{"product_id":"61297955879","title":"Daddy Yankee - El Cartel: The Big Boss - Import Purple Vinyl 2 LP Record Limited Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003eCredits:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDaddy Yankee\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDescription:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt took Daddy Yankee a long time to follow up Barrio Fino (2004), the most successful and influential reggaeton album to date, but when he finally unveiled El Cartel: The Big Boss three years later, the wait seemed worthwhile. It's a well-conceived album with a wealth of commercial potential. It not only pushes the hybrid Latin style forward creatively; it also broadens Daddy Yankee's appeal considerably, teaming him with pop-rap household names like Fergie and Akon while playing down some of Barrio Fino's Latino-specific lyrical themes in favor of potent club-bangers that are as conducive to body language as they are to Spanish. Admittedly, the three-year wait between Barrio Fino and El Cartel was eased by the December 2005 release of Barrio Fino en Directo. That CD\/DVD package served a few purposes, beyond functioning as a profitable stopgap released just in time for the holiday shopping season. For one, it signaled the beginning of Daddy Yankee's relationship with Interscope; previously, he'd relied on the major labels only for distribution. Secondly, it repackaged the hits from Barrio Fino as live recordings, in the process showcasing Daddy Yankee's ability as a live performer with a willingness to tour internationally. Perhaps most importantly, though, Barrio Fino en Directo included a handful of strong new recordings -- including the singles \"Rompe\" (a number one Latin hit) and \"Machucando\" (number two), along with bilingual collaborations with Snoop Dogg (\"Gangsta Zone\") and Paul Wall (\"Machete Reloaded\") -- that were a clear indication of what could be expected on El Cartel. Indeed, El Cartel is largely comprised of both potential hits and mainstream-crossover collaborations (Fergie, Akon, will.i.am, Nicole Scherzinger, Scott Storch), with most of the latter also qualifying as the former. Highlights are numerous, and they're spread across the album: in particular, the nine-track stretch that extends from \"Fuera de Control\" (the only Luny Tunes production here, surprisingly) to \"Papi Lover\" is a nonstop delight, though the three-song stretch near the end of the album including \"Corazon Divina,\" \"Plane to PR,\" and \"Me Quedaria\" also stands tall and closes the album on a satisfying note. ~ Jason Birchmeier\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cinq Music Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50352926982433,"sku":"61297955879","price":34.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/8482\/2076\/files\/61297955879.jpg?v=1727040386","url":"https:\/\/cdsvinyljapan.com\/en-be\/products\/61297955879","provider":"CDs Vinyl Japan Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}