N'Klabe
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N'Klabe is a Puerto Rican
Salsa
group formed in 2003.
Through their career, N'Klabe has collaborated with Salsa
singers like Gilberto Santa Rosa
, Víctor Manuelle
, Cheo Feliciano
, Ismael Miranda
, Luisito Carrión, Brenda K. Starr
, and Rey Ruiz
, among others. They've also collaborated with reggaeton
artists like Voltio
, R.K.M & Ken-Y
, and Jowell & Randy
.
In 2006, there were rumors of a feud with fellow Salsa singers NG2
, after they made some comments that were apparently directed at N'Klabe in one of their songs. Felo, from N'Klabe, said "They can't harm us, because they are no competition".
In 2008, N'Klabe began an international promotional tour, organizing presentations in Peru
, Colombia
and the United States. In Lima
, they performed before a crowd 35,000. In 2008, they played in Switzerland
. They've also participated at the Salsa National Day in Puerto Rico, and were part of the concert from the Fania All-Stars
.
In their album La Nueva Escuela, the group pays tribute to Salsa veterans like Lalo Rodríguez
, Jerry Rivera
, Luis Enrique
, Eddie Santiago
, and others.
Somewhere between 2008 and 2009, Ricky and Héctor left the group. In February 2009, Anthon Ibañez joined Felo. They then decided to choose their third member from the finalists of the sixth season
of the show Objetivo Fama
. Eventually, they chose José Rubén Ruíz as their third member, and started to work on their next album.
After some time, Anthon left the group and was replaced with Roberto Karlo Figueroa.
Puerto Rican people
A Puerto Rican is a person who was born in Puerto Rico.Puerto Ricans born and raised in the continental United States are also sometimes referred to as Puerto Ricans, although they were not born in Puerto Rico...
Salsa
Salsa music
Salsa music is a genre of music, generally defined as a modern style of playing Cuban Son, Son Montuno, and Guaracha with touches from other genres of music...
group formed in 2003.
History
N'Klabe was formed in 2003 by Félix Javier "Felo" Torres, Ricky Luis Porrata, and Héctor Torres Donato. They have released several albums, including their debut album, Salsa Contra Viento y Marea, in 2004.Through their career, N'Klabe has collaborated with Salsa
Salsa music
Salsa music is a genre of music, generally defined as a modern style of playing Cuban Son, Son Montuno, and Guaracha with touches from other genres of music...
singers like Gilberto Santa Rosa
Gilberto Santa Rosa
Gilberto Santa Rosa, also known as "El Caballero de la Salsa" , is a Puerto Rican bandleader and singer of salsa and bolero.-Early years:...
, Víctor Manuelle
Victor Manuelle
Víctor Manuelle, born Víctor Manuel Ruiz on November 4, 1968 in Bronx, New York, is a successful Latin Grammy nominated Puerto Rican American salsa singer, songwriter, and improvisational sonero, known to his fans as El Sonero de la Juventud...
, Cheo Feliciano
Cheo Feliciano
José Feliciano, better known as Cheo Feliciano , is a composer and singer of salsa and bolero music.-Early years:...
, Ismael Miranda
Ismael Miranda
Ismael Miranda a.k.a. El niño bonito de la Salsa is a composer and a singer of salsa music.-Early years:...
, Luisito Carrión, Brenda K. Starr
Brenda K. Starr
Brenda K. Starr is an American singer-songwriter. She is well known originally in dance-pop, but now mostly in salsa-based music...
, and Rey Ruiz
Rey Ruiz
Rey Ruiz is a salsa singer from Cuba. Ruiz reached international fame across Latin America, Europe and among Hispanic music fans in the United States.-Biography:...
, among others. They've also collaborated with 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...
artists like Voltio
Voltio
Julio Voltio is one of the reggaetón genre's best-known artists.His nickname came to be as the result of an accident. Before joining Karel, he worked as an electrician. One day, he stuck his hand in the wrong place and got shocked...
, R.K.M & Ken-Y
R.K.M & Ken-Y
José Nieves and Kenny Vázquez , both of Gurabo, Puerto Rico, are a Grammy Award-nominated reggaeton duo.-Early career:The duo started their career of music in high school. R.K.M was inspired by the recent explosion of reggaeton music in the 90's...
