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Josías de la Cruz (born March 19, 1987), known professionally as Nely el Arma Secreta, is a Puerto Rican
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producer, introduced in the genre by
Luny Tunes Luny Tunes is an American reggaeton production duo consisting of Francisco Saldaña (Luny) and Víctor Cabrera (Tunes) who have been known for creating unique musical rhythms for some of the most popular reggaeton artists since the early 2000s ...
.


Biography

Nely was born and raised in
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. His parents are from the
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. He began with music at the age of five years, playing drums in his local church. Aged 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 ''Mas Flow 2'' is the second compilation album by reggaeton producers Luny Tunes. The album was a joint venture with reggaeton artist Baby Ranks as he was featured in virtually every song in the album. Many of reggaeton's biggest names were fea ...
'' and
Wisin & Yandel Wisin & Yandel were a Puerto Rican reggaeton duo consisting of Wisin and Yandel. They started their career in 1998 and stayed together until 2023, winning several awards including a Grammy Award in 2009. They became the first and the only regga ...
's ''
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''. He produced many hits including Gansta Zone (
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&
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), Conteo (
Don Omar William Omar Landrón Rivera (born February 10, 1979), known professionally as Don Omar, is a Puerto Rican rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, and actor. He is also known as the " King of Reggaeton" by music critics and fans alike. The ...
),
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(
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), Noche de Travesura (
Héctor el Father Héctor Luis Delgado Román (born September 4, 1979), also known by his stage name Héctor el Father, is a Puerto Rican rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer and pastor. He rose to fame as a member of the duo Héctor & Tito Los Bambinos. ...
&
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), Cuanto Tengo Que Esperar (
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), Contacto (Yaviah), Burn It Up ( R. Kelly) and Obsession (
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). Nely founded the label Artillery Music in 2007 which fellow producer
Tainy Marco Efraín Masís Fernández (; born August 9, 1989), known professionally as Tainy, is a Puerto Rican record producer, songwriter and record engineer. Born and raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico, he entered the world of reggaeton with his wor ...
is also a member.


