Magnate & Valentino
| Company type | Duo |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1998 |
| Headquarters | Puerto Rico |
| Products | Reggaeton music |
Magnate & Valentino formed a reggaeton duo from Puerto Rico, comprising Ramón del Robledo Nuñez Oliviera (Magnate, born 24 October 1982) and Peter González Torres (Valentino, born 12 July 1980). Originally called Los Nene, they were among the first to blend romantic ballads with reggaeton rhythms. Their career began in 1998 with a feature on the compilation The Warriors 2: Batalla En Dos Tiempos. They rose to fame following their 2002 debut album Rompiendo el Hielo, which included collaborations with Héctor & Tito on "Gata Celosa" and Nicky Jam on "Quiero que hagas mujer". The track "Te Buscaré," arranged by Alejandro Montalván and Eduardo Reyes, significantly enhanced their recognition. Subsequent releases were Sin Límite in 2004 and Quimica Perfecta in 2009. Additionally, they teamed up with Don Omar for the hit single "Dile a Ella". Their last album as a duo, Imparables (2013), preceded their decision to embark on individual careers.
Albums
- 2002: Rompiendo el Hielo
- 2004: Sin Límite
- 2009: Quimica Perfecta
- 2013: Imparables
- Compilation albums
- 2006: Before & After
- 2011: Ultimate Collection
Singles
- "Bésame"
- "Dile A Ella" (feat. Don Omar)
- "Gata Celosa" (feat. Héctor & Tito)
- "Reggaetón"
- "Si Te Acuerdas De Mí"
- "Tal Vez"
- "Te Buscaré"
- "Vuelve A Mí"
Magnate
Ramón del Robledo Nuñez Oliviera (born 24 October 1982), known professionally as Magnate or by the moniker The One And Only, announced in 2014 that both he and Valentino had decided to focus on solo projects. He remarked: "We made a significant impact on Puerto Rican urban music through innovative melodies and lyrics. Our achievements as a duo were remarkable, yet I am now prepared to deliver my personal musical vision independently."
Magnate had already started his solo journey with the release of his debut album Progresivo in 2007. Since then, he has produced several successful singles and collaborations, including notable work with Nicky Jam and Ñengo Flow.
Discography: Magnate
- Albums
- 2007: Progresivo
- 2014: Magnate: Greatest Hits (compilation)
- Singles
- 2007: "Nuestro amor es asi"
- 2013: "Dime"
- 2014: "Dándote" (feat. Nicky Jam)
- 2015: "Emborrachame"
- 2015: "Bandida"
- 2015: "Tu me enciendes" (feat. Ñengo Flow)
- 2017: "Caerán"
- 2017: "Dame una señal"
- 2017: "Te robaré"
- 2018: "Quédate conmigo"
- 2018: "Que nos paso"
Valentino
Peter González Torres (born 12 July 1980) also pursued a solo path after the duo's separation. While still collaborating with Magnate, in 2006 he became part of Los Compadres alongside Mario VI and Gocho, releasing the album Los Compadres: La Perfecta Ocasión, which featured both group and individual performances.
Valentino maintained an active solo career; notably, in 2017 he launched the single "Bésame" featuring the rising star Manuel Turizo Zapata (MTZ Manuel Turizo), broadening his influence within Latin music circles.
Outside of his musical endeavors, Valentino has two siblings and maintains an interest in sports, particularly basketball.
Valentino Discography
- Albums
- 2006: Los Compadres: La Perfecta Ocasión (collaboration among Valentino, Mario VI & Gocho)
- 2014: My Self
- Singles
- 2017: "Bésame" (with guest artist Manuel Turizo)
- Appearances as Featured Artist
- 2012: "Perreo por ley" (by Franco "El Gorila" featuring Valentino and O'Neill)