Maicol & Manuel
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Maicol y Manuel (Manuel A. Pérez) were a reggaeton
duo from Puerto Rico
. They have their origins in the first wave of reggaeton artists as early as 1991. The duo have released countless songs on many various artists compilations. In addition they have recorded and released albums such as Yakaleo and El Desquite.
's single, "El Telefono", was released from his album "Los Rompe Discotekas
". The song, which featured Wisin & Yandel
, became an instant hit but soon after it was released, a much older song began floating around the net which featured the same chorus. The song was the original "El Telefono", which was released by Maicol y Manuel many years ago. This became a popular topic among reggaeton forums during the year, as Hector had a history of "copying" other artist's songs in his own without proper credit. It was not known, however, if Maicol y Maunel had sold the rights to the song or if Hector had used it without permission. A popular track was soon released which was recorded in the same matter as a diss record Cam'ron
released towards Jay-Z. The track showed various verses that Hector has used from other artists, as well as the original verses sung or rapped by their original artists. The song was titled "Hector El Copion".Some of the artists from the track Hector El Copion are Eddie Dee, & O.G.M. & Oakley. After a while of controversy, Maicol y Manuel, along with Alberto Stylee
and Nano MC, released a version of "El Telefono", with a much more modern beat than the original, dissing Hector and Wisin & Yandel. Few Reggaeton fans claimed that this version was much better than Hector's. However, Hector's supporters say that even if he really did 'steal' the songs, he composed better version of the songs, seeing as how practically every song became a hit. Since then Maicol and Manuel temporarily split and started developing music as solo artists. Maicol is currently signed to Diririri Business record label, while Manuel is independent at Yakaleo music. Currently they are staging a comeback together releasing many underground songs. However their style is not the same as their best years of reggaeton, 2002, and 2003. With Dj Blass "El Sandunguero", they made a more underground style of reggaeton, different from what was playing in the radios.
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...
duo from Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico , officially the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico , is an unincorporated territory of the United States, located in the northeastern Caribbean, east of the Dominican Republic and west of both the United States Virgin Islands and the British Virgin Islands.Puerto Rico comprises an...
. They have their origins in the first wave of reggaeton artists as early as 1991. The duo have released countless songs on many various artists compilations. In addition they have recorded and released albums such as Yakaleo and El Desquite.
Controversy
A bit of controversy arose in 2006 when Hector El FatherHector El Father
Héctor Delgado Román, is a Puerto Rican former reggaeton artist and producer, formerly known by the artistic names Héctor "El Father" and Hector "El Bambino". He announced his retirement in 2008 but had a series of "Farewell Concerts" that went until May 2010. He rose to fame as a member of the...
's single, "El Telefono", was released from his album "Los Rompe Discotekas
Los Rompe Discotekas
Los Rompe Discotekas is a 2006 compilation album by Hector "El Father". This album was released under the Rocafella record label and under contract with Jay-Z. Popular singles include "Here We Go Yo" by Hector "El Father" Featuring Jay-Z, "Yomo Dele" by Yomo featuring Fat Joe, and "El Teléfono" by...
". The song, which featured 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....
, became an instant hit but soon after it was released, a much older song began floating around the net which featured the same chorus. The song was the original "El Telefono", which was released by Maicol y Manuel many years ago. This became a popular topic among reggaeton forums during the year, as Hector had a history of "copying" other artist's songs in his own without proper credit. It was not known, however, if Maicol y Maunel had sold the rights to the song or if Hector had used it without permission. A popular track was soon released which was recorded in the same matter as a diss record Cam'ron
Cam'ron
Cameron Giles , better known by his stage name Cam'ron or "Killa Cam", is a Grammy-nominated American actor. He is the founder of the hip-hop group The Diplomats , and also of The U.N. group....
released towards Jay-Z. The track showed various verses that Hector has used from other artists, as well as the original verses sung or rapped by their original artists. The song was titled "Hector El Copion".Some of the artists from the track Hector El Copion are Eddie Dee, & O.G.M. & Oakley. After a while of controversy, Maicol y Manuel, along with Alberto Stylee
Alberto Stylee
Alberto Stylee, , is a Puerto Rican reggaeton artist. His musical career has its origins in 1995 in both rap and reggae. He has recorded with DJs such as DJ Playero, DJ Nelson, and DJ Blass. His first musical contributions include those found on Playero 39, Playero 40, Playero 41, and Playero 42...
and Nano MC, released a version of "El Telefono", with a much more modern beat than the original, dissing Hector and Wisin & Yandel. Few Reggaeton fans claimed that this version was much better than Hector's. However, Hector's supporters say that even if he really did 'steal' the songs, he composed better version of the songs, seeing as how practically every song became a hit. Since then Maicol and Manuel temporarily split and started developing music as solo artists. Maicol is currently signed to Diririri Business record label, while Manuel is independent at Yakaleo music. Currently they are staging a comeback together releasing many underground songs. However their style is not the same as their best years of reggaeton, 2002, and 2003. With Dj Blass "El Sandunguero", they made a more underground style of reggaeton, different from what was playing in the radios.
Discography
- D UndergroundD Underground-Track listing:# Intro# Maicol y Manuel# Cuerpo Hermoso# Ambición# Only One Rule# Buduska# Préstame Su Atención# Histérika# Lágrima# Corre Y Avanza# M&M Medley...
(1996) - Los Reyes del UndergroundLos Reyes del Underground-Track listing:# Intro - DJ Frank# Hey Lady - DJ Luiggie# Pura Yal - DJ Goldy# Femina - DJ Luiggie y Danny D' Menace# Fantasmas De La Noche - DJ Nico Canada# No Hay Ley - DJ Luiggie# La Gran Figura -DJ Frank...
(1999) - Como en Los Tiempos de AntesComo en Los Tiempos de Antes-Track listing:# Intro# Decídete# Blanco # Ando# Vamos a San Juan# Remix # La Gente Sabe De La Calle# La Chica Bien A Fuego# Stress# Camuflash# Preza# Título# Te Calientas y Cada Noche...
(2001) - YakaleoYakaleo*Track 4 samples The Verve's "Bitter Sweet Symphony" which in turn samples The Rolling Stones' "The Last Time".*Track 7 samples Ludacris' "Move Bitch".-Track listing:# Intro# Yakaleo# Por Tantos Tragos # Búscala...
(2002) - Jake MateJake Mate-Track listing:# Intro# Vamos A Vacilar - Maicol feat. DJ Blass, Gammy# De Huida - Maicol y Manuel # Bailando, Sudando - Alberto Stylee# No Inventen - Ro-K# Esto Va A Seguir - Maicol y Manuel# No Lo Pienses - Zion y Lennox...
(2003) - El DesquiteEl Desquite-Track listing:# Intro # Funeral# Tu Veneno# Síguelo # No Respondo # Mala Mía # Hipnotizao# Ando Buscando # Diario Vivir# Volvernos A Ver...
(2005)
Singles
- Somos De La Calle
- No Hay Ley
- Como Los Tiempos De Antes
- Hey Lady
- Quiero Estar Contigo (2001) (Sandunguero) (DJ Blass)
- Tu me tienes Loco (2008)
- Bebe
- Chocopop ft. Jowell & RandyJowell & RandyJowell & Randy are a Puerto Rican reggaeton duo composed of Joel Alexis Muñoz Martínez and Randy Ariel Ortiz Acevedo. The duo have been active since the mid-2000s and have become one of the most popular acts in reggaeton.-Early years:...
- Yo Quiero (2011)