Their debut song was not a big hit but they were quickly compared to the more famous at the time Zion y Lennox, refering to the way that one of them has a nice singing voice (Ken-y, Zion) and the other one raps (Rakim, Lennox).
Their first label was The Money Machine which was owned by veteran Notty Play. That year they also appeared on Ban2 Korrupto which was released by their label. They kept making more appearances like on "The Noise Live" but were still practically unknown.
They decided to release a mixtape to the streets and Internet called "Los Reyes del Mambo". This mixtape, produced completely by Ken-Y (who not only sings but also Dj's), caught the eye of Nicky Jam, who showed it to Raphy Pina, the owner of the infamous Pina Records label, which was up until now known as the War label, being that most of their artists (such as Lito y Polaco and Nicky Jam himself) were famous for their for beefs with artists from other labels.
Raphy liked the mixtape so much that he wanted the rookie duo in his label, so, after their contract with Money Machine was over, he convinced them to sign with Pina.
Their first appearance with the label was in the compilation album "Pina All - Stars 2", which was a compilation of many hit songs released by Pina Records. Raphy used this cd to release some new songs by Rakim y Ken-Y to the public.
Around this time, the awaited Nicky Jam album "Vida Escante" came out. On it they had a song in which Nicky Jam introduced them as the new members of Pina Records. This song of course, was "Me Estoy Muriendo". While not common on other labels, it is not uncommon in Pina Records for an artist to "present" the rookies. They also had a song with Nicky Jam called "Pasado", which originally came out in their mixtape but Nicky liked it so much he wanted a version with him for his cd.
Both this songs had videos which gave them great exposure to people who had not seen what they looked like before.
Fans realized that they were unlike most other duos in Reggaeton, being that they did not use curse words in their songs and they composed romantic music compared to the dancing music the others make.
Don Omar, a former member of Pina Records who was now arguably one of the most famous people in the genre, was about to release a cd called "Los Bandoleros", which was a cd executive produced by him (NOT MUSICALLY PRODUCED) to help his friends gain more exposure. He invited all his former label mates from Pina Records to the cd: Lito, Nicky Jam, Polaco and Rakim y Ken-Y.
He was impressed by Ken-Y's singing voice and wanted to have a song with them. The song, called "Si la Vez", was what definitely turned Rakim y Ken-Y into a mainstream duo. This was the biggest hit from the cd although it was not released as a single.
This gave them the most exposure they had never received and were soon becoming more and more popular while Zion y Lennox were starting to crumble.
Boy Wonder, producer of the cd/dvd Chosen Few El Documental and Chencho, of the popular duo Plan B, were producing a cd called "El Draft" del reggaeton which was made to give rookies a chance to shine. Fans were given the chance to vote for their favorite rookie and Rakim y Ken-Y won by a landslide beating many others reggaeton singers, even some that had released albums and very well known stars like John Eric, Jomar, Kartier, among others.
Their song "Tu No Estas" from El Draft was chosen as the single and the video for it shows Rakim y Ken-Y arriving to New York for El Draft with Raphy Pina.
Rakim, who is 27 years old and Ken-Y, who is 21, were now one of, if not the most, famous duo in Puerto Rico and fans were delighted when Raphy Pina announced their cd "Masterpiece" La Obra Maestra. Things took a bad turn though when someone broke in the Pina Records studio and destroyed everything.
All the work they had put on the cd was lost. Instead of moping around however, they quickly resumed work right away at a rented studio but the release date had to be pushed back, which conveniently ended up being Valentine's Day.
Finally, after much anticipation and hard work, Masterpiece was released. Masterpiece debuted #2 in the Latin Billboards, behind only Daddy Yankee's Barrio Fino: En Directo.
The song "Down" however, debuted at #1. The album sold extremely well, much better than anyone could have imagined and featured Nicky Jam, Polaco, La India, and Cruzito and Carlito's Way, two newcomers to Pina.
They are as strong as ever right now and are preparing for a massive concert in El Coliseo de Puerto Rico, the most important venue on the island, on August 18th.
Dame Lo Que Quiero
Rakim Y Ken-Y Lyrics
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Lo que quiero,lo que quiero
Lo que quiero,lo que quiero
Te veo bailando sola
Me miras why no me dices na
Tu cuerpo se enpieza a calentar
Why te gusta,te gusta.
Why tu me ampiezas a coquetear
Es algo que no puedes evitar
Ven why entregate ya.
Dame lo que quiero
Sabes que te deseo
No me pongas pero
Por que aguantar no puedo.
Dame lo que quiero
Sabes que te deseo
No me pongas pero
Por que aguantar no puedo.
Dale con soltura mami
Mueve la cintura
Dame lo que quiero
Que esta noche hay calentura
Ya tu eres madura
Gata deja esa figura
Que cuando yo te agarre
Yo te voy a dar tortura.
Bebiendo martiní
El combo con los filin
Tu why yo basilando
Calientes bien chilin
Doblando rodillas
Sube tu mini
Yo te quito los bracieles
Why te bajo el bikini
Bebiendo martiní
El combo con los filin
Tu why yo basilando
Calientes bien chilin
Doblando rodillas
Sube tu mini
Yo te quito los bracieles
Why te bajo el bikini
Dame lo que quiero
Sabes que te deseo
No me pongas pero
Por que aguantar no puedo.
