Don Omar
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | William Omar Landrón |
| Also known as | El Rey, The King of Kings |
| Born | February 10, 1978 |
| Origin | Carolina, Puerto Rico |
| Genre(s) | Reggaeton |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper, singer-song writer, composer, actor, CEO |
| Years active | 2000—present |
| Label(s) | All Star Records (His Label) VI Music Universal Music Latino Machete Music |
| Website | Official web site |
William Omar Landrón (born February 10, 1978 in Carolina, Puerto Rico), is a Latin Grammy Award-nominated reggaeton singer/rapper. He is best known as Don Omar.
He is one of the best known reggaeton artists in Puerto Rico. His cross over success in the U.S. has given him more exposure to English-speaking reggaetón fans, making him one of the more recognizable faces of reggaeton. Don Omar's popularity is currently rising and he recently appeared on MTV.
Don Omar is best known for his songs "Angelito", “Dile” and "Dale Don Dale" from his first album The Last Don and "Reggaetón Latino" from the album The Chosen Few. His songs center around life and love; some examples of these would be "La Recompensa" (The Reward), “Pobre Diabla” (Poor She-Devil") and “Aunque Te Fuiste” (Even Though You Left), and "Cancion de Amor" (Love Song).
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[edit] Personal life
William Omar Landrón is the father of three children. On April 19, 2008 he married Jackie Guerrido.[1] Don Omar is also the owner of All Star Records.
[edit] Musical career
He started his career when Héctor Delgado (from the duo Hector and Tito) gave him an opportunity to be a backup singer. After that, he sang in a live concert with Hector and Tito in 2003, which was released later as a CD and DVD, which included the songs that became instant hits, Baila Morena and Amor de Colegio.
His debut album, The Last Don, sold over 550,000 units in South America. Both “The Last Don” and the live edition of it have been certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America. Worldwide, The Last Don: Live [CD & DVD] sold over one million copies, according to the official website. His debut single, “Dale Don Dale”, sold over 500,000 copies in South America. He received the awards for “Latin Pop Album of the Year” and "New Artist & Latin Rap/Hip-Hop Album of the Year” by the Billboard Latin Music Awards in 2003. The Last Don: Live [CD & DVD] was also nominated for "Urban Music Album" at the 2005 Latin Grammy Awards.
Both a singer and composer, Don Omar has made a significant impact on the Spanish market, participating in three sold-out concerts which filled the Canary Island's venues with more than 31,000 fans, and 125,000 in Venezuela.
The first single released from Reggaetón Latino, “Dale Don Dale (Remix)”, which features rapper Fabolous, debuted at #1 on the crossover chart.
He is currently signed to VI Music and Machete Music through Universal Music Latino.
Don Omar's May 2006 album King of Kings, became history's highest ranking reggaeton LP in the top 10 US charts, with its debut at # 1 on the Latin sales charts and the #1 spot on the Billboard Latin Rhythm Radio Chart with his single “Angelito”.[2]. Don Omar was also able to beat the in-store appearance sales record at Disneyworld's Virgin music store previously set by pop star Britney Spears.
With the highest charting debut by a reggaeton artist, Don Omar's "King of Kings" entered at No. 7 with 74,000, besting Daddy Yankee's No. 24 entry with 2005's "Barrio Fino En Directo". In April 2007, Don Omar received the Latin Billboard award for "Reggaeton Album Of The Year" for King of Kings.[3]
He joins Daddy Yankee as the only reggaeton artists with Platinum albums.
The songs "Los Bandoleros" and "Conteo" were featured in the movie The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift during the scene with the cameo appearance of Vin Diesel.
Don Omar continues to expand awareness for reggaetón music, becoming one of the few artists in this music genre to embark on global tours through some of the largest cities in Europe, U.S. and Central and South America. He self proclaims himself "El Rey Del Reggaeton" (The King of Reggaeton).
On September 18, 2007, Landrón was briefly under police custody in Santa Cruz, Bolivia, when a local company sued him after he canceled a concert scheluded for that week as part of an international tour titled "Up Close".[4] The organization claimed that he had theft $70,000 due to the cancellation.[4] Landrón responded that he canceled the concert because the company didn't provide air tickets in time.[4] After the case was presented before a local judge, both parts reached an economic agreement.[4]
Landrón participated as in Gilberto Santa Rosa's presentation in an event titled "Concierto del Amor", presentated in the Madison Square Garden on February 9, 2008. Where he closed the event and performed reggaeton themes.[5].
