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'''''El Abayarde''''' is the debut album by the [[Puerto Rican people|Puerto Rican]] [[rapper]] [[Tego Calderón]].<ref name="Latina">{{cite web |last1=Trivino |first1=Jesus |title=Where Are They Now? 9 Reggaeton Superstar Updates |url=http://www.latina.com/where-are-they-now-9-reggaeton-superstar-updates?slide=4#3 |accessdate=3 September 2019 |date=April 18, 2013 |archive-date=26 December 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161226061759/http://www.latina.com/where-are-they-now-9-reggaeton-superstar-updates#3 |url-status=dead }}</ref> It included the singles "Pa' Que Retozen", "Guasa Guasa" and "Al Natural". It was released in 2002 through [[White Lion Records]] selling over 50,000<ref>{{cite web | website=ASCAP | url=https://www.ascap.com/Playback/2006/summer/features/latin/calderon.aspx | access-date=2021-10-17|title=TEGO CALDERÓN| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150910170129/https://www.ascap.com/Playback/2006/summer/features/latin/calderon.aspx | archive-date=2015-09-10 }}</ref> copies its first week between [[Puerto Rico]] and some parts of the [[United States]]. One of the firt reggaeton projects to chart U.S. It would eventually be internationally distributed by [[Sony BMG]] in 2003.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Twenty Years Later, Tego Calderón's 'El Abayarde' Still Embodies the Powerful, Raw Spirit of Reggaeton |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-latin/tego-calderon-el-abayarde-20th-anniversary-1234622295/ |url-status=live |access-date=2023-04-02 |website=Rolling Stone}}</ref> The album sold 132,000 copies in the US.<ref>{{Cite magazine|title=Tego Time|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/tego-time-57463/amp/|url-status=live|access-date=2022-01-17|magazine=Billboard|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220118182655/https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/tego-time-57463/amp/ |archive-date=2022-01-18 }}</ref> and more than 350,000 copies worldwide.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Crosley|first=Hillary|title=Reggaeton Superstar Tego Calderon Headlines AIDS-Awareness Concert|url=https://www.mtv.com/news/1499445/reggaeton-superstar-tego-calderon-headlines-aids-awareness-concert/|access-date=2022-02-21|website=MTV News|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Tego Calderón, el del flow|url=https://www.nacion.com/archivo/tego-calderon-el-del-em-flow-em/2CW4QDGVNBA6FLPFHHRO75QWSE/story/|url-status=live|access-date=2022-01-07|website=La Nacion|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220107115341/https://www.nacion.com/archivo/tego-calderon-el-del-em-flow-em/2CW4QDGVNBA6FLPFHHRO75QWSE/story/ |archive-date=2022-01-07 }}</ref> ''El Abayarde'' was nominated for a [[Lo Nuestro Award for Urban Album of the Year]]<ref name="univision-lonuestro-2004">{{cite news|url=http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20040114_es_1003388_generatedID/es/|title=Ricky Martin, Shakira, Thalía, Ricardo Arjona, Pepe Aguilar Y Vicente Fernández entre las superestrellas nominadas para el Premio lo Nuestro 2004|work=[[Univision]]|publisher=[[Business Wire]]|date=January 14, 2004|accessdate=September 27, 2013}}</ref> and Best Rap/Hip Hop Album in the [[4th Annual Latin Grammy Awards|4th Latin Grammy Awards in 2003]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://top40-charts.com/news.php?nid=5509 | title=2003 Latin Grammys winners and the tribute to salsa queen }}</ref>
'''''El Abayarde''''' is the debut studio album by the Puerto Rican rapper [[Tego Calderón]].