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aka: El Hombre Más Famoso De La Tierra
Members:
Winston de la Rosa (founder), Rafael “Dose” Vargas (founder)
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Fulanito is an American musical group based in Washington Heights, New York City. The group combines traditional merengue with elements of other genres such as house, hip hop, and bachata, among others.
Fulanito‘s influences trace back to the early days of tropical Latin music in New York. Rafael “Dose” Varga” states, “Growing up in New York City during the late 70’s, and 80’s, our generation has been influenced by the sounds of classic dance music and hip-hop, all while the classic tropical sounds waved through our ears”.
From their Latin roots, Vargas and Rosa were driven by the likes of Hector Lavoe, Willie Colón, Johnny Pacheco, Johnny Ventura, and Fernandito Villalona. Their more youthful roots go as far back as Run DMC, T La Rock, and LL Cool J, among others.
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In early 2001, Fulanito released a remix CD which included a Reggaeton club banger called “Take It Off” that had all of them boys and girls grinding on dance floors throughout the U.S. He later released “Americanizao“, which produced such hits as “Callate”, “Asi Es Que Vivo Yo”, “El Generalisimo” and “Pecho a Pechuga”.
In 2007, “Dose” enlists the production team of Guary y Cleyton to work on the critically acclaimed and Grammy nominated “Vacaneria” CD which featured such artists as Tony Tun Tun”, Kevin Ceballo, Truko and Magic Juan. With tracks like “Mira”, “Ajena” and “Dejalo Ahi”, which featured La Banda Gorda, “Vacaneria” has proven to be some of Rafael’s best work to date.
Impact and Style:
Fulanito earned recognition for their genre-bending approach, paving the way for the “merengue hip-hop” style.
They incorporated diverse influences like reggae, electronica, and funk, creating a dynamic and appealing sound.
Their lyrics often addressed social issues and everyday experiences, resonating with young Latin audiences.
Throughout their career, they collaborated with established Latin artists, like Gilberto Santa Rosa and Hector Lavoe, further solidifying their influence.
Achievements and Later Years:
They earned two Grammy nominations and several Premios Lo Nuestro and ACE Awards throughout their career.
Released several studio albums, including “El Padrino” (1999), “The Remixes” (2001), and “Historia” (2004).
Despite taking a hiatus in the mid-2000s, they continued to perform and contribute to the Latin music scene.
Fulanito remains a legendary group in the Latin music world, remembered for their pioneering efforts and enduring hits.
Their influence continues to inspire new generations of artists to experiment with genre fusion and explore diverse musical expressions.
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