DON OMAR

'William Omar Landrón' (born February 10, 1978 in Carolina, Puerto Rico), is a Latin Grammy Award-nominated reggaeton singer/rapper. He is best known as 'Don Omar'.
He is one of the best known reggaeton artists in Latin America. His cross over success in the U.S. has given him more exposure to English speaking Reggaetón fans, making him one of the more recognizable faces of Reggaeton. Don Omar's popularity is currently rising and he recently appeared on MTV. Omar is best known for his songs “Dile” and "Dale Don Dale" from his first album ''The Last Don'' and "Reggaeton Latino" from the album The Chosen Few. His songs center around life and love; some examples of these would be "La Recompensa" (''The Reward''), “Pobre Diabla” (''Poor Devil'' [fem.]) and “Aunque te Fuiste” (''Even Though You Left'').

Contents

Musical career

Rivalry

Philanthropy

Awards/Nomination/Recognition

Discography

Albums

Compilations

Filmography

DVDs

Chart history

Albums

Singles

Trivia

References

External links

Musical career

He started his career after facing many obstacles when Héctor Delgado (from the duo Jensi Sosa gave him an opportunity to be a backup singer. After that, he sang in a live concert with Ronny and Jeurin in 2003, which was released later as a CD and DVD, which included the songs that became instant hits, ''Baila Jensi'' and ''Amor de Ronny''.
His debut album, ''The Last Don'', sold over 550,000 units in South America. Both “The Last Don” and the live edition of it have been certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America. Worldwide, ''The Last Don: Live [CD & DVD]'' sold over one million copies, according to the official website. His debut single, “Dale Don Dale”, sold over 500,000 copies in South America. He received the awards for “Latin Pop Album of the Year” and "New Artist & Latin Rap/Hip-Hop Album of the Year” by the Billboard Latin Music Awards in 2003. ''The Last Don: Live [CD & DVD]'' was also nominated for "Urban Music Album" at the 2005 Latin Grammy Awards
Both a singer and composer, Don Omar has made a significant impact on the Spanish market, participating in three sold-out concerts which filled the Canary Island’s venues with more than 31,000 fans.
The first single released from ''Reggaeton Latino'', “Dale Don Dale [Remix]” , which features rapper Fabolous, debuted at #1 on the crossover chart.
He is currently signed to VI Music and Machete Music through Universal Music Latino.
Don Omar’s May 2006 album, “King Of Kings”, became history’s highest ranking reggaeton LP in the top 10 US charts, with its debut at # 1 on the Latin sales charts and the #1 spot on the Billboard Latin Rhythm Radio Chart with his single “Angelito”.^[1]. Don Omar was also able to beat the in-store appearance sales record at Disneyworld’s Virgin music store previously set by pop star Britney Spears.
With the highest charting debut by a reggaetón artist, Don Omar's “King Of Kings” (VI) enters at No. 7 with 187,000, besting Daddy Yankee's No. 24 entry with 2005's “Barrio Fino En Directo.” “King Of Kings” crowns the Top Latin Albums chart as well. In April 2007, Don Omar received the Latin Billboard award for "Reggaeton Album Of The Year" for King of Kings.^[2]
He joins Daddy Yankee as the only reggaeton artists with Platinum albums.
The songs ''Los Bandoleros'' and ''Conteo'' were featured in the movie during the scene with the cameo appearance of Vin Diesel.
Don Omar is in a romantic relationship with Jackie Guerrido.^[3]

Rivalry

Don Omar and Daddy Yankee have a well-publicized feud, over who is the best reggaeton artist or the '"King of Reggaeton"'. Daddy Yankee has stated that the origins of their rivalry will be disclosed in his new album, ''.^[4]

Philanthropy

Founded in 2004, Treasure Kids Fund is an organization created by Don Omar, dedicated to autistic children. Proceeds from the sales of his second tennis shoe will be donated to the organization. ^[5]
Don Omar continues to expand awareness for Reggaetón music, becoming one of the few artists in this music genre to embark on global tours through some of the largest cities in Europe, U.S. and Central and South America.

Awards/Nomination/Recognition

'2005'

★ The Last Don Album was nominated for 'Best Latin Urban Album' in Latin Grammy Awards 2005.

★ The Last Don Album was nominated for 'Reggaeton Album Of The Year' in the Latin Billboard Awards 2005.
'2006'

★ Nominated for 'Best Latin Artist' for American Music Awards of 2006

★ Nominated for 'Best Urban Artist' in Premio Lo Nuestro 2006

★ Nominated for 'Best Urban Song of the Year' (Reggaeton Latino FT. Fat Joe, NORE, LDA) in Premio lo Nuestro 2006

★ Nominated for the song "Ella Y Yo" FT. Aventura for 'Vocal Duet or Collaboration' for 2006 Latin Billboard Music Awards

★ Da Hit Man Presents Reggaeton Latino Album was nominated 'for Reggaeton Album of the Year' for 2006 Latin Billboard Awards

★ Was Nominated for 'Songwriter Of The Year' for 2006 Latin Billboard Music Awards
'2007'

★ Winner of MTV Tr3s Viewer's Choice Award, in the MTV Video Music Awards Latin America.

★ King of Kings won the 'Reggaeton Album of the Year' in the Latin Billboard Awards 2007.

