New York, NY - August 16, 2011 – A capacity crowd was on hand this past weekend to support GRAMMY Award- winning, Latin GRAMMY Award-winning and multi-platinum selling Latin urban act Wisin & Yandel as they delivered yet another breakthrough performance at their first ever concert at New York City’s Famous Central Park Summerstage Concert Series. A capacity crowd of over 5,000 was on hand and thousands more were turned away as Wisin & Yandel performed hits from latest album Los Vaqueros El Regreso as well as crowd favorites such as “Rakata”, “Sexy Movimiento”, “Me Estas Tentando”, “Abusadora”, “Ahora Es” among others.
Wisin & Yandel recently wrapped up their Los Vaqueros… El Regreso World Tour performing to sold out audiences across North America, Europe, South America and Central America. They will wrap up the year performing in their home town of Puerto Rico on December 3rd at the Coliseo Jose Miguel Agrellot. Tickets for this show can be purchased at Ticketpop (787) 294-0001 o please visit www.ticketpop.com.
“Unstoppable, that is the best Word to define Wisin & Yandel” – Peopleenespanol.com (translated)
“They are the true kings of reggaetón” – La Opinion (translated)
“They are the number one in the reggaetón and urban genre” - La Opinion (translated)
“dynamic duo lays down their own particular stamp on the world of Reggaeton, making them not only original, but a breath of fresh air with insightful lyrics and a drive for excellence…” – Amazon.com
“Wisin y Yandel is without question the most successful reggaeton act in the history of the genre…” – Miami New Times
“Few artists exemplify the art and business of cross-cultural collaboration better than Wisin & Yandel…” – Billboard
“Latin superstars with an uncanny knack for delivering hits…” – Billboard
Wisin & Yandel have been hugely successful during their 12 year career. By taking their once underground music into the mainstream. Wisin & Yandel have turned the Urban rhythm momement into something fashionable and their fans and peers have followed. The duo has garnered 11 platinum albums in the U.S. and holds the record for the most number ones on Billboard’s Latin Rhythm Airplay Chart. They have collaborated with artists from across all genres including 50 Cent, Akon, Ricky Martin, Enrique Iglesias, Sean Kingston, Nelly Furtado and R. Kelly to name a few. They have garnered two American Music Award nominations and in 2009 they were nominated for Best Pop Vido at the MTV Video Music alongside mainstream artists Lady Gaga, Cobra Starship, Britney Spears and Beyonce.
Wisin & Yandel are about to surpass 10 million followers on Facebook making them the most followed Latin group. For more information on Wisin & Yandel please visit them online at www.wisinyandelpr.com or follow them on Twitter @wisinyyandel
Media Contacts:
Nordhia Centeno
212.445.8424
ncenteno@rogersandcowan.com
Heather Lewandoski
310.854.8147
hlewandoski@rogersandcowan.com
