Former preacher turned reggaeton superstar Don Omar unleashes an impressive blend of cockiness and charisma on The Last Don. The Puerto Rican native produced tracks for other artists before jumping into the ring himself, a... more »nd he showcases a true knowledge for his genre of choice. Despite an overblown, nearly three-minute intro of personal shout-outs and thank-you's, Don Omar gets down to business fairly quickly. The beat-heavy world of reggaeton often gets repetitive, but Don Omar mixes things up with diverse vocal styles and infectious beats. Simmering grooves start, stop, slow down and are turned upside down throughout the disc. Don Omar remains an intriguing presence throughout, tearing through uptempo, tropical-flavored jams 'Dale Don Mas Duro', 'Caserios #2', 'Provocandome' and slowing things down during contemplative tracks 'Aunque Te Fuiste' and 'Quien La Vio Llorar'. It's a refreshing take on a sometimes-stifling musical style. 16 total tracks. Universal. 2005.« less
Former preacher turned reggaeton superstar Don Omar unleashes an impressive blend of cockiness and charisma on The Last Don. The Puerto Rican native produced tracks for other artists before jumping into the ring himself, and he showcases a true knowledge for his genre of choice. Despite an overblown, nearly three-minute intro of personal shout-outs and thank-you's, Don Omar gets down to business fairly quickly. The beat-heavy world of reggaeton often gets repetitive, but Don Omar mixes things up with diverse vocal styles and infectious beats. Simmering grooves start, stop, slow down and are turned upside down throughout the disc. Don Omar remains an intriguing presence throughout, tearing through uptempo, tropical-flavored jams 'Dale Don Mas Duro', 'Caserios #2', 'Provocandome' and slowing things down during contemplative tracks 'Aunque Te Fuiste' and 'Quien La Vio Llorar'. It's a refreshing take on a sometimes-stifling musical style. 16 total tracks. Universal. 2005.
CD Reviews
Don Omar The Last Don
Isaac | Reading, PA USA | 08/19/2003
(4 out of 5 stars)
"The Don Omar CD "The Last Don" is one of the best cd's that I have bought recently. It features Daddy Yankee in one of it's tracks and over all sounds pretty good. The only tracks that I don't like are Guayaquil which is not reggaeton. It is Bayenato, a music style that is much like Plena and just sounds really different than reggaeton. I don't think it was a good choice.
The other track that I don't like on the CD is the remix to track 3 "Intocable" which was done to an american style reggae beat instead of reggaeton. It sounds really weak and I simply don't like the combination. They just don't pump through the speakers enough. Aside from those two tracks, the rest of the album
sounds really good and is definitely one that should be in your collection if you are a reggaeton fan. Best of luck to Don omar and Hector y Tito Los Bambinos who have control of the reggaeton genre right now. Sincerely, a true fan. Isaac~Other good albums include: Hector Y Tito " A la reconquista"
Hector y Tito "La Historia Live"
and Wisin y Yandel '" Mi Vida My Live""
'The Last Don' es excelente
Nina | 11/13/2003
(4 out of 5 stars)
"Este cd esta ranqueao. Esta super bueno para la gente que le guste el reggaeton."
I Love the Don
Nina | OH | 01/18/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This is one of the hottest cds in reggaeton. You need to get this CD. It's so good I'm buying it twice. I'm buying one for my family and one for me(i don't share). I love you Don Omar!"
The Last Don
PR Diva | Nueva York, NY | 02/28/2005
(4 out of 5 stars)
"Daddy Yankee and Tego get all the press but Don Omar is bringing the heat. I liked his cd the best"
Uno de los mejores
Roberto | Brooklyn, NY | 09/22/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"A todas esas personas que les gusta el reggaeton este es uno de los mejores cds al igual que el de Tego aunque son diferentes pero son igual de bueno."
Track Listings (16) - Disc #1