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Biography
Infobox musical artist|name= R.K.M & Ken-Y|image = |birth_name = José Nieves, Kenny Rúben Vázquez Félix|birth_date = February 6, 1981 (R.K.M) September 7, 1984 (Ken-Y)|death_date =|origin = 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. In Friday 16, January 2009 RKM married with Gladys Morales in CaguasCitation needed|date=December 2008
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.Citation needed|date=December 2008 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.Citation needed|date=December 2008 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".
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.
Mixtape
Esperando El Momento (2005)
Studio albums
Masterpiece (Rakim y Ken-Y album)|Masterpiece (2006)
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: No Vuelvas Remix (Feat. Zion & Lennox )
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
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:Reggaeton musicians Category:Puerto Rican singers Category:Reggaeton duos