<ref name="Latina">{{cite web |last1=Trivino |first1=Jesus |title=Where Are They Now? 9 Reggaeton Superstar Updates |url=http://www.latina.com/where-are-they-now-9-reggaeton-superstar-updates?slide=4#3 |accessdate=3 September 2019 |date=April 18, 2013 |archive-date=26 December 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161226061759/http://www.latina.com/where-are-they-now-9-reggaeton-superstar-updates#3 |url-status=dead }}</ref> It included the singles "Pa' Que Retozen", "Guasa Guasa" and "Al Natural". It was released in 2002 through [[White Lion Records]] selling over 50,000<ref>{{cite web | website=ASCAP | url=https://www.ascap.com/Playback/2006/summer/features/latin/calderon.aspx | access-date=2021-10-17|title=TEGO CALDERÓN| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150910170129/https://www.ascap.com/Playback/2006/summer/features/latin/calderon.aspx | archive-date=2015-09-10 }}</ref> copies its first week between [[Puerto Rico]] and some parts of the [[United States]]. It would eventually be internationally distributed by [[Sony BMG]] in 2003. The album sold 132,000 copies in the US<ref>{{Cite magazine|title=Tego Time|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/tego-time-57463/amp/|url-status=live|access-date=2022-01-17|magazine=Billboard|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220118182655/https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/tego-time-57463/amp/ |archive-date=2022-01-18 }}</ref> and more than 350,000 copies worldwide.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Crosley|first=Hillary|title=Reggaeton Superstar Tego Calderon Headlines AIDS-Awareness Concert|url=https://www.mtv.com/news/1499445/reggaeton-superstar-tego-calderon-headlines-aids-awareness-concert/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200411044912/http://www.mtv.com/news/1499445/reggaeton-superstar-tego-calderon-headlines-aids-awareness-concert/|url-status=dead|archive-date=April 11, 2020|access-date=2022-02-21|website=MTV News|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Tego Calderón, el del flow|url=https://www.nacion.com/archivo/tego-calderon-el-del-em-flow-em/2CW4QDGVNBA6FLPFHHRO75QWSE/story/|url-status=live|access-date=2022-01-07|website=La Nacion|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220107115341/https://www.nacion.com/archivo/tego-calderon-el-del-em-flow-em/2CW4QDGVNBA6FLPFHHRO75QWSE/story/ |archive-date=2022-01-07 }}</ref> ''El Abayarde'' was nominated for a [[Lo Nuestro Award for Urban Album of the Year]]<ref name="univision-lonuestro-2004">{{cite news|url=http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20040114_es_1003388_generatedID/es/|title=Ricky Martin, Shakira, Thalía, Ricardo Arjona, Pepe Aguilar Y Vicente Fernández entre las superestrellas nominadas para el Premio lo Nuestro 2004|work=[[Univision]]|publisher=[[Business Wire]]|date=January 14, 2004|accessdate=September 27, 2013}}</ref> and Best Rap/Hip Hop Album in the [[4th Annual Latin Grammy Awards|4th Latin Grammy Awards in 2003]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://top40-charts.com/news.php?nid=5509 | title=2003 Latin Grammys winners and the tribute to salsa queen }}</ref>
==Background and Recording==
The recording for Tego Calderon's "El Abayarde" began in 2001 when he signed to "[[White Lion Records]]". Record executive [[White Lion Records|Elias De Leon]] had Tego participate in several Reggaeton compilation albums to create anticipation for "El Abayarde" including contributing "Cosa Buena" produced by [[DJ Blass]] for 2002's "Planet Reggae", a joint production between White Lion Records and Diamond Music.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Planet Reggae (2002) |url=https://www.discogs.com/release/15088894-Various-Planet-Reggae}}</ref> This work and others like "No Paso El Cerdo" from La Mision 3,<ref>{{Cite web |title=La Mision 3 by Various Artists |url=https://genius.com/albums/Various-artists/La-mision-3 |access-date=2024-02-11 |website=Genius |language=en}}</ref> “Naki Naki” from Kilates Rompiendo El Silencio,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kilates: Rompiendo El Silencio by Iván Joy |url=https://genius.com/albums/Ivan-joy/Kilates-rompiendo-el-silencio |access-date=2024-02-11 |website=Genius |language=en}}</ref> and “Sopa De Letras” from Babilonia El Imperio Comienza<ref>{{Cite web |title=Babilonia El Imperio Comienza |url=https://www.discogs.com/release/10976195-Various-Babilonia-El-Imperio-Comienza}}</ref> created great anticipation for the impending release of “El Abayarde”.  The album sold 50,000 units in its first week of release.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Rolling Stone article about 20 year anniversary of "El Abayarde" by Tego Calderon. |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-latin/tego-calderon-el-abayarde-20th-anniversary-1234622295/}}</ref>

