Héctor el Father
Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
| Héctor Delgado Román | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 12, 1978 Carolina, Puerto Rico |
| Genres | Reggaeton |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, recording artist, producer |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 1992 - 2010 |
| Labels | Roc-La-Familia (2005-2007) VI Music Gold Star Music (2004-2008) Def Jam Recordings (2005-2007) |
| Associated acts | Tito El Bambino, Yomo, Angel & Khriz, Daddy Yankee, Wisin & Yandel, Cosculluela |
Héctor Delgado Román (born September 12, 1978) is a Puerto Rican former reggaeton recording artist and producer, formerly known by the artistic names Héctor "El Father" and Hector "El Bambino". He announced his retirement in 2008 but had a series of "Farewell Concerts" that went until May 2010.[1] He rose to fame as a member of the duo Héctor & Tito. As a producer Delgado has worked with several reggaeton producers, as well as Emilio Estefan.[2]
Contents
Career life
Los Bambinos
Hector joined Efraín Fines Nevares (later known as Tito El Bambino) and formed the duo Héctor & Tito ("Los Bambinos"). Héctor y Tito released their first album in 1998. Together they became reggaeton stars releasing several successful albums and making appearances in several compilations, becoming one of the most sought-out duos in the genre. Both became the first reggaeton artists to sell out a massive concert in Puerto Rico, opening the path to other artists such as Tego Calderón, Daddy Yankee, Don Omar, and Wisin & Yandel. As a duet both captured the world's attention and made reggaeton a popular genre, winning awards such as the Billboard Latin Music Award for Latin rap album of the year for their album "A La Reconquista".[3]
In 2005, the duo announced their breakup, and each of them has continued with their separate careers.
Gold Star Music
Delgado followed the success of Trébol Clan with his own compilation album titled Los Anormales which went on to break all record sales in Puerto Rico with 130,000 copies sold in just two days. Los Anormales featured the reggaeton artists such as Daddy Yankee, Don Omar, Trebol Clan, Divino, Zion and the duo Alexis & Fido.
In February, Delgado performed in the Canary Islands during their big Carnival festivities. His performance was a sold out success. His song "Baila Morena", which Delgado produced for Hector y Tito, was one of the most air played songs in this Spanish territory.
Roc-A-Fella
In mid-2005 Delgado signed an agreement with Roc-A-Fella Records owner Jay-Z to promote him in the United States through the newly founded Roc-A-Fella sub-label Roc-La-Familia. The label, created to house international artists, would have Jay-Z and Hector both produce and perform on a compilation album. The album titled "Los Rompe Discotekas" featured top of the line artists both from United States hip-hop and Spanish reggaeton music industries.[4]
Additionally, Delgado became the Hispanic image for, what was at that time, the Roc-A-Fella owned clothing line Rocawear. The advertising campaign including his image was featured in TV spots, print, and billboards. The agreement included a deal for Rocawear to sponsor Delgado's own clothing designs under the label Bambino. The clothing deal included Héctor designing tennis shoes to be released as part of the Jay-Z's "S. Carter Collection" under Reebok.[4]
Solo career
On September 16, 2005, he presented two sold-out concerts titled The Bad Boy in Puerto Rico with artists like Wisin & Yandel, Alexis & Fido, Trebol Clan, Fat Joe, Polaco and others.
Delgado has become one of the most successful producers, not only in the reggaeton genre, but in the Latin American music business, even working with renowned Cuban producer Emilio Estefan.[2]
On January 2008 Delgado decided to lose weight and contracted José Bonilla, a personal trainer to help him. He also began practicing the Atkins diet. At the beginning of this weight program he weighed 221, by the end he had lost 31 pounds.[5]
Harlem Shake controversy
It was confirmed by Delgado, that an audio clip from a remix called "Los terroristas", with the line "Con Los Terroristas" was used uncredited[6] in the opening of Baauer's "Harlem Shake", which became a viral internet sensation in February 2013. Baauer had referred to the voice in the opening of his song, as "The dude in the beginning I got somewhere off the Internet, I don’t even know where"[7] in an earlier interview. Delgado told WAPA-TV’s “Lo sé todo” that he was working with his lawyers and that he plans to meet with them next week to discuss next steps.[6]
Diplo, head of Mad Decent and frontman of dancehall group Major Lazer helped settle the legal dispute in April 2013.[8]
Current Life
He is currently living in Puerto Rico with his family and he is preaching to different churches about how God changed his life. He is happy with his life now that he is with God, he has made a lot of appearances around the world preaching the word of God. Many people around the world have came to the knoweledge of Jesus Christ through his testimony.
