Don Omar
Background information
Birth name	William Omar Landrón
Also known as	El Rey, The King of Kings
Born	February 10, 1978 (1978-02-10) (age 30)
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

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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. For other uses, see United States (disambiguation) and US (disambiguation). ... This article is about the original U.S. music television channel. ...

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). This was Don Omars solo debut album. ...

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. is the 109th day of the year (110th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2008 (MMVIII) is the current year, a leap year that started on Tuesday of the Anno Domini (or common era), in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. ... Jackie Guerrido (born on 24 September 1970 ) (age 36) in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico) is a television weatherperson and journalist. ... All Star Records is Don Omars record label. ...

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. Héctor Delgado Román, known as Héctor El Father and previously known as Héctor El Bambino (born September 4, 1978 in Carolina, Puerto Rico) is a well-known Puerto Rican reggaeton artist and producer, that rose to fame as a member of the duo Héctor y...

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. A debut album is the first released music album by an artist or a band. ... This was Don Omars solo debut album. ... “Golden record” redirects here. ... RIAA redirects here. ... The Billboard Music Awards, sponsored by Billboard magazine and held annually in December, is one of several annual United States music awards shows (among the others are the American Music Awards, the Grammy Awards and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony). ... Latin Grammy Awards by year 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 1. ...

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. Rapping is one of the elements of hip hop and the distinguishing feature of hip hop music; it is a form of rhyming lyrics spoken rhythmically over musical instruments, with a musical backdrop of sampling, scratching and mixing by DJs. ... John Jackson (born November 18, 1977), better known by his stage name Fabolous, is an American rapper. ...

He is currently signed to VI Music and Machete Music through Universal Music Latino. VI Music is a Puerto Rican record label specializing in the reggaeton genre. ... Machete Music is Universal Music Groups Latin urban music holdings including such genres such as Hip-Hop and Reggaeton. ... Universal Music Group (UMG) is the largest business group and family of record labels in the recording industry. ...

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. King of Kings is Don Omars second studio album. ... Angelito is the first single released from Don Omars latest album, King Of Kings (2006). ... Britney Jean Spears (born December 2, 1981) is a Grammy Award-winning[1] American pop singer, dancer, actress, author and songwriter. ...

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. Ramón (Raymond) Ayala (born February 3, 1977 in San Juan, Puerto Rico), known artistically as Daddy Yankee El puerco de los puercos, is a Latin Grammy Award-winning reggaeton recording artist. ...

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. Vin Diesel (born Mark Sinclair Vincent on July 18, 1967) is an American actor, writer, director, and producer. ...

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] is the 261st day of the year (262nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ... Motto: ¡Arriba cruceños, hagamos historia! (Stand up cruceños, lets make history!) Anthem: Bajo el cielo más puro de América Capital Santa Cruz de la Sierra Largest city Santa Cruz de la Siera Official languages Spanish, Guaraní Provinces 15 Area  - total  - % de Bolivia Place nº 1...

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]. Giberto Santa Rosa, also known as El Caballero de la Salsa (The Gentleman of Salsa) (born August 21, 1962), is a singer of salsa, bolero, and bandleader. ... Madison Square Garden, often abbreviated as MSG, and known colloquially simply as The Garden, has been the name of four arenas in New York City. ... is the 40th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2008 (MMVIII) is the current year, a leap year that started on Tuesday of the Anno Domini (or common era), in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. ...

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. 2008 (MMVIII) is the current year, a leap year that started on Tuesday of the Anno Domini (or common era), in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about the Jamaican reggae artist. ... Kat DeLuna (Born Kathleen Emperatriz de Luna in the Bronx, New York) is a bilingual American musician, of Dominican descent, who is signed to Epic Records. ... This article is about the music group. ... Wisin & Yandel (also known as W & Y, El Dúo Dinámico and El Dúo de la Historia) are a Latin Grammy-nominated Puerto Rican reggaeton duo. ... Efaín Fines Nevarez (better known as Tito El Bambino) is a reggaeton singer from Puerto Rico. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Many drugs are provided in tablet form. ... Homosexuality refers to sexual interaction and / or romantic attraction between individuals of the same sex. ...

Don Omar has created a new Record Label called Orfanato Music Group, in which Marcy Place, Cynthia, and Rell will take part of. Look up Cynthia in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ...

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.

Rivalry

In the Reggaeton, rivalry is represented by the "tiraera". Don Omar had "tiraera" with Daddy Yankee and Hector "El Father" respectively. Ramón (Raymond) Ayala (born February 3, 1977 in San Juan, Puerto Rico), known artistically as Daddy Yankee El puerco de los puercos, is a Latin Grammy Award-winning reggaeton recording artist. ... Héctor Delgado Román, known as Héctor El Father and previously known as Héctor El Bambino (born September 4, 1978 in Carolina, Puerto Rico) is a well-known Puerto Rican reggaeton artist and producer, that rose to fame as a member of the duo Héctor y...

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. Ramón (Raymond) Ayala (born February 3, 1977 in San Juan, Puerto Rico), known artistically as Daddy Yankee El puerco de los puercos, is a Latin Grammy Award-winning reggaeton recording artist. ...

Hector "El Father"

Hector "El Father", who is owner of Gold Star Music is upset with Don Omar. ^[6] Héctor Delgado Román, known as Héctor El Father and previously known as Héctor El Bambino (born September 4, 1978 in Carolina, Puerto Rico) is a well-known Puerto Rican reggaeton artist and producer, that rose to fame as a member of the duo Héctor y... Gold Star Music is record label founded by Hector El Father and is now owned by Jay-Z. Gold Star Music is sometimes referred to as Gold Star La Familia, because of the tight cooperation of Roc-La-Familia. ...

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. The 2005 Telethon on Seven Perth. ... Latin America consists of the countries of South America and some of North America (including Central America and some the islands of the Caribbean) whose inhabitants mostly speak Romance languages, although Native American languages are also spoken. ...

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

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• 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

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Discography

This was Don Omars solo debut album. ... The Last Don Live is a live album by Don Omar. ... King of Kings is Don Omars second studio album. ... Los Bandoleros is a very popular American Reggaeton song by Don Omar and Tego Calderon. ... This two-CD best-of carries the Don Omar seal of approval, along with five tracks performed by the reggaeton superstar, includes Senor De la Noche and Anda Sola. ... El Pentágono is a compilation album by Don Omar released on March 27, 2007. ...

Filmography

• 2008 The Fast and the Furious 4 (announced).^[8][9]

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DVDs

• 2004 The Last Don: Live
• 2005 The Don Omar All Star Video Collection

Chart history

Albums

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Singles

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References

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External links

• Official Site
• Official MySpace