Plan B (duo)
Plan B were a Puerto Rican reggaeton duo, consisting of Chencho (real name Orlando Javier Valle Vega, born on February 19, 1979 in Guayama, Puerto Rico[3]) and Maldy (Edwin Vázquez Vega, born on July 29, 1982 in Guayama, Puerto Rico[4]), who are co-working cousins.[5] At an early age they had an attraction to Reggaeton music; all their efforts finally began to pay off when they met the famous music producer, DJ Blass, who gave them the opportunity to participate in a Reggaeton compilation album called @ria 51: Aliados Al Escuadron and released their first recording "Voy Subiendo" in 1999.[6] At the time they were called "The Panic" until after their song "Plan B" (feat. Guelo Star) from the album Reggaeton Sex Vol. 2 (2000), also produced by DJ Blass.[7][8] They further continued their careers in the genre by participating in compilation and live albums from DJ Blass like Triple Sexxx (2001), Reggaeton Sex Live (2001), Sandunguero Vol. 1 (2001), and eventually Reggaeton Sex Crew (2002).
Plan B | |
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Chencho (l.) und Maldy (r.) | |
Background information | |
Also known as | The Panic, El Duo Del Sex, Chencho & Maldy, Los Que La Montan, Los Nenes Del Blin Blin |
Born | [1] (Chencho) July 29, 1982[2] (Maldy) | February 19, 1979
Origin | Puerto Rico |
Genres | Reggaeton |
Years active | 1999–2018 |
Labels | One Star Entertainment (1999–2003) Genio Records (2000–2003) Boy Wonder (2004–2005) Pina Records (2005–2018) |
Website | www.PlanBLive.com at the Wayback Machine (archived March 12, 2016) |
Members | Chencho Corleone Maldy |
In 2002 they rose to fame, and released their first studio album, called El Mundo del Plan B: Los Que la Montan. It featured collaborations with Daddy Yankee, Speedy, Rey Pirin, Great Kilo, Guelo Star, and other artists and producers. Chencho and now Maldy are both producers, Chencho has his own record label by the name plagio of Chencho Records, Maldy has his, Maldy Records. They released their second album in 2005 called Los Nenes Del Blin Blin. Maldy's album, released in 2007, was named Reggaeton De Markesina. The duo released their third album in 2010 called House of Pleasure and released singles from the album such as "Si No Le Contesto" and Es Un Secreto. Finally, the duo released their fourth and final album in 2014 called Love and Sex and worked with artists like Alexis & Fido, J Alvarez, Tego Calderón, Zion & Lennox, Clandestino y Yailemm, and Amaro.
They have been featured in many productions including Luny Tunes & Noriega: Mas Flow (Song: Tu Sabes), DJ Sonic's "Los Abusadores", "Guatauba XXX". DJ Blass from Guayama, Puerto Rico, produced many of their songs including hits like "Frikitona", "Mencionando Tu Nombre", "Plan B", and more.
Discography
Studio albums
- 2002: El Mundo Del Plan B: Los Que La Montan
- 2010: House Of Pleasure
- 2014: Love & Sex
Compilation
- 2005: El Draft Del Reggaeton
- 2007: Reggaeton de Markesina
Mixtapes
- 2005: Los Nenes Del Blin Blin
- 2006: La Trayectoria
- 2007: Reggaeton de Markesina
- 2007: House of Pleasure: The Mixtape 2007
- 2007: Interstate 69: The Road to Pleasure (Hosted by DJ Sin-Cero)
- 2010: Live in Concert Tampa FL
- 2010: House of Pleasure: The Mixtape 2010
Collaboration albums
- 2005: Chencho Music Presents: El Draft Del Reggaeton
- 2012: Plan B Society Presents: El Draft World Edition
- 2012: La Formula
Charting singles
Title | Year | US Latin [9] |
US Latin Pop [10] |
US Tropical [9][11] |
US Latin Rhythm[12] |
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"Frikitona" | 2006 | 41 | — | 16 | 14 |
"Solos" | 2009 | — | — | — | 10 |
