MC Ceja
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MC Ceja is a Puerto Rican
reggaeton
and rap artist. He is also known as El Cejón due to his heavy eyebrows.
, but he was raised both in Brooklyn, NY and Puerto Rico
alongside his younger brother and sister. His brother, called "Cejita," died in a car accident in 2006. When Alberto was 13 years old, he started performing in talent show
s and local parties. He also started composing songs which made fun of teachers and classmates.
His breakthrough came when he met reggaeton
producer, DJ Eric, over the telephone, and by playing one of his songs he was able to grab DJ Eric's attention. Back in the day when recordings were made on underground cassettes, Ceja released a song called "Dame Ese Blunt." From then on Ceja started to appear in productions such as Hip Hop Reggae Mix, Street Style 1, Street Style 2. He was also a major part in DJ Eric Industry Volumes 3, 4, 5 which produced lots of memorable songs from MC Ceja like, "Jingle, Jangle" "So Good," "No Paciencia," "Mueve Tu Figura de Campeona (Shalalalong)."
During his time collaborating with DJ Eric, MC Ceja met Lito & Polaco
and Polaco
. These later form the group known as Los Tres Mosqueteros
. In addition, whilst recording with DJ Eric a lyrical war started between them and the group from The Noise
, which had artists such as Baby Rasta & Gringo and Bebe
. This war went on for a couple of years and was not resolved until only a couple of years ago.
, Ceja was able to produce another solo album called Todo Ha Cambiado, producing another hit single "The Breaks (Te Invito al Party)". Los Tres Mosqueteros
was released with collaborations from MC Ceja, and Lito & Polaco
. Producing one hit song together with a video release, called "Chicas Interesadas." Shortly after the release of Todo Ha Cambiado problems arise within the players from DJ Eric Industry causing them to split and start a war among themselves. This after having worked together for some odd years. Reasons for their spilt have always been rumored and non-factual. They have recently got back together.
.
He composed some more songs for collaborations such as La Conspiración Vol. 1, The Company
and La Conspiración Vol 2, with hits such as "Yeah, Yeah" and "Dile a El". Ceja also demonstrated his rough style hip-hop in Daddy Yankee
’s El Cartel II
. MC Ceja has had the opportunity to record with well-known artists such as Tempo, Ivy Queen
, Kamekazi, Big Boy, Baby Rasta, Special Ed
, BF Yaviah, Getto & Gastam
, among others. Ceja also appeared in various artist compilations such as Majestic
, La Mision 1 – 3, DJ Frank: Time to Kill with the song "No Has Oido", Da Cream
, Warriors 2
, Wise Da' Gansta, Dream Team
, and The Sopranos
.
In 2003, Ceja moves to the United States
taking some time off his career, and dedicating to his newborn son and a daughter. In 2005, his most recent collaborations include featurings with Cuban Link in Buddha’s Family 2]: Desde la Prison. Ceja appeared in this production with three songs, among them his single, "Mr. Conflicto".
MC Ceja did a diss track against Don Omar
, after Don Omar said in a song called "9/11/06" that Polaco's (from Lito & Polaco
), lyrics are worst than MC Ceja.
, more than 10 years after Luz Solar
Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico , officially the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico , is an unincorporated territory of the United States, located in the northeastern Caribbean, east of the Dominican Republic and west of both the United States Virgin Islands and the British Virgin Islands.Puerto Rico comprises an...
reggaeton
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...
and rap artist. He is also known as El Cejón due to his heavy eyebrows.
Biography
MC Ceja was born in Arecibo, Puerto RicoArecibo, Puerto Rico
Arecibo is a municipality in the northern midwest coast of Puerto Rico and located by the Atlantic Ocean, north of Utuado and Ciales; east of Hatillo; and west of Barceloneta, and Florida. Arecibo is spread over 18 wards and Arecibo Pueblo...
, but he was raised both in Brooklyn, NY and Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico , officially the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico , is an unincorporated territory of the United States, located in the northeastern Caribbean, east of the Dominican Republic and west of both the United States Virgin Islands and the British Virgin Islands.Puerto Rico comprises an...
alongside his younger brother and sister. His brother, called "Cejita," died in a car accident in 2006. When Alberto was 13 years old, he started performing in talent show
Talent show
A talent show is an event where participants perform their talent or talents of acting, singing, dancing, acrobatics, drumming, martial arts, playing an instrument, and other activities to showcase a unique form of talent, sometimes for a reward, trophy or prize...
s and local parties. He also started composing songs which made fun of teachers and classmates.
