Daddy Yankee - Biography of a Major Recording Artist
Latin Grammy Award winner Daddy Yankee is a Puerto Rican reggaeton artist who is probably best known for his track Gasolina. Born in San Juan, Daddy Yankee got the nickname "Yankee" because he was great in his performances as a young child. Hoping to become a baseball player one day, his dream was simultaneously shot dead when he was shot in the leg at the age of 17. And by that, he started to invest more time into music and singing.
Upon the release of his albums, he became a bestseller and made history twice: Once when his album Barrio Fino (English: Fine Hood) sold 2 million copies worldwide to put him in the rank of "the best selling reggaeton artist in history", and the second when he landed a deal with Reebok for customizable shoes, which became the make's first shoes to be custom made in history.
But what was it like growing up for Daddy Yankee? What was it like to grow up in San Juan, Puerto Rico, amidst crime and violence?
Following is an account of the life and times to fame and fortune for Daddy Yankee. This biography is mean to be short and to the point.
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Upon the release of his albums, he became a bestseller and made history twice: Once when his album Barrio Fino (English: Fine Hood) sold 2 million copies worldwide to put him in the rank of "the best selling reggaeton artist in history", and the second when he landed a deal with Reebok for customizable shoes, which became the make's first shoes to be custom made in history.
But what was it like growing up for Daddy Yankee? What was it like to grow up in San Juan, Puerto Rico, amidst crime and violence?
Following is an account of the life and times to fame and fortune for Daddy Yankee. This biography is mean to be short and to the point.
Daddy Yankee - Biography of a Major Recording Artist
Latin Grammy Award winner Daddy Yankee is a Puerto Rican reggaeton artist who is probably best known for his track Gasolina. Born in San Juan, Daddy Yankee got the nickname "Yankee" because he was great in his performances as a young child. Hoping to become a baseball player one day, his dream was simultaneously shot dead when he was shot in the leg at the age of 17. And by that, he started to invest more time into music and singing.
Upon the release of his albums, he became a bestseller and made history twice: Once when his album Barrio Fino (English: Fine Hood) sold 2 million copies worldwide to put him in the rank of "the best selling reggaeton artist in history", and the second when he landed a deal with Reebok for customizable shoes, which became the make's first shoes to be custom made in history.
But what was it like growing up for Daddy Yankee? What was it like to grow up in San Juan, Puerto Rico, amidst crime and violence?
Following is an account of the life and times to fame and fortune for Daddy Yankee. This biography is mean to be short and to the point.
Upon the release of his albums, he became a bestseller and made history twice: Once when his album Barrio Fino (English: Fine Hood) sold 2 million copies worldwide to put him in the rank of "the best selling reggaeton artist in history", and the second when he landed a deal with Reebok for customizable shoes, which became the make's first shoes to be custom made in history.
But what was it like growing up for Daddy Yankee? What was it like to grow up in San Juan, Puerto Rico, amidst crime and violence?
Following is an account of the life and times to fame and fortune for Daddy Yankee. This biography is mean to be short and to the point.
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| BN ID: | 2940014543194 |
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| Publisher: | Janae Beatty |
| Publication date: | 04/26/2012 |
| Sold by: | Barnes & Noble |
| Format: | eBook |
| File size: | 21 KB |
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