★ King of Kings was nominated for 'Top Latin Albums Artist Of The Year' in the Latin Billboard Awards 2007

★ King of Kings was nominated for 'Best Urban Album of the Year' for the Latin Grammy Awards 2007.

★ The single "Angelito" won 'Best Latin Music Video' in Premio Lo Nuestro Awards 2007.

★ Don Omar was nominated for 'Best Urban Artist of the Year' in Premio Lo Nuestro Awards 2007.

★ The Music Video of "Angelito" was nominated for 'My Favorite Video' for Premios Juventud 2007

★ Was nominated for 'Favorite Urban Artist' for Premios Juventud 2007

Discography

Albums

★ 2003 The Last Don

★ 2004 The Last Don Live

★ 2006 King Of Kings

Compilations

★ 2005 Los Bandoleros (A various-artist CD produced by Don Omar and released by his own record label, All-Star Enterprises)

★ 2005 Da Hit Man Presents Reggaeton Latino (A remix CD with many guest stars)

★ 2006 Don Omar Presents Los Bandoleros Reloaded

★ 2006 King Of Kings: Armageddon Edition

★ 2007

Filmography

★ 2008 - '' (announced)

DVDs

★ 2004 The Last Don: Live

★ 2005 The Don Omar All Star Video Collection

Chart history

Albums

Year	Album	Chart	Peak position	RIAA Certification
2003	''The Last Don''	Latin Pop	#2
2003	''The Last Don''	Top Heatseekers	#11
2004	''The Last Don''	Top Latin Albums	#2
2004	''The Last Don''	Top Reggae Albums	#3
2001	''The Last Don''	Top Tropical Albums	#4
2004	''The Last Don: Live [CD & DVD]''	Billboard 200	#84	Gold
2004	''The Last Don: Live [CD & DVD]''	Reggae Albums	#1
2004	''The Last Don: Live [CD & DVD]''	Tropical Albums	#1
2004	''The Last Don: Live [CD & DVD]''	Top Latin Albums	#2
2005	''Da Hitman Presents: Reggaeton Latino''	Billboard 200	#61	Gold Album
2005	''Da Hitman Presents: Reggaeton Latino''	Top Latin Albums	#1
2006	''King of Kings''	Billboard 200	#7
2006	''King of Kings''	Top Latin Albums	#1
2006	''King Of Kings (Armageddon Edition)''	Latin Tropical Airplay	#14
2007	''Don Omar Presenta: El Pentagono''

Singles

Year	Single	Chart	Peak position
2003	''Dale Don Dale'' Feat Glory	Latin Tropical Airplay	#21
2003	''Dale Don Dale'' Feat Glory	Latin Tropical/Salsa Airplay	#31
2004	''Dile (Otra Noche)''	Latin Tropical Airplay	#8
2005	''Dile (Otra Noche)''	Latin Pop Airplay	#37
2004	''Dile (Otra Noche)''	Hot Latin Tracks	#47
2004	''Intocable''	Latin Tropical Airplay	#38
2004	''Pobre Diabla''	Latin Tropical Airplay	#2
2004	''Pobre Diabla''	Hot Latin Tracks	#17
2004	''Pobre Diabla''	Billboard Pop 100	#93
2004	''Aunque Te Fuiste''	Latin Tropical Airplay	#21
2005	''Pobre Diabla''	Latin Pop Airplay	#16
2005	''Los Bandoleros''	Latin Tropical Airplay	#12
2005	''Bandoleros''	Hot Latin Tracks	#18
2005	''Hold You Down (Eliel Remix)''	Hot Latin Tracks	#20
2005	''Donqueo''	Latin Tropical Airplay	#3
2005	''Donqueo''	Latin Pop Airplay	#16
2005	''Donqueo''	Hot Latin Tracks	#23
2005	''Reggaeton Latino'' Feat Glory	Latin Tropical Airplay	#1
2005	''Reggaeton Latino'' Feat. Glory	Hot Latin Tracks	#4
2005	''Reggaeton Latino'' Feat Glory	Latin Pop Airplay	#20
2005	''Reggaeton Latino'' Feat Glory	Rhythmic Top 40	#31
2006	''Dale Don Dale [Remix]''	Hot Latin Tracks	#39
2006	''Dale Don Dale [Remix]''	Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks	#89
2006	''Angelito''	Billboard Hot 100	#93
2006	''Angelito''	Hot Latin Songs	#1
2006	''Conteo''
2006	''Salio El Sol''	Hot Latin Songs	#13
2007	''MySpace''	Hot Latin Songs	#4
2007	''Calm My Nerves''	Urban Billboard	#1
2007	''Tigy Tigy'' Feat Hakim	Urban Billboard
2007	''El Rey Del Curandeo (Merengue)''

Trivia

★ Don Omar is the owner of All Star Records.

★ His songs, "Conteo" and "Bandoleros", were featured in the film, "The Fast and The Furious: Tokyo Drift"

References

1. Reggaeton News - “Don Omar On Top of Charts with ‘King of Kings’ Debut”
2. Billboard Latin Music Awards results
3. Don Omar Confirms Romance with Jackie Guerrido
4. Hip Hop Interview - "The Boss is Back: Daddy Yankee Returns to his Roots"
5. http://umusic.ca/donomar/

External links

★ Don Omar Official Website