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| 'Taboo' | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Single by Don Omar | |||
| from the album Meet the Orphans | |||
| Released | January 24, 2011 | ||
| Recorded | 2009[1] | ||
| Genre | Lambada, danza, kuduro, Latin | ||
| Length | 4:52 | ||
| Label | Universal Latino, Machete | ||
| Songwriter(s) | William Landrón, Gonzalo Hermosa, Ulises Hermosa, Milton Restituyo | ||
| Producer(s) | A&X And Eliel | ||
| Don Omar singles chronology | |||
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'Taboo' is the second single from Don Omar's collaborative album Meet the Orphans released on January 24, 2011 through Universal Latino.[2] The song is re-adapted version from Los Kjarkas's song 'Llorando se fue' most commonly known for its use in Kaoma's 1989 hit single 'Lambada' fused with Latin beats.[3] The song peaked at number one on the BillboardLatin Songs, becoming his third number one single on the chart.
Background[edit]
A low-quality preview of the song was posted on October 19, 2009 planned to be included on the now-unreleased album iDon 2.0, the re-release of his 2009 album iDon.[1] The album was never released, and in 2010 the song was mastered and included on Meet the Orphans.
Critical reception[edit]
Brian Voerding from Aol Radio Blog said that the song 'It's a down-and-dirty dance number that melds traditional island rhythms with a techno-friendly undercurrent and bright synthesizer melodies. [...]' Omar, along with Daddy Yankee and others, is one of the primary faces and souls of Reggaeton, a relatively new term for music that blends reggae with contemporary hip-hop and electronic elements.[2] received and award for 'Urban Song of the Year' at the 2012 ASCAP Awards, which are awarded annually by the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers in the United States.[4]
Chart performance[edit]
On the issue of March 5, 2011 the song debuted at number 41 on the BillboardLatin Songs, peaking at number one on the week of July 16, 2011,[5] becoming his third number one single on the chart, and number 23 on the BillboardLatin Pop Airplay,[6] peaking at number 2.[7] On the issue of April 2, 2011 the song debuted at number 28 on the Latin Tropical Airplay,[8] peaking at number 1.[9] On the issue of May 14, 2011 the song also debuted on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart at position 15,[10] and weeks after, topped the chart.[11] It later debuted at number 97 on the Billboard Hot 100 giving Don Omar his third single to enter the chart.[12]
Remix[edit]
On January 28, 2012 an official remix produced by Daddy Yankee's producers Musicologo & Menes 'Los de la nazza'. This remix in which Don Omar is joined with Daddy Yankee was featured on Musicologo & Menes' debut mixtape El Imperio Nazza.
Music video[edit]
Development[edit]
Don Omar Spanish Singer
The music video for the song was shot in both the Dominican Republic and Brazil, directed by Marlon Pena and produced by Noelia Cacavelli.[13] It was premiered on April 12, 2011 through Vevo and YouTube.[14] The music video contains clips from the 2011 movie Fast Five (also known as Fast & Furious 5), where he is guest star,[13] as well guest appearances from the movie cast including Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Tyrese Gibson, Dwayne Johnson, Ludacris and Tego Calderón.[15]
Reception[edit]
According to Don Omar's Universal website, the video has a strong storyline and recaptures the essence of the popular Brazilian version, which is heavily influenced by choreographed dance moves.[16] As of January 2019, the music video has received 460 million views, becoming his second most viewed video after 'Danza Kuduro'.
Charts[edit]
| Chart (2011-2012) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Argentina (Top 20) | 2 |
| Chile (Top 20)[17] | 6 |
| Mexico Airplay Chart (Billboard International)[18] | 5 |
| Czech Republic (Rádio Top 100)[19] | 21 |
| Spain (PROMUSICAE)[20] | 36 |
| US Latin Songs (Billboard)[5] | 1 |
| US Latin Pop Songs (Billboard)[7] | 2 |
| US Latin Tropical Airplay (Billboard)[9] | 1 |
| US Latin Rhythm Airplay (Billboard)[21] | 1 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[12] | 97 |
| Venezuela (International Chart)[22] | 58 |
| Venezuela (Latin Chart)[23] | 16 |
References[edit]
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The Last Don II Released November 18, 2013 Read more → Perdido En Tus Ojos Released January 11, 2014 Read more → Soledad Released February 22, 2014 Read more →. REMASTERED IN HD! Best of Don Omar / Lo mejor de Don Omar: Subscribe here: Music video by Don Omar performing Da. Listen to albums and songs from Don Omar. Join Napster and access full-length songs on your phone, computer or home audio device. Omar Lyefook MBE is without doubt, one of the greatest soul music talents the United Kingdom has produced in the last 40 years.