His breakthrough came when he met reggaeton
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...
producer, DJ Eric, over the telephone, and by playing one of his songs he was able to grab DJ Eric's attention. Back in the day when recordings were made on underground cassettes, Ceja released a song called "Dame Ese Blunt." From then on Ceja started to appear in productions such as Hip Hop Reggae Mix, Street Style 1, Street Style 2. He was also a major part in DJ Eric Industry Volumes 3, 4, 5 which produced lots of memorable songs from MC Ceja like, "Jingle, Jangle" "So Good," "No Paciencia," "Mueve Tu Figura de Campeona (Shalalalong)."
Luz Solar
In 1997, Ceja launched his first solo album called Luz Solar, selling over fifty thousand copies. "Confusión" was part of this production and was number 1 in the charts for at least 10 weeks. He also released a video for this song, which lasted about 11 weeks.During his time collaborating with DJ Eric, MC Ceja met Lito & Polaco
Lito & Polaco
Rafael Sierra ' and Rafael Omar Polaco Molina ' comprise a duo hip hop group from Carolina, Puerto Rico.-Musical career:...
and Polaco
Lito & Polaco
Rafael Sierra ' and Rafael Omar Polaco Molina ' comprise a duo hip hop group from Carolina, Puerto Rico.-Musical career:...
. These later form the group known as Los Tres Mosqueteros
Los Tres Mosqueteros
Los Tres Mosqueteros were a reggaeton trio consisting of MC Ceja, Lito & Polaco, and Polaco. There was only one Album produced from this trio titled Los Tres Mosqueteros, in which each member appeared on the front cover of the album with a picture representing, a picture one would take before being...
. In addition, whilst recording with DJ Eric a lyrical war started between them and the group from The Noise
The Noise
the Noise is a monthly newspaper serving the cities of Flagstaff, Prescott, Sedona, Cottonwood, Jerome, Clarkdale, and Winslow in northern Arizona...
, which had artists such as Baby Rasta & Gringo and Bebe
Bebe (entertainer)
Bebe is a Spanish singer and actress.-Biography:Bebe was born María Nieves Rebolledo Vila in Valencia de Alcántara, Spain. Her parents were members of the Extremaduran folk group Surberina...
. This war went on for a couple of years and was not resolved until only a couple of years ago.
Todo Ha Cambiado
In 1998, before the release of the collaborated album Los Tres MosqueterosLos Tres Mosqueteros
Los Tres Mosqueteros were a reggaeton trio consisting of MC Ceja, Lito & Polaco, and Polaco. There was only one Album produced from this trio titled Los Tres Mosqueteros, in which each member appeared on the front cover of the album with a picture representing, a picture one would take before being...
, Ceja was able to produce another solo album called Todo Ha Cambiado, producing another hit single "The Breaks (Te Invito al Party)". Los Tres Mosqueteros
Los Tres Mosqueteros
Los Tres Mosqueteros were a reggaeton trio consisting of MC Ceja, Lito & Polaco, and Polaco. There was only one Album produced from this trio titled Los Tres Mosqueteros, in which each member appeared on the front cover of the album with a picture representing, a picture one would take before being...
was released with collaborations from MC Ceja, and Lito & Polaco
Lito & Polaco
Rafael Sierra ' and Rafael Omar Polaco Molina ' comprise a duo hip hop group from Carolina, Puerto Rico.-Musical career:...
. Producing one hit song together with a video release, called "Chicas Interesadas." Shortly after the release of Todo Ha Cambiado problems arise within the players from DJ Eric Industry causing them to split and start a war among themselves. This after having worked together for some odd years. Reasons for their spilt have always been rumored and non-factual. They have recently got back together.
Boricua's State Of Mind
Upon his release, he went back into the studio with DJ Eric and produced his third solo album, Boricua's State of Mind, which was released in 2001, with the single "Desnúdate" featuring Wisin & YandelWisin & Yandel
Wisin & Yandel are a Puerto Rican reggaeton Duo, consisting of Juan Luis Morera Luna and Llandel Veguilla Malavé Salazar . They started their career in 1998 and have been together since, winning several awards during that time....
.
