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Luny Tunes is a production duo consisting of Francisco Saldaña (Luny) and Víctor Cabrera (Tunes), who have been known for creating unique musical rhythms for some of the most popular reggaeton artists since the early 2000s.
BiographyFrancisco Saldaña was born on June 23, 1979, and Víctor Cabrera was born on April 12, 1981
. Both originally from the Dominican Republic[Reggaetonline.com - Luny Tunes Biography], they originally started working at the Leverett House dining hall at Harvard University before their commercial success as reggaeton producers.
Musical career2001-2003: The Early YearsLuny Tunes was reggaeton's first major hitmaking production team, cranking out an assembly line of hit singles, club anthems, and CD mixtapes, all the while collaborating with many of the style's top vocalists. Luny Tunes were given their big break by DJ Nelson, a reggaeton pioneer who recognized their production talents, which had been well showcased on Hector & Tito's A La Reconquista (2002), and signed them to his Flow Music label.
2004-2007: Rise to International FameThe following year Luny Tunes continued to further their reputation, establishing themselves as hitmakers when "Gasolina," one of their numerous productions featured on Daddy Yankee's Barrio Fino (2004), became a worldwide hit and club anthem. In addition to Barrio Fino, Luny Tunes also contributed productions to acclaimed albums by Don Omar (The Last Don, 2003) and Tego Calderón (El Abayarde, 2003), as well as albums by Eddie Dee (Los 12 Discípulos, 2004), Ivy Queen (Diva, 2004), Zion & Lennox (Motivando a la Yal, 2004), Nicky Jam (Vida Escante, 2004), and Trebol Clan (Los Bacatranes, 2004) — all of this within a two-year span. Their instrumentals and musical styles were creating a new standard in reggaeton in general.
In 2005, Luny Tunes released Mas Flow, Vol. 2, their first all-new album since the previous volume, and in 2006 they released a third, Mas Flow: Los Benjamins, along with a second compilation of previously released material, Reggaeton Hits, which had been preceded by a prior best-of collection, La Trayectoria (2004). The next mixtape dropped in 2007, Los Benjamins: La Continuacion, not long after the duo's second volume in the Kings of the Beats instrumental series. By this point, Luny Tunes were employing various assistant producers (Tainy, Jose M. Gomez, Nely "El Arma Secreta", Doble A & Nales "Los Presidentes", Mr. G, and many more), who were employed as part of the Mas Flow Inc. production factory. As of 2007, they have produced more than 500 songs.
Luny Tunes are also known for bringing up new producers in the genre such as Nesty "La Mente Maestra", Naldo, Tainy, Nely "El Arma Secreta", Bones "The Musical Alchemist", Thilo "La Navaja de Doble Filo," Loz Fantaztikoz and Miki "La Mano Bionica."
2008-PresentLuny Tunes still reside in Puerto Rico where they own a studio estimated to be worth around US$3.5 million. On September 25, 2007 it was announced that Luny Tunes entered a five year production agreement with Fuego Entertainment. They will co-produce two albums per year to be released under Fuego Entertainment's music division, Fuego Entertainment Music International.
- As of 2008 Luny Tunes signed Arcangel to their record label, Mas Flow Inc. Arcangel is planning to release his first commercial album in 2008 produced by Luny Tunes. It is said to be including artists such as Daddy Yankee, Don Omar, and Wisin & Yandel.
- Luny Tunes introduced their proteges Erre XI with their debut album, carrying the name Luny Tunes Presents: Erre XI. The first single 'Carita Bonita' featuring former Kumbia All Starz-member Pee Wee was already released.
- They are also hard at work producing their next new album tentatively called Mas Flow 3 set to be released in 2009. A song promoting the album has been heard around the web called Ella Quiere Que Yo performed by Erre XI. In the song Luny announces Mas Flow 3 Coming Soon.