| 'Taboo' | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Single by Don Omar | |||
| from the album Meet the Orphans | |||
| Released | January 24, 2011 | ||
| Recorded | 2009[1] | ||
| Genre | Lambada, danza, kuduro, Latin | ||
| Length | 4:52 | ||
| Label | Universal Latino, Machete | ||
| Songwriter(s) | William Landrón, Gonzalo Hermosa, Ulises Hermosa, Milton Restituyo | ||
| Producer(s) | A&X And Eliel | ||
| Don Omar singles chronology | |||
|
'Taboo' is the second single from Don Omar's collaborative album Meet the Orphans released on January 24, 2011 through Universal Latino.[2] The song is re-adapted version from Los Kjarkas's song 'Llorando se fue' most commonly known for its use in Kaoma's 1989 hit single 'Lambada' fused with Latin beats.[3] The song peaked at number one on the BillboardLatin Songs, becoming his third number one single on the chart.
Background[edit]
A low-quality preview of the song was posted on October 19, 2009 planned to be included on the now-unreleased album iDon 2.0, the re-release of his 2009 album iDon.[1] The album was never released, and in 2010 the song was mastered and included on Meet the Orphans.
Critical reception[edit]
Brian Voerding from Aol Radio Blog said that the song 'It's a down-and-dirty dance number that melds traditional island rhythms with a techno-friendly undercurrent and bright synthesizer melodies. [...]' Omar, along with Daddy Yankee and others, is one of the primary faces and souls of Reggaeton, a relatively new term for music that blends reggae with contemporary hip-hop and electronic elements.[2] received and award for 'Urban Song of the Year' at the 2012 ASCAP Awards, which are awarded annually by the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers in the United States.[4]
Chart performance[edit]
On the issue of March 5, 2011 the song debuted at number 41 on the BillboardLatin Songs, peaking at number one on the week of July 16, 2011,[5] becoming his third number one single on the chart, and number 23 on the BillboardLatin Pop Airplay,[6] peaking at number 2.[7] On the issue of April 2, 2011 the song debuted at number 28 on the Latin Tropical Airplay,[8] peaking at number 1.[9] On the issue of May 14, 2011 the song also debuted on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart at position 15,[10] and weeks after, topped the chart.[11] It later debuted at number 97 on the Billboard Hot 100 giving Don Omar his third single to enter the chart.[12]
Remix[edit]
On January 28, 2012 an official remix produced by Daddy Yankee's producers Musicologo & Menes 'Los de la nazza'. This remix in which Don Omar is joined with Daddy Yankee was featured on Musicologo & Menes' debut mixtape El Imperio Nazza.
Music video[edit]
Development[edit]
Don Omar Spanish Singer
The music video for the song was shot in both the Dominican Republic and Brazil, directed by Marlon Pena and produced by Noelia Cacavelli.[13] It was premiered on April 12, 2011 through Vevo and YouTube.[14] The music video contains clips from the 2011 movie Fast Five (also known as Fast & Furious 5), where he is guest star,[13] as well guest appearances from the movie cast including Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Tyrese Gibson, Dwayne Johnson, Ludacris and Tego Calderón.[15]
Reception[edit]
According to Don Omar's Universal website, the video has a strong storyline and recaptures the essence of the popular Brazilian version, which is heavily influenced by choreographed dance moves.[16] As of January 2019, the music video has received 460 million views, becoming his second most viewed video after 'Danza Kuduro'.
Charts[edit]
| Chart (2011-2012) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Argentina (Top 20) | 2 |
| Chile (Top 20)[17] | 6 |
| Mexico Airplay Chart (Billboard International)[18] | 5 |
| Czech Republic (Rádio Top 100)[19] | 21 |
| Spain (PROMUSICAE)[20] | 36 |
| US Latin Songs (Billboard)[5] | 1 |
| US Latin Pop Songs (Billboard)[7] | 2 |
| US Latin Tropical Airplay (Billboard)[9] | 1 |
| US Latin Rhythm Airplay (Billboard)[21] | 1 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[12] | 97 |
| Venezuela (International Chart)[22] | 58 |
| Venezuela (Latin Chart)[23] | 16 |
References[edit]
- ^ ab'Don Omar – 'Taboo' (preview)'. Wikiton Magazine. Retrieved 2011-03-25.
