DJ Blass explained

DJ Blass
Birth Name:	Vladimir Félix
Birth Date:	1 December 1978
Birth Place:	Guayama, Puerto Rico
Occupation:	Record producer
Years Active:	1998–present
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Vladimir Félix (born December 1, 1978), known professionally as DJ Blass, is a Puerto Rican record producer. He has worked with renowned reggaeton artists such as Daddy Yankee, Nicky Jam, Jowell & Randy, Plan B and Wisin & Yandel.^[1] DJ Blass is a founding member of the Reggaeton Group @ria 51 whom created the style of music known as "Perreo" via their Reggaeton Sex productions..^{[2] [3]} DJ Blass is considered a pioneer in the development of the modern Reggaeton sound. He is noted for being among the first in bringing new fusions for the Reggaeton genre including influences from Electronic Music, Hip Hop, Dancehall Reggae and R&B.<ref>Web site: Donohue . Caitlin . 2018-06-22 . A beginner's guide to reggaeton . 2024-02-03 . Fact Magazine . en-US. DJ Blass has produced renowned songs such as "Sientelo" by Lumidee & Speedy, "Latigazo" by Daddy Yankee, "Reggaeton" by J Balvin,^[4] "No Te Veo" by Casa De Leones, "Loco" from Jowell & Randy, "Dembow" by Yandel, "El Amor Con La Ropa" by Speedy and many others.^{[5] [6]}

Awards and nominations

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Year	Recipient	Category	Result
Latin Grammy Awards		"Te robaste mi corazón"	Best Alternative Song

Discography

Albums

Studio albums

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Details	Peaks
US Tropical ^[7]
Sandunguero	Released: September 18, 2001 Label: Pina Records Format: CD	10
Sandunguero 2	Released: August 2, 2004 Label: Pina Format: CD	—
Lágrimas y risas	Released: 2004 Label: NJ Productions Format: CD	—
Nuevas criaturas	Released: August 24, 2004 Label: MARR Format: CD	—

Studio albums w/ @ria 51

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Details	Peaks
US Tropical ^[8]
@RIA 51 Aliados Al Escuadron	Released: 1999 Label: One Star Format: CD	—
Reggaeton Sex Vol. II^[9]	Released: 2000 Label: One Star Format: CD	—
Reggaeton Sex Vol. 3	Released: 2001 Label: One Star Format: CD	—
Triple Sexxx	Released: 2001 Label: One Star Format: CD	—
Reggaeton Sex Crew^[10]	Released: 2002 Label: One Star Format: CD

Compilation albums

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Details
Sandunguero hits	Released: March 8, 2005 Label: Universal Latino, New Records Entertainment Format: CD, digital download, streaming

Notes and References

1. Web site: Jurek . Thom . DJ Blass Discography, Songs, & Albums . live . April 6, 2022 . AllMusic. https://web.archive.org/web/20220406071143/https://www.allmusic.com/artist/dj-blass-mn0000652562/biography . April 6, 2022 .
2. Web site: ivetteromero . 2023-07-23 . The most authentic nightlife spots in Puerto Rico for live reggaeton and dancing . 2024-02-03 . Repeating Islands . en.
3. News: Herrera . Isabelia . 2021-12-22 . Reggaeton and Electronic Music Have a Long History. 2021 Revived It. . 2024-02-03 . The New York Times . en-US . 0362-4331.
4. Web site: J Balvin Became the Global Pop Star He Wanted to Be. What's Next? . 2024-02-04 . Remezcla . en-US.
5. Web site: DJ Blass – Artists . 2024-02-03 . www.insomniac.com . en-US.
6. Web site: DJ Blass Songs . 2024-02-04 . Genius.
7. Peak positions on Tropical Albums chart:
   • Sandunguero: Tropical Albums: Week of December 29, 2001 . . April 15, 2022.
8. Peak positions on Tropical Albums chart:
   • Sandunguero: Tropical Albums: Week of December 29, 2001 . . April 15, 2022.
9. Web site: Reggaeton Sex Vol. II .
10. Web site: Reggaeton Sex Crew .