Dominican Republic Reggatones

A new up and coming Reggaton - Latin Hip-Hop musician. Talent and determination are what he is known for.

Born in Santiago, Dominican Republic, Jimmy was always into reggaeton music even when he was quite young. He was writing beats by the time he was 13 years of age. Two years later he was written about in a magazine called In The House along wth famous reggatones Daddy Yankee and Nicky Jam. Later that year he entered a competition and won. Jimmy participated in many different concerts and shows where he displayed his distinctive sound and talents with a flow uniquely his own. He appeared in different concerts and shows (Santiago Rapers Live, both 1 and 2 and Pachanga Mix el Aniversario). With the talented and creative help of enginer and DJ known as DJ Fattony. Jimmy Santana, aka Jimmy Flavor, grew in popularity.

In 2001 Jimmy flew to USA where he joined with DJ Mac11 also known as Henry Morel. Jimmy played bars and venues in the area where he resided, Terrytown, New York. His popularity continued to grow as he wrote new and different reggaeton verse with a beat and rhythem all his own.

In 2004 Jimmy Flavor returned to Santiago and joined forces with MC Pablo and Grupo Ingcocrew where they did their first cover tune disc. In the same year Jimmy recorded a song with Dominican rapper L Briyan.

Now in 2006 Reggaeton and Latin Hip Hop recording artist, Jimmy Flavor has teamed up with the Lindoro Entertainment Group, two time Grammy Award Winning Producers Echo & Diesel (how has produced some of the top selling Reggaeton and Latin Hip Hop albums including Vico C's En Honor a la Verdad and Daddy Yankee's Barrio Fino), and Lincoln, an 18 year Producer from Dominican Republic, to launch what they are calling Reggaeton's New Urban Latin Sensation.

Jimmy has a unique style, exceptional talent and lyrics that are truly his own. He has been working hard to promote his first single "Que Tu Quiere Hacer" which is steadily climbing the charts here in Dominican Republic and Argentina (these two countries have the largest markets for Reggaeton and Latin Hip Hop). He continues to enthral and captivate his audience. He will definitely have a major impact on the Reggaeton and Latin Hip Hop Market.

Thanks Bobby Mele, CEO of Lindoro Entertainment, for the information.