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Mundial (2010)

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Its lead single was meant to be the official anthem of the 2010 FIFA World Cup, but that plan fell through and Shakira's song was chosen instead.

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Mundial ('Worldwide'): sixth studio album and tenth overall by Puerto Rican rapper Daddy Yankee
Released 27 April 2010 through El Cartel Records and Sony Music Latin
Three official singles: 'Grito Mundial', 'Descontrol', 'La Despedida'
Explores genres beyond reggaeton, including merengue, dance pop and Latin pop
Lyrics and themes: romance, sex, money and fame
Main focus: capturing the music vibes of streets in different countries around the world
Entirely produced by Los de la Nazza and Diesel
Daddy Yankee said the album reflects experiences from all his promotional trips, a mix of great musical variety where 'The Street' joins 'The World'

As of early 2010, Daddy Yankee had sold eight million copies worldwide
Barrio Fino was named the top-selling Latin album in the United States of the 2000s, and he was crowned the top-selling Latin act of the 2000s
Originally planned as a special edition of his previous album Talento de Barrio
After the box office success of the Talento de Barrio movie and the soundtrack (2008), he released Talento de Barrio: Mundial Edition as both an album and a mixtape in 2009
The original release date was June 2009, then October 2009, then February 2010, due to the success of the singles from his previous album
The album was set for 13 April 2010 and finally released on 27 April 2010
In January 2010, El Cartel Records entered a new partnership with Sony Music, which he called a major step in his career
Unlike his last three albums, Mundial was not released through Interscope and Universal Music Group
Tracks recorded with Luis Fonsi and Don Omar ('Desafio') were left off the official tracklist; those songs leaked online
In April 2023 he filed a lawsuit against Universal Music Group seeking US$10 million in damages, citing breach of contract and copyright infringement

Ramón Luis Ayala Rodríguez, born February 3, 1976 in San Juan, Puerto Rico; known as Daddy Yankee.
Called the "King of Reggaeton" and "Godfather of Reggaeton".
Originally aimed to be a professional baseball player; after being shot in the leg during a studio session, pursued music.
Debut solo studio album No Mercy released April 2, 1995.
Barrio Fino (2004) became the top-selling Latin album of the 2000s; "Gasolina" credited with bringing reggaeton to a global audience.
"Despacito" with Luis Fonsi (2017) topped the Billboard Hot 100, the first Spanish-language song to do so since "Macarena" in 1996.
Became the most-listened artist worldwide on Spotify in June 2017, the first Latin artist to do so.
Sold over 30 million records worldwide; announced retirement in 2022 after the Legendaddy album, later returning with Lamento en Baile (2025).

Co-owns El Cartel Records; created the Fundación Corazón Guerrero charity for young incarcerated people.
Acted and produced in Talento de Barrio (2008).

Debuted at number 29 on the US Billboard 200 in its first week, selling over 18,500 copies
Debuted at number one on Billboard Top Latin Albums and stayed there four consecutive weeks
Peaked at number 28 in Mexico and number 2 in Uruguay
Peaked at number 3 on the retail album chart in Venezuela according to Recorland
Charted in Ecuador, Chile, Venezuela, Uruguay and Mexico
Charted in Uruguay, Mexico, Venezuela and Japan
Peaked at number 7 on the retail charts in Chile according to La Feria del Disco

Nominated for a Lo Nuestro Award for Urban Album of the Year
Nominated for Best Urban Album at the 10th Annual Latin Grammy Awards
Won the Billboard Latin Music Award for Latin Rhythm Album of the Year in 2011
'Descontrol' topped the Billboard Latin Rhythm Airplay chart
'Grito Mundial' peaked at number 7 on the Billboard Latin Rhythm Airplay chart
'El Ritmo No Perdona (Prende)' peaked at number 2 on the Billboard Latin Rhythm Airplay chart
'La Despedida' reached number 4 on both Billboard Top Latin Songs and Latin Pop Songs

Fifth album of his to top the US Latin Rhythm Albums chart
Over 58,000 copies sold in the United States as of 2012
Gold in Argentina for selling over 20,000 copies
Gold in Chile
Released through Sony Music Latin after leaving Interscope and Universal Music Group
Did not enter the RIAA or AMPROFON certification lists according to the source

Originally intended as a sequel to Talento de Barrio and planned as 'Talento de Barrio: Mundial' before the title changed
To promote the album, he performed as an actor in five episodes of CBS soap opera 'The Bold and the Beautiful'
'Grito Mundial' was chosen as the anthem for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, but the deal fell through over FIFA's demand for 100% of the royalties; Shakira's Waka Waka was chosen instead
The album was first set for 13 October 2009, then 17 November 2009, before moving to 2010
The album's tour was called the Mundial Tour and included his first official Europe leg