Gifted Puerto Rican rapper Tego Calderon is seen outside his studio, El Sitio, in Santurce, San Juan, Puerto Rico. Its blend of hip-hop, reggae and Latin rhythms has been criticized as … [3] He has noted that both of his parents were fans of Ismael Rivera, and that his father was also interested in jazz. & Jay Silva Remix) [ROC NATION (SONY)] rwsantos (36.3k) 8 Save . Much of reggaeton's subdued lyrics are due to artists such as Daddy Yankee purposefully simplifying their lyrical content in order to appeal to a much more pop-oriented mainstream audience due to the fact traditional reggaeton and Spanish hip hop is foreign to most people. Dec. 10, 2012 — -- He was never flashy, even when reggaeton exploded into the mainstream circa 2005 with Daddy Yankee's "Gasolina." Get the latest on Tego Calderón on Fandango. I feel like my conscience can continue to be awakened. In 2004, his album titled El Enemy de los Guasíbiri was released. On top of that, he also was featured in the albums of Yaga y Mackie "Sonando Diferente" and Maestro's "The Movie" which further accelerated his buzz in the streets. [9] On The Underdog/El Subestimado, he collaborated with rap duo Anónimo Consejo to create a song entitled "Son Dos Alas" which eventually was shortened to an interlude without Calderón. Life has allowed me to do what I do, and it's a very special thing, so I have a debt to continue to work at it and pay attention at what's happening around me. His importance in reggaeton music led him to participate in Eddie Dee's 12 Discípulos album in 2004. Calderón's travels subsequently led him to Miami, where he incorporated dancehall elements into his musical style. That's something I picked up on the street. His experience in Africa also changed his outlook on life, which influenced the recording of the track "Alegria", encouraging fans to not complain about life and recognize that there are other people with bigger problems in their lives. The publication claimed that he had "almost single-handedly. What is your stance on the Puerto Rico statehood issue? Illegal Tender is a 2007 film written and directed by Franc.Reyes and produced by John Singleton.It stars Rick Gonzalez, Wanda De Jesus and Dania Ramirez, the film also marks the film debut of Reggaeton music star Tego Calderón. Beatport is the world's largest electronic music store for DJs I've always had my point of view and it's that we should be independent, we should not be a state and we should not continue to be a colony, either. discusses Puerto Rico's future. I think it's the best thing for my country, after so much abuse. Jiggiri Records would go on to sign and release multi-platinum albums from notable artists such as Zion y Lennox, Voltio and John Eric. Calderón made his acting debut in the film "Illegal Tender" produced by John Singleton. Tego Calderon’s net worth estimate is $100,000 - $1M. It's a place where my children and I can play – I don't really like to have too many people in there and I don't really let other artists use it. It was sent to radio stations on December 6, 2010 and released for digital download on December 7, 2010. Whether people buy his music or not seems almost secondary, because on any given day, you'll find Tego Calderon in "El Sitio," his home and recording studio in Santurce, P.R. 15. Dem bow is like audio crack. From his late father Esteban, he inherited an appreciation for the older, socially conscious salseros like Ismael Rivera, who exposed racism in Puerto Rican society. He is often cited as the artist whom bridged the gap between the mainstream and underground audiences of reggaeton's early underground days. Songs such as "Cosa Buena", "Metele Sazon", and "Pa Que Retozen" are a testament to the artist's versatility. Thanks to 'Cosa Buena' and it being one of the first reggaeton videos receiving major rotation on mainstream channels such as 'Telemundo', in 2002, Tego became a worldwide phenomenon before his debut album "El Abayarde" in November of that same year creating much hype for his debut. What do you make of that comparison? Find concert tickets for Tego Calderon upcoming 2021 shows. I own the rights to all my songs and that's an incredible thing – to have control over my own music, to what I created. His film career started in 2007 with his supporting role in Illegal Tender. 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"[10] Regardless, Tego is not a stranger to the popular 'perreo' (reggaeton dancing) and club songs well associated with the culture and musical genre he represents. He's more of an MC, a product of late-'80s hip-hop. He released three more studio albums between 2006 and 2015, varying in styles, focusing more in hip hop and African music rather than reggaeton in The Underdog (2006) and El Abayarde Contraataca (2007). His themes also include dance, love, human-self reflection and personal experiences. The signing with Boricua Guerrero led to Tego's first hit on Puerto Rican radio in the year 2000, a hip hop collaoration with Eddie Dee known as "En Peligro De Extincion" from Eddie's 2nd album 'El Terrorista De La Lirica' now considered one of the classic hip hop/reggaeton albums in history. Join Facebook to connect with Carlos Taylor and others you may know. Years after its release, Calderón stated that he had never approved the release of the Guasibiri album, which he claimed was rather a collection of old songs and that it should be left out of his discography as an unauthorized album. A recent phone conversation while he was promoting his latest album reveals that these days, Calderon seems content with his life and fulfilled as an artist and a family man. In 2011 he had a supporting role in Fast Five alongside his colleague and friend Don Omar. ETC!ETC! Calderón's influence among Latin American youth was noted in a featured published by the Village Voice. 16. Find Tego Calderon tour schedule, concert details, reviews and photos. [7] What was supposed to be the further expansion of Tego into the mainstream consciousness by signing with such a prestigious label, was met with harsh criticism from the Latino hip hop/reggaeton community as it seemed like Atlantic did not know what to do with Tego and he notably fell in popularity with the mainstream audience during the release and promotion of his follow-up to 'El Enemy De Los Guasibiri', the critically acclaimed and much hyped "The Underdog". What did you learn from your experience having signed with a major record label like Atlantic in 2005 and then eventually going back to being independent? [12], Calderon and Don Omar are featured in Fast & Furious and Fast Five, the fourth and fifth installments of The Fast and the Furious franchise. And even though it's sounding more folkloric these days, it still has that edge, that attitude, that message to it. This is very uncommon in modern reggaeton as most performers today have very simple lyrics that are often not meant to be thought provoking, witty or insightful. His album El Abayarde made him a major Latin star. Listen to and download Tego Calderon music on Beatport. During this timeframe he became the first Latin American artist to be included on New York's Power-105. Calderon played the role of Choco, a Puerto Rican gangster whose character was written specifically for him by director Franc. I will always accept a compliment. The album's production included a mix of several urban genres. Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? grab. Yellow Claw ft. Jenn Morel & Saweetie & INNA - Baila Conmigo (ETC!ETC! Afterwards, Elias and Eddie Dee got Tego much work in popular compilation albums from the island when reggaeton first began expanding its territory out of the underground into more mainstream markets. Here he was exposed to several different cultures, eventually studying percussion and working as a drummer in a rock band. Inspired by artists such as J Balvin, Maluma, Daddy Yankee, Pitbull, De La Ghetto, Luis Fonsi, Ozuna, Tego Calderon, Wisin & Yandel (plus many others), this sample pack is a one stop shop … That's what was missing for me – a place to be focused. Whether people buy his music or not seems almost secondary, because on any given day, you'll find Tego Calderon in "El Sitio," his home and recording studio in Santurce, P.R. At 40, Calderon continues to perform for loyal fans all throughout Latin America, dabbles in acting (Illegal Tender, Fast Five), and commands the respect of his peers and the music industry as a whole.