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Inbunden, Engelska, 2025
280 kr
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Daddy Yankee is a record-breaking rapper, singer, songwriter, actor, and icon. In his first book, ReaDY, published simultaneously in English and Spanish, he shares the story of his journey from Puerto Rico to global fame, his brush with death, the reclaiming of his faith, and how tests of strength can transform your life.Known by his fans as Daddy Yankee, Raymond Ayala is a record-breaking rapper, singer, songwriter, actor, and icon. He is also a philanthropist advocating for vulnerable children and an accomplished entrepreneur. Born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Daddy Yankee broke though in 2004, releasing his international hit single "Gasolina," along with the history making album Barrio Fino. In 2021, "Gasolina" was ranked number 50 on Rolling Stone’s “500 Greatest Songs of all Time.” In 2024 Luis Fonsi and DY collaborated on "Despacito," a chart topper in close to 50 countries and the second most-watched YouTube video ever. After 8 studio albums, 94 singles, and over 100 music videos, Daddy Yankee has won five Latin Grammy Awards, two Billboard Music Awards, 14 Billboard Latin Music Awards, two Latin American Music Awards, eight Lo Nuestro Awards, an MTV Video Music Award, and six ASCAP Awards. Now, he is speaking to his fans, and readers everywhere in ReaDY, his first book.ReaDY is an inspirational guide to building the life you dream of in a book threaded through with the story of his rise from the streets of Puerto Rico to international superstardom. When he found himself at the wrong end of a gun, the victim of a random shooting that brought him face-to-face with mortality and ended his dream of becoming a professional baseball player, Raymond had to find a new path. He set his sights on his other passion—making music.In this collection of lessons learned in his now three-decade long career, DY shares the roots of the set of convictions that have led him to the top of his profession—to face fear, to be an ambassador for his culture and all Latin culture, dedication to family, to always be learning, and most importantly, a reliance on his faith. ReaDY shows how he transformed his story—and empowers readers to do the same.Meant to inspire his readers to action and their own transformations, ReaDY showcases Daddy Yankee’s drive, while humanizing one of the biggest music stars in the world.
Inbunden, Spanska, 2027
354 kr
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A través de anécdotas íntimas y reflexiones profundas, ReaDY narra el apasionante viaje de resiliencia y fe de Daddy Yankee, al tiempo que imparte lecciones sobre cómo sortear los contratiempos, las dificultades y las pruebas de fortaleza para transformar tu vida.Alterado para siempre por un único acontecimiento, Daddy Yankee ofrece una guía inspiradora para construir la vida con la que sueñas en un libro hilvanado con la historia de su ascenso desde las calles de Puerto Rico hasta el superestrellato internacional.Como embajador del reggaetón, Daddy Yankee ha vendido millones de discos y ha actuado en todo el mundo, fusionando culturas y popularizando un estilo de música que él mismo ayudó a crear. Sin embargo, su camino hacia el éxitocomenzó en el extremo equivocado de un arma, cuando un tiroteo fortuito lo puso cara a cara con la mortalidad y acabó con su sueño de convertirse en jugador profesional de béisbol. Con un hijo en camino y meses de dolorosa recuperación por delante, Ramón tuvo que encontrar un nuevo camino, así que puso sus miras en su otra pasión: la música.En esta colección de lecciones aprendidas en su ya larga carrera de tres décadas, DY comparte las raíces de su firme convicción de que llegaría a ser más que sus compañeros del barrio cuyas vidas habían caído en la delincuencia. ReaDY muestra cómo transformó su historia y anima a sus lectores a hacer lo mismo. Centrándose en el enfrentamiento del miedo, la confianza en la fe, la dedicación a la identidad cultural, la conexión con la familia, el aprendizaje constante y mucho más, este es un libro que utiliza la historia de Daddy Yankee para inspirar y humanizar a una de las mayores estrellas de la música del mundo. ReaDY!Through intimate anecdotes and profound reflections, ReaDY! chronicles Daddy Yankee’s gripping journey of resilience and faith while imparting lessons on navigating setbacks, hardships, and tests of strength to transform your life.Forever altered by a single event, Daddy Yankee offers an inspirational guide to building the life you dream of in a book threaded through with the story of his rise from the streets of Puerto Rico to international superstardom.As the ambassador of Reggaeton, Daddy Yankee has sold millions of albums and performed all over the world, melding cultures and popularizing a style of music that he helped create. His path to success, however, began at the wrong end of a gun, when a random shooting brought him face-to-face with mortality and ended his dream of becoming a professional baseball player. With a child on the way and months of painful recovery ahead of him, Ramon had to find a new path, so he set his sights on his other passion—making music.In this collection of lessons learned in his now three-decade long career, DY shares the roots of his firm belief that he would become more than his peers in the barrio who had fallen into lives of crime. ReaDY shows how he transformed his story—and empowers his readers to do the same. Focusing on facing fear, relying on faith, a dedication to cultural identity, connection to family, constant learning, and more, this is a book that uses Daddy Yankee’s story to inspire, and to humanize one of the biggest music stars in the world.