El Roockie
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Iván Bladimir Banista, better known as El Roockie or The Roockie (English) is a Panama
nian reggae recording artist, currently signed to Luny Tunes
' Mas Flow Inc. He is widely praised for his powerful and delivering lyrics, earning him the nickname King of Lyrics and Maquina de Lirica.
, South America
and certain underground circles in the United States
and Spain
. His fame would only be compared to countrymen of the Reggae in Spanish genre Nando Boom
and El General
. His music would lead to a grammy nomination in 2003 for album of the yer in the category of Best Rap/Hip-hop. As well to his lyrical recognition, Banista's music is often seen as barrier breaking. Ranging from the cruel poetic reality of the streets, to engaging love songs, and even profound Christian
topics. Even collaborating with national artist, such as Kafu Banton, as well as international artist such as Anthony B
.
had always had interest in bringing Banista over to the Puerto Rican scene. And it has been until recently an unevitable deal was struck. The album is expected to be released September 25. The first single "Parece Sincera" was released to radio stations August 14 to radio stations in Latin America
and Spain
.
Panama
Panama , officially the Republic of Panama , is the southernmost country of Central America. Situated on the isthmus connecting North and South America, it is bordered by Costa Rica to the northwest, Colombia to the southeast, the Caribbean Sea to the north and the Pacific Ocean to the south. The...
nian reggae recording artist, currently signed to Luny Tunes
Luny Tunes
Luny Tunes are a Dominican reggaeton production duo consisting of Francisco Saldaña and Víctor Cabrera , who have been known for creating unique musical rhythms for some of the most popular reggaeton artists since the early 2000s.-Biography:...
' Mas Flow Inc. He is widely praised for his powerful and delivering lyrics, earning him the nickname King of Lyrics and Maquina de Lirica.
Career in Panama
Banista came from the humble origins of Chorrillo y San Miguel, Panama. He begins in the world of reggae 1996 recording for the CD "Reggae Overload" although previously recorded for the CD "Reggae Nonviolence" a CD somewhat unknown. Since its inception stuck with the much-remembered song "No More Violence" and then make themselves known with his romantic style with the song "Life is so" that the song was sung to duet with his friend, fellow rapper and producer, Elián Davis. Having impressed with the full "My bad side" of reggae disappear by mid-1998 because it was surrounded by controversy for ill rumors that had on him. After having disappeared for a moment as a reggae artist Panamanian returns but this time recording outside the station Fabulous 100.5 FM, which was where he began to write on the CD "The Mafia" has been the only time where "The Buayla Roockie" engraved on productions outside Fabulous 100.5 FM. For the month of November 1999 goes on sale its first production entitled "Revelation Lyrics" a compilation of most of their songs until then and also new topics that of course the CD was a huge success in sales. He would quickly achieve incredible success in his country with its in equable lyrics that "raise hairs." His appearances on several compilation albums such as Overload 1, La Pesadilla, Da’ Crew, Etc. would make him one of the most recognizable, marketable and beloved figures of national talent. Banista's music would earn him significant fanbase in Central AmericaCentral America
Central America is the central geographic region of the Americas. It is the southernmost, isthmian portion of the North American continent, which connects with South America on the southeast. When considered part of the unified continental model, it is considered a subcontinent...
, South America
South America
South America is a continent situated in the Western Hemisphere, mostly in the Southern Hemisphere, with a relatively small portion in the Northern Hemisphere. The continent is also considered a subcontinent of the Americas. It is bordered on the west by the Pacific Ocean and on the north and east...
and certain underground circles in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
and Spain
Spain
Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
. His fame would only be compared to countrymen of the Reggae in Spanish genre Nando Boom
Nando Boom
Nando Boom is a Reggaeton and Reggae en Español group from Panamá led by Fernando Brown.Brown began singing in 1977, and Nando Boom started in 1985...
and El General
El General
El General is a Panamanian Reggae artist considered by some to be one of the Fathers of Reggaeton. During the early 1990s, he initiated the Spanish spoken dancehall that would later become reggaeton...
. His music would lead to a grammy nomination in 2003 for album of the yer in the category of Best Rap/Hip-hop. As well to his lyrical recognition, Banista's music is often seen as barrier breaking. Ranging from the cruel poetic reality of the streets, to engaging love songs, and even profound Christian
Christian
A Christian is a person who adheres to Christianity, an Abrahamic, monotheistic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth as recorded in the Canonical gospels and the letters of the New Testament...
topics. Even collaborating with national artist, such as Kafu Banton, as well as international artist such as Anthony B
Anthony B
Anthony B is the stage name of Keith Blair , a Jamaican musician and member of the Rastafari movement....
.
Signing with Mas Flow Inc
In March 2006, Banista would sign with Machete Music. His following album, titled Semblante Urbano would be produced by Luny Tunes of Mas FLow Inc. Luny of the production duo said in a recent interview that Banista "...he has lyrics that can cut veins." DJ NelsonDJ Nelson
Nelson Díaz Martinez , known artistically as DJ Nelson is a DJ/producer who played a significant role in the development and popularization of reggaeton. He first made a name for himself as part of the Noise, a club-centered collective that was spawned in 1992...
had always had interest in bringing Banista over to the Puerto Rican scene. And it has been until recently an unevitable deal was struck. The album is expected to be released September 25. The first single "Parece Sincera" was released to radio stations August 14 to radio stations in Latin America
Latin America
Latin America is a region of the Americas where Romance languages – particularly Spanish and Portuguese, and variably French – are primarily spoken. Latin America has an area of approximately 21,069,500 km² , almost 3.9% of the Earth's surface or 14.1% of its land surface area...
and Spain
Spain
Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
.
Discography
- 1999: Revelation Lyrics
- 2001: Maquina de Lirica (Disco Doble)
- 2002: Formula Cruda
- 2003: En Tus Manos
- 2005: Humanidad
- 2008: Semblante UrbanoSemblante UrbanoSemblante Urbano is the name of the sixth album from El Roockie and the first one under Mas Flow Inc. The album was released on February 12, 2008. The album combines the dimensions of his experiences with urban rhythms such as reggaeton, dancehall, hip hop & reggae. It was considered one of the...
- 2010: The Roockie Is Back (Features The Single "Impresindible")
See also
- Music of PanamaMusic of PanamaPanama is a Central American country, inhabited mostly by mestizos . The music of Panama was influenced first by the indigenous populations of Kunas, Teribes, Nobe Bugle and others, and then by the black population who were brought over, first as slaves from Africa, and also Colombia between the...
- ReggaetonReggaetonReggaeton 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...
- Luny TunesLuny TunesLuny Tunes are a Dominican reggaeton production duo consisting of Francisco Saldaña and Víctor Cabrera , who have been known for creating unique musical rhythms for some of the most popular reggaeton artists since the early 2000s.-Biography:...
- Mas Flow Inc
- UrbanUrban contemporaryUrban contemporary is a music radio format. The term was coined by the late New York DJ Frankie Crocker in the mid 1970s. Urban contemporary radio stations feature a playlist made up entirely of hip hop/rap, contemporary R&B, pop, electronica such as dubstep and drum and bass and Caribbean music...