His debut album, The Last Don, sold over 350,000 units in South America. Both "The Last Don" as the live edition of it have been certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America. Worldwide, The Last Don: Live [CD & DVD] sold over one million copies, according to the official website. His debut single, "Dale Don Dale", sold over 100,000 copies in South America. He received the awards for "Latin Pop Album of the Year" and "New Artist & Latin Rap/Hip-Hop Album of the Year" by the Billboard Latin Music Awards in 2003. The Last Don: Live [CD & DVD] was also nominated for "Urban Music Album" at the 2005 Latin Grammy Awards
He started his career after facing many obstacles when Héctor Delgado (from the duo Héctor y Tito) gave him an opportunity to be a backup singer. After that, he sang in a live concert with Héctor and Tito in 2003, which was released later as a CD and DVD, which included the songs that became instant hits, Baila Morena and Amor de Colegio.
In 2005, Don Omar released the reggaeton album "Da Hitman Presents Reggaeton Latino", which broke the record for "Highest First Week Sales for a Reggaeton Album" by selling over 31,000 units in its first week, resulting a debut of #61 in The Billboard 200. Wisin y Yandel held that record until "Reggaeton Latino" was released.
The first single released from Reggaeton Latino, "Dale Don Dale [Remix]" , which features rapper Fabolous, debuted at #1 on the crossover chart.
He is currently signed to VI Music through Universal Music Latino.
In early 2006, the Governor of Puerto Rico, Aníbal Acevedo Vilá publicly mentioned interest in having Don Omar participate in a program against School Desertion. However, the Secretary of Education has rejected Don Omar sponsoring it due to his lyrics. The local press has also mentioned that Omar himself did not finish High School.
Currently has his own record label "El Orfanato" (The Orphanage) and had a magnificent performance in the 2011 Latin Music Billboard Awards where he received the Award for Latin Rythm Airplay.
quimica
Don Omar Lyrics
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Los Bandoleros
(Sosa)
Los únicos dos pilares de este genero
El primero y el ultimo
Don
Y Wiso G
Tú sabes
Sientan la química
No física magnifica
Lirica mística
De habilidad lingüística
Música critica
Que aguanta lo que sea por que es verídica
Wiso
Nos mata el dale
Dale negro
Dale dale don dale
Pa' que bailando las muchachas se me envalen
Cierra la puerta que la que entre no sale
(Oh shit)
Sientan la química
No física magnifica
Lirica mística
De habilidad lingüística
Música critica
Que aguanta lo que sea por que es verídica
Don
Nos mata el dale
Ay dale negro
Dale dale don dale
Pa' que bailando las mujeres se me envalen
Cierra la puerta que la que entre no sale
Eliel dale
Nos mata el dale
Dale negro
Dale dale don dale
Pa' que bailando las mujeres se me envalen
Cierra la puerta que la que entre no sale
Wiso y Don Dale
Y no me obliguen a que de la cruz me baje
Esto es un aguaje voy hacer que esto se baje
Mis palabras te parecerán celaje
Y los recuerdos de mi nombre tirare en un viaje
Yo voy a dejar barruntos de mi nombre en su memoria
Y la de aquel que sea parte de la historia
Del hombre que va sudando rimas y escupiendo letra (Don Omar)
Improvisando soy como una bestia (oh shit)
Pa' que conmigo se calmen a mí ninguno me ahora
Yo sé cuando zumbar nunca me falla la hora
Ellos que me frontean ninguno me mejora
Yo sumo con flow, sentimiento y cora'
Esto es pa' la gente que viejos tiempos añora
Damas, caballeros, señores y señoras
Se juntaron los que la competencia azora
El tikiri Don de antes y el Don Don de ahora
El tirikitiri tikiri tikiri tirikitiri tikiri tikiri Don Don
El tirikitiri kitiri kitiri tikiri (el tikiri Don de antes y el Don Don de ahora)
(El tikiri Don de antes y el Don Don de ahora )
Sientan la química
No física magnifica
Lirica mística
De habilidad lingüística
Música critica
Que aguanta lo que sea por que es verídica
Wiso
Sientan la química
No física magnifica
Lirica mística