- ^ ab'Don Omar, 'Taboo' – New Song'. AOLRADIOBLOG. Retrieved 2011-03-22.
- ^'Don Omar performs Los Kjarkas song'. Los Tiempos (in Spanish). Los Tiempos. November 12, 2010. Retrieved May 28, 2011.
- ^'20th Annual ASCAP Latin Music Awards - Canción del Año Urbano'. ASCAP Latin Awards. United States: American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. 2012-03-20. Archived from the original on 2013-02-07. Retrieved 2013-02-07.
- ^ ab'Latin Songs - Week of July 13, 2011'. Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. Retrieved 2011-07-07.
- ^'Latin songs - Biggest Jump'. Billboard. Retrieved 2011-03-16.
- ^ ab'Latin Pop Songs - Week of July 23, 2011'. Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. Retrieved 2011-07-14.
- ^'Latin tropical songs - Biggest Jump'. Billboard. Retrieved 2011-05-25.
- ^ ab'Tropical Songs - Week of July 23, 2011'. Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. Retrieved 2011-07-21.
- ^'Bubbling Under and Other Charts'. Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. 123 (17). 2011-05-14. ISSN0006-2510.
- ^'Bubbling Under and Other Charts'. Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. 123 (23). 2011-06-25. ISSN0006-2510.
- ^ ab'LMFAO Keeps 'Party' Rocking Atop Hot 100'. Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. Retrieved 2011-07-14.
- ^ ab'Taboo: Toda Una Revolución Al Momento De Su Lanzamiento En La Red Social Twitter'. OrphansforLife. Retrieved 2011-05-20.
- ^'Don Omar - Taboo'. Vevo. Retrieved 2011-04-16.
- ^'Estrenará Don Omar video de 'Taboo' en Internet este sábado'. Yahoo!. Retrieved 2011-05-28.
- ^'Don Omar releases new single 'Taboo''. Universal Latino. Retrieved 2011-03-16.
- ^'Don Omar - Taboo'. Top40-Charts.com. Retrieved 2020-05-08.
- ^'Mexican Airplay'. Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. 2011-10-01.
- ^'ČNS IFPI' (in Czech). Hitparáda – Radio Top 100 Oficiální. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Change the chart to CZ – RADIO – TOP 100 and insert 20126 into search. Retrieved 8 August 2019.
- ^'Spanishcharts.com – Don Omar – Taboo'Canciones Top 50.
- ^'Don Omar Chart History (Latin Rhythm Airplay)'. Billboard.
- ^'Top 100: Fecha de Publicación: Sábado 09/07/2011'. Record Report. Archived from the original on July 7, 2011. Retrieved 2011-07-07.CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
- ^'Top Latino: Fecha de Publicación: Sábado 09/07/2011'. Record Report. Archived from the original on July 7, 2011. Retrieved 2011-07-07.CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
External links[edit]
- Lyrics of this song at MetroLyrics
Don Omar Best Songs
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Artist Biography by Jason Birchmeier
Don Omar Net Worth
Don Omar (aka 'El Rey' and 'King of Kings') became one of the first reggaetonero superstars, thanks to his debut long-player, 2003's platinum-certified The Last Don. Omar's songs are, more often than not, different from those of his urbano peers. They tend to be socially conscious, deep, and worthy of reflection, set in melodic verses and hooky refrains, especially for socio-politically minded Latinos. Certainly he can fire up the party too, as proved by 2005's 'Reggaeton Latino' single, one of the genre's first genuine crossover hits. (Its resulting album, King of Kings, landed at number seven on the Top 200, and topped both Top Latin Albums and Latin Pop Albums charts.) In 2017, he announced that he would retire after a series of concerts at the José Miguel Agrelot Coliseum in Puerto Rico. Instead, he followed his appearances with 'Ramayana' (feat. Farruko), the lead-off single and video for 2019's The Last Album.
