Luny Tunes is a production duo composed of Francisco Saldaña (Luny) (born June 23, 1979) and Víctor Cabrera (Tunes) (born April 12, 1981), both originally from the Dominican Republic.[1] They have been known to have been one of the most successful producers in the genre of reggaeton for many of today's best reggaeton performers.
Biography
Before their commercial success as reggaeton producers, they worked at the Leverett House dining hall at Harvard College[2], Luny working as a chef and Tunes as a dishwasher.
Musical career
Luny Tunes was reggaeton's first major hitmaking production team, cranking out an assembly line of hit singles, club anthems, and CD mixtapes, all the while collaborating with many of the style's top vocalists. Luny Tunes were given their big break by DJ Nelson, a reggaeton pioneer who recognized their production talents, which had been well showcased on Hector & Tito's A La Reconquista (2002), and signed them to his Flow Music label.[1] Luny Tunes in turn made their major-label debut, alongside another promising young production talent, Noriega, on Mas Flow (2003). The CD mixtape featured most of reggaeton's top vocalists of the time (Daddy Yankee, Don Omar, Tego Calderón, Wisin & Yandel, Hector & Tito, Zion & Lennox, Baby Ranks, Nicky Jam, Trebol Clan, and many more) and firmly established the duo as a go-to production team. The CD was a huge commercial success in Latin America and was one of the top Latin albums in the United States.
Rise to international fame
The following year Luny Tunes continued to further their reputation, establishing themselves as hitmakers when "Gasolina," one of their numerous productions featured on Daddy Yankee's Barrio Fino (2004), became a worldwide hit and club anthem. In addition to Barrio Fino, Luny Tunes also contributed productions to acclaimed albums by Don Omar (The Last Don, 2003) and Tego Calderón (El Abayarde, 2003), as well as albums by Eddie Dee (Los 12 Discípulos, 2004), Ivy Queen (Diva, 2004), Zion & Lennox (Motivando a la Yal, 2004), Nicky Jam (Vida Escante, 2004), and Trebol Clan (Los Bacatranes, 2004) — all of this within a two-year span. Their instrumentals and musical styles were creating a new standard in reggaeton in general.
In 2005, Luny Tunes released Mas Flow, Vol. 2, their first all-new album since the previous volume, and in 2006 they released a third, Mas Flow: Los Benjamins, along with a second compilation of previously released material, Reggaeton Hits, which had been preceded by a prior best-of collection, La Trayectoria (2004). The next mixtape dropped in 2007, Los Benjamins: La Continuacion, not long after the duo's second volume in the Kings of the Beats instrumental series. By this point, Luny Tunes were employing various assistant producers (Tainy, Jose M. Gomez, Nely "El Arma Secreta", Doble A & Nales "Los Presidentes", Mr. G, and many more), who were employed as part of the Mas Flow Inc. production factory. As of 2007, they have produced more than 500 songs.
Luny Tunes are also known for bringing up new producers in the genre such as Nesty "La Mente Maestra", Naldo, Tainy, Nely "El Arma Secreta", Bones "The Musical Alchemist", Thilo "La Navaja de Doble Filo," Loz Fantaztikoz and Miki "La Mano Bionica."
Currently
Luny Tunes still reside in Puerto Rico where they own a studio estimated to be worth around US$3.5 million.[3] On September 25, 2007 it was announced that Luny Tunes entered a five year production agreement with Fuego Entertainment. They will co-produce two albums per year to be released under Fuego Entertainment's music division, Fuego Entertainment Music International.
- As of November 13th, 2007, Luny Tunes has begun working with producer Erik Formella on an exclusive United States release.
- As of 2008 Luny Tunes signed Arcangel to their record label, Mas Flow Inc. Arcangel is planning to release his first commercial album in 2008 produced by Luny Tunes. It is said to be including artists such as Daddy Yankee, Don Omar, and Wisin & Yandel.
Discography
Studio albums
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Compilations
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Production discography
For further information see Luny Tunes production discography.
Hits
Many of today's reggaeton hits were produced by Luny Tunes. Some examples are
Remixes
Luny Tunes have remixed several songs, which include
Albums credits
Awards
- Latin Billboard Awards 2004: Más flow - "Tropical Album of the Year / Duo or Group"
- Latin Billboard Awards 2004: Más flow - "Tropical Album of the Year / New Generation"
- Reggaeton People's Choice Awards 2004: Luny Tunes - "Producer of the Year"
- Latin Grammy Awards 2005: Barrio Fino - "Best Album of the Year / Urban" (as Producers)
- Reggaeton People's Choice Awards 2005: Luny Tunes - "Producer of the Year"
- Reggaeton People's Choice Awards 2005: Mayor Que Yo - "Best Song of the Year"
- Reggaeton People's Choice Awards 2005: Mas Flow 2 - Best Album of the Year"
- Latin Billboard Awards 2006: Luny Tunes - "Producer of the Year"
- Premios Lo Nuestro Awards 2006: Mas Flow 2 - "Best Album of the Year / Urban Category"
- Musica Furia 2007: Luny Tunes - "Reggaeton Producers of the year".
See also
References
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