Miguel de Jesús (born September 19, 1981, Ponce, Puerto Rico),[2] also known as Guelo Star, is a Puerto Rican reggaeton rapper, singer, lyricist, occasional producer and promoter. In his musical career, he has worked with artists such as Daddy Yankee,[3] Pipe Calderón,[4] De La Ghetto, Jowell & Randy,[5] Wisin, Don Omar and Ivy Queen.[6] He has been recognized three times for his compositions at the ASCAP Awards.[7]
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| Birth name | Miguel Antonio de Jesús Cruz |
| Also known as | El escritor de escritores (in English, "The writer of writers")[1] |
| Born | September 19, 1981 Ponce, Puerto Rico |
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| Years active | 1999–present |
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Professional career
editHe began his music career writing and producing for other artists, establishing himself in the world of reggaeton and rap. Initially, he was a part duo of Jamsha & Guelo Star: Los Puti-Puerkos.[8] He started out working with DJ Blass on albums like @ria 51: Aliados Al Escuadron (1999) and Reggaeton Sex Vol. 2 (2000). In 2007, he joined forces with duos, Jaime Borges and Héctor Padilla (J-King & Maximan), and Randy Ortiz and Joel Muñoz (Jowell & Randy) and were taken on by the reggaeton producer of White Lion Records, Elías De León. They later became known as "Casa de Leones".[9]
Their first special studio/compilation album was released on June 26, 2007, and their single hit song No Te Veo reached #4 in The Billboard Hot Latin Charts.[10]
As of 2008 Casa de Leones stopped performing as a group, however, since this was a result of poor contract negotiation and not of any animosity within the group, sometimes they meet. The then ex-5 members are still signed by White Lion and still have a close working relationship. Later in 2008 he has been the person in charge of writing several themes of the musical album of the De La Ghetto in his debut titled massacre musical. Over the years, Miguel de Jesus Cruz, the singer's first name, has been part of some of the most popular hits. Winner of three consecutive years of the ASCAP Award as composer of the year for songs like "Soy una gargola" by Randy (2007), "Siente el boom" by Tito El Bambino feat. Randy (2007), "No te veo" (2007) and "Quitarte to '" by Tego Calderón feat. Randy (2008).[11]
On November 6, 2012 he released his debut album The Movie Man under the HoLLyWooD Boyz Digital Media Group label in association with White Lion Records.[12] It features collaborations from Jowell and Randy, La India, De la Ghetto, J-King & Maximan.[13] Guelo Star returns to his position as one of the most relevant composers of the moment when he composed one of the most successful songs of the moment, "Amame o matame", performed by Ivy Queen and Don Omar. After the incredible acceptance of his compositions and after months of negotiations, his management office, GLAD Empire, was able to close the business with Universal Music Publishing Group, for the editorial management of its extraordinary catalog.[14]
With a catalog that exceeds 500 compositions, Guelo Star has left his mark on numerous issues with important exponents such as De La Ghetto, Daddy Yankee, J Alvarez, J Balvin, Jory Boy, MC Ceja, Gotay, Dálmata and recently arrived the opportunity to compose the next single by Wisin & Yandel, "Todo Comienza En La Disco"."It is a great honor for me to be part of the Universal Music Publishing Group. I have always received a good treatment from them and I have a lot of work to show my team that I came to win with a lot of muse, concentration and, above all, discipline" commented Guelo Star.[15] Currently, Guelo Star is finishing his long-awaited album, "The Movie Man 2". His new album will be released soon via the GLAD Empire label. In 2021, he released his own version of the Farruko's song titled "Pepas".[16]
Discography
editStudio albums
edit- 2012: The Movie Man
- 2015: The Movie Under
- 2018: The Movie Man 2
Mixtapes
edit- 2012: Yums
- 2013: Yums 2
Collaborative albums
edit- 2007: Casa De Leones (with Jowell & Randy, JKing & Maximan)
Song credits
edit| Year | Song | Performer(s) | Album | Notes |
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| 2005 | "Sandunguero" | Cheka Featuring Guelo Star | Sandunguero Hits | |