He composed some more songs for collaborations such as La Conspiración Vol. 1, The Company
The Company
The Company is a 2003 film about the Joffrey Ballet of Chicago. It was released on December 26, 2003 in the United States and around the world in the first half of 2004. The movie was directed by Robert Altman and stars Neve Campbell, who also co-wrote and co-produced the film...
and La Conspiración Vol 2, with hits such as "Yeah, Yeah" and "Dile a El". Ceja also demonstrated his rough style hip-hop in Daddy Yankee
Daddy Yankee
Ramón Luis Ayala Rodríguez , known artistically as Daddy Yankee, is a Latin Grammy Award winning Puerto Rican Reggaeton recording artist. Ayala was born in Río Piedras, the largest district of San Juan, where he became interested in music at a young age. In his youth he was interested in baseball,...
’s El Cartel II
El Cartel II
El Cartel II: Los Cangris or El Cartel De Yankee II is an copilation album by Daddy Yankee presenting many artists. The only album released by Pina Records...
. MC Ceja has had the opportunity to record with well-known artists such as Tempo, Ivy Queen
Ivy Queen
Ivy Queen is a Puerto Rican Latin Grammy nominated reggaeton composer and singer. She is most commonly known as "La Reina del Reggaeton" . She is also known as the Queen of Rivalries.-Early years:...
, Kamekazi, Big Boy, Baby Rasta, Special Ed
Special Ed
Special Ed is the performing name of Edward Archer , an American hip hop musician of Jamaican descent. Hailing from Brooklyn in New York City, he was raised in Flatbush before moving to Canarsie, and is identified with East Coast hip hop...
, BF Yaviah, Getto & Gastam
Getto & Gastam
Getto y Gastam are a rap/reggaeton duo from Río Piedras and Ponce, Puerto Rico respectively. The duo is signed to Buddha's Productions and have been involve in the infamous clash with Pina Records. Getto was born in Río Piedras and moved to New Jersey when he was just 9 years old. There he...
, among others. Ceja also appeared in various artist compilations such as Majestic
Majestic
Majestic is one of the first alternate reality games , a type of game that blurs the line between in-game and out-of-game experiences. It debuted on July 31, 2001...
, La Mision 1 – 3, DJ Frank: Time to Kill with the song "No Has Oido", Da Cream
Da Cream
-Track listing:#"Intro "#"Sabio Como Clinton - Cavalucci"#"Llegaron Los Pistoleros - Lito & Polaco"#"Quitarme El Titulo - Maicol & Manuel"#"Quien Me Pare - Master Joe"#"Rimas Poderosas - Yanuri"#"Se Levantan - Hector & Tito"#"Criminal - Alberto Stylee"...
, Warriors 2
Warriors 2:Album
-Track listing:#Intro Remix - Hector y Tito#Bandolero Flow - MC Ceja#Envidioso El Que Me Envidia - O.G. Black#Intro 2 - DJ Black#Mama Berto - Falo#China Caliente - Nando Boom#Simplemente - Panty Man#Amor Telefonico - Original Q...
, Wise Da' Gansta, Dream Team
Dream Team
Dream Team in sport, often only as a nickname, may refer to:* The roster of the 1992 United States men's Olympic basketball team in Barcelona* Brazil men's national volleyball team under coach Bernardo Rezende since 2002...
, and The Sopranos
The Sopranos
The Sopranos is an American television drama series created by David Chase that revolves around the New Jersey-based Italian-American mobster Tony Soprano and the difficulties he faces as he tries to balance the often conflicting requirements of his home life and the criminal organization he heads...
.
In 2003, Ceja moves to the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
taking some time off his career, and dedicating to his newborn son and a daughter. In 2005, his most recent collaborations include featurings with Cuban Link in Buddha’s Family 2]: Desde la Prison. Ceja appeared in this production with three songs, among them his single, "Mr. Conflicto".
MC Ceja did a diss track against Don Omar
Don Omar
Don Omar, also known as El Rey Don Omar, also known as El Rey Don Omar, also known as El Rey (born William Omar Landrón Rivera; February 10, 1978, is a Puerto Rican Reggaetón singer and actor.-Early life:...
, after Don Omar said in a song called "9/11/06" that Polaco's (from Lito & Polaco
Lito & Polaco
Rafael Sierra ' and Rafael Omar Polaco Molina ' comprise a duo hip hop group from Carolina, Puerto Rico.-Musical career:...
), lyrics are worst than MC Ceja.
Luz Solar 2
MC Ceja released in 2008 his new album called Luz Solar 2Luz Solar 2
Luz Solar 2 is MC Ceja 4th album. It was leaked into the internet on September 2008. It features Guelo Star, Polaco, NOTTY or N.O.T.T.Y. and more. It was released on his own Label Get Low Records-Tracklist:# Llegó El Cejón # Quien Tiene Más Flow...
