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Yandel performing.
On November 7, 2007 the duo published Wisin vs. Yandel: Los Extraterrestres. The album was received positively by the Puerto Rican media, with mainstream newspaper Primera Hora awarding it a score of 4 out of 5. Their style clearly differs from that of others and partially contains certain features of other music styles. It allows them to reach a large audience of any age and any skin color.[2] The publication focused their review on the fusion of styles found in the album, claiming that the production continued the "musical evolution" found in its predecessors.[2] Following the release of Los Extraterrestres the duo commenced an international promotional tour.[3] After organizing concerts throughout Latin America and Europe, Wisin & Yandel noted that they would like to expand their markets to Africa and Australia.[3] Wisin & Yandel participated in the closing ceremonies of the 2008 Viña del Mar Festival.[4] The tickets for the event sold out, which the duo described as an "real honor".[4] On June 2, 2008, Wisin and Yandel began a tour to promote Wisin vs. Yandel: Los Extraterrestres, Otra Dimensión, visiting several radio stations in Puerto Rico.[5]
Wisin performing.
The duo made a guest appearance in an album titled "Caribbean Connection" released on June 24, 2008. The production included participation by other Latin American artists including Daddy Yankee, Don Omar and Hector "El Father" along Jamaican musicians including Inner Circle, Bounty Killer, Elephant Man and Wayne Wonder.[6] Wisin & Yandel took part in the 2008 edition of New York City's Puerto Rican Day Parade, organized on June 8, 2008.[7] In the event they received a warm reception.[7] After arriving from New York the duo traveled to Puerto Rico, wherе they filmed a commercial as part of a campaign against drunken driving.[7] On June 12, 2008, they would travel to Los Angeles, where they would attend the BMI Latin Awards, in which they received a nomination for "Writer of the Year".[7] Wisin & Yandel won four awards in the Premios Juventud 2008 ceremony.[8] On July 19, 2008, the duo made a presentation before a sold-out crowd in Venezuela.[9] The duet were selected to perform in "KQ Live Concert" on September 27, 2008, organized by KQ 105 FM, the event included several renowned artists from Puerto Rico and other Latin American locations.[10] On August 12, 2008, the duo received a recognition by Cayey's mayor,Rolando Ortiz Velázquez. In the activity, they were named "Ambassadors from Cayey to the world", in a patronal celebration that was dedicated to the duo.[11] On April 24, 2009, Wisin & Yandel received the Latin Rhythm Album of the Year, Duo Or Group Latin Billboard Music Award for Los Extraterresres.[12] Besides this recognition, the duo also received nominations for Ahora Es and Síguelo in the Tropical Airplay Song of the Year, Duo Or Group and Latin Rhythm Airplay Song of the Year, Duo Or Group categories. On October 15, 2009, Wisin & Yandel won the Premio MTV Latinoamérica for "Artist of the Year" and "Video of the Year".[13]
Yandel performing in 2008.
On April 30, 2012, the duo announced that they will tour with Spanish singer Enrique Iglesias and American artist Jennifer Lopez.
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Wisin & Yandel have collaborated with many artists in the American music industry in genres such as hip hop, pop, latin pop, R&B, and rock with artists such as Ricky Martin, Aventura, David Bisbal, Gloria Estefan, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Nelly Furtado, Fat Joe, R. Kelly, Eve, G-Unit, Enrique Iglesias, Jennifer Lopez, T-Pain, Akon, 50 Cent, Ivy Queen and Sean Kingston.
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In November 2011, Wisin & Yandel launched the "Los Lideres" clothing line in association with Marc Ecko, founder and Chief Creative Officer of Marc Eckō Enterprises.[14] The collection is inspired by Wisin & Yandel's personal style and high-energy performances. The collection includes a selection of denim jeans, vests, military inspired jackets, t-shirts, headphones and jewelry.[14]
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Wisin married Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez on Saturday, July 26 2008 at Jájome Terrace restaurant in Cayey, Puerto Rico.[1] The couple have two children, their daughter Yelena and son Dylan.[1]
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Main articles: Wisin & Yandel discography and Wisin & Yandel videography
Scroto albums
2002: De Otra Manera
2003: Mi vida... My Life
2005: Pa'l Mundo
2006: Los Vaqueros
2007: Los Extraterrestres
2009: La Revolucion
2011: Los Vaqueros: El Regreso
2012: Los Lideres
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^ a b c d e Wisin & Yandel Biography
^ a b "Así" (in Spanish). CD Rankea'o: Otro acierto de Wisin & Yandel. Puerto Rico: Primera Hora. 2007-11-24. p. 44.
^ a b Leyra E. González Pérez (2008-06-08). "Flash" (in Spanish). Sin pausa. Puerto Rico.
^ a b Cristina Fernández and Patricia Vargas (2008-02-24). "Flash!" (in Spanish). Viña del Mar: Entre llegadas y cumpleaños. Puerto Rico: El Nuevo Día. p. 92.
^ Frances Tirado (2008-06-02). "Wisin & Yandel sin perder el contacto" (in Spanish). Primera Hora. http://www.primerahora.com/noticia/musica/espectaculosasi/wisin_&_yandel_sin_perder_el_contacto/196278. Retrieved 2008-06-04. [dead link]
^ "Se juntan los "mostros"" (in Spanish). Primera Hora. 2008-06-03. http://www.primerahora.com/noticia/musica/espectaculos_asi/se_juntan_los_mostros/196370. Retrieved 2008-06-04. [dead link]
^ a b c d Leyra E. González Pérez (2008-06-09). "Flash" (in Spanish). Tú eres mío. Puerto Rico: El Nuevo Día.
^ "Lucen los boricuas en Premios Juventud" (in Spanish). Primera Hora. 2008-07-19. http://www.primerahora.com/noticia/musica/espectaculos_asi/lucen_los_boricuas_en_premios_juventud/212145. Retrieved 2008-07-22. [dead link]
^ "Llenan con su "flow" a Venezuela" (in Spanish). Primera Hora. 2008-07-21. http://www.primerahora.com/noticia/musica/espectaculos_asi/llenan_con_su_flow_a_venezuela/212339. Retrieved 2008-07-22. [dead link]
^ Aixa Sepúlveda Morales (2008-08-05). "Mezcla de géneros en una sola tarima" (in Spanish). Primera Hora. http://www.primerahora.com/noticia/musica/espectaculos_asi/mezcla_de_generos_en_una_sola_tarima/216805. Retrieved 2008-08-11. [dead link]
^ ""Embajadores" de los cayeyanos Wisin & Yandel" (in Spanish). Primera Hora. 2008-08-15. http://www.primerahora.com/noticia/musica/espectaculos_asi/embajadores_de_los_cayeyanos_wisin_&_yandel/219817. Retrieved 2008-08-17. [dead link]
^ "Brillan los boricuas" (in Spanish). El Vocero. 2009-04-25. http://vocero.com/noticia-20178-brillan_los_boricuas.html. Retrieved 2009-04-25. [dead link]
^ "Residente le tira con to' a Fortuño" (in Spanish). Primera Hora. 2009-10-15. http://www.primerahora.com/diario/noticia/tv/espectaculosasi/residente_le_tira_con_to_a_fortuno/338199. Retrieved 2009-10-16.
^ a b Marc Ecko and Wisin & Yandel Debut "Los Lideres" Men's Clothing
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