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12 Discípulos (English: 12 Disciples) is the debut compilation album, and fifth overall, by
, Gallego, and Wiso G.The album features production collaborations with several Puerto Rican music producers including DJ Adam, DJ David,
The album spawned four singles, the lead which included all twelve of the featured performers. It was followed by "Punto y Aparte", "Si No Cuidas Tu Mujer" and "Taladro". On the
Background
Prior to releasing 12 Discípulos, Eddie Dee had previously released four studio albums, Eddie Dee and the Ghetto Crew (1993), Tagwut (1997), El Terrorista De La Lírica (2000) and 2001's Biografía. Dee began making television appearances dancing and performing in 1993. Three years later, Dee released his debut studio album Eddie Dee and the Ghetto Crew. Following the album, he began gaining popularity within Puerto Rico by collaborating with other artists. 1997's Tagwut featured the hit single, "Senor Oficial".[1] The song detailed "the injustices that young Puerto Rican men suffered at the hands of the police." It was a commercial success, reaching number one in Puerto Rico.[2] The record won him the Puerto Rican Rap and Reggae Award for Best Lyrics of 1997. His two subsequent studio albums also enjoyed underground success. Dee then began recording material for his fifth studio album.[1]
Recording and production
Eddie Dee himself installed a recording studio inside his own home in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico, where the album was recorded and produced.[3] Production of the album was handled by a variety of Puerto Rican musical producers. It included production from DJ Adam, DJ David, DJ Urba & Monserrate, Ecko, Gran Omar, Luny Tunes, Mr. G, The Majestic, Noriega, Rafi Mercenario and Santana.
Executive production for the track "Que Es La Que Hay" was handled by Ivy Queen and overall executive production was handled by Eddie Dee and
Release and promotion
12 Discípulos was independently released physically on January 29, 2004, by Diamond Music in the United States and Puerto Rico.[5] It was released two days after the release of Ivy Queen's Diva Platinum Edition.[6] Due to the album's commercial success, the album was picked by Machete Music and re-released on December 13, 2005.[7] It was released digitally on July 25, 2009.[8]
The album's lead single was performed live at the
Songs and repertoire
The album opens with "Intro – 12 Discípulos" ("Intro – 12 Disciples"), in which all twelve featured artists collaborated. They were united "as one on a reggaetón track and showed that unity is needed for this genre to evolve and survive".
"Se Te Apagó El Bling Bling" ("Your Bling-Bling Got Turned Off") is performed by Vico C. On the special edition release of the album, the track appears remixed by DJ Adam.[4] Zion & Lennox's "Tienes Que Hacerlo" (You Have To Do It) is featured as track six and appears remixed by Santana on the special edition release of the album. "Tu y Yo" ("You and I"), performed by Nicky Jam, follows with a running time of two minutes and forty-two seconds.[4] Eddie Dee's "Si No Cuidas Tu Mujer" ("If You Don’t Take Care of Your Woman") serves as the album's third single. The song's lyrics advise to take care of your woman, or another man will. Eddie Dee sings "The one who conquers the one you love, he'll keep your chair, your plate, your bathroom, your home, your woman, and you bed. It'll be too late when you realize, that what she told you was true. And that someone will be the one to see how your children grow up".[19] Raymond Acosta also contributed his vocals to "Si No Cuidas Tu Mujer".[4]
Voltio follows with "Atrevida Bandolera" ("Bold Outlaw"). The song also appears on the special edition release remixed by Santana.[4] The lone female performer on the album delivers "Que Es La Que Hay" (What's It Gonna Be?), produced by Noriega and Rafi Mercenario.[4] Lyrically, Ivy Queen reassures that she can handle her own in any situation that may arise.[20] In the lyrics, she tells someone to "Go tell your friend not to fuck with the bitch, she is mistaken, and is looking for a war, tell her we'll give it to her real hard, I walk with my combo, and are they are crazy to be loosed". Ivy Queen explained to the Dominican Times, that the song is proof of her inner strength as a person. She continued by saying that "this philosophy is the present reality that we live in the world and especially in Puerto Rico".[21] The song was later featured on Machete Music's Reggaetón Diamond Collection (2005),[22] which peaked at number fifty-seven on the Billboard Latin Albums chart and number twelve on the Billboard Latin Rhythm Albums chart.[23][24]
Johnny Prez is featured next with "Nebuleando Conmigo" ("Conspiring With Me").
Reception
Commercial
In its first three weeks of release, the album sold over 70,000 copies in Puerto Rico alone.
Critical
Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
Dominican Times[29] |
The album received mainly positive reviews from critics and has been proclaimed as "the greatest reggaeton various artists album of all times."