De habilidad lingüística
Música critica
Que aguanta lo que sea por que es verídica
Sientan la química
No física magnifica
Lirica mística
De habilidad lingüística
Música critica
Que aguanta lo que sea por que es verídica
Wiso (oh shit)
Nos mata el dale
Dale negro
Dale dale don dale
Pa' que bailando las muchachas se me envalen
Cierra la puerta que la que entre no sale
Oh shit
Nos mata el dale
Ay dale negro
Dale dale don dale
Pa' que bailando las mujeres se me envalen
Cierran las puertas que la gente no sale
Eliel dale
Nos mata el dale
Ay dale negro
Dale dale don dale
Pa' que bailando las mujeres se me envalen
Cierra la puerta que la que entre no sale
Wiso y Don Dale
Se les cayo todo
(El tikiri Don de antes y el Don Don de ahora)
Los únicos dos pilares del genero
El primero y el ultimo
Los Bandoleros
(Dj Rafy Mercenario)
Ustedes no tienen con que frontear
(Sosa)
Ustedes lo saben
Don
The song "Quimica" by Don Omar and Wiso G is an ode to the chemistry that exists between the two artists. The opening lines of the song pay homage to them being the "only two pillars of this genre" and refer to their unique style that blends together perfectly.
The song speaks to the ability of their beauty to captivate and mesmerize those around them, likening it to a magical, lyrical chemistry. The use of the word "verídica" (meaning truthful) emphasizes the authenticity of their musical talents and the power of their combined energy.
The repetition of the phrase "Nos mata el dale" throughout the song, which roughly translated means "the beat is killing us," creates a sense of urgency and excitement. It's clear that the song is meant to be danced to and enjoyed by all who are captivated by the chemistry between Don Omar and Wiso G.
Interestingly enough, "quimica" translates to "chemistry" in English, but it can also mean "high school chemistry" in some Latin American countries, playing on the older meaning of chemistry as a course of study rather than a connection between people. The song's message may also reflect on the importance of music in Latin American culture and its ability to create emotional connections between people of all backgrounds.
Line by Line Meaning
Sientan la química
Feel the chemistry
No física magnifica
Not physical magnificence
Lirica mística
Mystical lyrics
De habilidad lingüística
Of linguistic ability
Música critica
Critical music
Que aguanta lo que sea por que es verídica
That endures anything because it's truthful
Nos mata el dale
The beat kills us
Dale negro
Hit it black
Dale dale don dale
Hit it, hit it Don, hit it
Pa' que bailando las muchachas se me envalen
So that the girls get excited dancing with me
Cierra la puerta que la que entre no sale
Close the door, those who come in won't leave
Esto es un aguaje voy hacer que esto se baje
This is a big deal, I'll make it happen
Mis palabras te parecerán celaje
My words will seem like a mirage to you
Y los recuerdos de mi nombre tirare en un viaje
And I'll throw memories of my name away on a trip
Pa' que conmigo se calmen a mí ninguno me ahora
So they calm down with me, no one beats me
Yo sé cuando zumbar nunca me falla la hora
I know when to buzz, the timing never fails me
Ellos que me frontean ninguno me mejora
Those who challenge me, none of them improve me
Esto es pa' la gente que viejos tiempos añora
This is for the people who yearn for old times
Damas, caballeros, señores y señoras
Ladies, gentlemen, lords and ladies
Se juntaron los que la competencia azora
The ones who scare the competition gathered
El tikiri Don de antes y el Don Don de ahora
The 'tikiri' Don from before and the Don Don of now
Se les cayo todo
They lost everything
Los únicos dos pilares del genero
The only two pillars of the genre
El primero y el ultimo
The first and the last
Los Bandoleros
The Bandits
Ustedes no tienen con que frontear
You don't have what it takes to challenge us
Ustedes lo saben
You know it
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: William Landron Rivera, Luis Torres
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