Much of the themes explored within “El Abayarde” relate to the perspective of the [[Afro-Caribbean history|Afro Caribbean]] diaspora as Tego emanates from [[Loíza, Puerto Rico|Loiza]], [[Puerto Rico]].  The album was hailed for its fusion of [[Rap music|Rap]] & [[Reggaeton]] with traditional sounds of [[Salsa music|Salsa]], [[Bomba (Puerto Rico)|Bomba]], y [[Plena]].  The musical production was handled by [[Echo (producer)|Echo]], DJ Joe, Rafy Mercenario, Maestro, [[Luny Tunes]], [[Noriega (producer)|Noriega]] & Coo-Kee.  The album stood out by going beyond the prototypical Reggaeton party themes, including many songs with social commentary.  It is now regarded as one of the most influential albums in [[Spanish hip hop|Spanish Hip Hop]] and Reggaeton history.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Estevez |first=Marjua |title=Tego Calderón Dropped "El Abayarde" 20 Years Ago. Does It Hold Up? |url=https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2022/11/11167986/tego-calderon-el-abayarde-anniversary |access-date=2024-02-11 |website=www.refinery29.com |language=en}}</ref>


==Album details==
==Album details==
''El Abayarde'' was one of the first [[reggaeton]] albums to be successful in the United States, and also of the genre. Having five singles released, it is the album with the most singles in Tego Calderon's career. The album took reggaeton to a new level, and revolutionized reggaeton in North America. The album features contributions by [[Eddie Dee]], Luisma, and [[Maestro]]. The tracks were produced by [[Luny Tunes]], [[DJ Nelson]], [[Maestro]], Rafy Mercenario, DJ Joe, DJ Adam, [[Echo (producer)|Echo]] and Coo-kee. This is Tego's debut album and was one of the albums that internationalized reggaeton. The singles include: "Abayarde", "Gracias", "Cambumbo" and "Pa' Que Retozen".
''El Abayarde'' was one of the first [[reggaeton]] albums to be successful in the United States, and also of the genre. Having five singles released, it is the album with the most singles in Tego Calderon's career. The album took reggaeton to a new level, and revolutionized reggaeton in North America. The album features contributions by [[Eddie Dee]], Luisma, and [[Maestro]]. The tracks were produced by [[Luny Tunes]], [[DJ Nelson]], [[Maestro]], Rafy Mercenario, DJ Joe, DJ Adam, [[Echo (producer)|Echo]] and Coo-kee. This is Tego's debut album and was one of the albums that internationalized reggaeton. The singles include: "Abayarde", "Gracias", "Cambumbo" and "Pa' Que Retozen".<ref>{{Citation |title=Tego Calderón - El Abayarde Album Reviews, Songs & More {{!}} AllMusic |url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/el-abayarde-mw0000598467 |access-date=2024-02-11 |language=en}}</ref>


''El Abayarde'' is one of the albums that help revolutionized reggaeton worldwide, along with [[Daddy Yankee|Daddy Yankee's]] ''[[Barrio Fino]]'', [[Ivy Queen|Ivy Queen's]] ''[[Diva (Ivy Queen album)|Diva]]'' and [[Don Omar|Don Omar's]] ''[[The Last Don (album)|The Last Don]]''. It was the most purchased reggaeton album in Puerto Rico of that year, helping it break the record for the most sales as a reggaeton CD in its first week. The album is credited with introducing reggaeton to mainstream audiences in places like Houston, New York, Miami and Los Angeles in the United States.
''El Abayarde'' is one of the albums that help revolutionized reggaeton worldwide, along with [[Daddy Yankee|Daddy Yankee's]] ''[[Barrio Fino]]'', [[Ivy Queen|Ivy Queen's]] ''[[Diva (Ivy Queen album)|Diva]]'' and [[Don Omar|Don Omar's]] ''[[The Last Don (album)|The Last Don]]''. It was the most purchased reggaeton album in Puerto Rico of that year, helping it break the record for the most sales as a reggaeton CD in its first week. The album is credited with introducing reggaeton to mainstream audiences in places like Houston, New York, Miami and Los Angeles in the United States.
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Latest revision as of 20:08, 27 June 2024