Track listing
No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Performer | Length |
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1. | " Rafi Mercenario | Ivy Queen | 2:51 | ||
11. | "Nebuleando Conmigo" | Ávila, Jonathan Rodriguez | Mr. G, The Majestic | Johnny Prez | 3:46 |
12. | "Medley 2004" | Ávila, Luis Torres Ortiz | DJ David | Wiso G | 3:11 |
13. | "12 Meses" | Ismael Torres | DJ Urba & Monserrate | Gallego | 4:19 |
14. | "Sácame El Guante" | Ávila | Coo-Kee | Eddie Dee | 4:10 |
15. | "Censuarme" (Bonus Track) | Ávila | DJ Urba & Monserrate | Eddie Dee | 3:32 |
Total length: | 53:09 |
No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Performers | Length |
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1. | "Taladro" (featuring | 4:29 | |||
4. | "Cuando Es" | Ávila | DJ Adam | Eddie Dee | 3:20 |
5. | "Donde Hubo Fuego" | Ávila, Ayala, Victor Cabrera, Francisco Saldana | Luny Tunes | Daddy Yankee | 3:25 |
6. | "Punto y Aparte" | Rosario, Saldana, Eliel Lind | Luny Tunes | Tego Calderón | 3:24 |
7. | "Se Te Apagó El Bling, Bling" (Remix) | Ávila, Cruz | DJ Adam | Vico C | 3:57 |
8. | "Tienes Que Hacerlo" (Remix) | Ortiz, Pizarro | Santana | Zion & Lennox | 2:55 |
9. | "Tu y Yo" | Ávila, Rivera, Alberto Aguilera | Luny Tunes | Nicky Jam | 2:42 |
10. | "Si No Cuidas Tu Mujer" | Ávila, Cabrera, Saldana | Luny Tunes | Eddie Dee | 3:58 |
11. | "Atrevida Bandolera" (Remix) | Ávila, Ramos | Santana | Voltio | 3:10 |
12. | "Que Es La Que Hay" | Ávila, Pesante | Noriega, Rafi Mercenario | Ivy Queen | 2:51 |
13. | "Nebuleando Conmigo" | Ávila, Jonathan Rodriguez | Mr. G, The Majestic | Johnny Prez | 3:46 |
14. | "Medley 2006" | Ávila, Luis Torres Ortiz | DJ David | Wiso G | 3:11 |
15. | "12 Meses" | Ismael Torres | DJ Urba & Monserrate | Gallego | 4:19 |
16. | "Sácame El Guante" | Ávila | Coo-Kee | Eddie Dee | 4:10 |
17. | "Censuarme" (Bonus Track) | Ávila | DJ Urba & Monserrate | Eddie Dee | 3:32 |
18. | "Quítate Tu Pa' Ponerme Yo" (Salsa Version) | Eddie Ávila, Raymond Ayala, Martha Pesante, Tegui Calderón Rosario, Julio Irving Ramos Filomeno, Luis Armando Lozada Cruz, Felix Ortiz, Gabriel Pizarro, Nick Rivera, Ismael Torres, Luis Ortiz | Mr. G, The Majestic | Eddie Dee, Daddy Yankee, Ivy Queen, Tego Calderon, Voltio, Vico C, Zion & Lennox, Nicky Jam, Johnny Prez, Gallego, Wiso G, Ismael Miranda | 4:51 |
Total length: | 1:05:30 |
No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Performers | Length |
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1. | " | 4:46 | |||
2. | "Censurarme" (Music Video) | Ávila | DJ Urba & Monserrate | Eddie Dee | 4:12 |
3. | "Sácame El Guante" (Music Video) | Ávila | Cookee | Eddie Dee | 4:26 |
4. | "Si No Cuidas Tu Mujer" (Music Video) | Ávila, Cabrera, Saldana | Luny Tunes | Eddie Dee | 4:12 |
5. | "Quítate Tu Pa' Ponerme Yo" (Salsa Version Music Video) | Eddie Ávila, Raymond Ayala, Martha Pesante, Tegui Calderón Rosario, Julio Irving Ramos Filomeno, Luis Armando Lozada Cruz, Felix Ortiz, Gabriel Pizarro, Nick Rivera, Ismael Torres, Luis Ortiz | Mr. G, The Majestic | Eddie Dee, Daddy Yankee, Ivy Queen, Tego Calderon, Voltio, Vico C, Zion & Lennox, Nicky Jam, Johnny Prez, Gallego, Wiso G | 5:37 |
6. | "El Diario De Eddie Ávila" |
Charts
Chart (2004) | Peak Position |
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US Independent Albums (Billboard)[1] | 18 |
US | 5 |
US Tropical Albums (Billboard)[1] | 1 |
Release history
Standard edition
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Special edition
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Credits and personnel
Adapted from the album's liner notes.[4]
- Raymond Acosta – Vocals ("Donde Hubo Fuego", "Si No Cuidas Tu Mujer")
- Gary Bonderenko – Photography
- Tego Calderón – Primary Artist
- Holly Chen – Illustrations
- Daddy Yankee – Primary Artist
- Eddie Dee – Executive Production, Primary Artist, Vocals ("Intro – 12 Discipulos", "Cuando Es", "Si No Cuidas Tu Mujer", "Sacame El Guante", "Censuarme", "Taladro", "La Locura Automatica")
- Diamond Music – Record Label
- DJ Adam – Producer
- DJ David – Producer
- DJ Urba – Producer
- Ecko – Producer
- Gallego – Primary Artist
- Glory – Vocals ("Cuando Es", "Donde Hubo Fuego")
- Gran Omar – Executive Production ("Que Es La Que Hay")
- Ivan Joy – Executive Production
- Ivy Queen – Executive Production ("Que Es La Que Hay"), Primary Artist
- Nicky Jam – Primary Artist
- Luny Tunes – Producer
- Rafi Mercenario – Producer
- Machete Music – Distribution
- Mr. G – Producer
- Noriega – Producer
- Esteban Piñero – Mastering
- Johnny Prez – Primary Artist
- Valerie Morales – Vocals ("Donde Hubo Fuego")
- Vico C – Primary Artist
- Voltio – Primary Artist
- Wiso G – Primary Artist
- Zion & Lennox – Primary Artists
See also
- List of number-one Billboard Tropical Albums from the 2000s
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