DJ Playero is a Puerto Rican producer of reggaeton artists and albums. He is considered to be one of the pioneers of the genre in the island. In the early 90s, most of his underground productions were distributed and sold in housing projects and among fans. Most of those are considered pinacles of the genre and launched the careers of lots of reggaeton artists.
With the surge of reggaeton in the late 90s, his productions became more stylized and mainstream. He reissued some of his earlier underground productions and several compilations of hits. In 2003, a DVD titled Playero: Su Trayectoria was released.
As a producer he has worked with artists like Vico C, Daddy Yankee, Master Joe and OG Black, Don Chezina, and others.
Discography
* Playero 37: The Original was recorded in a small studio in one of Puerto Rico's housing projects (called caseríos). It was originally released in 1992 as an underground tape mostly distributed in the same housing projects. The album combines elements of rap, hip hop, and reggae with lots of fast-paced, rhythmic beats and catchy lyrics. Among the artists contributing to this album are Master Joe, OG Black, Yaviah, Wiso G, Rankin Stone, Lisa M, Maicol & Manuel, and even Daddy Yankee, among others. Playero himself contributes with some songs. In 2000 the album was officially released with a duration of 90 minutes.
* Playero 38 was released following the success of Playero 37. It was recorded sometime between 1993 and 1994. It established the dembow as the official rhythm of reggaeton and started lifting the genre to mainstream status. Daddy Yankee again, contributes with some of the best songs. Other artists contributing to this album are Yaviah, Rey Pirin, OG Black, Rankin Stone, and Maicol & Manuel, among others. The album was reissued in 2000 as a Special Edition.
* Playero 39: Respect continued in the same vein as 37 and 38. It was released sometime between 1994 and 1995.
* Playero 40: New Era was released in 1996. Some of the artists in it are Polaco, Baby Rasta & Gringo, Rey Pirin, Don Chezina, Mexicano, Point Breakers, Rankin Stone, and others.
* Playero 41: Past, Present & Future is a two-part album released in 1998 and 1999 respectively. The album features songs by Tempo, Nicky Jam, Daddy Yankee, Mexicano, Glory, Rey Pirin, Memo & Vale, Yaviah, Vico C, and others.
* Playero 42: El Especialista was released in 2002 after a hiatus. It featured Nicky Jam, Ivy Queen, Plan B, Trebol Clan, and others.
DVD
The DVD Playero: Su Trayectoria was released in 2003. In it, Playero narrates his trajectory in music among some things. It also contains several videos, and a live concert with Daddy Yankee and Mexicano. It also features songs by other artists.
Other Releases
* Playero Exitos 95 (1995)
* Playero Exitos 97 (1997)
* Playero DJ Live (1997)
* Playero Hits
* Playero Street Mixes
* Playero en DVD: Su Trayectoria (2003)