El Abayarde
Studio album by
ReleasedNovember 1, 2002[1]
Recorded2001–2002
Genre
LabelWhite Lion Records
ProducerLuny Tunes
Noriega
DJ Joe
Rafy Mercenario
Coo-Kee
DJ Nelson
Echo
Maestro
Tego Calderón chronology
El Abayarde
(2002)
El Enemy de los Guasíbiri
(2004)
Singles from El Abayarde
  1. "Abayarde"
    Released: 2003
  2. "Pa' Que Retozen"
    Released: 2003
  3. "Cambumbo"
    Released: 2003
  4. "Guasa Guasa"
    Released: 2003
  5. "Al Natural"
    Released: 2003

El Abayarde is the debut studio album by the Puerto Rican rapper Tego Calderón.[2] It included the singles "Pa' Que Retozen", "Guasa Guasa" and "Al Natural". It was released in 2002 through White Lion Records selling over 50,000[3] copies its first week between Puerto Rico and some parts of the United States. It would eventually be internationally distributed by Sony BMG in 2003. The album sold 132,000 copies in the US[4] and more than 350,000 copies worldwide.[5][6] El Abayarde was nominated for a Lo Nuestro Award for Urban Album of the Year[7] and Best Rap/Hip Hop Album in the 4th Latin Grammy Awards in 2003.[8]

Background and Recording

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The recording for Tego Calderon's "El Abayarde" began in 2001 when he signed to "White Lion Records". Record executive Elias De Leon had Tego participate in several Reggaeton compilation albums to create anticipation for "El Abayarde" including contributing "Cosa Buena" produced by DJ Blass for 2002's "Planet Reggae", a joint production between White Lion Records and Diamond Music.[9] This work and others like "No Paso El Cerdo" from La Mision 3,[10] “Naki Naki” from Kilates Rompiendo El Silencio,[11] and “Sopa De Letras” from Babilonia El Imperio Comienza[12] created great anticipation for the impending release of “El Abayarde”.  The album sold 50,000 units in its first week of release.[13]

Much of the themes explored within “El Abayarde” relate to the perspective of the Afro Caribbean diaspora as Tego emanates from Loiza, Puerto Rico.  The album was hailed for its fusion of Rap & Reggaeton with traditional sounds of Salsa, Bomba, y Plena.  The musical production was handled by Echo, DJ Joe, Rafy Mercenario, Maestro, Luny Tunes, Noriega & Coo-Kee.  The album stood out by going beyond the prototypical Reggaeton party themes, including many songs with social commentary.  It is now regarded as one of the most influential albums in Spanish Hip Hop and Reggaeton history.[14]

Album details

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El Abayarde was one of the first reggaeton albums to be successful in the United States, and also of the genre. Having five singles released, it is the album with the most singles in Tego Calderon's career. The album took reggaeton to a new level, and revolutionized reggaeton in North America. The album features contributions by Eddie Dee, Luisma, and Maestro. The tracks were produced by Luny Tunes, DJ Nelson, Maestro, Rafy Mercenario, DJ Joe, DJ Adam, Echo and Coo-kee. This is Tego's debut album and was one of the albums that internationalized reggaeton. The singles include: "Abayarde", "Gracias", "Cambumbo" and "Pa' Que Retozen".[15]

El Abayarde is one of the albums that help revolutionized reggaeton worldwide, along with Daddy Yankee's Barrio Fino, Ivy Queen's Diva and Don Omar's The Last Don. It was the most purchased reggaeton album in Puerto Rico of that year, helping it break the record for the most sales as a reggaeton CD in its first week. The album is credited with introducing reggaeton to mainstream audiences in places like Houston, New York, Miami and Los Angeles in the United States.

