DJ Blass

Not to be confused with DJ Bliss.
DJ Blass
Born
Vladimir Félix

(1978-12-01) December 1, 1978 (age 46)
Guayama, Puerto Rico
OccupationRecord producer
Years active1998–present
Musical career
GenresReggaeton
LabelsPina

Vladimir Félix (born December 1, 1978), known professionally as DJ Blass, is a Puerto Rican record producer. He has worked with renowned reggaeton artists such as Daddy Yankee, Nicky Jam, Speedy, Plan B and Wisin & Yandel.[1] DJ Blass is a founding member of the Reggaeton Group @ria 51 whom created the style of music known as "Perreo" via their Reggaeton Sex productions..[2][3] DJ Blass is considered a pioneer in the development of the modern Reggaeton sound. He is noted for being among the first in bringing new fusions for the Reggaeton genre including influences from Electronic Music, Hip Hop, Dancehall Reggae and R&B.[4] DJ Blass has produced renowned songs such as "Sientelo" by Lumidee & Speedy, "Latigazo" by Daddy Yankee, "Reggaeton" by J Balvin,[5] "No Te Veo" by Casa De Leones, "Loco" from Jowell & Randy, "Dembow" by Yandel, "El Amor Con La Ropa" by Speedy and many others.[6][7]

Awards and nominations

List of awards and nominations received by DJ Blass
Ceremony Year[A] Recipient Category Result Ref.
Latin Grammy Awards
2011
 "Te robaste mi corazón"
(as producer) 		Best Alternative Song Nominated
[8]

Discography

Albums

Studio albums

List of studio albums, with selected details, and chart positions
Title Details Peaks
US
Tropical
[9]
Sandunguero 10
Sandunguero 2
  • Released: August 2, 2004
  • Label: Pina
  • Format: CD
 —
Lágrimas y risas
  • Released: 2004
  • Label: NJ Productions
  • Format: CD
 —
Nuevas criaturas
(with Rey Pirin [es])
  • Released: August 24, 2004
  • Label: MARR
  • Format: CD
 —

Studio albums w/ @ria 51

List of studio albums, with selected details, and chart positions
Title Details Peaks
US
Tropical
[10]
@RIA 51 Aliados Al Escuadron
  • Released: 1999
  • Label: One Star
  • Format: CD
 —
Reggaeton Sex Vol. II[11]
  • Released: 2000
  • Label: One Star
  • Format: CD
 —
Reggaeton Sex Vol. 3
  • Released: 2001
  • Label: One Star
  • Format: CD
 —
Triple Sexxx
  • Released: 2001
  • Label: One Star
  • Format: CD
 —
Reggaeton Sex Crew[12]
  • Released: 2002
  • Label: One Star
  • Format: CD


Compilation albums

List of compilation albums, with selected details
Title Details
Sandunguero hits

Notes

  1. ^ Indicates the year of ceremony. Each year is linked to the article about the awards held that year, wherever possible.

References

  1. ^ Jurek, Thom. "DJ Blass Discography, Songs, & Albums". AllMusic. Archived from the original on April 6, 2022. Retrieved April 6, 2022.
  2. ^ ivetteromero (July 23, 2023). "The most authentic nightlife spots in Puerto Rico for live reggaeton and dancing". Repeating Islands. Retrieved February 3, 2024.
  3. ^ Herrera, Isabelia (December 22, 2021). "Reggaeton and Electronic Music Have a Long History. 2021 Revived It". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved February 3, 2024.
  4. ^ Donohue, Caitlin (June 22, 2018). "A beginner's guide to reggaeton". Fact Magazine. Retrieved February 3, 2024.
  5. ^ "J Balvin Became the Global Pop Star He Wanted to Be. What's Next?". Remezcla. Retrieved February 4, 2024.
  6. ^ "DJ Blass – Artists". www.insomniac.com. Retrieved February 3, 2024.
  7. ^ "DJ Blass Songs". Genius. Retrieved February 4, 2024.
  8. ^ "FINAL NOMINATIONS - 12th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards" (PDF). Grammy Awards. Retrieved April 6, 2022.
  9. ^ Peak positions on Tropical Albums chart:
  10. ^ Peak positions on Tropical Albums chart:
  11. ^ "Reggaeton Sex Vol. II".
  12. ^ "Reggaeton Sex Crew".


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