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| Reggaetón superstar returns to the fertile ground he has so ably cultivated before. Impacto, Ella me Levantó, Fuera de Control, Who’s Your Daddy. |
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| 1 Jefe |
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| 2 En Sus Marcas Listos Fuera |
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| 3 Cambio |
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| 4 Fuera de Control |
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| 5 Impacto |
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| 6 Ella Me Levanto |
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| 7 A Lo Clasico |
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| 8 Bring It On |
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| 9 Who's Your Daddy? |
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| 10 El Celular |
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| 11 Ven Damelo |
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| 12 Papi Lover |
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| 13 Que Paso? |
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| 14 Mensaje de Estado |
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| 15 Tension |
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| 16 Soy lo Que Soy |
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| 17 Corazon Divina |
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| 18 Plane to PR |
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| 19 Me Quedaria |
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| 20 Todos Quieren a Raymond |
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| 21 Impacto |
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Album Review
It took Daddy Yankee a long time to follow up "Barrio Fino" (2004), the most successful and influential reggaeton album to date, but when he finally unveiled "El Cartel: The Big Boss" three years later, the wait seemed worthwhile. It's a well-conceived album with a wealth of commercial potential. It not only pushes the hybrid Latin style forward creatively; it also broadens Daddy Yankee's appeal considerably, teaming him with pop-rap household names like Fergie and Akon while playing down some of "Barrio Fino"'s Latino-specific lyrical themes in favor of potent club-bangers that are as conducive to body language as they are to Spanish. Admittedly, the three-year wait between "Barrio Fino" and "El Cartel" was eased by the December 2005 release of "Barrio Fino en Directo". That CD/DVD package served a few purposes, beyond functioning as a profitable stopgap released just in time for the holiday shopping season. For one, it signaled the beginning of Daddy Yankee's relationship with Interscope; previously, he'd relied on the major labels only for distribution. Secondly, it repackaged the hits from "Barrio Fino" as live recordings, in the process showcasing Daddy Yankee's ability as a live performer with a willingness to tour internationally. Perhaps most importantly, though, "Barrio Fino en Directo" included a handful of strong new recordings -- including the singles "Rompe" (a number one Latin hit) and "Machucando" (number two), along with bilingual collaborations with Snoop Dogg ("Gangsta Zone") and Paul Wall ("Machete Reloaded") -- that were a clear indication of what could be expected on "El Cartel". Indeed, "El Cartel" is largely comprised of both potential hits and mainstream-crossover collaborations (Fergie, Akon, will.i.am, Nicole Scherzinger, Scott Storch), with most of the latter also qualifying as the former. Highlights are numerous, and they're spread across the album: in particular, the nine-track stretch that extends from "Fuera De Control" (the only Luny Tunes production here, surprisingly) to "Papi Lover" is a nonstop delight, though the three-song stretch near the end of the album including "Corazón Divina," "Plane To Pr," and "Me Quedaria" also stands tall and closes the album on a satisfying note. ~ Jason Birchmeier, All Music Guide
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