Saki

orig. H(ector) H(ugh) Munro

(born Dec. 18, 1870, Akyab, Burma—died Nov. 14, 1916, near Beaumont-Hamel, France) Scottish writer. A journalist early in his career, he wrote political satires and worked as a foreign correspondent before settling in London in 1908. His comic short stories and sketches, which satirize the Edwardian social scene, were published in Reginald (1904), Reginald in Russia (1910), The Chronicles of Clovis (1911), and Beasts and Super-Beasts (1914); the best-known include “Tobermory” and “The Open Window.” Studded with epigrams and with well-contrived plots, his stories reveal a vein of cruelty and a self-identification with the enfant terrible. He was killed in action in World War I.

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(born Dec. 11, 1803, La Côte-Saint-André, France—died March 8, 1869, Paris) French composer. He studied guitar in his early years and later studied music at the Paris Conservatoire, against his parents' wishes. His first great score was the stormy Symphonie fantastique (1830), which became a landmark of the Romantic era. Impulsive and passionate, he was a contentious critic and gadfly constantly at war with the musical establishment. Though he was the most compelling French musical figure of his time, his idiosyncratic compositional style kept almost all his music out of the repertory until the mid-20th century. His works include the operas Benvenuto Cellini (1837) and Les Troyens (1858); the program symphonies Harold in Italy (1834) and Romeo and Juliet (1839); and the choral dramas La Damnation de Faust (1846) and L'Enfance du Christ (1854). He was also known as a brilliant conductor with an unsurpassed knowledge of the orchestra; his orchestration treatise (1843) is the most influential such work ever written.

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In Greek legend, the eldest son of Priam and Hecuba, the husband of Andromache, and the chief warrior of the Trojan army. In Homer's Iliad he is notable not only for his military prowess but also for his nobility of character. He was a favorite of Apollo, who helped him slay Achilles' friend Patroclus in combat; in reprisal, Achilles killed Hector in battle and dragged his naked body around the walls of Troy.

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(born circa 1748, Noyelles, Flanders—died Aug. 10, 1807, Quito, Viceroyalty of New Granada) Spanish governor of the territory of Louisiana and western Florida (1791–97). When he arrived in New Orleans, he formed alliances with local Indian tribes to defend disputed territory north of the 31st parallel of latitude against U.S. settlers. He negotiated with Gen. James Wilkinson to effect the secession of the trans-Appalachian territories from the U.S. and to secure their alliance with Spain. These efforts were terminated in 1795 with the signing of Pinckney's Treaty (see Thomas Pinckney). Carondelet was recalled in 1797 and went to South America to become governor-general of Quito.

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Héctor Delgado Román, known as Héctor "El Father" and previously known as Héctor "El Bambino" (born in Carolina, Puerto Rico) is a former Puerto Rican reggaeton artist and producer. He rose to fame as a member of the duo Héctor y Tito. As a producer Delgado has worked with several reggaeton producers, as well as Emilio Estefan.

Career life

Los Bambinos

Román joined Efraín Fines Nevares (later known as Tito "El Bambino") and formed the duo Héctor y Tito ("Los Bambinos"). Héctor y Tito released their first album in 1998. Together they became reggaeton stars releasing several successful albums and making appearances in several compilations, becoming one of the most sought-out duos in the genre. Both became the first reggeaton artists to sell out a massive concert in Puerto Rico, opening the path to other artists such as Tego Calderón, Daddy Yankee, Don Omar, and Wisin & Yandel. As a duet both captured the world's attention and made reggeaton a popular genre, winning awards such as the Billboard Latin Music Award for Latin rap album of the year for their album "A La Reconquista".

In 2005, the duo announced their breakup, and each of them has continued with their separate careers.

Gold Star Music

Román followed the success of Trébol Clan with his own compilation album titled Los Anormales which went on to break all record sales in Puerto Rico with 130,000 copies sold in just two days. Los Anormales featured the reggaeton artists such as Daddy Yankee, Don Omar, Trebol Clan, Divino, Zion and the duo Alexis y Fido.

In February, Hector "El Bambino" performed in the Canary Islands during their big Carnival festivities. His performance was a sold out success. His song "Baila Morena", which Hector produced for Hector y Tito, was one of the most air played songs in this Spanish territory.