"No Se Ve" | — | — | — | 18 | |
"Si No Le Contesto" | 2010 | 38 | 26 | 6 | 17 |
"Es Un Secreto" | 2011 | — | — | 16 | 23 |
"¿Por Qué Te Demoras?" | — | — | 31 | 21 | |
"Parisera" | — | — | — | 20 | |
"Se Cree Mala" | 2012 | — | — | — | 16 |
"Te Dijeron" | 39 | 19 | 2 | 5 | |
"Amor de Antes" | 2013 | — | — | — | 18 |
"Candy" | 31[8] | — | 28 | 9 | |
"Zapatito Roto" | 30 | 19 | 30 | 5 | |
"Pal Piso" | — | — | — | 18 | |
"Choca" | 2014 | 17 | 26 | 7 | 8 |
"Mi Vecinita" | 19 | 11 | 6 | 4 | |
"Fanatica Sensual" | 2015 | 3 | 18 | 1 | 5 |
"Donde Los Consigo?" | — | — | — | 25 | |
"Fronteo" | 2016 | — | — | — | 24 |
"Te Acuerdas de Mi" | 2017 | 35 | 22 | — | 15 |
"—" denotes that a recording did not chart. |
Music videos
- Amiga
- Amor de Antes (featuring Amaro, Ñengo Flow)
- Bellaqueo
- Buscando Calor
- Candy
- Chica Ven
- Dejame Hablarte (Tony Touch featuring Plan B, Soni)
- Ella Se Contrdice (Baby Rasta & Gringo featuring Plan B)
- Es Un Secreto
- Fanatica Sensual
- Frikitona
- Frikitona (Chosen Few Remix) (featuring Trick Daddy, Trina, LDA)
- Guatauba
- La Formula Sigue
- Me Arrepiento
- Mencionando Tu Nombre / Yo La Tuve (featuring Great Kilo)
- Mi Vecinita
- No Puedo Estar Sin Sex
- No Quiero Grilletes
- Perreandote
- Provocando Un Orgasmo
- Sabado Rebelde (Daddy Yankee featuring Plan B)
- Solos (Tony Dize featuring Plan B)
- Solo Te Llame (featuring Amaro)
- Si No Le Contesto
- Si No Le Contesto (Remix) (featuring Tony Dize, Zion & Lennox)
- This Is The Chosen Few
- Te Dijeron
- Tu Sabes
- Tuve Un Sueno (RKM & Ken-Y featuring Plan B)
- Temprano Abre Su Closet
- Te Lo Tiro Pa' Que Bailes
- Ya Regrese (featuring Amaro)
- El Desorden (Ozuna featuring Daddy Yankee and Plan B)
Awards and nominations
Latin Grammy Awards
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
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2016 | "A Donde Voy" (Cosculluela featuring Daddy Yankee)[upper-alpha 1] | Best Urban Song | Nominated | [13] |
Billboard Latin Music Awards
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
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2016 | Plan B | Latin Rhythm Songs Artist of the Year, Duo or Group | Nominated | [14] |
Latin Rhythm Albums Artist of the Year, Duo or Group | Won |
Notes
- Chencho is nominated as songwriter.
References
- "PLAN B on Twitter: "Muchas felicidades Chencho!! Noche para celebrar junto a #LaSociety"". Twitter. 2016-02-19. Retrieved 2016-10-27.
- "Maldy @maldysociety (@maldysociety) - Instagram photos and videos". Instagram. 2016-07-30. Retrieved 2016-10-27.
- "PLAN B on Twitter: "Muchas felicidades Chencho!! Noche para celebrar junto a #LaSociety"". Twitter. 2016-02-19. Retrieved 2016-10-27.
- "Maldy @maldysociety (@maldysociety) - Instagram photos and videos". Instagram. 2016-07-30. Retrieved 2016-10-27.
- "Plan B reggaeton (Chencho & Maldy)". Reggaeton Online. 2008-04-08.
- "@ria 51 – Aliados Al Escuadron (1999) - ZDPMusic". ZDPUnderground. Retrieved 2015-01-02.
- "Reggaeton Sex 2". GoogleTeo. 2013-02-09. Retrieved 2015-01-02.
- "Reggaeton Sex Vol. 2 (2000) - ZDPMusic". ZDPUnderground. Retrieved 2015-01-02.
- "Chart history for Plan B". AllMusic. Retrieved 24 October 2013.
- "Plan B". Billboard. Retrieved 2020-04-29.
- "Plan B". Billboard. Retrieved 2020-04-29.
- "Plan B". Billboard. Retrieved 2020-04-29.
- "NOMINEES 17th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards". latingrammy.com. Retrieved September 28, 2016.
- "Billboard Latin Music Awards 2016: See the Full Winners List". billboard.com. April 28, 2016. Retrieved September 28, 2016.
External links
- Plan B on Twitter
- Plan B's channel on YouTube