| 2006 | "Agresivo" | Jowell & Randy Featuring Arcángel | La Calle (Vol. 1) | |
| "Siente El Boom" | Tito "El Bambino" Featuring Randy | Chosen Few II: El Documental | ||
| "Soy Una Gargola" | Randy | Gargolas 5: The Next Generation | ||
| "Agresivo (Official Remix)" | Jowell & Randy Featuring Arcángel, Daddy Yankee and De La Ghetto | King of Remix | ||
| 2007 | "Agresivo II" | Jowell & Randy | Los Más Sueltos del Reggaetón | |
| "No Te Veo" | ||||
| "Que Te Vaya Bien (Remix)" | Randy | |||
| "Siente El Boom (Official Remix)" | Tito "El Bambino" Featuring Jowell & Randy and De La Ghetto | The Boss of The Block (Vol. 1) | ||
| "El Bum Bum" | Tito "El Bambino" | It's My Time | ||
| "No Quiero Soltarte" | Tito "El Bambino" | |||
| "Quitarte To'" | Tego Calderon Featuring Randy | El Abayarde Contra-Ataca (Edición Especial) | ||
| "Veo" | Zion | El Pentágono | ||
| "Momento Que Te Vi" | De La Ghetto | Masacre Musical | ||
| "No Me Digas Que No" | ||||
| "Perdición" | ||||
| "Como El Viento" | ||||
| "Así Es" | De La Ghetto Featuring Guelo Star | |||
| "Royal Rumble (Se Van)" | Daddy Yankee, Don Omar, Wise Da' Gangsta, Hector "El Father", Yomo, Zion, Wisin, Franco "El Gorila", Arcángel, Alexis and El Roockie | Mas Flow: Los Benjamins (La Continuación) (CD 2) | ||
| "Welcome To My Crib" | Randy | |||
| "Cuarta Nivel" | Zion Featuring Jowell & Randy | The Perfect Melody | ||
| 2011 | "Veneno" | Gocho | Mi Música | |
| "Lento" | Gocho Featuring Guelo Star | |||
| "Todas Las Solteras" | Gocho Featuring Jory and Ñengo Flow | |||
| 2012 | "Amigas Celosas" | Pipe Calderon Featuring Guelo Star | Se Lleva En La Sangre | |
| "Ella Lo Que Quiere Es Salsa" | Victor Manuelle Featuring Voltio, Jowell & Randy | non-album single | ||
| "Amigas Celosas (Official Remix)" | Pipe Calderon Featuring Guelo Star, Randy and Arcángel | Una Nota Con Elegancia | ||
| 2013 | "Una Semana" | De La Ghetto Featuring Guelo Star | Chosen Few Urbano: Continues | |
| "Sensual Mujer" | Jenny La Sexy Voz | Chosen Few Urbano: Continues | ||
| 2014 | "Sensual Mujer (Official Remix)" | Jenny La Sexy Voz Featuring Mr. Vegas, Chiko Swagg & Mr. Saik | La Sexy Mixtape | |
| 2018 | "Todo Comienza En La Disco" | Wisin & Yandel Featuring Daddy Yankee | Victory | |
| "Amame o Matame" | Ivy Queen Featuring Don Omar | The Queen Is Here |
"Notes"
References
edit- ^ "Guelo Star "El escritor de escritores soy yo..."". Los Duros Del Género®. Retrieved 2021-08-27.
- ^ "Guelo Star". Guayafull (in European Spanish). Retrieved 2021-08-27.
- ^ Telégrafo, El (2013-03-12). "Guelo Star, el ex corista de Daddy Yankee que se destaca como cantautor". El Telégrafo (in European Spanish). Retrieved 2021-08-27.
- ^ Tiempo, Casa Editorial El (2011-07-14). "Pipe Calderón trae a sus 'Amigas Celosas'". El Tiempo (in Spanish). Retrieved 2021-08-27.
- ^ "Guelo Star, De La Ghetto y Randy graban videoclip de "Soñé"". Urbana FM. Archived from the original on 2019-08-23. Retrieved 2021-08-27.
- ^ "Guelo Star cumple uno de sus sueños, trabajar con Don Omar y La Diva". Los Duros Del Género®. Retrieved 2021-08-27.
- ^ "Explora las canciones que hicieron a Guelo Star "El Escritor de Escritores"". Heabbi.com (in Spanish). 2018-10-22. Archived from the original on 2021-08-27. Retrieved 2021-08-27.
- ^ "Jamsha y Guelo Star presentan 'La Chapicienta' [Vídeo Official]". XFLOW. 2016-12-21. Retrieved 2021-08-27.
- ^ "Se cumplen 10 años de Casa de Leones. Revisemos su historia". Heabbi.com (in Spanish). 2018-01-20. Archived from the original on 2018-09-20. Retrieved 2021-08-27.
- ^ "Latin Rhythm Airplay Chart". Billboard. Retrieved 2021-08-27.
- ^ "Guelo Star lanza su primer corte". TELEMUNDO.com. Retrieved 2021-08-27.
- ^ "Guelo Star vive su película". Oxigeno.fm (in European Spanish). 2012-11-08. Retrieved 2021-08-27.
- ^ "Guelo Star se prepara para lanzar su primer álbum 'The movie man'". Oxigeno.fm (in European Spanish). 2012-10-22. Retrieved 2021-08-27.
- ^ Rapetón.com
- ^ "Guelo Star firma contrato con Universal Music Publishing Group — Guayafull Noticias, Musica, Videos, Eventos & Mas." Guayafull (in European Spanish). Retrieved 2021-08-27.
- ^ SofokeLatino (2021-07-22). "Farruko, Guelo Star – Pepas (Guelo Star Version)". Sofoke Latino - Reggaeton, Trap, Pop, Música Latina y Urbana (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 2021-08-27. Retrieved 2021-08-27.