Production discography

* 2003 ''Blin Blin Vol. 1'' * 2004 '' La Trayectoria'' * 2004 '' Barrio Fino'' – (
Daddy Yankee Ramón Luis Ayala Rodríguez (; born February 3, 1976), known professionally as Daddy Yankee (), is a Puerto Rican rapper, singer, songwriter, and actor who rose to worldwide prominence in 2004 with the song "Gasolina". Dubbed the "Honorific ...
) * 2004 '' Vida Escante'' – (
Nicky Jam Nick Rivera Caminero (born March 17, 1981), known professionally as Nicky Jam, is an American singer. He is best known for hits such as " X", " Travesuras", " El Perdón", " Hasta el Amanecer", and " El Amante"; the latter three are from his 20 ...
) * 2004 '' Los Anormales'' * 2004 '' Los Bacatranes'' – (
Trébol Clan Trébol Clan is a Puerto Rican music project, introduced in the genre by DJ Joe. Trébol Clan is well known in the genre of reggaeton. Formed by Periquito, Omar and Berto, Trébol Clan has been featured in Don Omar's The Last Don and Los Bandol ...
) * 2004 '' Luny Tunes Presents La Mision 4: The Take Over'' * 2004 '' Los MVP'' – (
Angel & Khriz An angel is a Spirit (supernatural entity), spiritual (without a physical body), heaven, heavenly, or supernatural being, usually humanoid with Bird wing, bird-like wings, often depicted as a messenger or intermediary between God (the Transce ...
) * 2004 ''
Yaga & Mackie Yaga & Mackie are a reggaeton duo from Puerto Rico. The duo has appeared on several notable productions and compilations such as Mas Flow, Kilates Rompiendo El Silencio, and ElCangri.com. They are signed to Los Mackieavelikos Inc. In 2007 Yaga ...
'' – ( Clase Aparte) * 2004 ''
Motivando a la Yal ''Motivando a la Yal'' is the debut studio album by Puerto Rican reggaeton duo Zion & Lennox. It was released on May 4, 2004, by White Lion Records. The duo had already made waves with their hitmaking appearances on genre-defining compilation ...
'' –
Zion & Lennox Zion & Lennox was a Puerto Rican music duo from Carolina, Puerto Rico. In 2004, Zion & Lennox released their first studio album titled '' Motivando a la Yal'' under White Lion Records. After their first album, Zion & Lennox decided to start thei ...
* 2005 '' Sangre Nueva'' * 2005 ''
Mas Flow 2 ''Mas Flow 2'' is the second compilation album by reggaeton producers Luny Tunes. The album was a joint venture with reggaeton artist Baby Ranks as he was featured in virtually every song in the album. Many of reggaeton's biggest names were fea ...
'' – (
Luny Tunes Luny Tunes is an American reggaeton production duo consisting of Francisco Saldaña (Luny) and Víctor Cabrera (Tunes) who have been known for creating unique musical rhythms for some of the most popular reggaeton artists since the early 2000s ...
&
Baby Ranks David Luciano Acosta, known professionally as Baby Ranks, is a Puerto Rican and Dominican reggaeton artist. He has co-billing on the Luny Tunes album '' Mas Flow 2'', and sings on multiple tracks including the single " Mayor Que Yo" ("Older than ...
) * 2005 '' TP.3 Reloaded'' – ( R. Kelly) * 2005 '' Motivando A La Yal: Special Edition'' – (
Zion & Lennox Zion & Lennox was a Puerto Rican music duo from Carolina, Puerto Rico. In 2004, Zion & Lennox released their first studio album titled '' Motivando a la Yal'' under White Lion Records. After their first album, Zion & Lennox decided to start thei ...
) * 2005 ''
Pa'l Mundo ''Pa'l Mundo'' () is the fourth studio album by Puerto Rico, Puerto Rican reggaeton duo Wisin & Yandel, released on November 8, 2005, by Machete Music. The album includes the singles, "Rakata (song), Rakata," "Llamé Pa' Verte (Bailando Sexy)," ...
'' – (
Wisin & Yandel Wisin & Yandel were a Puerto Rican reggaeton duo consisting of Wisin and Yandel. They started their career in 1998 and stayed together until 2023, winning several awards including a Grammy Award in 2009. They became the first and the only regga ...
) * 2006 '' Todo a Su Tiempo Platinum Edition'' – (
Divino Daniel Velázquez (born August 7, 1977), better known by his stage name Divino, is a Puerto Rican reggaeton singer. Early life, family and education Divino and his family moved from The Bronx, New York, to Ponce, Puerto Rico. Divino, age fi ...
) * 2006 ''
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'' – (
Don Omar William Omar Landrón Rivera (born February 10, 1979), known professionally as Don Omar, is a Puerto Rican rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, and actor. He is also known as the " King of Reggaeton" by music critics and fans alike. The ...
) * 2006 '' Top of the Line'' – (
Tito El Bambino Efraín David Fines Nevares (born October 5, 1981), known professionally as Tito El Bambino, is a Puerto Rican singer and songwriter who rose to fame as part of the duo Héctor & Tito. In 2010, his song " El Amor", written with Joan Ortiz Espa ...
) * 2006 '' Pa'l Mundo: Deluxe Edition'' – (
Wisin & Yandel Wisin & Yandel were a Puerto Rican reggaeton duo consisting of Wisin and Yandel. They started their career in 1998 and stayed together until 2023, winning several awards including a Grammy Award in 2009. They became the first and the only regga ...