Discography
With Tito "El Bambino"
- Violencia Musical (1998)
- Nuevo Milenio (2000)
- Lo De Antes (2002)
- A La Reconquista (2002)
- La Historia Live (2003)
- Season Finale (2005)
As Héctor "El Father"
- 2006: The Bad Boy
- 2007: Bad Boy: The Concert
- 2007: El Rompe Discoteka: The Mix Album
- 2007: The Bad Boy: The Most Wanted Edition
- 2008: El Juicio Final
Compilation albums
- The Godfather (2002)
- Los Anormales (2004)
- Sangre Nueva (2005)
- Gold Star Music: Reggaeton Hits (2005)
- Los Rompe Discotekas (2006)
- Mi Trayectoria (2008)
Singles
- Caserios #2 (ft. Don Omar(2003)
- Noche de Travesura (ft. Divino) (2004)
- Tú Quieres Duro (2004)
- Vamos Pa' La Calle (2004)
- Mirándonos (ft. Zion) (2004)
- Yo Sigo Aquí (ft. Naldo) (2004)
- Ronca (ft. Don Omar & Zion) (2004)
- Rociarlos (ft. Ivy Queen and Gran Omar) (2004)
- Vamos a Matarnos En La Raya (2004)
- Dale Castigo (2005)
- Calor (2005)
- La Barria (ft. Wisin & Yandel) (2005)
- Sácala (ft. Don Omar, Wisin & Yandel) (2005)
- La Envidia (ft. Polaco) (2005)
- Déjale Caer To' El Peso (ft. Yomo) (2005)
- No Hay Nadie (ft. Yomo & Víctor Manuelle) (2005)
- Los Cojo Bajando (t. Yomo & Polaco) (2005)
- Here We Go Yo (ft. Jay-Z) (2006)
- El Teléfono (ft. Wisin & Yandel) (2006)
- Hello Mama (Remix) (ft. Yomo, Jim Jones, & Ghetto) (2006)
- Here We Go Yo Remix (Tiradera Pa Arcangel) (ft.Wisin & Yandel, Polaco, Yomo,& Jay-Z) (2006)
- Rumor de Guerra (2006)
- Maldades (2006)
- Sola (2006)
- Te Vas (ft. Ken-Y) (2006)
- No Haces Na (ft. Yomo) (2007)
- Hola Bebé (ft. Jowell & Randy) (2007)
- Pa' La Tumba (2007)
- Bajen Pa'Aca (2007)
- Te Vi Llorar (2008)
- Up In The Club (ft. CeCile) (Caribbean Connection) (2008)
- Y Llora (2008)
- Si Me Tocaras (ft. Harry Maldonado) (Gospel Song from "Juicio Final") (2008)
- Entre El Bien y El Mal (ft.Cosculluela) (2008)
- Payaso (2008)
- Y Llora (Reaggaeton Remix) (2009)
- La Fiesta (ft. Harry Maldonado)(2009)
- Pegadito (ft. Tommy Torres) (2009)
- La Última Cena (TBA)
- Los Capos Remix (Syko ft. De La Ghetto, Zion, Jowell & Randy, Voltio, Guelo Star, Ñejo & Dalmata) (2007)
- Ven Donde Mi (2010)
- La Hora Cero (2013)
- Pedir Que Me Salves (ft. El Sica) (TBA)
References
- ↑ Concerts date are printed in the inside of his cd "Juicio Final" ASIN B001EIK7RI
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
- ↑ Bambino CD Inaugurating Roc La Familia by Billboard Music. May 03, 2006
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Spanish-spiced hip-hop by Steve Jones, USA TODAY. August 4, 2005
- ↑ Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
- ↑ Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
- ↑ Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
External links
- Héctor el Father discography at Discogs
- Héctor Delgado RománLua error in Module:WikidataCheck at line 28: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value). discography at MusicBrainz
Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
