Cheka (artist)
Encyclopedia
Cheka is a reggaeton
artist from Guayama, Puerto Rico
.
He was born in Cypress Hills, Brooklyn
, New York
, where he lived 10 years until moving to Puerto Rico. In the island he started singing with the hopes of reaching the top. His first opportunity was with DJ Playero
with whom he recorded two songs. This led to the signing with Ilegal Life Records which at the time was the record label of Baby Rasta & Gringo. This led to a formed alliance with the duo and various dance hits. Cheka collaborated on the re-release split album of Baby Rasta & Gringo's Sentenciados
in 2005. In 2006 he released his first solo album entitled Sin Rivales
. The album reached a peak of 15 on the Billboard charts and has had various hits such as "Si Tú Te Vas".
Reggaeton
Reggaeton is a form of Puerto Rican and Latin American urban and Caribbean music. After its mainstream exposure in 2004, it spread to North American, European and Asian audiences. Reggaeton originated in Puerto Rico but is also has roots from Reggae en Español from Panama and Puerto Rico and...
artist from Guayama, Puerto Rico
Guayama, Puerto Rico
Guayama is a municipality of Puerto Rico founded on January 29, 1736 and located on the Southern Coastal Valley region, bordering the Caribbean, south of Cayey; east of Salinas; and west of Patillas and Arroyo. Guayama is spread over 9 wards and Guayama Pueblo...
.
He was born in Cypress Hills, Brooklyn
Cypress Hills, Brooklyn
Cypress Hills is a sub-section of the East New York neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York City, lying north of City Line and south of Cypress Hills Cemetery, in the far northeastern corner of Brooklyn. It is abutted on the west by Bushwick and on the east, across the Brooklyn–Queens border, by...
, New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
, where he lived 10 years until moving to Puerto Rico. In the island he started singing with the hopes of reaching the top. His first opportunity was with DJ Playero
DJ Playero
DJ Playero is a Puerto Rican producer of reggaeton artists and albums. He is considered to be one of the pioneers of the genre on the island. In the early 90s, most of his underground productions were distributed and sold in housing projects and among fans...
with whom he recorded two songs. This led to the signing with Ilegal Life Records which at the time was the record label of Baby Rasta & Gringo. This led to a formed alliance with the duo and various dance hits. Cheka collaborated on the re-release split album of Baby Rasta & Gringo's Sentenciados
Sentenciados
Sentenciados was Baby Rasta & Gringo's third album. It is considered a reggaeton classic. The regular edition of the CD contains 22 tracks while the platinum edition contains 24.-Track listing:# Yo Soy Así# Interlude# Presidente de La Música...
in 2005. In 2006 he released his first solo album entitled Sin Rivales
Sin Rivales
-Track listing:# Intro Sin Rival# Faltas# Caripelá# Entrar a Tu Corazón# Pensando en Ti # Súbelo...Baílalo# Sin Su Amor# Bien Guillao # Si Tú Te Vas# Por Ti# Bailándote# Tu Recuerdo # Abran Paso...
. The album reached a peak of 15 on the Billboard charts and has had various hits such as "Si Tú Te Vas".
Albums
- Sin Rivales Demo (1997/1998)
- Sentenciados Platinum Edition (2005)
- Cheka: Rookie Of The Year (2005)
- Sin RivalesSin Rivales-Track listing:# Intro Sin Rival# Faltas# Caripelá# Entrar a Tu Corazón# Pensando en Ti # Súbelo...Baílalo# Sin Su Amor# Bien Guillao # Si Tú Te Vas# Por Ti# Bailándote# Tu Recuerdo # Abran Paso...
(2006) - Grandes Ligas Mixtape (2007)
- The ComeBack Edition (2008)
- Yo Soy MúsicaYo Soy MúsicaYo Soy Musica is a 2008 album by Cheka.-Track listing:# Yo Soy Musica: Intro# Yo Soy Musica # Imaginacion # Flow - ft. Plan B # Bailar Pegao # Desde Hace Tiempo # Hay Party Hoy...
(2008) - Double Trouble Mixtape (2010)
- Double Trouble Mixtape Aftershock (2010)
- Leyenda (2011)
Singles
- Tu y Yo (2003)
- No Te Olvidaré (2003)
- Ven A Mi (2003)
- Princesa (Ft. Yaga & MackieYaga & MackieYaga & Mackie are musicians, known for their collaborative work as a reggaeton duo from Puerto Rico. They are signed to Full Records.-Discography:* Sonando Diferente * Clase Aparte * La Moda * La Reunión...
