R.K.M & Ken-Y, is a reggaeton duo formed in 2003 by José Nieves and Kenny Vázquez. The artists are renowned in the Latin music world for being the first to successfully fuse mainstream pop music with the reggaeton street rhythms of Puerto Rico and expose the style to a wide international audience. The sound introduced by R.K.M & Ken-Y would go on to inspire the pop reggaeton songs of successful acts such as CNCO, J Balvin and Maluma. The duo had a very successful career with the Spanish speaking audience of Latin America, the United States and Spain until their separation in 2013. In June 2017, the duo announced their official return by Pina Records.
| Also known as: | El Duo Romantico, Los Magnificos, Los Reyes De Mambo |
| Origin: | Gurabo, Puerto Rico |
| Genres: | Reggaeton, R&B, Latin pop |
| Years active: | 2003–2013, 2017–present |
| Labels: | Pina, Universal Latin, Machete, Money Machine |
| Members: | José Nieves (R.K.M), Kenny Vázquez (Ken-Y) |
| Facebook: | R.K.M & Ken-Y's Facebook profile |
About Ken-Y
Singer best known as one half of the reggaeton duo RKM & Ken-Y with Jose Nieves, he released his solo album The King of Romance in 2015.
Before Fame
While still in high school, he and partner Jose performed at birthday parties and events until Nicky Jam featured them on his Vida Escante album.
Achievement
In 2006, their first single "Down" reached #1 on the Billboard Hot Latin songs chart.
Family Life
His real name is Kenny Vázquez. He has a son and daughter named Ken and Kenia.
Associations
He and RKM have worked with artists like Pitbull, Ivy Queen, and Daddy Yankee.
Information related to R.K.M & Ken-Y
- Reggaeton duos
- Puerto Rican reggaeton artists
- Universal Music Latin Entertainment artists
- Puerto Rican singers
- Puerto Rican male singers
