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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=2008-08-11 Dead 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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Main|Ivy Queen discography
  • 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

  • No Te equivoques with Wisin & Yandel

  • Cosas De La Vida with Frank Reyes

  • Jungle with Franco El Gorila

  • Warriors with Cosculluela & O'neil

  • Robarte Un Beso with Don Omar

  • Millon En Mi Maleta with Japanese

  • Tocame with La India

  • Amandote Asi with Mikey Perfecto

  • Pobre Corazon with Divino

  • Vamo Alla Trivales

  • Dat Sexy Body with Sasha (deejay)|Sasha

  • Sangre with Mexicano

  • Whine Up with Kat De Luna

  • Culo with Pitbull (rapper)|PitBull

  • Tu Tienes A Otra with La Secta AllStar|La Secta

  • Kimbara with Dark Latin Groove|DLG

  • De La Calle with De La Ghetto

  • Baila, Brinca with Don Chezina

  • Like Glue with Sean Paul

  • Como Te Ha Caido with Naldo

  • Dale Azota with Tony Touch

  • Intro with Gallego Mc Ceja, Guetto, Gastam & Consuela

  • En La Disco with Luny Tunes

  • Echale with Vico C

  • ''Quiere Pa' Que Te Quieran with Dyland y Lenny

  • Amor De Ganstewr with La Secta AllStar|La Secta

  • Son De Cali with Bimbo

  • Bilingual with Remy Ma


    • Awards & Nominations


    Premios Juventud 2006


  • 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


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