El Cartel: The Big Boss cover

El Cartel: The Big Boss

Daddy Yankee · 2007

77 min · 21 tracks · reggaeton · Latin hip-hop

A vibrant fusion of reggaeton rhythms and urban beats that energizes dance floors worldwide.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady rhythmic dance vibes
  • party-ready tracks for celebrations
  • energetic anthems for gatherings
  • consistent flow for dancing
  • engaging beats for workout sessions

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer slow, introspective music
  • seek deep lyrical narratives

Where this album fits

Career context
When Daddy Yankee released 'El Cartel: The Big Boss' in January 2007, he was already a key figure in the reggaeton scene, following his breakout album 'Barrio Fino' from 2004. This album marked a pivotal moment in his career as he solidified his position as a mainstream artist, blending commercial appeal with authentic Latin sound.
Stylistic neighbors
Don Omar· Wisin & Yandel· J Balvin

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Jefe 3:57
  • 2 En sus marcas listos fuera 3:26
  • 3 Cambio 3:11
  • 4 Fuera de control 3:03
  • 5 Impacto 3:05
  • 6 Ella me levantó 3:29
  • 7 A lo clásico 3:55
  • 8 Bring It On 3:43
  • 9 Who's Your Daddy? 3:44
  • 10 El celular 2:32
  • 11 Ven dámelo 3:36
  • 12 Papi Lover 3:41
  • 13 ¡Qué pasó! 4:12
  • 14 Mensaje de estado 4:06
  • 15 Tensión 3:21
  • 16 Soy lo que soy 4:11
  • 17 Coraza divina 3:55
  • 18 Plane to PR 4:08
  • 19 Me quedaría 4:20
  • 20 Todos quieren a Raymond 4:41
  • 21 Impacto (remix) 3:27

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