A third studio album is being recorded by the artist expected to be release in 2008. Rumored guests are Sean Paul, Kat DeLuna, Aventura, Wisin & Yandel, Tito "El Bambino", Arcangel among others, the lyrics of the songs will deal with sex, drugs, homosexuality and religion, said Don Omar.
Don Omar has created a new Record Label called Orfanato Music Group, in which Marcy Place, Cynthia, and Rell will take part of.
Don Omar's song "Salió El Sol" from the album * King of Kings: Armageddon Edition is in the game Grand Theft Auto IV by Rockstar Games.
[edit] Rivalry
In the Reggaeton, rivalry is represented by the "tiraera". Don Omar had "tiraera" with Daddy Yankee and Hector "El Father" respectively.
[edit] Daddy Yankee
Don Omar and fellow Reggaeton artist Daddy Yankee had a well-publicized feud, over who is the currently "King of Reggaeton". The origin of their rivalry is still highly disputed.
[edit] Hector "El Father"
Hector "El Father", who is owner of Gold Star Music is upset with Don Omar. [6]
[edit] Philanthropy
Founded in 2004, Treasure Kids Fund is an organization created by Don Omar, dedicated to autistic children. Proceeds from the sales of his second tennis shoe will be donated to the organization.[7] Don Omar has also performed for nationwide telethons in latin america in 2006 and in 2007.
[edit] Awards/Nomination/Recognition
2005
- The Last Don album was nominated for Best Latin Urban Album in Latin Grammy Awards 2005.
- The Last Don album was nominated for Reggaeton Album Of The Year in the Latin Billboard Awards 2005.
2006
- Nominated for Best Latin Artist for American Music Awards of 2006
- Nominated for Best Urban Artist in Premio Lo Nuestro 2006
- Nominated for Best Urban Song of the Year (Reggaetón Latino Remix ft. Fat Joe, N.O.R.E., & LDA) in Premio lo Nuestro 2006
- Nominated for the song "Ella y Yo" ft. Aventura for Vocal Duet or Collaboration for 2006 Latin Billboard Music Awards
- Da Hitman Presents Reggaetón Latino album was nominated for Reggaeton Album of the Year for 2006 Latin Billboard Awards
- Was nominated for Songwriter of the Year for 2006 Latin Billboard Music Awards
2007
- Winner of MTV Tr3́s Viewer's Choice Award, in the MTV Video Music Awards Latin America.
- King of Kings won the Reggaeton Album of the Year in the Latin Billboard Awards 2007.
- King of Kings was nominated for Top Latin Albums Artist of the Year in the Latin Billboard Awards 2007
- King of Kings was nominated for Best Urban Album of the Year for the Latin Grammy Awards 2007.
- The single "Angelito" won Best Latin Music Video in Premio Lo Nuestro Awards 2007.
- Don Omar was nominated for Best Urban Artist of the Year in Premio Lo Nuestro Awards 2007.
