The rapper, whose name is Ramón Luis Ayala Rodríguez, is often cited as an influence by other Latin urban performers.
In 2004, released his international hit single "Gasolina ", which is credited with introducing Reggaeton to audiences worldwide, and making the music genre a global phenomenon.
Since then, he has sold around 40 million records, making him one of the best-selling Latin music artists. , Daddy Yankee’s album "Barrio Fino" made history when it became the top-selling Latin Music Album of the Decade 2000–2009. In 2017, Daddy Yankee, in collaboration with Latin pop singer Luis Fonsi released the hit single "Despacito".The agency said the video for "Despacito" on YouTube became the most-watched video on the platform and top-selling single of the decade 2010-2019.
It became the #1 Most Watched Video on YouTube generating over 2.1 billion views. Daddy Yankee has won 102 awards and 310 nominations. He has been named one of the "Most Influential Hispanics" by both Time Magazine and CNN Network. Daddy Yankee’s latest hits include "De Vuelta pa la vuelta" with Marc Anthony and "Problema" which has reached over one billion streams since its initial release.
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