Born William Omar Landrón on February 10, 1978, in Villa Palmeras, Puerto Rico, Omar involved himself in the church at a young age. He became a preacher, and in fact, it was in this role that he began honing his performance ability as well as his deep insight into the human soul. He eventually left the church (a matter later addressed in his song 'Aunque Te Fuiste') and channeled his talents toward music. It wasn't that far of a stretch from his days in the church, and Omar quickly took to the burgeoning reggaeton movement then sweeping through Puerto Rico. His big break came courtesy of Héctor el Bambino (aka Héctor el Father) of the popular duo Héctor & Tito. Initially, Omar produced and wrote songs for the duo, but it wasn't long before he was given the opportunity to collaborate with them vocally, and was featured on the song 'A la Reconquista.' His solo career took off around this same time, with one of his first hits being 'Desde Que Llego' in 2002. He made his album debut the following year on the VI Music label with The Last Don (2003); it was a landmark for the reggaeton movement, which was just beginning to make inroads into the lucrative stateside market. The album featured extensive production work by Luny Tunes and Eliel, who would quickly become the style's go-to hitmakers (the former in particular), and it spawned a few hit records, including 'Intocable' and 'Dile.' Omar scored more hits with Luny Tunes on their mixtape CDs, most notably 'Entre Tú y Yo' from Mas Flow and 'Dale Don Dale' from La Trayectoria. One of his biggest hits came on the Chosen Few compilation. 'Reggaeton Latino' was the perfect anthem, an empowering rallying call of Latino pride, arriving just as reggaeton was spreading like wildfire throughout the coastal urban centers of the U.S. in the summer of 2005. The song was so popular in the U.S. that a remix was quickly issued to further the crossover possibilities. This bilingual effort featured well-known Latino rappers N.O.R.E. and Fat Joe, and was the second reggaeton song to get MTV airplay in the States, not to mention crossover radio airplay. The success of 'Reggaeton Latino' affirmed Omar's status alongside Daddy Yankee and Tego Calderón as one of reggaeton's true leaders, and of them, he was clearly the revolutionary: A man of passion with a voice that sought to uplift his people to brighter days, not unlike what he had sought to do in his previous profession as a preacher, but now with an emphasis on the secular, and with a much, much larger following.
Don Omar Poster
Following a live album, The Last Don: Live, in 2004, and a best-of/remix compilation, Da Hit Man Presents Reggaeton Latino, in 2005, Omar released his second proper album, King of Kings (2006). It easily debuted atop the Latin album chart; more notably, though, it reached number eight on the Billboard 200 overall album chart, the first reggaeton album ever to break the Top Ten. In the wake of the album's big debut and the popularity of lead single 'Angelito,' which was a number one hit, Omar released a couple mixtapes -- Los Bandoleros Reloaded (2006) and El Pentagono (2007) -- which featured hits such as 'No Se de Ella (My Space).' The futuristic concept album iDon arrived in 2009, with a protégé showcase, Don Omar Presents Meet the Orphans, following in late 2010. Its sequel, MTO²: New Generation, arrived in 2012, and was another number one Latin hit. MTO² won Best Urban Music Album at the 2012 Latin Grammy Awards. Omar scored two hit singles in 2014, 'Guaya Guaya' and 'Soledad,' and both were included on his next album, The Last Don 2, released in June of 2015. It claimed the top spot on the Top Latin Albums chart and peaked at 73 in the Top 200 and number six at Top Rap Albums. It also made the Top 50 on the year's Album Sales charts. Its singles, 'Soledad' and 'Perdido en Tus Ojos,' featuring Natti Natasha, both placed in the Top Ten on the Latin Airplay chart. In January, he followed with the collaborative single 'Te Quiero Pa'mi,' with Zion & Lennox. It reached 14 at Tropical Airplay. Omar issued the pre-release single 'Encanto' featuring Sharlene Taule in March of 2017. The record placed in the Top Ten on digital streaming and download lists, and peaked at number 11 on Latin Pop Airplay while its video racked up over 8.5 million views. Omar kept busy touring but claimed he would retire after a series of gigs at Puerto Rico's José Miguel Agrelot Coliseum. That didn't happen. Instead, he began crafting a new album in 2018. Its first single, 'Ramayana' (feat. Farruko), topped the Hot Latin Songs Chart, while its video racked up over 85 million views. The finished album listed several producers including Eliel Lind, Mambo Kings, and Luian Malave. In addition to the Farruko track, it included 'Encanto' with Sharlene Taule, 'No Te Vayas' with Alexis y Fido, and 'Fire' with Jory Boy and Mr. Phillips. At the time of its release, Omar stated in interview that the date wasn't his final outing at all, and announced the release of Sociedad Secreta in 2020.
