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Biography
Infobox musical artist|name= R.K.M & Ken-Y|image = |birth_name = José Nieves (R.K.M) Kenny Rúben Vázquez Félix (Ken-Y)|birth_date = February 6, 1981 (R.K.M) September 7, 1984 (Ken-Y)|death_date =|origin = flagicon|Puerto Rico Gurabo, Puerto Rico|Gurabo , Puerto Rico |genre = Reggaeton|Reggaetón , Romantikeo , Pop music|pop , Tropical Music|Tropical , Bachata (music)|Bachata |years_active = 2003& ndash;present|label = Pina Records|Pina , Universal Music Latin Entertainment|Universal Music Latino , Machete Music | background= group_or_band José Nieves (R.K.M) and Kenny Vázquez (Ken-Y) , both of Gurabo, Puerto Rico|Gurabo , Puerto Rico , are a Grammy Award -nominated reggaeton duo.
Early career
The duo started their career of music in high school. R.K.M (formerly known as "Rakim" but changed to avoid confusion with established Hip-Hop artist Rakim ) was inspired by the recent explosion of reggaeton music in the 90's. He encouraged Ken-Y to join him to form a duo. They later would perform at sweet 16 birthday parties and public events.
Soon the duo went on to record their music. Nicky Jam gave the duo a chance to make an appearance on his album, Vida Escante . R.K.M & Ken-Y were featured on "Pasado" and "Me Estoy Muriendo". The two singles were instant hitsVague|date=December 2008 all across Latin America.Citation needed|date=December 2008 They also won The Draft, a contest for upcoming Latin artist. They won the best Latin and reggae award in 2007.
Professional career
This success caught the eyes of Raphy Pina, reggaeton moguls. They were quickly signed to the label and a year later released Masterpiece (Rakim y Ken-Y album)|"Masterpiece" . The album was nominated for Premio Lo Nuestro of 2007. http://www.latinrapper.com/rakim-ken-y-billboard-awards.html Their first hit single was "Down", reaching #1 on the Billboard Hot Latin Songs chart in 2006. The album also spawned 4 other singles, music videos, and many awardsVague|date=December 2008. Although their album went platinum, it sold about 600,000 copies. http://www.latinrapper.com/rakim-ken-y-billboard-awards.html The duo soon after went on a tour across the world. They have released their songs performed on tour onto an album entitled " Masterpiece: World Tour (Sold Out) ". They also have released a special edition version of the album entitled Masterpiece: Commemorative Edition|"Masterpiece Commemorative Edition" .
Their studio album, The Royalty , was released September 9, 2008.
The first single of the album was "Mis Días Sin Ti", . , Raphy Pina announces the return of RKM & Ken-Y February 15, 2008. The date is actually a concert they held in the Choliseo in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The concert's headline is "Romantic en el Choliseo". Reggaeton artists like Wisin & Yandel , Tito "El Bambino" , Nicky Jam , Rene Moz and Arcangel (singer)|Arcangel were present. Other artists like N'Klabe , and Karis were also present.
Since their debut album, R.K.M & Ken-Y have gone on to appear and guest star on many songs. They have worked with artists such as Cruzito , Don Omar , Daddy Yankee , José Feliciano , Pitbull (rapper)|Pitbull , Hector "El Father" , David Bisbal , Ivy Queen , Chino y Nacho, Hector "El Torito",Plan B, Tony Dize, Zion y Lennox.
Style
R.K.M provides rapping verses for many songs while Ken-Y provides the vocal lyrics. R.K.M tends to have fast, upbeat verses while Ken-Y sings many hooks.
Personal Lives
On January 16, 2009 RKM married Gladys Morales in Caguas, Puerto Rico .Citation needed|date=April 2012 While Ken-Y remains unmarried. R.K.M has two boys and Ken-Y has two girls. Citation needed|date=April 2012They continue to reside in Puerto Rico .
Mixtape
Esperando El Momento (2005)
Studio albums
Masterpiece (Rakim y Ken-Y album)|Masterpiece (2006)
The Royalty|The Royalty/La Realeza (2008)
Forever (R.K.M & Ken-Y album)|Forever (2011)
Compilation/Live Albums
Masterpiece: World Tour (Sold Out) (2006)
Masterpiece: Commemorative Edition (2007)
Romantico 360°: Live From Puerto Rico (2009)
The Last Chapter (2010)
Singles
Down
Me Matas
Igual Que Ayer
Llorarás
Mis Días Sin Ti
Te Regalo Amores
Tuve Un Sueño (Ft. Plan B)
Vicio del Pecado (Featuring Hector "El Torito" Acosta)
Te Amé En Mis Sueños
Más
Mi Corazón Esta Muerto
Cuando Te Enamores
No Vuelvas
Quedate Junto A Mi
Collaborations
2004: Pasado ( Nicky Jam featuring R.K.M & Ken-Y)
2004: Me Estoy Muriendo ( Nicky Jam featuring R.K.M & Ken-Y)
2010: El Doctorado Remix (Tony Dize featuring Ken-Y & Don Omar )
2010: Lloras (featuring Plan B (duo)|Plan B )
2010: Déjame Entrar (featuring Marcos Yaroide)
2011: Besame Remix Feat.( Nova y Jory )
2011: Tus Recuerdos Son Mi Dios Ft. ( Pipe Calderon )
2011: El Doctorado Remix ( Tony Dize ) Feat. R.K.M & Ken-Y
2011: Solo Pienso En Ti Remix( Jerry Rivera )Feat.Ken-Y
2011: Pienso en Ti (Remix)( Eloy ) Ft. R.K.M & Ken-Y
2012: 3 Pa 3 (RKM Feat Maldy & Lennox)
References
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External links
http://www.universalmusica.com/rkmykeny/Home.aspx R.K.M. & Ken-Y's Universal Music Latin Entertainment Official Website
http://www.myspace.com/rkmykeny Official MySpace
http://www.rkmykeny.net/ Official Website
http://www.pinarecords.net/ Official Website on Pina Records
http://twitter.com/#!/rkmykeny Official Twitter Page
Persondata | NAME =Ken-Y, R.K.M & | ALTERNATIVE NAMES = | SHORT DESCRIPTION = | DATE OF BIRTH =February 6, 1981 | PLACE OF BIRTH = | DATE OF DEATH = | PLACE OF DEATH = DEFAULTSORT:Ken-Y, R.K.M & Category:Living people Category:Puerto Rican reggaeton artists Category:Puerto Rican singers Category:Reggaeton duos