Track listing

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# Title Producer(s) Featured guest(s) Time
1 "Intro" Noriega Luisma 0:46
2 "Abayarde" Maestro 3:22
3 "Al Natural" Luny Tunes and Noriega 3:33
4 "Poquito" Echo 3:03
5 "Pa' Que Retozen" DJ Joe and Rafy Mercenario 2:31
6 "Interlude" 0:46
7 "Loiza" DJ Adam 3:10
8 "No Me La Explota" Coo-Kee and Gerardo Cruet Eddie Dee 4:39
9 "Interlude" 0:34
10 "Guasa Guasa" Luny Tunes & Noriega 4:00
11 "Dominicana" DJ Nelson 4:12
12 "Cambumbo" Coo-Kee 2:59
13 "Salte del Medio" Echo 3:09
14 "Tus Ojos" Maestro 3:59
15 "Los Difuntos" Coo-Kee 3:05
16 "Lleva y Trae" Luny Tunes and Noriega Jessy 1:52
17 "Bonsai" DJ Adam Maestro 3:05
18 "Gracias" Echo 4:24
19 "Planté Bandera" Tempo Alomar 4:14

Charts

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Chart (2003) Peak
position
Dominican Albums (Musicalia)[16] 5
US Heatseekers Albums (Billboard)[17] 47
US Independent Albums (Billboard)[18] 29
US Latin Albums (Billboard)[19] 17
US Latin Pop Albums (Billboard)[20] 11
Charts (2011) Peak

Position

Ecuadorian Albums (Musicalisimo)[21] 15

References

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  1. ^ "El Abayarde by Tego Calderón".
  2. ^ Trivino, Jesus (April 18, 2013). "Where Are They Now? 9 Reggaeton Superstar Updates". Archived from the original on 26 December 2016. Retrieved 3 September 2019.
  3. ^ "TEGO CALDERÓN". ASCAP. Archived from the original on 2015-09-10. Retrieved 2021-10-17.
  4. ^ "Tego Time". Billboard. Archived from the original on 2022-01-18. Retrieved 2022-01-17.
  5. ^ Crosley, Hillary. "Reggaeton Superstar Tego Calderon Headlines AIDS-Awareness Concert". MTV News. Archived from the original on April 11, 2020. Retrieved 2022-02-21.
  6. ^ "Tego Calderón, el del flow". La Nacion. Archived from the original on 2022-01-07. Retrieved 2022-01-07.
  7. ^ "Ricky Martin, Shakira, Thalía, Ricardo Arjona, Pepe Aguilar Y Vicente Fernández entre las superestrellas nominadas para el Premio lo Nuestro 2004". Univision. Business Wire. January 14, 2004. Retrieved September 27, 2013.
  8. ^ "2003 Latin Grammys winners and the tribute to salsa queen".
  9. ^ "Planet Reggae (2002)".
  10. ^ "La Mision 3 by Various Artists". Genius. Retrieved 2024-02-11.
  11. ^ "Kilates: Rompiendo El Silencio by Iván Joy". Genius. Retrieved 2024-02-11.
  12. ^ "Babilonia El Imperio Comienza".
  13. ^ "Rolling Stone article about 20 year anniversary of "El Abayarde" by Tego Calderon".
  14. ^ Estevez, Marjua. "Tego Calderón Dropped "El Abayarde" 20 Years Ago. Does It Hold Up?". www.refinery29.com. Retrieved 2024-02-11.
  15. ^ Tego Calderón - El Abayarde Album Reviews, Songs & More | AllMusic, retrieved 2024-02-11
  16. ^ "MUSICALIA ONLINE!". August 3, 2003. Archived from the original on 2003-08-03. Retrieved 2021-12-15.
  17. ^ "Heatseekers Albums". Billboard. Archived from the original on 2022-01-18. Retrieved 2022-01-16.
  18. ^ "Independent Albums". Billboard. Archived from the original on 2022-01-17. Retrieved 2022-01-16.
  19. ^ "Top Latin Albums". Billboard. Archived from the original on 2022-01-18. Retrieved 2022-01-16.
  20. ^ "Latin Pop Albums". Billboard. Archived from the original on 2022-01-17. Retrieved 2022-01-16.
  21. ^ "Musicalisimo". 2011-07-15. Archived from the original on 2011-07-15. Retrieved 2021-03-16.