Nely

Josias de la Cruz (born March 19, 1987), professionally known as Nely "El Arma Secreta", is a Puerto Rican reggaeton producer, introduced in the genre by Luny Tunes.

Biography

Nely was born and raised in Puerto Rico. His parents are from the Dominican Republic. He began with music at the age of five years, playing drums in his local church. At age of 14 he began experimenting with reggaeton. He quickly established himself as the top producer for some of the music industry's biggest stars.

Nely was part of the reggaeton explosion, contributing to their highest selling albums including '' Mas Flow 2'' and Wisin & Yandel's ''Pa'l Mundo''. He produced many hits including Gansta Zone (Daddy Yankee & Snoop Dogg), Conteo (Don Omar), Rakata (Wisin & Yandel), Noche de Travesura (Hector "El Father" & Divino), Cuanto Tengo Que Esperar (Zion & Lennox), Contacto (Yaviah), Burn It Up (R. Kelly) and Obsession (Frankie J).

Nely founded the label Artillery Music in 2007 which fellow producer Tainy is also a member.

Production discography

* 2003 ''Blin Blin Vol. 1''
* 2004 '' La Trayectoria''
* 2004 ''Barrio Fino'' – (Daddy Yankee)
* 2004 '' Vida Escante'' – (Nicky Jam)
* 2004 '' Los Anormales''
* 2004 ''Los Bacatranes'' – ( Trebol Clan)
* 2004 '' Luny Tunes Presents La Mision 4: The Take Over''
* 2004 '' Los MVP'' – ( Angel & Khriz)
* 2004 '' Yaga & Mackie'' – ( Clase Aparte)
* 2004 '' Motivando a la Yal'' – Zion & Lennox
* 2005 ''Sangre Nueva''
* 2005 '' Mas Flow 2'' – (Luny Tunes & Baby Ranks)
* 2005 '' TP.3 Reloaded'' – (R. Kelly)
* 2005 '' Motivando A La Yal: Special Edition'' – (Zion & Lennox)
* 2005 ''Pa'l Mundo'' – (Wisin & Yandel)
* 2006 '' Todo a Su Tiempo Platinum Edition'' – (Divino)
* 2006 '' King of Kings'' – (Don Omar)
* 2006 '' Top of the Line'' – (Tito "El Bambino")
* 2006 '' Pa'l Mundo: Deluxe Edition'' – (Wisin & Yandel)
* 2006 '' Mas Flow: Los Benjamins'' – (Luny Tunes & Tainy)
* 2006 Boy Wonder – '' Chosen Few: El documental II ''
* 2007 '' La Reunión'' – ( Yaga & Mackie)
* 2007 '' The Perfect Melody'' – (Zion)
* 2007 '' It's My Time'' – (Tito "El Bambino")
* 2007 '' El Pentágono''
* 2007 '' El Cartel: The Big Boss'' – (Daddy Yankee)
* 2007 ''The Black Carpet)
* 2007 ''Broke and Famous)
* 2008 ''Showtime'' – ( Angel & Khriz)
* 2008 ''Lo Mejor De Mi'' – (Jadiel)
* 2008 ''Masacre Musical'' – (De La Ghetto)
* 2008 '' El Fenómeno'' – (Arcángel)
* 2009 '' Down To Earth'' – ( Alexis & Fido)
* 2009 '' Free Tempo'' – (Tempo)
* 2009 ''The Black Frequency'' – (Los Yetzons)
* 2009 ''Música Para Adultos 18+'' – (Luigi 21 Plus)
* 2010 '' House of Pleasure'' – ( Plan B)
* 2010 ''El Bokisucio'' – (Luigi 21 Plus)
* 2011 '' Perreologia'' – (Alexis & Fido)
* 2011 '' Formula, Vol. 1'' (Romeo Santos)
* 2012 ''El Patán'' – Luigi 21 Plus
* 2013 '' De Líder a Leyenda'' – Yandel
* 2013 ''Sentimiento, Elegancia & Maldad'' – Arcángel
* 2014 '' Love and Sex'' – Plan B
* 2015 ''Matando La Liga'' – (Jory Boy)
* 2017 '' Golden – Romeo Santos''
* 2021 '' Warm Up'' – Bad Gyal

References

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1987 births
Puerto Rican musicians
Puerto Rican reggaeton musicians
Reggaeton record producers
Living people
Puerto Rican people of Dominican Republic descent