DiscographyStudio albums- 2003: Mas Flow
- 2005: Mas Flow 2
- 2006: Mas Flow: Los Benjamins
- 2009: Mas Flow 3
Other albums- 2004: La Trayectoria (Compilation album)
- 2004: The Kings of the Beats
- 2004: La Mision 4: The Take Over (Compilation album)
- 2006: Mas Flow 2.5 (Re-release album)
- 2006: Reggaeton Hits (Compilation album)
- 2006: The Kings of the Beats 2
- 2007: Los Benjamins: La Continuación (Re-release album)
- 2007: ''20 #1's Now (Compilation album)
Production discographyFor further information see Luny Tunes production discography.
HitsMany of today's reggaeton hits were produced by Luny Tunes. Some examples are
- Tito El Bambino's "Caile"
- Daddy Yankee's "Gasolina"
- Wisin & Yandel's "Rakata"
- Zion's "Alócate"
- Don Omar's "Dale Don Dale"
- Tego Calderón's "Métele Sazón"
- Voltio's "Bumper" and many more.
RemixesLuny Tunes have remixed several songs, which include
- Paris Hilton's "Stars Are Blind" ft. Wisin & Yandel
- Alejandro Sanz's "Te Lo Agradezco, Pero No" (Luny Tunes & Tainy Remix) ft. Shakira
- RBD's Lento ft. Wisin & Yandel
- Janet Jackson's Call on Me (Luny Tunes Remix)
- Ricky Martin's "Drop It on Me" ft. Daddy Yankee.
- Ricky Martin's "Qué Más Da" (Luny Tunes Remix) (Spanish version of "I Don't Care") ft. Fat Joe and Amerie.
Albums credits- 2002 A La Reconquista (Héctor & Tito)
- 2002 Guillaera (Las Guanábanas)
- 2003 El Abayarde (Tego Calderón)
- 2003 The Last Don (Don Omar)
- 2003 Los Matadores del Genero (Various Artists)
- 2003 MVP (Various Artists)
- 2003 Blin Blin Vol. 1 (Various Artists)
- 2003 Sonando Diferente (Yaga & Mackie)
- 2004 Barrio Fino (Daddy Yankee)
- 2004 Los 12 Discípulos (Various Artists)
- 2004 Diva (Ivy Queen)
- 2004 Motivando a la Yal (Zion & Lennox)
- 2004 Vida Escante (Nicky Jam)
- 2004 Los Bacatranes (Trebol Clan)
- 2004 La Mision 4: The Take Over (Various Artists)
- 2004 Quien Contra Mí (Yandel)
- 2004 Todo A Su Tiempo (Divino)
- 2004 Los MVP (Angel & Khriz)
- 2005 Desafío (Various Artists)
- 2005 Sangre Nueva (album)
- 2005 ''Pa'l Mundo (Wisin & Yandel)
- 2005 40 Entre Las 2 (K-Narias)
- 2006 Top of the Line (Tito "El Bambino")
- 2008 Semblante Urbano (El Roockie)
- 2008 Luny Tunes Presents: Erre XI (Erre XI)
- 2008 Mi Flow: This Is It (Baby Ranks)
- 2008 El Fenomeno (Arcangel) (November 25, 2008)
- 2009 ''TBA Ektor's second studio album (Ektor)
Awards- Latin Billboard Awards 2004: Más flow - "Tropical Album of the Year / Duo or Group"
- Latin Billboard Awards 2004: Más flow - "Tropical Album of the Year / New Generation"
- Reggaeton People's Choice Awards 2004: Luny Tunes - "Producer of the Year"
- Latin Grammy Awards 2005: Barrio Fino - "Best Album of the Year / Urban" (as Producers)
- Reggaeton People's Choice Awards 2005: Luny Tunes - "Producer of the Year"
- Reggaeton People's Choice Awards 2005: Mayor Que Yo - "Best Song of the Year"
- Reggaeton People's Choice Awards 2005: Mas Flow 2 - Best Album of the Year"
- Latin Billboard Awards 2006: Luny Tunes - "Producer of the Year"
- Premios Lo Nuestro Awards 2006: Mas Flow 2 - "Best Album of the Year / Urban Category"
- Furia Musical 2007: Luny Tunes - "Reggaeton Producers of the year".
- BMI Latin Awards 2007: Luny - "Songwriter of The Year".
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