12 Discípulos
12 Discípulos (English: 12 Disciples) is the debut compilation album, and fifth overall, by Puerto Rican reggaeton rapper Eddie Dee. It was released on January 29, 2004, and independently distributed by Diamond Music. 12 Discípulos features eleven other reggaeton musicians, who were among the most requested in the genre at the time. These include Daddy Yankee, along with Ivy Queen, Tego Calderón, Voltio, Vico C, Zion & Lennox, Nicky Jam, Johnny Prez, Gallego, and Wiso G.
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| Released | January 29, 2004 | |||
| Recorded | 2003 in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico | |||
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| Length | 53:08 | |||
| Label | Diamond Music | |||
| Producer | DJ Adam, DJ David, DJ Urba & Monserrate, Ecko, Eddie Dee, Gran Omar, Iván Joy, Ivy Queen, Luny Tunes, Mr. G, The Majestic, Daddy Yankee, Noriega, Rafi Mercenario, Santana, Vico C , Coo-Kee | |||
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The album features production collaborations with several Puerto Rican music producers including DJ Adam, DJ David, DJ Urba & Monserrate, Ecko, Gran Omar, Luny Tunes, Mr. G, The Majestic, Noriega, Rafi Mercenario and Santana. Recording and production occurred in Dee's home studio in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico, during much of late 2003.
The album spawned four singles, the lead which included all twelve of the featured performers. It was followed by "Punto y Aparte", "Si No Cuidas Tu Mujer" and "Taladro". On the Billboard Latin Albums chart, the album peaked at number five, on the Billboard Tropical Albums chart, it peaked at number one for three inconsecutive weeks. It also managed to reach number eighteen on the Billboard Independent Albums chart. The album's commercial success promoted Machete Music to pick up the album for a special edition rerelease on December 13, 2005.