Dark Latin Groove

Dark Latin Groove
DLG (Dark Latin Groove)
Origin New York City, New York, United States
Genres Salsa, Reggae
Years active 1996–2000, 2008–present
Labels La Calle Records
Members
Yahaira Vargas (Miss YaYa)
James "Da Barba" de Jesus
Sergio George
Past members
Huey Dunbar, Fragancia

DLG (Dark Latin Groove) is a salsa band that mixes salsa, reggae, reggaeton, and hip-hop. The group was brought together in New York by producer Sergio George (who also signed them to his record company Sir George Records) and included Huey Dunbar, Fragancia, and James "Da Barba" de Jesus.

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Beginnings

Looking for vocalists, Sergio George discovered within the salsa club scenes both Huey Dunbar and James "Da Barba" de Jesus. De Jesus had previously been a backup singer for both Tito Nieves and Sistah Souljah. Their first appearance took place in April 1996 when they performed alongside Sergio George, who took up keyboard.[1]

Breakup

After their third album in 2000, lead singer Huey Dunbar decided to break away from DLG to pursue a solo career. This essentially led to the breakup of the entire group.

Rebirth

In 2007, DLG producer Sergio George announced that the group would resurface again. Dunbar rejected George's invitation to return to the group. Sergio's search for a new vocalist led him to "Miss YaYa", whose real name is Yahaira Vargas. She had previously participated in an American-Idol-like contest called 'Gigantes del Manaña' on the variety show Sabado Gigante in 2000. In addition, YaYa was on the first season of Sean P. Diddy Combs show Making the Band 3 in 2005 on MTV. Her manager contacted Sergio who reviewed her work and photos via myspace.com. They set up an interview in Florida with Sergio, and James "Da Barba".  

The new DLG, with Miss YaYa and James Da Barba, is nominated for a 2009 Grammy in the "Best Tropical Album" category, and a 2009 Premio Lo Nuestro award for "Best Tropical Group."

Discography

Albums

  • 1996: Dark Latin Groove
  • 1997: Swing On
  • 1999: Gotcha!
  • 2000: Grandes Exitos
  • 2008: Renacer

Compilations

  • 2000: Greatest Hits
  • 2003: Serie Azul Tropical
  • 2004: Lo Esencial DLG
  • 2005: 20 Éxitos Originales: Dark Latin Groove

References

  1. ^ http://www.pandora.com/music/artist/dlg

External links



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