It took some "Gasolina" to launch his career, but once Daddy Yankee was recognized as a respected rapper and reggaeton artist, his fans made sure he never ran out of support.
Named the "Most Influential Hispanic Artist of 2009" by CNN and one of the 100 Most Influential in the World in 2006 by Time Magazine, Daddy Yankee got there after years of hard work and dedication. He's been active in the music scene since 1992, when he appeared on DJ Playero's mix tape, "Player 36," but his first official studio project as a solo artist was released in 1995.
Yankee has also been honored by Billboard Magazine as "Urban Latin Artist of the Decade," and the "Latin Album Artist of the Decade." He also broke another barrier for the Latin artist community by becoming the first Latin urban recording artist to guest star on CBS' The Bold and the Beautiful in 2010.
The Puerto Rican native released his latest album "Prestige" in September 2012, and it debuted number one on the Billboard Charts the week following its release. Now, the album's fourth single "Limbo" has become another success for Daddy Yankee after it's music video surpassed 100 million views on VEVO.
Most videos in the urban genre don't exceed 100 million views in under a year from their debut, but "Limbo" made it after 36 weeks of its release, reaching another milestone for Daddy Yankee.
The video was filmed in the Centro Ceremonial Otomi, in Temoaya, Mexico, showcasing the beautiful and natural scenery of forests and ancient ruins. It was directed by Jesse Terrero, who's already worked with Yankee in "Rompe" and "Pose."
"Limbo" has remained at the top of the radio charts across the U.S., Puerto Rico, Central and South America, and parts of Europe. It has remained firm on the Billboard charts for over 30 weeks, occupying the number one position on Billboard's Hot Latin Songs for 15 consecutive weeks.
As a thank you to his fans that made the video a worldwide phenomenon, the artist announced a live video chat on June 11 at 6 p.m. EST. It will last 30 minutes and will be conducted via YouTubeLive and broadcasted on Daddy Yankee's YouTube channel, DYNation.
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