- The Music Video of "Angelito" was nominated for My Favorite Video for Premios Juventud 2007
- Was nominated for Favorite Urban Artist for Premios Juventud 2007
[edit] Discography
[edit] Albums
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[edit] Filmography
- 2008 The Fast and the Furious 4 (announced).[8][9]
[edit] DVDs
- 2004 The Last Don: Live
- 2005 The Don Omar All Star Video Collection
[edit] Chart history
[edit] Albums
| Year | Album | Chart | Peak position |
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| 2003 | The Last Don | Latin Pop | #2 | platinum |
| 2003 | The Last Don | Top Heatseekers | #11 | |
| 2004 | The Last Don | Top Latin Albums | #2 | |
| 2004 | The Last Don | Top Reggae Albums | #3 | |
| 2001 | The Last Don | Top Tropical Albums | #4 | |
| 2004 | The Last Don: Live on stage [CD & DVD] | Billboard 200 | #84 | platinum |
| 2004 | The Last Don: Live [CD & DVD] | Reggae Albums | #1 | |
| 2004 | The Last Don: Live [CD & DVD] | Tropical Albums | #1 | |
| 2004 | The Last Don: Live [CD & DVD] | Top Latin Albums | #2 | |
| 2005 | Da Hitman Presents: Reggaetón Latino | Billboard 200 | #61 | Gold Album |
| 2005 | Da Hitman Presents: Reggaetón Latino | Top Latin Albums | #1 | |
| 2006 | King of Kings | Billboard 200 | #7 | 2x platinum |
| 2006 | King of Kings | Top Latin Albums | #1 | |
| 2006 | King of Kings (Armageddon Edition) | Latin Tropical Airplay | #14 | |
| 2007 | Don Omar Presenta: El Pentágono | |||
| 2007 | King of Kings (Live) |
[edit] Singles
| Year | Single | Chart | Peak position |
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| 2003 | Dale Don Dale Feat. Glory | Latin Tropical Airplay | #21 |
| 2003 | Dale Don Dale Feat. Glory | Latin Tropical/Salsa Airplay | #31 |
| 2004 | Dile (Otra Noche) | Latin Tropical Airplay | #8 |
| 2005 | Dile (Otra Noche) | Latin Pop Airplay | #37 |
| 2004 | Dile (Otra Noche) | Hot Latin Tracks | #47 |
| 2004 | Intocable | Latin Tropical Airplay | #38 |
| 2004 | Pobre Diabla | Latin Tropical Airplay | #2 |
| 2004 | Pobre Diabla | Hot Latin Tracks | #17 |
| 2004 | Pobre Diabla | Billboard Pop 100 | #93 |
| 2004 | Aunque Te Fuiste | Latin Tropical Airplay | #21 |
| 2005 | Pobre Diabla | Latin Pop Airplay | #16 |
| 2005 | Bandoleros | Latin Tropical Airplay | #12 |
| 2005 | Bandoleros | Hot Latin Tracks | #18 |
| 2005 | Hold You Down (Eliel Remix) Feat. Jennifer Lopez | Hot Latin Tracks | #20 |
| 2005 | Donqueo | Latin Tropical Airplay | #3 |
| 2005 | Donqueo | Latin Pop Airplay | #16 |
| 2005 | Donqueo | Hot Latin Tracks | #23 |
| 2005 | Reggaetón Latino | Latin Tropical Airplay | #1 |
| 2005 | Reggaetón Latino | Hot Latin Tracks | #4 |
| 2005 | Reggaetón Latino | Latin Pop Airplay | #20 |
| 2005 | Reggaetón Latino | Rhythmic Top 40 | #31 |
| 2006 | Dale Don Dale (Remix) | Hot Latin Tracks | #39 |
| 2006 | Dale Don Dale (Remix) | Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks | #89 |
| 2006 | Angelito | Billboard Hot 100 | #93 |
| 2006 | Angelito | Hot Latin Songs | #1 |
| 2006 | Conteo | Latin Rhythm Airplay | #36 |
| 2006 | Salió El Sol | Hot Latin Songs | #13 |
| 2007 | No Sé de Ella "MySpace" Feat. Wisin & Yandel | Hot Latin Songs | #4 |
| 2007 | Calm My Nerves | Urban Billboard | #1 |
| 2007 | Ayer La Vi | Hot Latin Songs | #8 |
| 2007 | El Rey de Los Curanderos | ||
| 2007 | El Pantalón | ||
| 2007 | Canción de Amor | Hot Latin Songs |
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| 2008 | Me Muero (Ft. Jadiel & Marcy Place) | Hot Latin Songs |
[edit] References
- ^ "Our Wedding Will Be a Fairy Tale" People en Espanol. February 21, 2008. Retrieved April 1, 2008
- ^ Reggaeton News - “Don Omar On Top of Charts with ‘King of Kings’ Debut”
- ^ Billboard Latin Music Awards results
- ^ a b c d (2007-09-19) "Flash!", Don Omar: Pasa horas detenido (in Spanish). Puerto Rico: El Nuevo Día, 103.
- ^ Frances Tirado (2008-01-25). Don Omar y Gilberto Santa Rosa juntos en concierto del amor. Primera Hora. Retrieved on 2008-01-29.
- ^ Don Omar Diss VOY. February 7, 2007. Retrieved April 1, 2008.
- ^ umusic.ca :: Don Omar
- ^ Don Omar in new Fast and the Furious film
- ^ Don Omar starring alongside Vin Diesel
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