Don Omar#Discography

Don Omar was born in Santurce, a neighborhood of San Juan, Puerto Rico, where he was raised, the oldest son of William Landrón and Luz Antonia Rivera. From an early age, he showed interest in the music of Vico C and Brewley MC. During his youth, he became an active member of a Protestant church, Iglesia Evangélica Restauración en Cristo in Bayamón where he occasionally offered sermons. However, after four years, he left the church to dedicate himself to singing.[http://www.prpop.org/biografias/d_bios/DonOmar.shtml Biografías] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140706033929/http://www.prpop.org/biografias/d_bios/DonOmar.shtml |date=July 6, 2014 }}, Prpop.org. Retrieved January 29, 2012.

His first public performance in a night club was accompanied by disc jockey Eliel Lind Osorio. Afterwards, he appeared regularly on compilation albums from popular DJs and producers including Luny Tunes, Noriega, and DJ Eric. He also worked as a backup singer for the duo Héctor & Tito. One of the members, Héctor el Father, helped him produce his first solo album.

Omar's career rose to stardom with the release of his first studio album, The Last Don with Frankie Needles. Both the studio version and its live edition have been certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America. Worldwide, The Last Don: Live [CD & DVD] has sold over one million copies, according to his official website. He earned awards for Latin Pop Album of the Year and New Artist & Latin Rap/Hip-Hop Album of the Year by the Billboard Latin Music Awards in 2003. The Last Don: Live [CD & DVD] was also nominated for Urban Music Album at the 2005 Latin Grammy Awards.

In 2005, Don Omar featured on rapper Cuban Link's hit single "Scandalous" which peaked at number 45 on the Billboard Hot Latin Tracks chart. The song was released as the second single to Cuban's second and official debut album Chain Reaction.{{Cite web |date=2006-03-16 |title=Cuban Link ft. Don Omar - Scandalous |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6lxW8VySqFE |access-date=2024-11-30 |website=YouTube |language=en-US}}

Omar's May 2006 album King of Kings, became history's highest ranking reggaeton LP in the top 10 US charts, with its debut at #1 on the Latin sales charts and the #1 spot on the Billboard Latin Rhythm Radio Chart with his single "Angelito".[http://www.latinrapper.com/reggaeton.html "Don Omar On Top of Charts with 'King of Kings' Debut"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160827070239/http://www.latinrapper.com/reggaeton.html |date=August 27, 2016 }}. Latinrapper.com. Retrieved January 29, 2012. Omar was also able to beat the in-store appearance sales record at Disney World's Virgin Megastore previously set by pop star Britney Spears.{{Cite web|title=Don Omar Beats Down Britney Spears and Invades Latin Hangout 90 Degree|url=https://www.miaminewtimes.com/music/don-omar-beats-down-britney-spears-and-invades-latin-hangout-90-degree-6464699|url-status=live|access-date=2022-01-28|website=Miami New Times|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201021223113/https://www.miaminewtimes.com/music/don-omar-beats-down-britney-spears-and-invades-latin-hangout-90-degree-6464699 |archive-date=October 21, 2020 }}

With the highest charting debut by a reggaeton artist, Omar's King of Kings entered at No. 7 with 74,000 beating. In April 2007, Don Omar received the Billboard Latin Music Award for Reggaeton Album of the Year for King of Kings.[http://www.billboardevents.com/billboardevents/latin/about_awards_2004new.jsp Billboard Latin Music Conference & Awards] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070422024607/http://www.billboardevents.com/billboardevents/latin/about_awards_2004new.jsp |date=April 22, 2007 }}. April 7–10, 2008. Billboard recognized that King of Kings was the most successful album of the decade in Latin America, besides being the most successful in the history of the genre of reggaeton. Billboard estimated that the album sold over 4.1 million copies by the end of 2009.[http://www.billboard.com/album/don-omar/king-of-kings/774445/review#/album/don-omar/king-of-kings/774445/review King of Kings Album Reviews] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110605031520/http://www.billboard.com/album/don-omar/king-of-kings/774445/review#/album/don-omar/king-of-kings/774445/review |date=June 5, 2011 }}, Billboard. Retrieved January 29, 2012.

Omar participated in Gilberto Santa Rosa's presentation in an event titled "Concierto del Amor", presented in the Madison Square Garden on February 9, 2008. He closed the event and performed reggaeton themes with Frankie Needles.{{cite web| url=http://www.primerahora.com/noticia/musica/espectaculos_asi/don_omar_y_gilberto_santa_rosa_juntos_en_concierto_del_amor/150846| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090317190203/http://www.primerahora.com/noticia/musica/espectaculos_asi/don_omar_y_gilberto_santa_rosa_juntos_en_concierto_del_amor/150846| archive-date=March 17, 2009| title=Don Omar y Gilberto Santa Rosa juntos en concierto del amor|first=Frances | last=Tirado |publisher=Primera Hora|date=January 25, 2008|access-date=January 29, 2008}}

Omar's third studio album, iDon, was released on April 28, 2009. This album is of Sold over 2.5 million. "Virtual Diva" became the most requested song on Latin radio stations.[http://www.mtvtr3s.com/ontv/dyn/esl/series.jhtml Entertainment as a Second Language with Carlos Santos] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100516070230/http://www.mtvtr3s.com/ontv/dyn/esl/series.jhtml |date=May 16, 2010 }}.{{cite web|url=http://www.wikiton.net/orfanato-music-group-es-el-sello-de-don-omar|title=Orfanato Music Group es el sello de Don Omar|work=Wikiton Magazine|date=June 25, 2008|access-date=June 25, 2008|archive-date=March 19, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120319010154/http://www.wikiton.net/orfanato-music-group-es-el-sello-de-don-omar|url-status=live}} The second official single, titled "Sexy Robótica", was released on July 6, 2009.

