Hector
Bambino "El Father" Leads Charge for the Roc La Familia
Takeover
5/1/06 - LatinRapper.com
PUERTO RICO/NEW YORK - May 1, 2006 - Puerto Rican reggaeton
superstar Hector Bambino “El Father” kicks in the door with
his debut album on Roc La Familia – the new wordl music
enterprise from Jay-Z’s Roc-A-Fella Records. His new joint,
Roc La Familia & Hector Bambino "El Father" Present Los
Rompe Discotekas, is destined to shake up the urban world on
and off la isla when it hits the streets on June 20, 2006.
The album features heavyweights from both the reggaeton and
hip-hop worlds. Notable guests, including Don Omar, Wisin Y
Yandel, Fat Joe, Memphis Bleek, Alexis Y Fido, YOMO,
Freeway, add a new dimension to “El Father’s” patented
rapid-fire delivery and infectious beats. The first single,
“Here We Go Yo,” sets it off with a special appearance from
rap icon, Jay-Z aka “El Presidente,” who makes his own state
of la union address on the track by proclaiming his alliance
with Bambino: “Young Hov in the place to be…Hector Bambino
is running with me…R.O.C. is the family…R.O.C. is the
family.”
"Hector Bambino represents the ideal behind Roc La Famlilia,”
says Def Jam President & CEO Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter. “Roc La
Familia exists because world music has evolved, it now
blends contemporary styles such as hip-hop, rock and
electronica with traditional and roots music. Hector blends
genres and brings real stories and messages to the listener.
His huge following and his passion for the music made us
immediately realize that this is the right first release for
Roc La Familia and we are in business with the right
artist."
Born in Carolina, Puerto Rico, Hector Bambino “El Father”
has been a leader in the burgeoning reggaeton movement since
his teens. Although he is still in his 20s, Hector has had
an extensive music career. During the mid 90´s Hector came
to fame as part of the duet Hector and Tito; they won a
Billboard Latin Music Award and became the first reggaeton
artists to sell out a stadium in Puerto Rico. Their success
paved the way to commercial success for artists such as Tego
Calderon, Daddy Yankee, Don Omar, and Wisin y Yandel. In
2005 Hector El Bambino debuted as a solo artist in Pasto,
Colombia, in front of 60,000 fans. Many of his songs became
big hits across Latin America and the U.S, including “Noche
de Travesuras”, “Los Rompe Discotecas”, “Vamos pa la calle”,
“Noche de Terror” and “Mirandonos”. Last year, “El Father”
signed an agreement with hip-hop superstar Jay-Z whose
belief in the movement is sure to provide him with the kind
of worldwide stage his talent deserves. .
Hector Bambino “El Father” was recently honored with a 2006
Latin Billboard Award in the new category, “Reggaeton Song
of the Year,” for his featured appearance on the song,
“Mayor Que Yo” by Baby Ranks from the Mas Flow Vol.2
compilation album from Luny Tunes. Also featured on the
tracks were Daddy Yankee, Tonny Tun Tun and Winsin Y Yandel.
ABOUT ROC LA FAMILIA:
Roc La Familia is an extension of Roc-A-Fella Records and
headquartered in New York. Roc La Familia will feature a
broad array of artists encompassing such musical genres as
Latin hip-hop, reggae, reggaeton, pop, rock and more. The
first two superstar releases from the label will come from
famed artists Hector Bambino “El Father” (Roc La Familia &
Hector Bambino “El Father” Present Los Rompe Discotekas--June
20, 2006) and N.O.R.E (N.O.R.E. Y La Familia…Ya Tu Sabe—July
18, 2006).
Hector el Father official
website:
http://www.rocafella.com/artist.aspx