Mojiganga (reggaetoneros)
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Mojiganga are a Dominican
reggaeton
group. Their style contains more electronic
elements than some reggaeton compositions usually have. For instance, the songs are usually played with a synthesizer
, electronic drum set, sub bass, and sometimes harmonized, modulated, or muffled vocals. However, their lyrics are somewhat romantic-style music, while holding notes like "Mi corazón" and "Amor".
In 2006 Mojiganga was successful with a Spanish version of The Black Eyed Peas
' "My humps", with the reggaeton track "Hello hello" and with the merengue
song "Colé".
Dominican Republic
The Dominican Republic is a nation on the island of La Hispaniola, part of the Greater Antilles archipelago in the Caribbean region. The western third of the island is occupied by the nation of Haiti, making Hispaniola one of two Caribbean islands that are shared by two countries...
reggaeton
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...
group. Their style contains more electronic
Electronic music
Electronic music is music that employs electronic musical instruments and electronic music technology in its production. In general a distinction can be made between sound produced using electromechanical means and that produced using electronic technology. Examples of electromechanical sound...
elements than some reggaeton compositions usually have. For instance, the songs are usually played with a synthesizer
Synthesizer
A synthesizer is an electronic instrument capable of producing sounds by generating electrical signals of different frequencies. These electrical signals are played through a loudspeaker or set of headphones...
, electronic drum set, sub bass, and sometimes harmonized, modulated, or muffled vocals. However, their lyrics are somewhat romantic-style music, while holding notes like "Mi corazón" and "Amor".
In 2006 Mojiganga was successful with a Spanish version of The Black Eyed Peas
The Black Eyed Peas
The Black Eyed Peas are an American pop group , formed in Los Angeles, California, in 1995. The group includes rappers will.i.am, apl.de.ap, and Taboo, and singer Fergie. Since the release of their third album Elephunk in 2003, the group has sold an estimated 56 million records worldwide...
' "My humps", with the reggaeton track "Hello hello" and with the merengue
Merengue music
Merengue is a type of music and dance from the Dominican Republic. It is popular in the Dominican Republic and all over Latin America. Its name is Spanish, taken from the name of the meringue, a dessert made from whipped egg whites and sugar...
song "Colé".