, more than 10 years after Luz Solar
Luz Solar
Luz Solar is the debut album by MC Ceja.-Track listing:#"Confusión"#"Pasas Como El Viento"#"Yes, Yes All"#"Call Me Criminal"#"Luz Solar"#"Luna Llena"#"Me Presentan Con El"#"Grito De Guerra"...
Albums
- Luz Solar (1997)
- Todo Ha CambiadoTodo Ha Cambiado-Track listing:# The Breaks# Somos Como Leña y El Mundo La Candela# Badman# Yales Dancing# Top Gun# Todo Ha Cambiado# Freestyle# Déjame Soñar# Vine A Ganar La Batalla# Advertencia...
(1998) - Boricua's State of Mind (2001)
- Luz Solar 2Luz Solar 2Luz Solar 2 is MC Ceja 4th album. It was leaked into the internet on September 2008. It features Guelo Star, Polaco, NOTTY or N.O.T.T.Y. and more. It was released on his own Label Get Low Records-Tracklist:# Llegó El Cejón # Quien Tiene Más Flow...
(2008)
Mixtapes
- Los Hits De Kan Sun Vol. 1 (2003)
- Kan Sun-(Unreleased) (2006)
- Mi Flow (Hosted by DJ Demo) (2006)
- The King Is Back (2008)
- Mr. Conflicto (Hosted by DJ 38) (2010)
Singles
- "Confusión"
- "The Breaks (Te Invito al Party)"
- "Desnúdate" (featuring Wisin & YandelWisin & YandelWisin & Yandel are a Puerto Rican reggaeton Duo, consisting of Juan Luis Morera Luna and Llandel Veguilla Malavé Salazar . They started their career in 1998 and have been together since, winning several awards during that time....
) - "Good Good (Remix)" (featuring Don ChezinaDon ChezinaDon Chezina is a singer, producer, and talent scout of reggaeton music. He is known for his high, nasal voice and fast rapping style , along with his most famous song "Tra Tra Tra", which in 1998 became one of the first reggaeton songs to become popular in the US...
) - "No Paciencia"
- "Abrete Cesamo"
- "Balas Locas" (featuring NOTTY & PolacoPolacoPolaco is surname of:* Jorge Polaco , an Argentine filmmaker* Peter Joseph Polaco , an American professional wrestler* Pico Polaco, a mountain in the Cordillera de la Ramada range of the Andes of Argentina...
)
Collaborations
- Hip Hop Reggae Mix
- Street Style 1
- Street Style 2
- DJ Eric Industry, Vol. 1
- DJ Eric Industry, Vol. 2
- DJ Eric Industry, Vol. 3
- DJ Eric Industry, Vol. 4: The ReturnDJ Eric Industry, Vol. 4: The Return-Track listing:# Intro /Remix# No Paciencia - MC Ceja# Enterralos - Polaco# Dale Rewind - Felo Man# Por Que - TNT# Yale Dime Por Que - Lito & Polaco# Intro 2# Don Federico - Don Chezina# Si Ellas Es Facil - Panty Man...
- DJ Eric Industry, Vol. 5: Coming to Attack
- Los Tres MosqueterosLos Tres MosqueterosLos Tres Mosqueteros were a reggaeton trio consisting of MC Ceja, Lito & Polaco, and Polaco. There was only one Album produced from this trio titled Los Tres Mosqueteros, in which each member appeared on the front cover of the album with a picture representing, a picture one would take before being...
- DJ Eric Industry, Vol. 6: All Stars
- La Conspiración, Vol. 1
- La Conspiración, Vol. 2
- El Cartel IIEl Cartel IIEl Cartel II: Los Cangris or El Cartel De Yankee II is an copilation album by Daddy Yankee presenting many artists. The only album released by Pina Records...
- Da CreamDa Cream-Track listing:#"Intro "#"Sabio Como Clinton - Cavalucci"#"Llegaron Los Pistoleros - Lito & Polaco"#"Quitarme El Titulo - Maicol & Manuel"#"Quien Me Pare - Master Joe"#"Rimas Poderosas - Yanuri"#"Se Levantan - Hector & Tito"#"Criminal - Alberto Stylee"...
- Warriors 2Warriors 2:Album-Track listing:#Intro Remix - Hector y Tito#Bandolero Flow - MC Ceja#Envidioso El Que Me Envidia - O.G. Black#Intro 2 - DJ Black#Mama Berto - Falo#China Caliente - Nando Boom#Simplemente - Panty Man#Amor Telefonico - Original Q...