Hector El Father

Infobox Musical artist
Name = Héctor "El Father"


Background = solo_singer
Birth_name = Héctor Delgado Román
Alias =
Origin = Carolina, Puerto Rico
Genre = Reggaeton
Occupation =
Years_active = 1996–2004 (duo)
2004–2008 (solo)
Label = Roc La Familia
V.I. Music
Gold Star Music
Def Jam Recordings
Associated_acts = Tito "El Bambino"
URL = [http://www.elfather.com]

Héctor Delgado Román, known as Héctor "El Father" and previously known as Héctor "El Bambino" (born in Carolina, Puerto Rico) is a former Puerto Rican reggaeton artist and producer. He rose to fame as a member of the duo Héctor y Tito. As a producer Delgado has worked with several reggaeton producers, as well as Emilio Estefan.cite web| url=http://www.univision.com/content/content.jhtml?cid=934179| title=Hector El Father a batear en 'otra liga'| publisher=Univision| language=Spanish| accessdate=2008-07-14]

Career life

Los Bambinos

Román joined Efraín Fines Nevares (later known as Tito "El Bambino") and formed the duo Héctor y Tito ("Los Bambinos").Héctor y Tito released their first album in 1998. Together they became reggaeton stars releasing several successful albums and making appearances in several compilations, becoming one of the most sought-out duos in the genre. Both became the first reggeaton artists to sell out a massive concert in Puerto Rico, opening the path to other artists such as Tego Calderón, Daddy Yankee, Don Omar, and Wisin & Yandel. As a duet both captured the world's attention and made reggeaton a popular genre, winning awards such as the Billboard Latin Music Award for Latin rap album of the year for their album "A La Reconquista". [Bambino CD Inaugurating Roc La Familia by Billboard Music. May 03, 2006]

In 2005, the duo announced their breakup, and each of them has continued with their separate careers.

Gold Star Music

Román followed the success of Trébol Clan with his own compilation album titled Los Anormales which went on to break all record sales in Puerto Rico with 130,000 copies sold in just two days. Los Anormales featured the reggaeton artists such as Daddy Yankee, Don Omar, Trebol Clan, Divino, Zion and the duo Alexis y Fido.

In February, Hector "El Bambino" performed in the Canary Islands during their big Carnival festivities. His performance was a sold out success. His song "Baila Morena", which Hector produced for Hector y Tito, was one of the most air played songs in this Spanish territory.

Roc-A-Fella

In mid 2005 Héctor signed an agreement with Roc-A-Fella Records owner Jay-Z to promote him in the United States through the newly founded Roc-A-Fella sub-label Roc La Familia. The label, created to house international artists, would have Jay-Z and Hector both produce and perform on a compilation album. The album titled "Rompe Discotekas" featured top of the line artists both from United States hip-hop and Spanish reggaeton music industries. [Spanish-spiced hip-hop by Steve Jones, USA TODAY. August 4, 2005]

Additionally, Héctor became the Hispanic image for, what was at that time, the Roc-A-Fella owned clothing line Rocawear. The advertising campaign including his image was featured in TV spots, print, and billboards. The agreement included a deal for Rocawear to sponsor Héctor's own clothing designs under the label Bambino. The clothing deal included Héctor designing tennis shoes to be released as part of the Jay-Z's "S. Carter Collection" under Reebok. [Spanish-spiced hip-hop by Steve Jones, USA TODAY. August 4, 2005]

olo career

In September 16, 2005, he presented two sold-out concerts titled "The Bad Boy" in Puerto Rico with artists like Wisin & Yandel, Alexis y Fido, Trebol Clan, Fat Joe, Polaco and others.

Héctor has become one of the most successful producers, not only in the reggaeton genre, but in the Latin American music business, even working with renowned Cuban producer Emilio Estefan.

