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Biography
Infobox musical artist| image = Ivy Queen.jpg|caption =| name = Ivy Queen| background = solo_singer| birth_name = Martha Ivelisse Pesante| alias = The Queen of Reggaeton | Born = Birth date and age|1972|3|4|mf=y Añasco, Puerto Rico | origin = New York City|New York, New York | genre = Reggaetón Hip Hop Rap | occupation = composer , singer | years_active = 1994–present| label = Univision Music Group , Abby Records Machete Music , Drama Records (present) Ivy Queen (born March 4, 1972) is a Puerto Rico|Puerto Rican Latin Grammy nominated reggaeton composer and singer . She is most commonly known as "La Reina del Reggaeton " (The Queen of Reggaeton). She is also known as the Queen of Hip-hop feud|Rivalries .
Early years
Martha Ivelisse Pesante, also known as Ivy Queen was born in Añasco, Puerto Rico .cite web|url= http://allmusic.com/artist/ivy-queen-p224845|title=Ivy Queen - Biography|last=Leggett|first=Steve|work=Allmusic|accessdate=2011-04-14 When she was young, Ivy Queen's parents moved to New York City where she was raised. Her parents returned to their hometown of Añasco when Ivy was in her teens. There she spent her time perfecting her craft while hanging out with barber/rapper chu chu tren. When she was 18, Ivy Queen moved to San Juan, Puerto Rico|San Juan where she met rapper and producer, DJ Negro, who introduced her to a group called "The Noise," with whom she wrote and performed her first song "Somos Raperos Pero No Delincuentes" (We're Rappers, But Not Delinquents). She became tired with the violent and sexual themes often used in reggaeton , and wished to write about a variety of subjects. In 2008, she resumed her studies, intending to conclude her high school education. She stated that the reason behind this decision was to "deliver a message to young people".cite web| url= http://www.primerahora.com/noticia/musica/espectaculosasi/ivy_queen_vuelve_a_la_escuela/218533| title=Ivy Queen vuelve a la escuela| publisher= Primera Hora | language=Spanish| date=2008-08-11| accessdate=2008-08-11Dead link|date=September 2010|bot=H3llBot
Singing career
Soon, DJ Negro convinced Ivy Queen to go solo and in 1997, she made her debut with the recording of the album En Mi Imperio ( In My Empire ) for the Sony|Sony International Records '97" award, naming her "The Peoples Favorite Rap Singer", by Artista magazine .
In 1999 Ivy Queen recorded her second album, for the Sony Label, titled Original Rude Girl which carried the following hit songs "Interlude in the Zone", "Que Sabes Tu" ("What Do You Know? ") and "The King and the Queen". It sold more than her first album and was highly acclaimed. Ivy's third album Diva , was released in 2003. The songs were originally written by her and performed with the participation of various artists. Diva was so successful that an enhanced edition entitled Diva (Platinum Edition) waS released in 2004. The update to the CD added several remixes of her most popular songs from the Diva album. Ivy Queen's fourth album Real followed quickly and was also released in 2004. The album had guest artists such as Hector El Father|Hector "El Father" , Mikey Perfecto, Fat Joe , and La India .
Ivy's fifth album was a compilation of her best work and added 4 previously unreleased songs. The album, called Flashback , was released in 2005. The Best of Ivy Queen was released in 2005 which also was a compilation of her best work. It is still unknown whether or not The Best of Ivy Queen was an official release. In March 2007, Ivy Queen released a new album titled Sentimiento . The album debuted at No. 4 on the Latin charts, making it her highest debut ever on the chart. The lead single of the album "Que Lloren" became a Top 10 hit, and the remix by Manny and Gil also became a top hit in many countries. Ivy Queen then released her eighth studio album, "Drama Queen" on July 13, 2010. Since 2010, Ivy Queen has been working on her next studio album "Musa" set to be released in June 2012.
Discography
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1997: En Mi Imperio
1998: The Original Rude Girl
1999: "In the Zone"
2003: Diva (Ivy Queen album)|Diva
2004: Real (Ivy Queen album)|Real
2005: Flashback (Ivy Queen album)|Flashback
2007: Sentimiento (album)|Sentimiento
2008: " Ivy Queen World Tour "
2010: Drama Queen (Ivy Queen album)|Drama Queen
2012: Musa (album)|Musa
Collaborations
Boricuas NY (2001)
DJ Nelson The Flow (2001)
The Magestic (2002)
Kilate (2002)
The Flow: Sweet Dreams (2005)
Mas Flow 2
Millenium
Rastrillea 2 (Official Remix)
Golpe de Estado (2010)
Features:
Lerere with Beatriz Luengo
Ladies Night with Nina Sky
La Velita with Arcangel , Zion & Jadiel
Que Lloren with Arcangel , Naldo & Tito El Bambino
Perfecto with Yaviah y Wisin & Yandel
Acercate with Wisin & Yandel
Se Desvive Por Ella with Jadiel y La Secta
Se Va Conmigo with Carlos Arroyo
En Que Fallamos with R.K.M & Ken-Y
Te Regalo Amores with R.K.M & Ken-Y
Mala with Yolandita Monge
I Do with Beyoncé
Permanent with Cosculluela, El Gorila, Chyno Nyno & Ñengo Flow
Dime with Jadiel
Noche De Entierro with Arcangel , Randy & De La Ghetto
Diva Award/WINNER - Special Award for Meteoric Career
Furia Musical Awards 2006
Best Reggaeton Singer Of The Year/WINNER
Latin Grammy Awards 2007
Urban Album Of The Year
Premio Lo Nuestro 2008
Urban Album Of The Year/WINNER
Billboard Latin Music Awards 2009
Hot Latin Song Of The Year, Female/WINER
Tropical Airplay Song Of The Year, Female/WINNER
Latin Rhythm Airplay Of The Year
Billboard Latin Music Awards 2011
Hot Latin Song Of The Year, Female
Top Latin Album Of The Year, Female
Latin Grammy Awards 2011
Urban Album Of The Year
See also
Portal box|Puerto Rico|Latin American music|Biography
List of famous Puerto Ricans
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References
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External links
http://www.divaivyqueen.com Diva Ivy Queen Sitio Oficial
Ivy Queen Persondata | NAME =Queen, Ivy | ALTERNATIVE NAMES = | SHORT DESCRIPTION = | DATE OF BIRTH =March 4, 1972 | PLACE OF BIRTH = | DATE OF DEATH = | PLACE OF DEATH = DEFAULTSORT:Queen, Ivy Category:1972 births Category:Living people Category:People from Añasco, Puerto Rico Category:Puerto Rican female singers Category:Puerto Rican reggaeton artists Category:Reggaeton musicians Category:Female rappers