Raymond Ayala

Raymond Ayala (Daddy Yankee) was raised in Villa Kennedy, a public housing project in the capital of San Juan, Puerto Rico.At a very young age Raymond wanted to be a baseball player and everyone agreed that he was well on his way to the major leagues.However, one summer night the 17-year-old was involved in an accident that permanently damaged his leg.Ever since that event over a decade ago Daddy Yankee has dedicated his life to his true passion, creating music.

Daddy Yankee produced his first recording coached by the talented hands of DJ Playero, one of the pioneers of Reggaetón (a musical genre born in Puerto Rico during the early ‘90s from the fusion between classic Salsa, the traditional Puerto Rican Bomba, and the urban rhythm of Hip Hop.). Audiences immediately fell in love with Yankee's lyrical ability and creative style.Soon, he was crowned "The king of improvisation".His vibrant energy has created a musical sensation that has crossed language and cultural boundaries to make Reggaetón an accepted musical genre among all kinds of people around the world.

Yankee's carefully crafted lyrics and free-style ability to interpret his musical compositions have allowed the King of Improvisation to share his views and reach the masses in a consistently successful way.From love themes to socially-saturated comments on the everyday Puerto Rican culture, his songs have remained solid hits in the club scene and are considered Reggaetón classics.

With the unyielding support of his fans and his personal desire to share his vision with upcoming artists, Yankee became the founder and lead producer of Los Cangri's Inc. and El Cartel Records.

Raymond Ayala (Daddy Yankee) stars as Edgar Dinero, an angry young man from the slums of Puerto Rico who gets tangled between the thug life of his neighborhood and the beat of his barrio.

Raymond Ayala (Daddy Yankee)

Raymond Ayala (Daddy Yankee)

Raymond Ayala (Daddy Yankee) was raised in Villa Kennedy, a public housing project in the capital of San Juan, Puerto Rico.At a very young age Raymond wanted to be a baseball player and everyone agreed that he was well on his way to the major leagues.However, one summer night the 17-year-old was involved in an accident that permanently damaged his leg.Ever since that event over a decade ago Daddy Yankee has dedicated his life to his true passion, creating music.

Daddy Yankee produced his first recording coached by the talented hands of DJ Playero, one of the pioneers of Reggaetón (a musical genre born in Puerto Rico during the early ‘90s from the fusion between classic Salsa, the traditional Puerto Rican Bomba, and the urban rhythm of Hip Hop.). Audiences immediately fell in love with Yankee's lyrical ability and creative style.Soon, he was crowned "The king of improvisation".His vibrant energy has created a musical sensation that has crossed language and cultural ... Read full biography

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Raymond Ayala (Daddy Yankee) was raised in Villa Kennedy, a public housing project in the capital of San Juan, Puerto Rico.At a very young age Raymond wanted to be a baseball player and everyone agreed that he was well on his way to the major leagues.However, one summer night the 17-year-old was involved in an accident that permanently damaged his leg.Ever since that event over a decade ago Daddy Yankee has dedicated his life to his true passion, creating music.

Daddy Yankee produced his first recording coached by the talented hands of DJ Playero, one of the pioneers of Reggaetón (a musical genre born in Puerto Rico during the early ‘90s from the fusion between classic Salsa, the traditional Puerto Rican Bomba, and the urban rhythm of Hip Hop.). Audiences immediately fell in love with Yankee's lyrical ability and creative style.Soon, he was crowned "The king of improvisation".His vibrant energy has created a musical sensation that has crossed language and cultural ... Read full biography

Home > News > After Being Shot, Daddy Yankee Says It Made Him Who He Is Today