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N'Klabe Origin Puerto Rico Genres Salsa Years active 2003—present Associated acts Voltio, Víctor Manuelle Website NKlabeSalsa.com Members Félix Javier "Felo" Torres
Jose Ruben "JR" Ruiz
Roberto Karlo FigueroaPast members Ricky Luis Porrata
Héctor Torres Donato
Johnny Maldonado
Anthon IbáñezN'Klabe is a Puerto Rican Salsa group formed in 2003.
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History
N'Klabe was formed in 2003 by Félix Javier "Felo" Torres, Ricky Luis Porrata, and Héctor Torres Donato. They have released several albums, including their debut album, Salsa Contra Viento y Marea, in 2004.
Through their career, N'Klabe has collaborated with Salsa singers like Gilberto Santa Rosa, Víctor Manuelle, Cheo Feliciano, Ismael Miranda, Luisito Carrión, Brenda K. Starr, and Rey Ruiz, among others.[1] They've also collaborated with reggaeton artists like Voltio, R.K.M & Ken-Y, and Jowell & Randy.[2]
In 2006, there were rumors of a feud with fellow Salsa singers NG2, after they made some comments that were apparently directed at N'Klabe in one of their songs. Felo, from N'Klabe, said "They can't harm us, because they are no competition".[3]
In 2008, N'Klabe began an international promotional tour, organizing presentations in Peru, Colombia and the United States. In Lima, they performed before a crowd 35,000.[4] In 2008, they played in Switzerland.[5] They've also participated at the Salsa National Day in Puerto Rico, and were part of the concert from the Fania All-Stars.[6]
In their album La Nueva Escuela, the group pays tribute to Salsa veterans like Lalo Rodríguez, Jerry Rivera, Luis Enrique, Eddie Santiago, and others.[7]
Somewhere between 2008 and 2009, Ricky and Héctor left the group. In February 2009, Anthon Ibañez joined Felo. They then decided to choose their third member from the finalists of the sixth season of the show Objetivo Fama.[8] Eventually, they chose José Rubén Ruíz as their third member, and started to work on their next album.[9]
After some time, Anthon left the group and was replaced with Roberto Karlo Figueroa.[10]
Members
- Félix Javier "Felo" Torres (b. November 5)
- Jose Ruben "JR" Ruiz
- Roberto Karlo Figueroa
Discography
- Salsa Contra Viento y Marea (2004)
- I Love Salsa (2005)
- A Punto de Estallar (2006)
- La Nueva Escuela 'Nu School' (2007)
References
- ^ N'Klabe honrados por cantar con Gilberto Santa Rosa on Primera Hora (October 19, 2008)
- ^ Seducidos Jowell & Randy por la salsa on Primera Hora; Tirado, Frances (March 15, 2011)
- ^ N'Klabe se siente atacado on Primera Hora; Tirado, Frances (November 8, 2006)
- ^ "Guisan en América" (in Spanish). Primera Hora. 2008-08-07. http://www.primerahora.com/guisanenamerica-217441.html. Retrieved 2011-05-26.
- ^ Salsa que evoluciona on El Nuevo Día (January 8, 2008)
- ^ Salsa que evoluciona on El Nuevo Día (January 8, 2008)
- ^ Salsa que evoluciona on El Nuevo Día (January 8, 2008)
- ^ Objetivo salsero on Primera Hora; Quiles, Cristina del Mar (February 28, 2009)
- ^ Completa su clave on El Nuevo Día (May 28, 2009)
- ^ Seducidos Jowell & Randy por la salsa on Primera Hora; Tirado, Frances (March 15, 2011)
External links
Categories:- Puerto Rican musical groups
- Salsa musicians
- Salsa music groups
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