) (2003) - Sandunguero (Ft. Guelo StarGuelo StarMiguel Ángel de Jesús, also known as Guelo Star, is a Puerto Rican reggaeton song-writer, composer, producer and occasional singer.-Professional career:...
) (2004) - Hoy (Ft. LDA) (2004)
- Sentenciado Por Ti (Ft. Baby Rasta & Gringo) (2004)
- Nadie Sabe (Ft. Michael StuartMichael StuartMichael Stuart is an American salsa singer and actor.- Early years :Stuart was born in New York City, to Puerto Rican parents who settled in the 1960s after emigrating from Puerto Rico. There Stuart received his primary and secondary education. He was musically influenced by his uncle Israel...
) (2004) - Quien Mas Que Yo (Ft. ZionZionZion is a place name often used as a synonym for Jerusalem. The word is first found in Samuel II, 5:7 dating to c.630-540 BCE...
) (2004) - Activo (2005)
- Quedo Asi (Ft. Zorro Viejo) (2006)
- Put Ya Handz in the Air (2006)
- Por ti (2006)
- Yo Soy Diferente (Ft. La IndiaLa IndiaLa India , known also as "La Princesa de la Salsa" , is a singer of salsa. She has been nominated for both Grammy and Latin Grammy awards.-Early years:...
) (2006) - Si Tú Te Vas (2006)
- Mas y Mas (2007)
- Desde Hace Tiempo (2007)
- Hay Party Hoy (2008)
- Got to go (2008)
- Misterio (Ft. Juno The Hitmaker) (2008)
- Llevame (Ft. Flor De Luz) (2008)
- Flow (Ft. Plan BPlan B (duo)Plan B is a Puerto Rican Reggaeton duo, consisting of Chencho , born in Bayamón, Puerto Rico and Maldy , born in Guayama, Puerto Rico...
) (2008) - Mucho Fronte (Ft. Yaga & MackieYaga & MackieYaga & Mackie are musicians, known for their collaborative work as a reggaeton duo from Puerto Rico. They are signed to Full Records.-Discography:* Sonando Diferente * Clase Aparte * La Moda * La Reunión...
) (2009) - Flow (Remix) (Ft. Plan BPlan B (duo)Plan B is a Puerto Rican Reggaeton duo, consisting of Chencho , born in Bayamón, Puerto Rico and Maldy , born in Guayama, Puerto Rico...
, Ñejo & Dalmata) (2009) - Calor (Ft. Zion & Lennox) (2009)
- Moriran (Ft. Ñengo FlowÑengo FlowEdwin Laureano Rosa, known publicly as "Ñengo Flow" is a puerto rican hip hop and reggaeton artist and composer of Puerto Rican reggaeton. His fast and complex lyrics have him being referred to as the "Real G" of the urban genre....
) (2009) - Infierno (Ft. Syko) (2010)
- Empezó La Joda (Ft. J-King & MaximanCasa de LeonesCasa de Leones , also known as Los Leones, were a Puerto Rican reggaeton group.-Professional career:The members of the group are Miguel A. De Jesús , Jaime Borges and Héctor Padilla , Randy Ortiz and Joel Muñoz...
) (2010) - Toa (2010)
- Laviah (2010)
- Doble Peligro "Intro Double Trouble Mixtape" (2010)
- Lokita Pa Mi (2010)
- Mily (2010)
- Mari Mari (Ft. Ñejo & Dalmata) (2010)
- A Que No Baja (2010)
- Ella Quiere Vacilon (2010)
- Solos Tu y Yo (Ft. Juno The Hitmaker) (2010)
- Vuelve (2010)
- Pa Atras (Ft. Mario VI) (2010)
- Complice (Remix) (Ft. Galante "El Emperador", Jomar "El Caballo Negro") (2010)
- Fuego (2010)
- Solos Tu y Yo (Ft. J BalvinJ BalvinJose Alvaro Osorio Balvin known artistically as J Balvin, is a Colombianreggaeton recording artist. Balvin was born in Medellín, the largest district of Antioquia, where he became interested in music at a young age.-Nuestra Tierra winnners:...
) (2010) - Imaginandote (Ft. Juno The Hitmaker y YomoYomoYomo is a Puerto Rican reggaeton recording artist. He was raised in the barrio of Tres Puntos, Humacao, Puerto Rico...
) (2010) - Te Siento Lejos (Ft. Don Omar) (2011)
- Me Mata [New Version] (Ft. Geo Guanabanas) (2011)
- Hola Hola Hola (Ft. Juno "The HitMaker") (2011)
External links
- http://www.reggaetonline.net/cheka_reggaeton
- http://www.voymusic.com/radio/artists-biography-498-cheka
- http://www.solosabor.com/artist/cheka/ (Spanish)