Luny Tunes

Not to be confused with Looney Tunes, an American animation franchise.
Luny Tunes
Birth name Francisco Saldaña
Víctor Cabrera
Born (1979-06-23) June 23, 1979 (Luny)
(1981-04-12) April 12, 1981 (Tunes)
Origin Dominican Republic
Genres Reggaeton
Years active 2001–present
Labels Mas Flow Inc.
Universal Music Latino
Associated acts Noriega, Tainy, Erre XI, DJ Nelson
Members Francisco Saldaña (Luny)
Víctor Cabrera (Tunes)
Notable instruments
Drum Machine
Synthesizer
Sequencer
Fl Studio
Electric guitar
Electric keyboard

Luny Tunes are a Dominican reggaeton production duo consisting of Francisco Saldaña (Luny) and Víctor Cabrera (Tunes) who have been known for creating unique musical rhythms for some of the most popular reggaeton artists since the early 2000s.

Biography

Francisco Saldaña was born on June 23, 1979, and Víctor Cabrera was born on April 12, 1981. Originally from Lynn, Massachusetts and native to the Dominican Republic,[1] they originally started working at the Leverett House dining hall at Harvard University before their commercial success as reggaeton producers.[2]

Musical career

2000–2003: The early years

Luny Tunes was reggaeton's first major hitmaking production team, cranking out an assembly line of hit singles, club anthems, and CD mixtapes, all the while collaborating with many of the style's top vocalists. Ivy Queen was the first person to work Luny Tunes when they produced her single "Quiero Saber", as she trusted their talent.[3][4] Luny Tunes were given their big break by DJ Nelson, a reggaeton pioneer who recognized their production talents, which had been well showcased on Hector & Tito's A La Reconquista (2002), and signed them to his Flow Music label.[1] Luny Tunes in turn made their major-label debut, alongside another promising young production talent, Noriega, on Mas Flow (2003). The CD mixtape featured most of reggaeton's top vocalists of the time (Daddy Yankee, Don Omar, Tego Calderón, Wisin & Yandel, Hector & Tito, Zion & Lennox, Baby Ranks, Nicky Jam, Trebol Clan, and many more) and firmly established the duo as a go-to production team. The CD was a huge commercial success in Latin America and was one of the top Latin albums in the United States.

2004–2007: Rise to international fame

The following year Luny Tunes continued to further their reputation, establishing themselves as hitmakers when "Gasolina," one of their numerous productions featured on Daddy Yankee's Barrio Fino (2004), became a worldwide hit and club anthem. In addition to Barrio Fino, Luny Tunes also contributed productions to acclaimed albums by Don Omar (The Last Don, 2003) and Tego Calderón (El Abayarde, 2003), as well as albums by Eddie Dee (Los 12 Discípulos, 2004), Ivy Queen (Diva, 2004), Zion & Lennox (Motivando a la Yal, 2004), Nicky Jam (Vida Escante, 2004), and Trebol Clan (Los Bacatranes, 2004) — all of this within a two-year span. Their instrumentals and musical styles were creating a new standard in reggaeton in general.

In 2005, Luny Tunes released Mas Flow, Vol. 2, their first all-new album since the previous volume, and in 2006 they released a third, Mas Flow: Los Benjamins, along with a second compilation of previously released material, Reggaeton Hits, which had been preceded by a prior best-of collection, La Trayectoria (2004). Luny Tunes then remixed Janet Jackson's hit single "Call on Me", which featured Nelly.[5] The next mixtape dropped in 2007, Los Benjamins: La Continuacion, not long after the duo's second volume in the Kings of the Beats instrumental series. By this point, Luny Tunes were employing various assistant producers and artist: Producers (Tainy, Jose M. Gomez, Nely "El Arma Secreta", Doble A & Nales "Los Presidentes", Mr. G and many more), who were employed as part of the Mas Flow Inc. production factory. As of 2007, they have produced more than 500 songs.

Luny Tunes are also known for bringing up new producers in the genre such as Nesty "La Mente Maestra", Naldo, Tainy, Nely "El Arma Secreta", Bones "The Musical chemist", Thilo "La Navaja de Doble Filo", Miki "La Mano Bionica", Madmusick (Yan & Yon)"

2008–present

In 2008, Luny Tunes got back on their signed duo Erre XI to Mas Flow. After their signing, the duo released their full-length debut album titled Luny Tunes Presents: Erre XI which spawned the single "Carita Bonita" featuring Pee Wee of Kumbia All Starz.

In 2009, Luny Tunes signed Dyland & Lenny to Mas Flow. They started their career in late 2009 with "Nadie Te Amará Como Yo". Then they were featured on the Luny Tunes produced track "Rompiendo Cadenas" by Latin Grammy recording artist Ana Bárbara. In 2010 they released their debut album My World. Their biggest hits from the album are "Nadie Te Amará Como Yo", "Quiere Pa' Que Te Quieran" and "Caliente" Produced by Madmusick (Yan & Yon).

In 2010, the duo produced work for Ivy Queen on her seventh studio album Drama Queen including "La Vida Es Así", "Cosas De La Vida", and "Aya Aya". As well as on her eighth studio album Musa, later in 2012.

In 2012 they produced a song for Farruko's album The Most Powerful Rookie. Among other albums they worked on was Daddy Yankee's Prestige. Luny Tunes released the coverart for the third edition of the Mas Flow series, Mas Flow 3. The album will feature Don Omar, Wisin & Yandel, Alexis & Fido, Zion & Lennox, Plan B, Jowell & Randy and among others.

Luny Tunes currently reside in Puerto Rico where they own a studio estimated to be worth around US$3.5 million.[6] On September 25, 2007 it was announced that Luny Tunes entered a five year production agreement with Fuego Entertainment.

Discography

Main albums

Compilation albums

Instrumental albums

Re-release albums

Other

Production discography

For further information see Luny Tunes production discography.

Awards

See also

References

  1. 1 2 Reggaetonline.com - Luny Tunes Biography
  2. ↑ The Harvard Crimson :: Arts :: Cooking with “Gasolina”;
  3. ↑ "Funnu Business: How Luny Tunes Animated Reggaeton". Vibe. March 2006. Retrieved 2013-02-12.
  4. ↑ "Luny Tunes y sus artistas". Terra Networks. Telefónica. 2007-06-23. Retrieved 2013-02-26.
  5. ↑ Janet Jackson & Nelly - Call on Me (Luny Tunes Mix)
  6. ↑ YouTube - Broadcast Yourself
  7. ↑ [BMI's 2007 Awards]http://www.bmi.com/news/entry/534664
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