On January 2008 Hector decided to lose weight and contracted José Bonilla, a personal trainer to help him. He also began practicing the Atkins diet, at the moment of beginning this weight program he was weighting 221 pounds, he intended to lose thirty-one pounds. [cite web| url=http://www.primerahora.com/noticia/farandula/espectaculos_asi/da_la_pelea_contra_la_gordura/151904| title=Da la pelea contra la gordura| author=Frances Tirado| publisher=Primera Hora| date=2008-01-29| accessdate=2008-01-30]

Hector El Father will be releasing his last album 'El Juicio Final' on September 23. This will follow with his farewell tour. There is a flyer which has the selected cities and dates.

Retirement

On September 3, 2008, Delgado announced his retirement from the music industry, calling it the "death of Hector El Father." In a press conference held in Puerto Rico, the rapper announced that he intended to pursue a religious career. The release of his upcoming album 'El Juicio Final' marks the end of his career in the reggaeton world. Delgado said he had made the decision six months prior to the announcement but is fulfilling his music contract which obligated him to release one more album for the label that, he says, will be his last. [cite web| url=http://www.primerahora.com/noticia/musica/espectaculos_asi/hector_el_father_ya_no_rompera_la_discoteca/226541| title=Héctor “El Father” ya no romperá la discoteca| author=Frances Tirado| publisher="Primera Hora"| language=Spanish| date=2008-09-04| accessdate=2008-09-05]

Discography with Tito "El Bambino"

*Violencia Musical (1998)
*Nuevo Milenio (2000)
*Lo De Antes (2001)
*A La Reconquista (2002)
*La Historia Live (2004)
*Season Finale (2005)

Discography as Hector "El Father"

* 2006: The Bad Boy
* 2007:
* 2007:
* 2007:
* 2008: Mi Trayectoria
* 2008: El Juicio Final (October 21, 2008) [http://www.amazon.com/Juicio-Final-Hector-el-Father/dp/B001EIK7RI/ref=wl_it_dp?ie=UTF8&coliid=I8EM2V7UY03QB&colid=Y1UP4AV84M2P]

Compilation albums: Presented by Hector "El Father"

* The Godfather (2002)
* Los Anormales (2004)
* Sangre Nueva (2005)
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* Los Rompe Discotekas (2006)

ingles

*Caserios #2 (Feat. Don Omar) (2003)
*Noche de Travesura (Feat. Divino) (2004)
*Tú Quieres Duro (2004)
*Vamos Pa' La Calle (2004)
*Mirándonos (Feat. Zion) (2004)
*Yo Sigo Aquí (Feat. Naldo) (2004)
*Ronca (Feat. Don Omar & Zion) (2004)
*Vamos A Matarnos En La Raya (2004)
*Dale Castigo (2005)
*Calor (2005)
*La Barria (Feat. Wisin & Yandel) (2005)
*Sácala (Feat. Don Omar, Wisin & Yandel) (2005)
*La Envidia (Feat. Polaco) (2005)
*No Hay Nadie (Feat. Yomo & Victor Manuelle) (2005)
*Los Cojo Bajando (Feat. Yomo & Polaco) (2005)
*Here We Go Yo (Feat. Jay-Z) (2006)
*El Teléfono (Feat. Wisin & Yandel) (2006)
*Hello Mama (Remix) (Feat. Yomo, Jim Jones, & Ghetto) (2006)
*Rumor de Guerra (2006)
*Maldades (2006)
*Sola (2006)
*Te Vas (Feat. Ken-Y) (2006)
*No Haces Na' (Feat. Yomo) (2007)
*Hola Bebé (Feat. Jowell & Randy) (2007)
*Pa' La Tumba (2007)
*Bajen Pa'Aca (2007)
*Te Vi Llorar (2008)
*Up In The Club (Feat. CeCile) (Caribbean Connection) (2008)
*Y Llora (2008)

References

External links

* [http://www.rocafella.com/Artist.aspx?id=50&avid=237&idj=627 Hector Bambino "El Father" Roc-A-Fella Official Site]
* [http://www.latinrapper.com/hector_el_father_interview.html Hector "El Father"] New Interview