Tradicional A Lo Bravo
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"Tradicional A Lo Bravo" is a song performed by Tego Calderón
for Tego Calderón's album El Abayarde Contraataca
. The song was released as the album's first and promotional single in late 2007 and had a lot of airplay during the two weeks after the song got released. This single was released with Jiggiri Records
(Tego Calderón's label) and Warner Musica Latina. The song the album, El Abayarde Contraataca
, with its lyrics.
, but was Tego's own type of music.
, MTV Tr3s
, and others. Tego Calderón performed Tradicional A Lo Bravo live on Mi TRL, and got interviewed on many programs.
Tego Calderón
Tegui Calderón Rosario is a Puerto Rican rapper and actor.-Early life:Calderón was born in Santurce, Puerto Rico, the son of Pilar Rosario Parrilla, a schoolteacher, and Esteban Calderón Ilarraza, a government worker for Puerto Rico's Department of Health. Moving at a young age from his native...
for Tego Calderón's album El Abayarde Contraataca
El Abayarde Contraataca
El Abayarde Contra-Ataca is the fourth album of Tego Calderón's discography. It was released on August 28, 2007. The tracks in the album are a fusion of African and West Indian rhythms, salsa, merengue, Colombian and Venezuelan sounds. Tego's first single is "Tradicional A Lo Bravo", produced by...
. The song was released as the album's first and promotional single in late 2007 and had a lot of airplay during the two weeks after the song got released. This single was released with Jiggiri Records
Jiggiri Records
adaJiggiri Records is a reggaeton and hip-hop record label that was founded in Loíza, Puerto Rico. Jiggiri was founded in the year 2001.-Studio albums:Tego Calderón* 2006: The Underdog/El Subestimado* 2007: El Abayarde ContraatacaVoltio...
(Tego Calderón's label) and Warner Musica Latina. The song the album, El Abayarde Contraataca
El Abayarde Contraataca
El Abayarde Contra-Ataca is the fourth album of Tego Calderón's discography. It was released on August 28, 2007. The tracks in the album are a fusion of African and West Indian rhythms, salsa, merengue, Colombian and Venezuelan sounds. Tego's first single is "Tradicional A Lo Bravo", produced by...
, with its lyrics.
Background
"Tradicional A Lo Bravo" is based on the Latin culture, and Tego Calderón greatly influenced writing this song. The single has both its lyrics and its music video based on the album. It was recorded by Victor "El Nasi" and wasn't considered as completely 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...
, but was Tego's own type of music.
Music video
"Tradicional A Lo Bravo" was the first music video on the album, being the first single released. The music video reflects both the album's theme, and the songs lyrics. It is showed in a bar, and shows animated figures throughout the video. It was watched in all channels, including Mun2Mun2
mun2 is a national cable television broadcast network in the United States owned by NBC Universal and aimed at young Latinos. It is the sister network of Telemundo and was mostly digital television subchannels launched in 2001. The programming of mun2 is primarily music videos and shows designed...
, MTV Tr3s
MTV Tr3s
Tr3s is an American cable, satellite and over-the-air network that prides itself as a bi-cultural entertainment destination. It is rooted in the fusion of Latin America and American music, cultures, and languages, bringing the biggest names in pop, urban, and rock music...
, and others. Tego Calderón performed Tradicional A Lo Bravo live on Mi TRL, and got interviewed on many programs.
Charts
| Chart (2007) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Tropical Songs (Billboard Billboard (magazine) Billboard is a weekly American magazine devoted to the music industry, and is one of the oldest trade magazines in the world. It maintains several internationally recognized music charts that track the most popular songs and albums in various categories on a weekly basis... ) |
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