De Líder a Leyenda (English: From Leader to Legend) is the second studio album by Puerto Rican reggaeton artist Yandel, of the duo Wisin & Yandel; Yandel Debuts at No. 1 on Top Latin Albums Chart, Eyes 2014 Tour Billboard. Accessed February 22, 2014 it was released on November 5, 2013. "Hablé de Ti" was released as the lead single of the album on June 7, 2013,Hable de Ti - Single de Yandel iTunes Store. Accessed February 20, 2014 the second single "Hasta Abajo" was released on October 15, 2013,Hasta Abajo - Single de Yandel iTunes Store. Accessed February 20, 2014 "Moviendo Caderas" featuring Reggaeton singer Daddy Yankee was released as third single on February 10, 2014. "Déjate Amar" was released as fourth single on June 27, 2014. "Plakito" featuring Gadiel was released as the fifth official single from the album on July 29, 2014, a remix featuring vocals from Puerto Rican singer Farruko was released on September 25, 2014. At the Latin Grammy Awards of 2014, the album received a nomination Best Urban Music Album. It received a nomination for the Billboard Latin Music Award for Latin Rhythm Album of the Year in 2014.
Critical response
David Jeffries from Allmusic gave the album 4 stars out of 5. Here is an extract of his review:
Chart performance De Líder a Leyenda debuted at number one on the Billboard Top Latin Albums, becoming his highest debut on the U.S. charts as solo artist, the album also debuted at number nine on the Top Rap Albums and at number 76 on the Billboard 200.De Líder a Leyenda - Yandel - Awards AllMusic. Accessed February 13, 2014 On the Mexican Albums Chart the album debuted at number four.
Singles "Hablé de Ti" served as the lead single from De Líder a Leyenda. The song was released on June 7, 2013. The music video, filmed in Los Ángeles, California, was directed by Carlos Pérez.
"Hasta Abajo", was released as the album's second single on October 15, 2013. The music video was also directed by Carlos Pérez, and filmed in a desert of the South of California.
"Moviendo Caderas" serves as third single, it features Reggaeton singer Daddy Yankee. The song was first released on February 10, 2014. Once again, the video was directed by Carlos Pérez and filmed in his natal Puerto Rico.
"Plakito" featuring his sibling Gadiel was released as the fourth single from the album on July 29, 2014 along with the music video directed by Fernando Lugo. A remix featuring vocals from Puerto Rican singer Farruko was released on September 23, 2014.
Promotional singles "Da Show" was released online as promotional single on July 22, 2013.Da Show - Single de Yandel iTunes Store. Accessed February 25, 2014 The music video, directed by Luis Carmona, includes visual exclusive, captured through his phone over the time.
"Déjate Amar" was released as promotional single on June 27, 2014. On April 30, a preview of the video, directed by LabTwenty, was released through his Instagram account.
"En La Oscuridad" was released on July 8, 2014 as promotional single from the album with a digital download release, taking form as a salsa version (not included on the album) featuring Puerto Rican recording artist, Gilberto Santa Rosa.
De Líder a Leyenda VIP Tour De Líder a Leyenda VIP Tour is the first concert tour by Yandel. The first leg commenced on June 5, 2014 in San Francisco, and concluded on June 28, 2014 in Miami, the second leg commenced on September 13, 2014 in Concepción, Paraguay, and will conclude on November 19, 2014 in Las Vegas. An extended play, entitled Legacy: De Líder a Leyenda Tour (EP), was released exclusively to digital marketplaces to support the tour.
Tour dates
Date City or County Place First leg June 5, 2014 San Francisco The Fillmore June 6, 2014 Las Vegas House of Blues June 7, 2014 Los Angeles House of Blues June 12, 2014 McAllen Convention Center June 13, 2014 Dallas House of Blues June 14, 2014 Houston House of Blues June 19, 2014 Chicago House of Blues June 20, 2014 Washington, D.C. The Fillmore June 21, 2014 New York City Irving Plaza June 27, 2014 Orlando House of Blues June 28, 2014 Miami The Fillmore Second leg September 13, 2014 Concepción, Paraguay Centro de Exposiciones Nanawa September 18, 2014 Buenos Aires Luna Park, Buenos Aires September 19, 2014 Asunción Casco Antiguo September 20, 2014 Encarnación, Paraguay Club Nacional de Encarnación October 4, 2014 San Juan, Puerto Rico José Miguel Agrelot Coliseum October 5, 2014 Santo Domingo Estadio Olímpico Félix Sánchez October 11, 2014 Mexico City Pepsi Center WTC October 12, 2014 Tampa, Florida Coachman Park October 25, 2014 Santiago Movistar Arena November 19, 2014 Las Vegas Mandalay Bay Convention Center
Track listing
Credits and personnel Credits adapted from AllMusic.
Llandel Veguilla Malave – vocals, composer, executive producer Javid Álvarez – composer, Featured Artist Ramon L. Ayala – composer Michelle Baluja – vocals (Background) Ed Coriano – stylist Daddy Yankee – Featured Artist Josias De La Cruz – composer, producer Victor Delgado – composer Nelson Diaz – composer Mateo Garcia – Photography Chris Gehringer – Mastering El General Gadiel – Featured Artist Gabrielle Herrera – Label Manager Jorge Sanchez – Marketing Armando Lozano – Management Luny Tunes – producer, vocals Gadiel Veguilla Malavé – composer Marcos G – engineer Andy Martinez – Management Marcos Masis – composer
Marcos "Tainy" Masis – producer Christopher Montalvo – composer Don Omar – Featured Artist Eliezer Palacios – composer Carlos Pérez – creative director, Image Development Rafael Pina – engineer El Predikador – producer, vocals Christian Ramos – composer Alejandro Reglero – A&R Juan Rivera – engineer Gabriel Rodríguez – composer Jean Rodríguez – composer, engineer, Vocal Arrangement, Vocals (Background) Francisco Saldaña – composer Pedro Santana – composer Geancarlos Rivera Tapia – composer Jonathan Rivera Tapia – composer Juan Toro – Booking Alberto "The Legacy" Torres – composer, producer Roberto "Tito" Vazquez – composer, engineer, mixing, producer Fabian Worell – composer
Charts and certifications
Weekly charts Chart (2013) Peak position Mexican Albums (AMPROFON) 4
Year-end charts Chart (2014) Position US Top Latin Albums (Billboard) 23
Certifications
See also List of number-one Billboard Latin Albums from the 2010s
References