Roc-A-Fella

In mid 2005 Héctor signed an agreement with Roc-A-Fella Records owner Jay-Z to promote him in the United States through the newly founded Roc-A-Fella sub-label Roc La Familia. The label, created to house international artists, would have Jay-Z and Hector both produce and perform on a compilation album. The album titled "Rompe Discotekas" featured top of the line artists both from United States hip-hop and Spanish reggaeton music industries.

Additionally, Héctor became the Hispanic image for, what was at that time, the Roc-A-Fella owned clothing line Rocawear. The advertising campaign including his image was featured in TV spots, print, and billboards. The agreement included a deal for Rocawear to sponsor Héctor's own clothing designs under the label Bambino. The clothing deal included Héctor designing tennis shoes to be released as part of the Jay-Z's "S. Carter Collection" under Reebok.

Solo career

In September 16, 2005, he presented two sold-out concerts titled The Bad Boy in Puerto Rico with artists like Wisin & Yandel, Alexis y Fido, Trebol Clan, Fat Joe, Polaco and others.

Héctor has become one of the most successful producers, not only in the reggaeton genre, but in the Latin American music business, even working with renowned Cuban producer Emilio Estefan.

On January 2008 Hector decided to lose weight and contracted José Bonilla, a personal trainer to help him. He also began practicing the Atkins diet, at the moment of beginning this weight program he was weighting 221 pounds, he intended to lose thirty-one pounds.

Hector El Father will be releasing his last album 'El Juicio Final' on September 23. This will follow with his farewell tour. There is a flyer which has the selected cities and dates.

Retirement

On September 3, 2008, Delgado announced his retirement from the music industry, calling it the "death of Hector El Father." In a press conference held in Puerto Rico, the rapper announced that he intended to pursue a religious career. The release of his upcoming album 'El Juicio Final' marks the end of his career in the reggaeton world. Delgado said he had made the decision six months prior to the announcement but is fulfilling his music contract which obligated him to release one more album for the label that, he says, will be his last.

Discography with Tito "El Bambino"

• Violencia Musical (1998)
• Nuevo Milenio (2000)
• Lo De Antes (2001)
• A La Reconquista (2002)
• La Historia Live (2004)
• Season Finale (2005)

Discography as Hector "El Father"

• 2006: The Bad Boy
• 2007: The Bad Boy: The Concert
• 2007: El Rompe Discoteka: The Mix Album
• 2007: The Bad Boy: The Most Wanted Edition
• 2008: Mi Trayectoria
• 2008: El Juicio Final (October 21, 2008)

Compilation albums: Presented by Hector "El Father"

• The Godfather (2002)
• Los Anormales (2004)
• Sangre Nueva (2005)
• Gold Star Music: Reggaeton Hits
• Los Rompe Discotekas (2006)

Singles

• Caserios #2 (Feat. Don Omar) (2003)
• Noche de Travesura (Feat. Divino) (2004)
• Tú Quieres Duro (2004)
• Vamos Pa' La Calle (2004)
• Mirándonos (Feat. Zion) (2004)
• Yo Sigo Aquí (Feat. Naldo) (2004)
• Ronca (Feat. Don Omar & Zion) (2004)
• Vamos A Matarnos En La Raya (2004)
• Dale Castigo (2005)
• Calor (2005)
• La Barria (Feat. Wisin & Yandel) (2005)
• Sácala (Feat. Don Omar, Wisin & Yandel) (2005)
• La Envidia (Feat. Polaco) (2005)
• No Hay Nadie (Feat. Yomo & Victor Manuelle) (2005)
• Los Cojo Bajando (Feat. Yomo & Polaco) (2005)
• Here We Go Yo (Feat. Jay-Z) (2006)
• El Teléfono (Feat. Wisin & Yandel) (2006)
• Hello Mama (Remix) (Feat. Yomo, Jim Jones, & Ghetto) (2006)
• Rumor de Guerra (2006)
• Maldades (2006)
• Sola (2006)
• Te Vas (Feat. Ken-Y) (2006)
• No Haces Na' (Feat. Yomo) (2007)
• Hola Bebé (Feat. Jowell & Randy) (2007)
• Pa' La Tumba (2007)
• Bajen Pa'Aca (2007)
• Te Vi Llorar (2008)
• Up In The Club (Feat. CeCile) (Caribbean Connection) (2008)
• Y Llora (2008)

References

External links

• Hector Bambino "El Father" Roc-A-Fella Official Site
• Hector "El Father" New Interview