Reggaeton Music Reviews:
The Chosen Few, El Documental
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This record/DVD combo sets out the very ambitious task of documenting
and at the same time introducing the style known as reggaeton to an unsuspecting
American audience. From its humble beginnings as a dancehall hybrid imported
from Panama by El General to the dominating music in the island of Puerto
Rico it seems that Reggaeton is now set to go global. With the help of
major American exposure from artists such as Daddy Yankee, Don Omar and
Tego Calderon, the time seems right for a detail overview of this new
and captivating style. The documentary shows all the major players in
their humble beginnings throughout poor barrios of Puerto Rico. Vico C
and Tego share their views in how this music combined the best parts of
hip hop with the prevailing tropical sounds of the island. To hear the
tale, is to understand the uphill struggle that most of these young man
endured for the creation and devotion to a music that was (and to some
degree still is) shunned by the mainstream. Special moments abound especially
those that give us details into the personalities of the artist. Vico
C and Eddie Dee come out as humble and thoughtful people that have a profound
love for their respective rhyming skills. Kudos to Wonderboy, for filming
an interview with Tempo, who is now serving 20 years in federal prison
for intent of distribution of a controlled substance. This memorable highlight,
traces Tempo’s influence as the premier Gansta/reggaeton rapper
to his sad yet brave face against a grim future in prison. For some it
may be hard to hold back the tears as Tempo improvises a deadly rhyme
that reconfirms his status as one of the truly great all time talents
in the world of latin hip hop. The soundtrack comes complete with 26 tracks
that fully convey the sonic power of reggaeton. Bests tracks are “Hoy”
by up and coming LDA. “No Pierdas Tiempo" by Zion Y Lennox
and the aforementioned impromptu Tempo rhyme “La Revelacion”.
All in all, this is a good place for beginners to start and necessary
document for those veteran listeners. In one word, Essential.
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CD Tracks:
1. Intro
2. La Vamos A Montar - Divino
3. Reggaeton Latino - Don Omar
4. Hoy - LDA (f. Cheka)
5. Ya Regrese - Plan B (f. Amaro)
6. No Pierdas Tiempo - Zion y Lennox
7. Se Que Lo Vas A Hacer - Baby Rasta y Gringo
8. No Hay Garantía - Yaga y Mackie Ranks
9. Intro - Nicky Jam
10. Llego La Hora - Nicky Jam
11. Donde Tu Estés - Bimbo (f. Varón)
12. Llego El Voltaje - Voltio
13. Papi N.O.R.E. - Noreaga
14. Delirando Pero Vacilando - Jowell y Randy
15. Flossy - LDA
16. Me Gusta Tu Cuerpo - Getto
17. Calle - BeBe (f. Wise)
18. No Quiero Guillaera - Jowell y Randy (f. LDA)
19. Dime Si Te Enciendes - Rey Pirín
20. Un Mordizco - Ruster
21. Mi Versión - TNT
22. Chosen Few - LDA (f. Gallego, Tres Coronas)
23. Oye, Que Bueno - Notch
24. Chosen Few (Remix) - Vico C, Tego Calderón, Eddie Dee
25. Revelación - Tempo
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