Grupo Aguakate
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Grupo Aguakate was a Dominican
merengue group from 2003 to 2006. The singer, known as Gerpis "Shino" Correa, is sometimes also called by the group name, Aguakate. Shino is also a radio personality on La Mega radio station in New York, being heard by thousands each morning on the show "El Vacilon de la Mañana", and he is also known for his humorous lyrics that use double entendre.
, and were thus able to bring merengue tipico to new audiences and new venues. Having traveled from New York to Alaska, Jamaica, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Canada and a vast part of the United States Shino Aguakate has earned the place as one of the most innovative Urban Merengue groups in the nation.
, Ingco Crew
, Big Family, Don Miguelo
, Sergio Vargas
and Watatah (Shino, Sergio Vargas and Watatah are all from Villa Altagracia
) and has also appeared on the compilation 2007 Años de Exitos Reggaeton with the song "Quiero Verte (I wanna see you)" (feat. Don Miguelo
) and produced by DJ Chucky. Aguakate also featured talented tipico musicians like Anthony Diaz (son of the legendary saxophone Felix Diaz) on saxophone, Pedro Lantigua on Congas, Victor De la Cruz (Beko) on Keyboards, and Belarminio Liriano on accordion. Grupo Aguakate broke up in 2006 when Shino decided to pursue a solo project. His New Project is called Shino Aguakate and is set to take the world by storm with their new Urban Merengue mix.
Musicians: Shino Aguakate lead singer, Belarminio Liriano Accordion, Dj Chucky and Sonny Flow keyboards,Anthony Diaz saxophone, Original Saxophone, Kandoris Saxophonee , Eddie Tambora, Waldy Guira, Alejandro Guzman Bass, Bertico de la Rosa Bass, Pedro Lantigua Conga, Fermin Flores Singer,Kelvin Singer, Beko keyboard Effects.
Dominican Republic
The Dominican Republic is a nation on the island of La Hispaniola, part of the Greater Antilles archipelago in the Caribbean region. The western third of the island is occupied by the nation of Haiti, making Hispaniola one of two Caribbean islands that are shared by two countries...
merengue group from 2003 to 2006. The singer, known as Gerpis "Shino" Correa, is sometimes also called by the group name, Aguakate. Shino is also a radio personality on La Mega radio station in New York, being heard by thousands each morning on the show "El Vacilon de la Mañana", and he is also known for his humorous lyrics that use double entendre.
Style
Now named Shino Aguakate, the group's music is very fast and energetic, featuring rapid instrumental solos, but has been controversial in the tipico world because of its mixture of rhythms (for instance, in the song "No Tiene Na", the rhythm switches from merengue derecho to a slower pambiche-type tambora rhythm) and Shino's occasional use of strong language. The group combined innovative arrangements, traditional merengue songs, and reggaetonReggaeton
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...
, and were thus able to bring merengue tipico to new audiences and new venues. Having traveled from New York to Alaska, Jamaica, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Canada and a vast part of the United States Shino Aguakate has earned the place as one of the most innovative Urban Merengue groups in the nation.
Hits and Collaborations
Some of their hits include "Reggaeton Ripiao", "La Gallinita", and "Todo El Mundo Mea" from the album "De Otra Galaxia". Shino has collaborated with KrisspyKrisspy
Krisspy is a well-known Dominican Merengue singer who has appeared on a number of compilations, including 100% Dominicano: La Nueva Sangre del Reggaeton and Bachata Tipico. He has also performed with Ingco Crew, a prominent Dominican reggaeton group, and Grupo Aguakate, another merengue tipico group...
, Ingco Crew
Ingco Crew
Ingco Crew is a famous reggaeton group from the Dominican Republic. Their members are Little K, MC Pablo, and K.T. They were featured on the 100% Dominicano: La Nueva Sangre del Reggaeton album. Their top songs include "Ella no te quiere" , "Quisiera Saber", "Tu y Yo", "Saca Candela" , and "Sobala,...
, Big Family, Don Miguelo
Don Miguelo
Don Miguelo is a Dominican rapper in the Reggaeton genre. He became famous with his smash hit "La Cola De Motora" and "Ay Que Tu Quiere". He has recently traveled to the United States in hopes that his new album will be an even better seller than before. But that never happened.-Biography:Don...
, Sergio Vargas
Sergio Vargas
For the Chilean football goalkeeper with the same name see Sergio Vargas Sergio Vargas is a Dominican merengue singer. He has been a member of the bands La Banda Brava and Los Hijos del Rey.- References :...
and Watatah (Shino, Sergio Vargas and Watatah are all from Villa Altagracia
Villa Altagracia
Villa Altagracia is a municipality of the San Cristóbal province in the Dominican Republic. Within the municipality there are three municipal districts : La Cuchilla, Medina and San José del Puerto....
) and has also appeared on the compilation 2007 Años de Exitos Reggaeton with the song "Quiero Verte (I wanna see you)" (feat. Don Miguelo
Don Miguelo
Don Miguelo is a Dominican rapper in the Reggaeton genre. He became famous with his smash hit "La Cola De Motora" and "Ay Que Tu Quiere". He has recently traveled to the United States in hopes that his new album will be an even better seller than before. But that never happened.-Biography:Don...
) and produced by DJ Chucky. Aguakate also featured talented tipico musicians like Anthony Diaz (son of the legendary saxophone Felix Diaz) on saxophone, Pedro Lantigua on Congas, Victor De la Cruz (Beko) on Keyboards, and Belarminio Liriano on accordion. Grupo Aguakate broke up in 2006 when Shino decided to pursue a solo project. His New Project is called Shino Aguakate and is set to take the world by storm with their new Urban Merengue mix.
Discography
- Out Of Control (2007)
- Crazyssimo (2006)
- De Otra Galaxia (2004)
- Inkreible (2010)
Musicians: Shino Aguakate lead singer, Belarminio Liriano Accordion, Dj Chucky and Sonny Flow keyboards,Anthony Diaz saxophone, Original Saxophone, Kandoris Saxophonee , Eddie Tambora, Waldy Guira, Alejandro Guzman Bass, Bertico de la Rosa Bass, Pedro Lantigua Conga, Fermin Flores Singer,Kelvin Singer, Beko keyboard Effects.