Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Email
Answers.com

Yaga & Mackie

 
Artist: Yaga & Mackie

Group Members:

Yaga, Mackie

Influenced By:

  • Genres: Rap

Biography

Yaga & Mackie are members of the first generation of Puerto Ricans brought up on reggaeton. Born in the late '80s and early '90s, artists of their generation began proving themselves to be serious competition for their reggaeton forefathers. Steeped in the music from childhood, Yaga & Mackie became known for their willingness to experiment and explore ideas off the beaten path. Yaga (Javier Martinez) and Mackie (Luis Pizarro) met one another in 2001, and decided to team up shortly thereafter. The duo distinguished itself with a preference for romantic themes as an alternative to the sex-soaked standard. Yaga & Mackie began to rise to reggaeton prominence thanks to their contributions to popular compilations like Warrios, Vol. 3, El Cangri.com, Kilates, Vol. 1 and Vol. 2, Majestic, Vol. 1 and Vol. 2, Planeta Reggae, and Romances del Ruido, Vol. 2. The pair took big step forward in 2005 with the release of their debut album, La Moda. The album incorporated a wide palette of stylistic influences, including reggae, Afro-Latino, and even regional Mexican. Free of offensive lyrics and featuring an all-star cast of guests (Tego Calderón, Don Omar, and Zion & Lennox), La Moda hit the reggaeton world with force. Landing slots in the Top 40 on a number of Billboard categories, including Top Heatseekers and Top Latin Albums, the record's chart success outstripped expectations. Dispelling any thoughts of "beginner's luck," the duo released a second chart-topping album in 2007. Reunion generated similar success, with the single "Aparentemente" appearing on Billboard's Hot Latin Tracks and Latin Tropical Airplay charts following its release. ~ Evan C. Gutierrez, All Music Guide
Search unanswered questions...
Enter a question here...
Search: All sources Community Q&A Reference topics
Wikipedia: Yaga & Mackie
Top
Yaga & Mackie
Origin Puerto Rico
Genres Reggaeton
Years active 2001-present
Labels Full Records
Associated acts Daddy Yankee, Don Omar
Website www.yagaymackie.com
Members
Javier Martinez (Yaga)
Luis Pizarro (Mackie)

Yaga & Mackie are a reggaeton duo from Puerto Rico. Mackie is the older brother of Gabriel Pizzaro, "Lennox" of the reggaeton duo Zion & Lennox. They are signed to Full Records.

Yaga & Mackie met one another in 2001, and deciding to team up shortly thereafter. Yaga & Mackie began to rise to reggaeton prominence thanks to their contributions to popular compilations like El Cangri.com, Kilates 1 and 2, Majestic 1 and 2, Planeta Reggae and Romances del Ruido 2.

The pair took big step forward in 2005 with the release of their debut album La Moda. The album incorporated a wide palette of stylistic influence, including reggae, afro-latino and even Regional Mexican. Free of offensive lyrics and featuring an all-star cast of guests (Tego Calderón, Don Omar and Zion y Lennox) La Moda hit the reggaeton world with force. Landing slots in the Top 40 on a number of Billboard categories, including Top Heatseekers and Top Latin Albums, the record's chart success outstripped expectations. Dispelling any thoughts of ‘beginner's luck,' the duo released a second chart topping album in 2007. Reunion generated similar success with the single "Aparentemente," appearing on Billboard's Hot Latin Tracks and Latin Tropical Airplay charts following its release.

Discography

Singles

External links


 
 

 

Copyrights:

Artist. Copyright © 2009 All Media Guide, LLC. Content provided by All Music Guide ®, a trademark of All Media Guide, LLC. All rights reserved.  Read more
Wikipedia. This article is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License. It uses material from the Wikipedia article "Yaga & Mackie" Read more