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The Underdog/El Subestimado

Tego Calderón · 2006

71 min · 23 tracks · reggaeton · Latin hip-hop · alternative reggaeton

A lively fusion of reggaeton and hip-hop, reflecting urban life with infectious rhythms and sharp lyrics.

The Underdog/El Subestimado is an album by Tego Calderón, released in 2006. A lively fusion of reggaeton and hip-hop, reflecting urban life with infectious rhythms and sharp lyrics. The album received critical acclaim for its innovative sound and lyrical depth, contributing to the mainstream acceptance of reggaeton in Latin music. It debuted at number one on the Billboard Top Latin Albums chart, solidifying Calderón's influence and marking a significant cultural moment for Latin urban music. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does The Underdog/El Subestimado sound like?

A lively fusion of reggaeton and hip-hop, reflecting urban life with infectious rhythms and sharp lyrics. Rooted in reggaeton and Latin hip-hop.

What makes The Underdog/El Subestimado by Tego Calderón notable?

The album received critical acclaim for its innovative sound and lyrical depth, contributing to the mainstream acceptance of reggaeton in Latin music. It debuted at number one on the Billboard Top Latin Albums chart, solidifying Calderón's influence and marking a significant cultural moment for Latin urban music. In 2006, Tego Calderón was solidifying his position in the music scene with 'The Underdog/El Subestimado', his third studio album following the success of 'El Abayarde' (2003). This release marked a pivotal moment, showcasing Calderón's unique blend of styles and his commitment to addressing social issues through music.

How many songs are on The Underdog/El Subestimado?

The Underdog/El Subestimado has 23 tracks, running approximately 71 minutes.

Tracklist

23 tracks·71:18

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 ¿Cómo me llamo yo? Standout 2:25
  • 2 Los maté Standout 2:53
  • 3 Mardi gras 3:41
  • 4 Slo Mo' 3:37
  • 5 Pon la cara 2:55
  • 6 Payaso (interlude) 1:26
  • 7 Payaso 4:35
  • 8 Comprenderás 2:39
  • 9 Llora, llora 3:29
  • 10 Chillin' 3:15
  • 11 Veo, veo 3:56
  • 12 Oh Dios 3:54
  • 13 Extremidades 3:06
  • 14 Son dos alas (interlude) 0:33
  • 15 Chango blanco 5:11
  • 16 A mi papá 3:24
  • 17 Cuando baila reggaetón Standout 3:04
  • 18 Bureo, bureo 2:44
  • 19 Por qué (interlude) 1:17
  • 20 Llévatelo todo 2:24
  • 21 Bad Man 3:23
  • 22 Mil cosas 3:16
  • 23 Llegó el Chynyn 4:11

Release Date

January 1, 2006

Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

71 min 18 sec