The duo started their career of music in high school. R.K.M (formerly known as "Rakim" but changed to avoid confusion with established Hip-Hop artist Rakim) was inspired by the recent explosion of reggaeton music in the 90's. He encouraged Ken-Y to join him to form a duo. They later would perform at sweet 16 birthday parties and public events.
Soon the duo went on to record their music. Nicky Jam gave the duo a chance to make an appearance on his album, Vida Escante. R.K.M & Ken-Y were featured on "Pasado" and "Me Estoy Muriendo". The two singles were instant hits[vague] all across Latin America.[citation needed] They also won The Draft, a contest for upcoming Latin artist. They won the best Latin and reggae award in 2007
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This success caught the eyes of Raphy Pina, reggaeton moguls. They were quickly signed to the label and a year later released "Masterpiece". The album was nominated for Premio Lo Nuestro of 2007.[1] Their first hit single was "Down", reaching #1 on the Billboard Hot Latin Songs chart in 2006. The album also spawned 4 other singles, music videos, and many awards[vague]. Although their album went platinum, it sold about 600,000 copies.[2] The duo soon after went on a tour across the world. They have released their songs performed on tour onto an album entitled "Masterpiece: World Tour (Sold Out)". They also have released a special edition version of the album entitled "Masterpiece Commemorative Edition".
Their studio album, The Royalty, was released September 9, 2008.
The first single of the album was "Mis Días Sin Ti", . , Raphy Pina announces the return of RKM & Ken-Y February 15, 2008. The date is actually a concert they held in the Choliseo in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The concert's headline is "Romantic en el Choliseo". Reggaeton artists like Wisin & Yandel, Tito "El Bambino", Nicky Jam, Rene Moz and Arcangel were present. Other artists like N'Klabe, and Karis were also present.
Since their debut album, R.K.M & Ken-Y have gone on to appear and guest star on many songs. They have worked with artists such as Cruzito (Singer), Don Omar, Daddy Yankee, José Feliciano, Pitbull, Hector "El Father", David Bisbal, Ivy Queen, Chino y Nacho, Hector "El Torito",Plan B, Tony Dize, Zion y Lennox.
R.K.M provides rapping verses for many songs while Ken-Y provides the vocal lyrics. R.K.M tends to have fast, upbeat verses while Ken-Y sings many hooks.
Adios
Ken-Y Lyrics
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Y de rogarte sólo por amor
Después de haber jugado con mi corazón
Y haber acabado con mi ilusión
Hoy vienes a pedirme a mí perdón
Y que deje atrás todo tu error
Pero ya no
Ya no
Hoy te digo adiós
Mai, tú sabe' que contigo no fui malo
Mucha' cosa' hice por tenerte aquí a mi lado
Y tú me fallaste, conmigo jugaste
Y ahora tú pretende' que olvide todo el pasado
Mami yo te juro que pa' atrás yo no vuelvo
Dices que me quieres pero ya no te creo
No pidas perdón porque ya no puedo
Búscate a otro pa' que siga con tu juego, nos vemo'
Después de tantas noches de dolor
Y de rogarte sólo por amor
Después de haber jugado con mi corazón
Y haber acabado con mi ilusión
Hoy vienes a pedirme a mí perdón
Y que deje atrás todo tu error
Pero ya no
Ya no
Hoy te digo adiós
Hoy te digo adiós
No sigas buscándome, entiéndeme
Lo nuestro se acabo
¿Por que no puedes comprender
Que ya bastante lloré, mucho te aguante?
No me digas nada y solo márchate
Que no puedes comprender (comprender)
Que hoy te digo adiós y que te vaya bien
Mami yo te juro que pa' atrás yo no vuelvo
Dices que me quieres pero ya no te creo
No pidas perdón porque ya no puedo
Búscate a otro pa' que siga con tu juego, nos vemo'
Después de tantas noches de dolor
Y de rogarte sólo por amor
Después de haber jugado con mi corazón
Y haber acabado con mi ilusión
Hoy vienes a pedirme a mí perdón
Y que deje atrás todo tu error
Pero ya no
Ya no
Hoy te digo adiós
Hoy te digo adiós
Rakim y Ken-Y
Masterpiece
Hoy te digo adiós
Lo' Magnífico' in the Beats
Rakim y Ken-Y
Masterpiece, Masterpiece
Pina Record (Record, Record)
"Adios" by Ken-Y and Rakim & Ken-Y is a song about letting go of someone who has caused pain and heartbreak. The lyrics describe the singer's experience of being hurt and deceived by their lover. Despite lots of begging and pleading, the singer decides that they can no longer tolerate the pain and suffering that their relationship causes. Instead of forgiving their lover, they choose to move on and leave the past behind.
The first few lines of the song describe the pain and sorrow that the singer has experienced in their relationship with their lover. They have begged and pleaded for their lover's love, only to be met with disappointment and betrayal. The second verse is a message from the singer to their lover, explaining that they cannot go back to the way things were, no matter how much their lover claims to love them now. In the chorus and subsequent verses, the singer tells their lover that they must leave and not look back, as they have caused too much pain and heartbreak.
Overall, the song is a powerful anthem about the importance of letting go of toxic relationships and choosing to move on to better things. It reminds us that sometimes the best way to heal is to say goodbye.
Line by Line Meaning
Después de tantas noches de dolor
After enduring many painful nights
Y de rogarte sólo por amor
And pleading with you solely for love
Después de haber jugado con mi corazón
After you played with my heart
Y haber acabado con mi ilusión
And shattered my hopes and dreams
Hoy vienes a pedirme a mí perdón
Today you come to ask for my forgiveness
Y que deje atrás todo tu error
And that I forget about all of your mistakes
Pero ya no
But I can't do it anymore
Ya no
Not anymore
Hoy te digo adiós
Today I say goodbye to you
Mai, tú sabe' que contigo no fui malo
You know I wasn't bad to you, girl
Mucha' cosa' hice por tenerte aquí a mi lado
I did a lot to have you by my side
Y tú me fallaste, conmigo jugaste
But you let me down, played games with me
Y ahora tú pretende' que olvide todo el pasado
And now you expect me to forget it all
Mami yo te juro que pa' atrás yo no vuelvo
Baby, I swear I'm not going back
Dices que me quieres pero ya no te creo
You say you love me, but I don't believe you anymore
No pidas perdón porque ya no puedo
Don't ask for forgiveness, I can't give it to you
Búscate a otro pa' que siga con tu juego, nos vemo'
Find someone else to play your games with, see you later
No sigas buscándome, entiéndeme
Stop trying to find me, understand
Lo nuestro se acabo
What we had is over
¿Por que no puedes comprender
Why can't you understand
Que ya bastante lloré, mucho te aguante?
That I cried enough and endured enough?
No me digas nada y solo márchate
Don't say anything and just leave
Que no puedes comprender (comprender)
That you can't understand (understand)
Que hoy te digo adiós y que te vaya bien
That today I say goodbye to you and wish you well
Rakim y Ken-Y
Rakim and Ken-Y
Masterpiece
A masterpiece
Lo' Magnífico' in the Beats
Magnificent in the beats
Pina Record (Record, Record)
Pina Record (Record, Record)
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Jose Nieves, Rafael Pina, Kenny Vazquez
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