Llandel Veguilla Malavé, better known by his stage name Yandel after the phonetic spelling of Llandel, is a Puerto Rican reggaeton singer and record producer, who emerged in the music scene in 1995. He is best known as a member of the reggaeton duo Wisin & Yandel. He released his first solo album, Quien Contra Mí, in September 2003. His second solo studio album, De Líder a Leyenda, was released in November 2013, which was certified Gold by the RIAA in 2014.
| Birth name: | Llandel Veguilla Malavé |
| Also known as: | Yandel, El Capitán Yandel, La Leyenda |
| Born: | January 14, 1977, Cayey, Puerto Rico |
| Genres: | Reggaeton, Latin pop |
| Occupation(s): | Singer, record producer |
| Years active: | 1998–present |
| Labels: | Líderes Entertainment Group, WY Records, Sony Music Latin, La Leyenda LLC, Y Entertainment Records Inc |
| Associated acts: | Wisin, Jennifer Lopez, Gadiel, Catalyna, Spiff TV |
| Website: | Yandel's Official site |
| Twitter: | Yandel's Twitter profile |
| Instagram: | Yandel's Instagram profile |
| Facebook: | Yandel's Facebook profile |
| Youtube: | Yandel's Youtube channel |
| IMDb: | Yandel's IMDb |
| iTunes: | Yandel's iTunes |
About Yandel
Born Llandel Malavé, he is one half of the Puerto Rican reggaeton duo Wisin & Yandel alongside Juan Luis Morera Luna, AKA Wisin. The group released their debut album, Los Reyes del Nuevo Milenio, in 2000.
Before Fame
He and Wisin were first heard in 1998 on DJ Dicky's album "No Fear 3" and "The Mission Vol. 1," a compilation album from the label Fresh Production.
Achievement
Wisin & Yandel became known for such hits as "Rakata," "Llamé Pa' Verte (Bailando Sexy)," "Pam Pam," and their collaborations with Daddy Yankee, Chris Brown, Romeo Santos and Don Omar.
Family Life
He and his wife, Edneris Espada Figueroa, have two children, Adrian and Dereck.
Associations
He and Wisin featured Jennifer Lopez on their 2012 song "Follow The Leader."
Information related to Yandel
- Spanish-language singers
- Puerto Rican reggaeton artists
- Sony Music Latin artists
- Puerto Rican singers
- Puerto Rican male singers
- Latin music songwriters
- Latin Grammy Award winners
