the songs. "Chica Virtual", "Pa Que la Pases Bien", "Te Estoy Buscando". "Sexy Movimiento", "Siguelo", "Dame un Poquito" by Wisin y Yandel. "Veo Veo" by Yaga y Mackie Ranks. Also "Let's Do It" "No te Veo" all are considered Electro-flow. Some songs lean more towards dance Hip Hop while some lean more towards Reggaeton depending on the song.
Discography
- 1995 Big Bam Blunt
- 1997 Nel-Zone
- 2001 Music
- 2001 The Flow: Sweet Dreams
- 2004 Flow la DiscotekaFlow la Discoteka-Track listing:#"Cochiniar" - 3:36#"Tú No Tienes Miedo" - 1:20#"Yo Voy a Llegar" - 3:45#"Que No Pare el Bailoteo" -Track listing:#"Cochiniar" (by Cochinola) - 3:36#"Tú No Tienes Miedo" (by Daddy Yankee) - 1:20#"Yo Voy a Llegar" (by Zion) - 3:45#"Que No Pare el Bailoteo" -Track...
- 2005 The Flow: Sweet Dreams (Special Edition)
- 2006 The Kings of the Remix
- 2006 The Flow Vol. 1
- 2007 Flow la Discoteka 2Flow la Discoteka 2Flow la Discoteka 2 is a 2007 compilation album produced by DJ Nelson, and is the sequel album to Flow la Discoteka.-Track listing:-Chart performance:It became a major success on the Billboard Top Latin Albums, peaking at #28...
- 2010The Flow Is Back Coming Soon
Production discography
- 2007 Broke & Famous (Ñejo & Dalmata)
- 2009 Broke & Famous: Still Broke The MixtapeBroke & Famous: Still Broke The MixtapeBroke & Famous: Still Broke The Mixtape is the latest album to be released by the reggaeton duo Ñejo & Dalmata in 2009.-Track listing:#"Cuando La Calle Habla" #"La Ando Buscando"...
(Ñejo & Dalmata) - 2009 El Dueño Del Sistema (J. Alvarez)
- 2009 El Dueño Del Sistema (Special Edition) (J. Alvarez)
- 2010 El Movimiento Mixtape (J. Alvarez)
Various artists albums: Presented by DJ Nelson
- 2003 Mas FlowMas Flow 1Mas Flow is the debut compilation album by reggaeton producers Luny Tunes. Along with Tego Calderón's El Abayarde, also released in 2003, Mas Flow was the first reggaeton album to meet a mass audience...
(Luny TunesLuny TunesLuny Tunes are a Dominican reggaeton production duo consisting of Francisco Saldaña and Víctor Cabrera , who have been known for creating unique musical rhythms for some of the most popular reggaeton artists since the early 2000s.-Biography:...
& NoriegaNoriega (producer)Norgie Noriega is a reggaeton producer known for making #1 hits in reggaeton along with reggaeton producers Luny Tunes.-Musical career:...
) - 2004 La TrayectoriaLa Trayectoria (Luny Tunes album)La Trayectoria is a double-disc, 42-track compilation of Luny Tunes productions in the reggaeton genre from the early to mid-2000s. The album includes Tego Calderón, Daddy Yankee, Don Omar, Wisin & Yandel, Zion & Lennox, Baby Ranks, and others...
(Luny TunesLuny TunesLuny Tunes are a Dominican reggaeton production duo consisting of Francisco Saldaña and Víctor Cabrera , who have been known for creating unique musical rhythms for some of the most popular reggaeton artists since the early 2000s.-Biography:...
) - 2004 Contra la CorrienteContra la CorrienteContra la Corriente may refer to:* Contra La Corriente , a 1997 salsa album* Contra la Corriente , a 2004 reggaeton album* Contra la Corriente , a 2006 pop-rock album...
(NoriegaNoriega (producer)Norgie Noriega is a reggaeton producer known for making #1 hits in reggaeton along with reggaeton producers Luny Tunes.-Musical career:...
) - 2005 Los Abusadores (DJ Sonic)