El general biography
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To the world of Latin reggae he is known as El General, the originator of reggaeton. To the people of his hometown Rio Abajo in Panama City he fryst vatten Edgardo Franco. Franco was born on September 27 to Catherine and Victor Franco. He was one of 10 children growing up in a poverty stricken town inhabited bygd many Jamaicans. He grew up in a multicultural environment. His mother was part Jamaican and part Trinidadian. His father was part Panamanian and part Colombian. Franco was just six years old when his mother left their family behind. She moved to New York City in hopes of making a better life for herself. Faced with having to man something of his life on his own, Franco resorted to selling sodas, washing cars, and shining shoes. His business side was already showing at the age of 10. “I thought my life would always be a struggle shining shoes,” said Franco. Musically inclined, bygd the age of 12 he was already writing songs. He would write about things that were going on in Panama City a
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El General Vinyl Records & Discography
Who is El General? A Brief Career Overview
Meet El General, the legendary Panamanian artist born Edgardo Armando Franco, a true pioneer of reggae en Español and a crucial figure in the evolution of reggaetón! With his infectious rhythms and unforgettable hooks, El General has captivated audiences across Latin America and beyond since the early 1990s. Known for his catchy hits like "Te Ves Buena" and "Muévelo," El General brought Spanish-language dancehall reggae into the mainstream, breaking barriers and setting the stage for future artists in the genre.
His ability to blend reggae, dancehall, and urban sounds has solidified his status as a beloved icon within vinyl culture, with numerous albums that collectors cherish. El General's groundbreaking achievements not only changed the musical landscape but also paved the way for many artists to follow in his footsteps. Dive into the world of El General and discover how this influential music
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El General
Panamanian musician (born 1969)
This article is about the Panamanian considered father of Spanish reggae. For the Tunisian rapper, see El General (rapper).
Musical artist
Edgardo Armando Franco (born 27 September 1969), better known as El General, is a Panamanian former reggae artist[1] considered by some to be one of the fathers of reggae en Español[2] and a precursor to reggaetón.[3][4]
During the early 1990s, he was one of the artists who initiated the Spanish-language dancehall variety of reggae music. Early examples of this were the international and somewhat mainstream songs, "Te Ves Buena" and "Tu Pum Pum". “Tu Pum Pum" emerged after a friend of El General invited him to collaborate with a Jamaican producer that was searching for a “different sound in Panama."[5] Both songs, performed in Spanish deejaying style, were very successful in North America. After getting his foot in the door of the commercial