El Cartel II
Daddy Yankee · 2001
37 min · 16 tracks · reggaeton · Latin hip-hop
A dynamic blend of infectious reggaeton beats and urban lyrical storytelling that defines early 2000s Latin hip-hop.
Why this album works
'El Cartel II' is significant for its role in popularizing reggaeton beyond Puerto Rico, contributing to the genre's emergence on global charts. The album featured hits like 'Tu cuerpo en la cama', which helped propel Daddy Yankee into mainstream recognition and laid groundwork for future Latin urban artists.
- Best for
- danceable tracks for party vibes short bursts of energetic fun infectious rhythms for group enjoyment
- Context
- Released in January 2001, 'El Cartel II' was Daddy Yankee's second studio album, following his debut 'No Mercy' from 1995. At this point in his career, he was beginning to shape the reggaeton genre and build a fanbase that would later lead to international stardom.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Intro 0:34
- 2 Tu cuerpo en la cama Standout 2:34
- 3 Se unen o se mueren 3:07
- 4 Los cangris Standout 3:55
- 5 Ritmo de la calle 2:41
- 6 69 1:54
- 7 Mi fanático Standout 3:39
- 8 Mente y corazón 0:34
- 9 Strip Tease 1:47
- 10 Esto es pa las gatas 2:40
- 11 Deja que la chica 3:08
- 12 Nigga What-What 2:25
- 13 Boricua Warriors 2:25
- 14 Vamos a enseñarle 2:49
- 15 ¿Dónde están? 3:07
- 16 Adelanto la conspiración 0:30
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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