Innovative Latin Music Group & Merengue House Pioneers; Two-Time Emmy Award Winners; Known for "El Tiburón"
Proyecto Uno Biography
Proyecto Uno, Spanish for "Project One," is a Dominican-American hip-hop and merengue house group recognized for pioneering the fusion of traditional merengue with U.S. genres such as house, hip-hop, and rap. Founded in New York City's East Side by U.S.-raised Dominicans Nelson Zapata and Rick Echevarría, the group was managed by Porfirio Piña and worked with producer Pavel de Jesús to establish the merengue house genre, influencing a hemispheric movement in Latin music.
The group's debut album, "Todo el Mundo," expanded their international presence, receiving strong reception in the United States and Latin America. Proyecto Uno toured countries including Ecuador, Colombia, Venezuela, Chile, and Argentina, with their first performance in Guayaquil, Ecuador, drawing a crowd of up to 50,000 people. Their second album, "In Da House," earned a platinum record certification and featured the hit single "El Tiburón," which became an internationally recognized Latin dance track, along with "Está Pega'o" and "Another Night." The group continued to evolve musically, releasing albums such as "New Era," "4," "Pura Gozadera," "Evolution," "Original," and "Orgánico."
As Proyecto Uno's reputation grew, its lineup diversified to include members of Puerto Rican ancestry, Erik Morales and Johnny Salgado, as well as Magic Juan, a Dominican from Washington Heights. The current lineup features Nelson "El Sabrozzo" Zapata, rapper Kid G—who has collaborated with artists including Fulanito, DMX, Kinito Méndez, and Monchy & Alexandra—and Paolo Tondo, a finalist on the reality show "Letra y Música" and co-writer of several Chayanne songs, including "Me enamoré de ti."
Proyecto Uno has received numerous honors, including two Emmy Awards, a Latin Billboard Award, and two Orquídea awards in Venezuela. The group has also been recognized with Rap Album of the Year at the Billboard Latin Music Awards and Album of the Year at Premios Lo Nuestro. Rolling Stone ranked "El Tiburón" among the top 50 greatest and most influential Latin songs since the 1950s.
Proyecto Uno continues to be active in the Latin music industry, touring throughout Latin America, Japan, Australia, Thailand, Italy, Switzerland, Germany, the Netherlands, and Spain. The group has been recognized by New York City for its contributions to music and celebrated for its enduring career. Proyecto Uno's legacy as innovators of the merengue house movement and their ongoing connection with audiences worldwide underscore their significance in Latin music history.
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