DJ Blass
{{Short description|Puerto Rican record producer (born 1978)}}
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{{Distinguish|DJ Bliss}}
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| birth_name = Vladimir Félix
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1978|12|1}}
| birth_place = Guayama, Puerto Rico
| occupation = Record producer
| years_active = 1998–present
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| genre = Reggaeton
| label = Pina
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Vladimir Félix (born December 1, 1978), known professionally as DJ Blass, is a Puerto Rican record producer. He has worked with renowned reggaeton artists such as Daddy Yankee, Nicky Jam, Speedy, Plan B and Wisin & Yandel.{{Cite web |last=Jurek |first=Thom |title=DJ Blass Discography, Songs, & Albums |url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/dj-blass-mn0000652562/biography |url-status=live |access-date=April 6, 2022 |publisher=AllMusic|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220406071143/https://www.allmusic.com/artist/dj-blass-mn0000652562/biography |archive-date=April 6, 2022 }} DJ Blass is a founding member of the Reggaeton Group @ria 51 whom created the style of music known as "Perreo" via their Reggaeton Sex productions..{{Cite web |last=ivetteromero |date=2023-07-23 |title=The most authentic nightlife spots in Puerto Rico for live reggaeton and dancing |url=https://repeatingislands.com/2023/07/23/the-most-authentic-nightlife-spots-in-puerto-rico-for-live-reggaeton-and-dancing/ |access-date=2024-02-03 |website=Repeating Islands |language=en}}{{Cite news |last=Herrera |first=Isabelia |date=2021-12-22 |title=Reggaeton and Electronic Music Have a Long History. 2021 Revived It. |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/22/arts/music/reggaeton-electronic-fusions.html |access-date=2024-02-03 |work=The New York Times |language=en-US |issn=0362-4331}} DJ Blass is considered a pioneer in the development of the modern Reggaeton sound. He is noted for being among the first in bringing new fusions for the Reggaeton genre including influences from Electronic Music, Hip Hop, Dancehall Reggae and R&B.{{Cite web |last=Donohue |first=Caitlin |date=2018-06-22 |title=A beginner's guide to reggaeton |url=https://www.factmag.com/2018/06/22/beginners-guide-reggaeton/ |access-date=2024-02-03 |website=Fact Magazine |language=en-US}} DJ Blass has produced renowned songs such as "Sientelo" by Lumidee & Speedy, "Latigazo" by Daddy Yankee, "Reggaeton" by J Balvin,{{Cite web |title=J Balvin Became the Global Pop Star He Wanted to Be. What's Next? |url=https://remezcla.com/features/music/j-balvin-reggaeton-global-pop-breakout/ |access-date=2024-02-04 |website=Remezcla |language=en-US}} "No Te Veo" by Casa De Leones, "Loco" from Jowell & Randy, "Dembow" by Yandel, "El Amor Con La Ropa" by Speedy and many others.{{Cite web |title=DJ Blass – Artists |url=https://www.insomniac.com/music/artists/dj-blass/ |access-date=2024-02-03 |website=www.insomniac.com |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |title=DJ Blass Songs |url=https://genius.com/artists/Dj-blass/songs |access-date=2024-02-04 |website=Genius}}
Awards and nominations
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|+ List of awards and nominations received by DJ Blass ! scope="col" | Ceremony ! scope="col" | Year{{efn|group=upper-alpha|Indicates the year of ceremony. Each year is linked to the article about the awards held that year, wherever possible.}} ! scope="col" | Recipient ! scope="col" | Category ! scope="col" | Result ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{Abbr|Ref.|Reference}} |
| scope="row" rowspan="2" | Latin Grammy Awards
| {{Center|2011}} | "Te robaste mi corazón" | Best Alternative Song | {{Nominated}} | {{Center|{{Cite web |title=FINAL NOMINATIONS - 12th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards |url=https://www.grammy.com/sites/com/files/12th_nominees.pdf |access-date=April 6, 2022 |publisher=Grammy Awards}}}} |
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Discography
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=Albums=
==Studio albums==
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|+ List of studio albums, with selected details, and chart positions ! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:9.5em" | Title ! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:21.5em" | Details ! scope="col" colspan="2" | Peaks |
| scope="col" style="width:2.5em;font-size:90%" | US Tropical Peak positions on Tropical Albums chart:
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| scope="row" | Sandunguero
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| scope="row" | Sandunguero 2
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| scope="row" | Lágrimas y risas
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| scope="row" | Nuevas criaturas {{small|(with {{ill|Rey Pirin|es}})}} |
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==Studio albums w/ @ria 51==
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|+ List of studio albums, with selected details, and chart positions ! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:9.5em" | Title ! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:21.5em" | Details ! scope="col" colspan="2" | Peaks |
| scope="col" style="width:2.5em;font-size:90%" | US Tropical Peak positions on Tropical Albums chart:
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| scope="row" | @RIA 51 Aliados Al Escuadron
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| scope="row" | Reggaeton Sex Vol. II{{Cite web |title=Reggaeton Sex Vol. II |url=https://www.discogs.com/release/13585653-ria-51-Reggaeton-Sex-Vol-II}}
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| scope="row" | Reggaeton Sex Vol. 3
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| scope="row" | Triple Sexxx
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| scope="row" | Reggaeton Sex Crew{{Cite web |title=Reggaeton Sex Crew |url=https://www.discogs.com/release/14807829-Various-Reggaeton-Sex-Crew}}
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==Compilation albums==
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|+ List of compilation albums, with selected details ! scope="col" style="width:9.5em" | Title ! scope="col" style="width:21.5em" | Details |
| scope="row" | Sandunguero hits
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Notes
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References
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Category:People from Guayama, Puerto Rico
Category:Puerto Rican record producers
Category:Reggaeton record producers
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