Dame lo que quiero
Sabes que te deseo
No me pongas pero
Por que aguantar no puedo.
Sigo perriandote
En una esquina de la disco asotandote
Tu cuerpo junto al mio deborandose
Sin miedo why pausa sigo dandote,asotandote...
Sigo perriandote...
Mamiasotandote...
Nena deborandote...
Mujer...
Se solto mi gata
Why esta noche si que hay joda
Te estoy cheguiando aserato
Why se que andas sola
Yo lo que tengo en mente
Es tirarte why de ganarte
Pa irme ptata bajo.
Con tigo hasta curarame
Asota los timbales
Las penas aqui no valen
Si entraste tu no sales
Combo cuarden los metales
Que esto se hizo pa perriarla
Aqui yo voy a montarla
La gata voy a asotarla de frente
O de esparda...
Te veo bailando sola
Me miras why no me dices na
Tu cuerpo se enpieza a calentar
Why te gusta,te gusta.
Despasio me comienso a asercar
Why tu me ampiezas a coquetear
Es algo que no puedes evitar
Ven why entregate ya.
Dame lo que quiero
Sabes que te deseo
No me pongas pero
Por que aguantar no puedo.
Dame lo que quiero
Sabes que te deseo
No me pongas pero
Por que aguantar no puedo.
Por Enid Rivera
The song "Dame Lo Que Quiero" by Rakim Y Ken-Y is a lively reggaeton track that is all about seduction and lust. The lyrics are about a man who sees a woman dancing alone and decides to approach her. He begins to flirt with her and tries to persuade her to give him what he wants, which is sex. Throughout the song, he uses various techniques to try to entice her into giving into his desires.
In the first verse, the man describes how the woman's body is beginning to heat up, suggesting that she is becoming aroused by his advances. He then proceeds to ask her for what he wants and assures her that she knows she wants him too. In the chorus, he repeats his request and tells her that he can't resist her. The second verse describes the two of them dancing together and getting more physically intimate. The man tells her that he is going to give her pleasure and that he won't stop until he has satisfied her completely.
Overall, the song portrays a very one-sided view of a sexual encounter. The man is portrayed as the aggressor, while the woman is objectified and reduced to nothing more than a sexual object. There is no mention of mutual respect or consent, and the lyrics are focused solely on the man's desires. While the song is catchy and upbeat, it reinforces problematic attitudes towards women and consent.
Line by Line Meaning
Dame,dame.
The singer is asking for a certain something, repeatedly.
Lo que quiero,lo que quiero
Lo que quiero,lo que quiero
The singer clarifies what they want and how much they want it.
Te veo bailando sola
Me miras why no me dices na
Tu cuerpo se enpieza a calentar
Why te gusta,te gusta.
The singer is observing the listener dancing and notices their body language and attraction towards the singer.
Despasio me comienso a asercar
Why tu me ampiezas a coquetear
Es algo que no puedes evitar
Ven why entregate ya.
The artist slowly moves closer to the listener who reciprocates by flirting back. The artist sees this as an indication of willingness and asks the listener to give in to their desire.
Dale con soltura mami
Mueve la cintura
Dame lo que quiero
Que esta noche hay calentura
Ya tu eres madura
Gata deja esa figura
Que cuando yo te agarre
Yo te voy a dar tortura.
The artist tells the listener to move freely and enjoy themselves, indicating that tonight they will heat things up. The artist also warns the listener that once they are in their grasp, they will give them a pleasurable but intense experience.
Bebiendo martiní
El combo con los filin
Tu why yo basilando
Calientes bien chilin
Doblando rodillas
Sube tu mini
Yo te quito los bracieles
Why te bajo el bikini
The singer and the listener are drinking while enjoying the music and dancing. The singer suggests that the listener should bend their knees and lift their hem, and the singer will take off their jewelry and remove their bikini.
Sigo perriandote
En una esquina de la disco asotandote
Tu cuerpo junto al mio deborandose
Sin miedo why pausa sigo dandote,asotandote...
Sigo perriandote...
Mamiasotandote...
Nena deborandote...
Mujer...
The singer is still flirting with the listener, and they have moved to a corner of the club. The two are touching and exploring each other's bodies intimately without hesitation or interruption.
Se solto mi gata
Why esta noche si que hay joda
Te estoy cheguiando aserato
Why se que andas sola
Yo lo que tengo en mente
Es tirarte why de ganarte
Pa irme ptata bajo.
Con tigo hasta curarame
Asota los timbales
Las penas aqui no valen
Si entraste tu no sales
Combo cuarden los metales
Que esto se hizo pa perriarla
Aqui yo voy a montarla
La gata voy a asotarla de frente
O de esparda...
The artist's romantic interest becomes more apparent. The artist suggests that they want to take the listener home with them and spend time with them. The artist also says that they will not let any obstacles or negative emotions get in the way of their plan.
Dame lo que quiero
Sabes que te deseo
No me pongas pero
Por que aguantar no puedo.
The artist is once again asking for what they want and pointing out that the listener knows that they want them, as the artist cannot resist their attraction.
Dame lo que quiero
Sabes que te deseo
No me pongas pero
Por que aguantar no puedo.
The artist repeats their request for what they desire, emphasizing that they cannot resist their attraction despite any obstacles or doubts.
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