, and Jowell & Randy
Jowell & Randy
Jowell & 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:...
.
In 2006, there were rumors of a feud with fellow Salsa singers NG2
NG2
NG2 is a Puerto Rican Salsa duo formed by Norberto Vélez and Gerardo Rivas. Rivas is the son of Jerry Rivas, one of the singers of El Gran Combo. Rivas also enjoyed early fame during his childhood as the lead singer of "Gerardito y los Rockolos"....
, after they made some comments that were apparently directed at N'Klabe in one of their songs. Felo, from N'Klabe, said "They can't harm us, because they are no competition".
In 2008, N'Klabe began an international promotional tour, organizing presentations in Peru
Peru
Peru , officially the Republic of Peru , is a country in western South America. It is bordered on the north by Ecuador and Colombia, on the east by Brazil, on the southeast by Bolivia, on the south by Chile, and on the west by the Pacific Ocean....
, Colombia
Colombia
Colombia, officially the Republic of Colombia , is a unitary constitutional republic comprising thirty-two departments. The country is located in northwestern South America, bordered to the east by Venezuela and Brazil; to the south by Ecuador and Peru; to the north by the Caribbean Sea; to the...
and the United States. In Lima
Lima
Lima is the capital and the largest city of Peru. It is located in the valleys of the Chillón, Rímac and Lurín rivers, in the central part of the country, on a desert coast overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Together with the seaport of Callao, it forms a contiguous urban area known as the Lima...
, they performed before a crowd 35,000. In 2008, they played in Switzerland
Switzerland
Switzerland name of one of the Swiss cantons. ; ; ; or ), in its full name the Swiss Confederation , is a federal republic consisting of 26 cantons, with Bern as the seat of the federal authorities. The country is situated in Western Europe,Or Central Europe depending on the definition....
. They've also participated at the Salsa National Day in Puerto Rico, and were part of the concert from the Fania All-Stars
Fania All-Stars
The Fania All-Stars was a musical ensemble established in 1968 by the composer, Johnny Pacheco, as a showcase for the musicians on the record label Fania Records, the leading salsa record company of the time.-Beginnings:...
.
In their album La Nueva Escuela, the group pays tribute to Salsa veterans like Lalo Rodríguez
Lalo Rodriguez
Lalo Rodríguez , born in 1958 in Carolina, Puerto Rico is a salsa singer and musician is best known for his hit "Ven Devórame Otra Vez"....
, Jerry Rivera
Jerry Rivera
-Albums:* Empezando a Vivir Sony Music* Abriendo Puertas * Cuenta Conmigo * Cara de Niño...
, Luis Enrique
Luis Enrique (singer)
Luis Enrique Mejía López, is a Nicaraguan singer and composer. He started his career in the late 1980s and achieved success in the 1990s earning the title "El Principe de la Salsa . He was one of the leading pioneers that led to the salsa romantica movement in the 1980s...
, Eddie Santiago
Eddie Santiago
Eddie Santiago is a salsa singer from Puerto Rico. At a young age, Eddie demonstrated great love for salsa music...
, and others.
Somewhere between 2008 and 2009, Ricky and Héctor left the group. In February 2009, Anthon Ibañez joined Felo. They then decided to choose their third member from the finalists of the sixth season
Objetivo Fama (season 6)
The sixth season of Objetivo Fama will begin on 2009. The season will feature a panel of judges that will include returning judges Roberto Sueiro and Hilda Ramos, and newcomer judge, singer Abraham. He will replace Fernando Allende. The season will be hosted by Puerto Rican singer Giselle.-Final...
of the show Objetivo Fama
Objetivo Fama
Objetivo Fama is a Puerto Rican singing talent contest that has been on air for over five years on WLII, the Univision outlet in Puerto Rico; and on Telefutura in the mainland United States...
. Eventually, they chose José Rubén Ruíz as their third member, and started to work on their next album.
After some time, Anthon left the group and was replaced with Roberto Karlo Figueroa.
Members
- Félix Javier "Felo" Torres (b. November 5)
- Jose Ruben "JR" Ruiz
- Roberto Karlo Figueroa
Discography
- Salsa Contra Viento y Marea (2004)
- I Love Salsa (2005)
- A Punto de Estallar (2006)
- La Nueva Escuela 'Nu School (2007)