Vladimir Félix (born December 1, 1978), known professionally as DJ Blass, is a Puerto Rican record producer. He has worked with renowned reggaeton artists such as Daddy Yankee, Nicky Jam, Jowell & Randy, Plan B and Wisin & Yandel.[1] DJ Blass is a founding member of the Reggaeton Group @ria 51 whom created the style of music known as "Perreo" via their Reggaeton Sex productions..[2][3] DJ Blass is considered a pioneer in the development of the modern Reggaeton sound. He is noted for being among the first in bringing new fusions for the Reggaeton genre including influences from Electronic Music, Hip Hop, Dancehall Reggae and R&B.[4] DJ Blass has produced renowned songs such as "Sientelo" by Lumidee & Speedy, "Latigazo" by Daddy Yankee, "Reggaeton" by J Balvin,[5] "No Te Veo" by Casa De Leones, "Loco" from Jowell & Randy, "Dembow" by Yandel, "El Amor Con La Ropa" by Speedy and many others.[6][7]
DJ Blass | |
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| Born | Vladimir Félix December 1, 1978 Guayama, Puerto Rico |
| Occupation | Record producer |
| Years active | 1998–present |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | Reggaeton |
| Labels | Pina |
Awards and nominations
edit| Ceremony | Year[A] | Recipient | Category | Result | Ref. |
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| Latin Grammy Awards | "Te robaste mi corazón" (as producer) |
Best Alternative Song | Nominated |
Discography
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Albums
editStudio albums
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| US Tropical [9] | |||
| Sandunguero |
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| Sandunguero 2 |
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| Lágrimas y risas |
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| Nuevas criaturas (with Rey Pirin) |
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Studio albums w/ @ria 51
edit| Title | Details | Peaks | |
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| US Tropical [10] | |||
| @RIA 51 Aliados Al Escuadron |
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| Reggaeton Sex Vol. II[11] |
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| Reggaeton Sex Vol. 3 |
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| Triple Sexxx |
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| Reggaeton Sex Crew[12] |
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Compilation albums
edit| Title | Details |
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| Sandunguero hits |
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Notes
edit- ^ Indicates the year of ceremony. Each year is linked to the article about the awards held that year, wherever possible.
References
edit- ^ Jurek, Thom. "DJ Blass Discography, Songs, & Albums". AllMusic. Archived from the original on April 6, 2022. Retrieved April 6, 2022.
- ^ ivetteromero (July 23, 2023). "The most authentic nightlife spots in Puerto Rico for live reggaeton and dancing". Repeating Islands. Retrieved February 3, 2024.
- ^ Herrera, Isabelia (December 22, 2021). "Reggaeton and Electronic Music Have a Long History. 2021 Revived It". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved February 3, 2024.
- ^ Donohue, Caitlin (June 22, 2018). "A beginner's guide to reggaeton". Fact Magazine. Retrieved February 3, 2024.
- ^ "J Balvin Became the Global Pop Star He Wanted to Be. What's Next?". Remezcla. Retrieved February 4, 2024.
- ^ "DJ Blass – Artists". www.insomniac.com. Retrieved February 3, 2024.
- ^ "DJ Blass Songs". Genius. Retrieved February 4, 2024.
- ^ "FINAL NOMINATIONS - 12th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards" (PDF). Grammy Awards. Retrieved April 6, 2022.
- ^ Peak positions on Tropical Albums chart:
- Sandunguero: "Tropical Albums: Week of December 29, 2001". Billboard. Retrieved April 15, 2022.
- ^ Peak positions on Tropical Albums chart:
- Sandunguero: "Tropical Albums: Week of December 29, 2001". Billboard. Retrieved April 15, 2022.
- ^ "Reggaeton Sex Vol. II".
- ^ "Reggaeton Sex Crew".
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