User:Mjl2280/Fuego (artist)

Miguel Duran born September 24, 1981, better known as his stage name Fuego (which mean Fire in Spainish), hails from Washington D.C., is a Latin Urban Tropical artist of Dominican decent. Signed to Chosen Few Emerald Entertainment.

Early Life

Hearing the sounds of his father's instrumental harmonies and melodic tunes before his birth would only make it natural for Miguel Duran to bear the innate ability to follow in his own father's footsteps as a musician. Better known to the world as Fuego, Miguel has best been described as "young, fresh, and multi-creative with a dynamic style of singing, rapping, and flowing” by multi-platinum award winning music & film producer Boy Wonder.

Fuego grew up listening to the cling and the clatter of the timbales in salsa and Merengue on a vinyl LP in his living room, and learned of great singers such as Frankie Ruiz, Juan Luis Guerra, Hector Lavoe, and other artists that had a tremendous impact in Latin music. Outside of his home, Fuego would learn who Biggie Smalls, Tu-Pac, Bone Thugs and Big Pun were. He'd listen intensely to their style and the way they would flow with their unforgettable rhymes and cherished hooks. Extracting elements from both worlds, Fuego created his own distinct style of music.

Music Career

Making the decision to pursue music as a career, Fuego joined the group 3men2 in 1998. Facing difficult times, the members soon parted ways, but Fuego wasn’t ready to give up his dream. He continued on his path as a solo artist, writing, recording and performing every chance he could get.

One evening Chencho, one half of Reggaeton group Plan B, watched Fuego perform. Amazed by Fuego’s undeniable talent, Chencho introduced him to Boy Wonder, the CEO & executive producer of music/film company Chosen Few Emerald Entertainment. Highly impressed with Fuego’s exceptional style, Boy Wonder was convinced Fuego could take the Latin Urban music genre to the next level. Knowing he was in the right hands, Fuego made a decision to sign with Chosen Few Emerald Entertainment.

As a Chosen Few artist, Fuego has had the opportunity been to collaborate with some of the heavy weights in Latin Urban music and has been featured on albums such as El Draft 2005, Bob Marley, Chosen Few El Documental Part II, and Chosen Few III The Movie.

Fuego is also a part of the Chosen Few project, Remix Classico’s – an album containing their biggest remix records of the past 5 years. Released on March 24, 2009, this all-star compilation features the likes of Twista, Rakim Ken-Y, Joell Ortiz, Zion y Lennox, Pitbull, Omega, Arcangel y De La Geto, Angel Dose, Tempo, and much more, as well as other Chosen Few artists LDA, Getto and Reychesta SecretWeapon.

Fuego can be heard on 7 of the album’s 15 tracks including the latest international hit remix produced by Boy Wonder, “Mi Alma Se Muere” (Remix). The track, which also features Pitbull and Omega has been getting tremendous radio spins nationally and spent over 24 weeks on the Billboard charts.

Fuego’s “Me Gustan Todas”, one of the top five singles from the album El Draft 05, is also featured on the new release.

Fuego believes that his purpose is to "bring something different to the table by creating different and innovative sounds.” On a mission to blow up the genre, Fuego has really brought out the soul of Latin Urban music.

Hit Singles

His first big hit remixed by Boy Wonder which featured Pitbull and Omega spent an astounding 24 weeks on Billboard Charts. A feat not seen by many up-incomers. And his current 2 singles “Super Estrella” and “Que Buena Tu Ta” where top 5 on the Billboard Charts. And “Que Buena Tu Ta” is currently the number 1 video on MTV3 on their Urban show block. “Super Estrella” is currently number 8 on MTV Tres out of 57 videos. Fuego’s first hit single, “Super Estrella” featuring Omega, was the mambo summer anthem of 2009 and the video for the tune, which was endorsed by the hottest brand of sparkling liquor out right now-Nuvo.

�On the heels of his first top hit, Fuego launched “Que Buena Tu Ta,” receiving accolades from critics as the most futuristic mambo tracks to date. Not only did music insiders recognize Fuego´s exploding musical style, but also his fans showed him the love by positioning his tracks on iTunes, heavily requesting his two mix show singles throughout the entire East Coast and making the songs climb up the charts with huge success in downloads and BDS scans

Fuego’s Youtube views of his combined videos are up right now to over  3.5 million plus views. Music insiders are calling Fuego the most anticipated artists of 2010! His album La Music Del Futuro comes out in late Spring.

Albums Appeared On:

EL Draft 2005

Chosen Few II "El Documental" (2 Tracks) Chosen Few Remix Classico’s

Chosen Few "The Movie"

Singles

Hustlin Time feat Rick Ross

Si Vente Conmigo

Dejalo Caer

Me Gustan Todas (Chosen Few Remix) - Fuego feat. Reychesta Secret Weapon

Mi Alma Se Muere feat Pitbull & Omega

Super Estrella feat Omega

Que Buena Tu Ta feat Deevani

Que Buena Tu Ta feat Deevani & Serani REMIX

Que Buena Tu Ta feat Black Point, Sensato Doble T & El Crok, Mozart La Parra, Villano Sam, & Monkey Black REMIX

Links

http://www.youtube.com/fuegovision1

http://www.myspace.com/chosenfewfuego

http://www.facebook.com/boywonderchosenfew

www.Twitter.com/FuegoVision

On Don Francisco's 'Sabado Gigante' Television Program http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xTYFBPex8aI

Video Announced on AL ROJO VIVO on TELEMUNDO Fuego "Que Buena Tu Ta" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQpPXFfK38o

Fuego's article on People's en Espanol http://www.peoplee