Daddy Yankee announces his retirement with a new album and one last tour
The news has saddened many of his followers, including his relatives.
The pioneer and greatest exponent of Reggaeton, Daddy Yankee, reported through a video his retirement from music, after more than three decades in music.
This announcement has impressed many of his followers. However, with the information of a farewell tour, called ' The Last Return World Tour ', he has managed to calm the spirits of many people.
In addition, through his latest album (and the first after a decade), called ' Legendaddy ', he will pay tribute to his entire musical career.
His followers and fans have been surprised after seeing this video posted on his social networks and on his YouTube channel. The Puerto Rican made reference to his career with a marathon and that his retirement would be the goal.
Daddy Yankee reported that, now, he will enjoy with the followers, everything that they have given him. He added that people know him as the one who turned Reggaeton into a global genre.
However, he explained that it was the fans who gave them the keys to open the door and make this genre the largest worldwide.
He also thanked his fans, who will help him become a pioneer. Also, He referred to the new artists and advised them to work with discipline, to always be leaders and not to set limits.
After the announcement of his retirement, the singer's latest album will be released on March 24. In this, you can enjoy the best production of all and the musical styles that define the singer.
Legacy
The song that was responsible for internationalizing Reggaeton was the well-known song 'Gasolina'. In 2004 the song became very famous, which caused everyone to know Daddy Yankee.
Throughout his career he sold more than 30 million records. 'Barrio fino', an album in which ' Gasolina ' is included, was the best-selling Latin album of the 2000s.
Another of his great successes was ' Despacito' with Luis Fonsi. With this song they remained at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 list for 16 weeks.
With this song, Daddy Yankee was awarded 10 Guiness World Records.
Among the other awards received are:
7 Latin Grammy Awards
26 Billboard Latin Music Awards
7Billboard Music Awards
3 American Music Awards
20 Billboard Music Awards
farewell tour
From March 30 and 31, the preferential sale of tickets will begin and on April 1 regular tickets can be purchased.
This tour will start in August and its completion date will be in December of this year.
Detailed information is on the reggaeton player's website www.daddyyankee.com
presentation dates
Portland, OR – August 10
San Jose, CA – August 12
Los Angeles, CA – August 13
Rosarito, Me – August 14
Sacramento, CA – August 18
Ontario, CA – August 19
Las Vegas, NV – August 20
Rosarito, Me – August 21
Atlanta, Ga – August 23
Orlando, FL – August 26
Miami, FL – August 27
Fort Myers, FL – August 28
Boston, MA – September 1
Uncasville, CT – September 02
Chicago, IL – September 04
Washington, D.C. – September 07
Montreal, CA – September 10
Toronto, CA – September 11
Houston, TX – September 15
Hidalgo, TX – September 16
Dallas, TX – September 18
New York, NY – September 20
Santiago, CH – September 29
Buenos Aires, Ar – October 01
Guayaquil, EC – October 04
Quito, EC – October 05
Cali, Co – October 07
Bogota, Co – October 08
Barranquilla, Co – October 14
Medellin, Co – October 14
Lima, PE – October 18
San Jose, CR – October 22
Guatemala City, GT – November 03
San Salvador, Sv – November 05
San Pedro Sula, HN – November 08
Tegucigalpa, Hn – November 09
Santo Domingo, PR – November 12
Panama City, Pa – November 19
Monterrey, MX – November 24
Guadalajara, MX – November 26
Mexico City, Mx – December 02