) * 2006 '' Mas Flow: Los Benjamins'' – (
Luny Tunes Luny Tunes is an American reggaeton production duo consisting of Francisco Saldaña (Luny) and Víctor Cabrera (Tunes) who have been known for creating unique musical rhythms for some of the most popular reggaeton artists since the early 2000s ...
&
Tainy Marco Efraín Masís Fernández (; born August 9, 1989), known professionally as Tainy, is a Puerto Rican record producer, songwriter and record engineer. Born and raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico, he entered the world of reggaeton with his wor ...
) * 2006 Boy Wonder – '' Chosen Few: El documental II '' * 2007 '' La Reunión'' – (
Yaga & Mackie Yaga & Mackie are a reggaeton duo from Puerto Rico. The duo has appeared on several notable productions and compilations such as Mas Flow, Kilates Rompiendo El Silencio, and ElCangri.com. They are signed to Los Mackieavelikos Inc. In 2007 Yaga ...
) * 2007 '' The Perfect Melody'' – (Zion) * 2007 '' It's My Time'' – (
Tito El Bambino Efraín David Fines Nevares (born October 5, 1981), known professionally as Tito El Bambino, is a Puerto Rican singer and songwriter who rose to fame as part of the duo Héctor & Tito. In 2010, his song " El Amor", written with Joan Ortiz Espa ...
) * 2007 '' El Pentágono'' * 2007 '' El Cartel: The Big Boss'' – (
Daddy Yankee Ramón Luis Ayala Rodríguez (; born February 3, 1976), known professionally as Daddy Yankee (), is a Puerto Rican rapper, singer, songwriter, and actor who rose to worldwide prominence in 2004 with the song "Gasolina". Dubbed the "Honorific ...
) * 2007 '' The Black Carpet'' – (
Nicky Jam Nick Rivera Caminero (born March 17, 1981), known professionally as Nicky Jam, is an American singer. He is best known for hits such as " X", " Travesuras", " El Perdón", " Hasta el Amanecer", and " El Amante"; the latter three are from his 20 ...
) * 2007 '' Broke and Famous'' – ( Ñejo & Dalmata) * 2008 '' Showtime'' – (
Angel & Khriz An angel is a Spirit (supernatural entity), spiritual (without a physical body), heaven, heavenly, or supernatural being, usually humanoid with Bird wing, bird-like wings, often depicted as a messenger or intermediary between God (the Transce ...
) * 2008 ''Lo Mejor De Mi'' – (Jadiel) * 2008 ''
Masacre Musical ''Masacre Musical'' () is the debut studio album by American singer De la Ghetto, released on October 14, 2008 by Sony BMG Norte. The album features Mavado, Randy, Guelo Star and Teddy Riley. Track listing # "Gangsta" (G. Arias, V. Felix, A. ...
'' – ( De La Ghetto) * 2008 '' El Fenómeno'' – (
Arcángel Austin Agustín Santos (born December 23, 1985), better known by his stage name Arcángel, is an American rapper and singer. He is often described as one of the most influential artists in the Latin urban genre, as well in Latin music overall, ...
) * 2009 '' Down To Earth'' – (
Alexis & Fido Alexis & Fido, a.k.a. Los Pitbulls,Reggaetón 'Pitbulls' Ready To ...
) * 2009 '' Free Tempo'' – (
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) * 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 Anthony "Romeo" Santos (born July 21, 1981) is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer who is best known as the frontman and lead vocalist of the Bachata (music), bachata group Aventura (band), Aventura. In 2002, the song "Obsesión ...
) * 2012 ''El Patán'' – Luigi 21 Plus * 2013 ''
De Líder a Leyenda ''De Líder a Leyenda'' ( English: ''From Leader to Legend'') is the second studio album by Puerto Rican reggaeton artist Yandel, of the duo Wisin & Yandel;
'' –
Yandel Llandel Veguilla Malavé Salazar (born January 14, 1978), best known by his stage name Yandel, is a Puerto Rican singer who is a member of the reggaeton duo Wisin & Yandel. He released his first solo album, ''Quien Contra Mí'', in 2003. His s ...
* 2013 '' Sentimiento, Elegancia & Maldad'' –
Arcángel Austin Agustín Santos (born December 23, 1985), better known by his stage name Arcángel, is an American rapper and singer. He is often described as one of the most influential artists in the Latin urban genre, as well in Latin music overall, ...
* 2014 '' Love and Sex'' – Plan B * 2015 ''Matando La Liga'' – (
Jory Boy Nova & Jory were a reggaeton duo. Nova was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, and Jory was born in Carolina, Puerto Rico. They started their career in 2003 and were signed to Loud Music at the time of their split. Their debut and only album ''Mucha Cal ...
) * 2017 '' Golden –
Romeo Santos Anthony "Romeo" Santos (born July 21, 1981) is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer who is best known as the frontman and lead vocalist of the Bachata (music), bachata group Aventura (band), Aventura. In 2002, the song "Obsesión ...
'' * 2021 '' Warm Up'' –
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References

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