'Oye Mi Canto' is considered to be one of the most popular reggaeton tracks recorded by a mainstream rap artist. Mainstream radio embraced it before it blew up at Spanish formatted radio stations. 'Oye Mi Canto' by N.O.R.E., featured Daddy Yankee (this was the track that opened the door for him to mainstream culture), Nina Sky, Gem Star and Big Mato, is a bilingual track that showcased the talents of a mixture of Latino and non-Latino heritage artists and most importantly its success signaled that US mainstream radio was ready for Latin influenced music by way of reaching the #6 slot on the Rhythimic Top 40 chart and sitting at #12 for 2 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Following up on the success of this breakout hit N.O.R.E. has put together a highly anticipated reggaeton album N.O.R.E. Y La Familia Ya Tu Sabe in stores July 18th, 2006. N.O.R.E. will be releasing this album in conjunction with Roc La Familia records, the new world music label through Island Def Jam Recordings. This album features the hit single 'Mas Maiz' featuring Fat Joe, Chingo Bling, Nina Sky, Lil Rob, Big Mato and many more. With appearances by some of reggaeton and hip hops iconic stars such as Puff Daddy, Ivy Queen, Fat Joe, and Frankie Negron this album is a fusion of two worlds and cultures that will prove to be a true reflection of the power and strength of reggaeton and its movement into main stream culture.
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