Proyecto Uno
Proyecto Uno
Proyecto Uno 1,1 | |
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| Origin | New York, New York |
| Genres | Merengue Rap Techno dancehall reggae Hip Hop |
| Years active | 1989–present |
Proyecto Uno (English: Project One) is a Dominican-American merenrap group which helped popularize a style of music which blends merengue with rap, techno, dancehall reggae and hip-hop music.[1] The band was founded in New York City's East Side in 1989 by Nelson Zapata and managed by Porfirio "Popi" Piña.[2] Originally formed as traditional merengue band, Proyecto Uno received recognition in the 1990s after incorporating modern Afro-American and North American music.[3] The group won Billboard Latin Music Awards, Premios Lo Nuestro, and an Emmy award.[4] The current members are Nelson Zapata, Josue Cedeño, Kid G, and Paolo tondo.[5]
Recognitions
- (1996)Song of the Colombian World Cup Team Esta Pegao
- (2000) Nominated Colombian Song of the Year 25 horas
- Premios Orquidea (Venezuela) 1993 and 1995
- Premios Ronda (Venezuela) 1993
- (2003) Premios Lo Nuestro, Album of the Year, Urbana
- (1994) Premios Lo Nuestro, Musica Rap 1994
- (1998) Nominated: Premios Lo Nuestro, Grupo Del Año-Tropical
- (1997) Billboard Latin Music Awards, Rap Album Of the Year, In Da’ House 1997[6]
- (?)Billboard Latin Music Awards, Latin Dance Single of the Year, Mueve La Cadera (Move your Body) with Reel 2 Reel
- (1999) Nominatee Billboard Latin Music Awards, Latin Dance Club Play Track of the Year, No Nos Tenemos (NNT)
- New York ACE Awards 1993 and 1996
- New York Premios Estrella 1994, 1995 and 1997
- New York Premios Too Much 1996 and 1997
- (1999) Emmy Awards, Outstanding Original Music Composition[7][8]
Discography
- 1991 Todo El Mundo (Everybody)
- 1994 In Da House
- 1996 New Era
- 1999 4
- 2002 Pura Gozadera
- 2007 Evolution [9]
Singles
- "El Tiburón" (The Shark)
- "Pumpin'"
- "Brinca" {Jump}
- "25 horas"
- "Holla"
- "Another Night"
- "Está pegao" {it got hook}
- "Déjame tener algo contigo" {Let Me Have Something With You}
- "Latinos"
- "Mueve la cadera"
- "El Party" <http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/el-party-radio-edit/id513308859?i=513308867&ign-mpt=uo%3D4>
- "Enamora'o" [10]
References
- ^ Hernandez, Deborah Pacini (2009). Oye Como Va!: Hybridity and Identity in Latino Popular Music. Temple University Press. p. 102. ISBN 978-1-4399-0090-1.
{{cite book}}: Unknown parameter|month=ignored (help) - ^ http://www.popimusic.8k.com/aboutus.html
- ^ Sellers, Julie A. (2004). Merengue and Dominican identity: music as national unifier. McFarland. pp. 175–184. ISBN 978-0-7864-1815-2.
{{cite book}}: Unknown parameter|month=ignored (help) - ^ http://www.onlinesalsa.com/artist/proyecto-uno
- ^ http://noticias.terra.es/fotos/actualidad/fichafoto.aspx?itemurl=/2011/gente-y-cultura/1112/fotos-media/eeuu-musica-artistas-hispanos-de-primer-nivel-participan-en-el-rola-music-fest-de-miami-00
- ^ Lannert, John (May 3, 1997). "The Winners Are... Billboard Latin Music Awardees Represent the Best of the Industry". Billboard: LMQ-12.
- ^ http://books.google.com/books?id=rg4EAAAAMBAJ&pg=RA1-PA52&dq=proyecto+uno+billboard&hl=en&ei=c9_VTZHZPI2ztwfKpJWqBw&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=1&ved=0CDAQ6AEwAA#v=onepage&q=proyecto%20uno%20billboard&f=false
- ^ http://www.lyricsfreak.com/p/proyecto+uno/biography.html
- ^ http://allmusic.com/artist/proyecto-uno-p29363/discography
- ^ http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/el-party-ep/id478246696
- Auth. Booking Agent - (917) 304-7023
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