The album Don Omar Presents: Meet the Orphans was released on November 16, 2010. The album features the artists under Don Omar's Orfanato Music Group label and other reggaeton artists. The album includes the promotional single "Hasta Abajo" and the album's lead single "Danza Kuduro" featuring Portuguese-French singer Lucenzo, as well as collaborations from Orfanato Music Group artists including Kendo Kaponi, Syko, Plan B, Zion & Lennox, Yaga & Mackie and Danny Fornaris. "Danza Kuduro" appears on the Fast Five soundtrack and is the song played at the conclusion of the movie. He is signed to VI Music and Machete Music through Universal Music Latino. The album sold over 3 million.

The album Don Omar Presents MTO²: New Generation was released on May 1, 2012. The album features newly signed to Orfanato Music Group Natti Natasha as well as many other signed artists and other reggaeton artists like Zion & Lennox. The album includes the singles "{{Lang|es|Hasta Que Salga el Sol|italic=no}}", which won the award for Best Urban Song at the 2012 Latin Grammy Awards, and "Dutty Love" featuring Natti Natasha, which was also nominated. The album also features collaborations with Juan Magán, Mims, Syko, Vinny el Vendito, and Yunel Cruz. The album has been well received as it won the award for Best Urban Music Album at the 2012 Latin Grammy Awards.{{cite web|url=http://www.reggaetonline.net/latin-grammys-11162012_news|title=Latin Grammys : Don Omar wins the Urban categories|first=Yanik|last=Dery|publisher=Reggaetonline|date=November 16, 2012|access-date=November 16, 2012|archive-date=November 13, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211113011047/http://www.reggaetonline.net/latin-grammys-11162012_news|url-status=live}}

After a decade-long rivalry feud with fellow artist Daddy Yankee for the "King of Reggaeton" title, in early 2016 Daddy Yankee and Don Omar announced in a Billboard press conference that they would perform together on stage in a concert series called The Kingdom Tour.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/events/latin-awards/7348522/billboard-latin-music-conference-daddy-yankee-and-don-omar|title=Billboard Latin Music Conference: Daddy Yankee and Don Omar Rivalry Continues... Or Not?|magazine=Billboard|access-date=January 16, 2018|archive-date=May 10, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180510042349/https://www.billboard.com/articles/events/latin-awards/7348522/billboard-latin-music-conference-daddy-yankee-and-don-omar|url-status=live}} The tour announcement left many fans in disbelief, while selling out in minutes in cities like Las Vegas, Orlando, Los Angeles, New York.{{cite web|url=https://www.eonline.com/news/771238/don-omar-and-daddy-yankee-announce-4-new-dates-for-kingdom-tour|title=Daddy Yankee and Don Omar Announce Dates for Their Kingdom Tour|date=June 8, 2016|publisher=E!|access-date=April 27, 2019|archive-date=May 6, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210506134307/https://www.eonline.com/news/771238/don-omar-and-daddy-yankee-announce-4-new-dates-for-kingdom-tour|url-status=live}} Discussing the tour and his rivalry with Daddy Yankee, Don Omar said "Let me clarify: I am not his best friend, and he is not my best friend, but we respect each other. That desire to be the best is what has pushed us to be better."{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/latin/7400230/don-omar-daddy-yankee-four-concerts-together|title=Don Omar & Daddy Yankee Lock In 4 Concert Dates|magazine=Billboard|access-date=January 16, 2018|archive-date=May 10, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180510051223/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/latin/7400230/don-omar-daddy-yankee-four-concerts-together|url-status=live}}

In September 2021, Omar signed a multi-year partnership with Saban Music Group.{{Cite magazine|last=Mamo|first=Heran|title=Don Omar Strikes Multi-Year Partnership With Saban Music Group|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/record-labels/9633042/don-omar-saban-music-group-partnership/|date=September 20, 2021|access-date=September 21, 2021|magazine=Billboard|archive-date=September 21, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210921012509/https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/record-labels/9633042/don-omar-saban-music-group-partnership/|url-status=live}} In February 2022, Omar was announced as a headliner of the 2022 Los Della Festival in San Bernardino, California.{{Cite magazine|last=Flores|first=Griselda|title=Christian Nodal & Don Omar to Headline Los Dells 2022 in California|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/latin/los-dells-2022-lineup-california-christian-nodal-don-omar-1235034165/|date=February 24, 2022|access-date=February 24, 2022|magazine=Billboard|archive-date=February 24, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220224175840/https://www.billboard.com/music/latin/los-dells-2022-lineup-california-christian-nodal-don-omar-1235034165/|url-status=live}}

In 2003, Omar had his first son, Nicolás Valle Gómez. Omar married forecaster/journalist Jackie Guerrido on April 19, 2008. In March 2011, it was revealed they had divorced.

Omar made homophobic jokes about Ozuna on social media in January 2019, a move which was criticized by many, including Bad Bunny.{{cite web |last=Espinoza |first=Joshua |date=January 23, 2019 |title=Don Omar Accused of Making Homophobic Comments Toward Ozuna |url=https://www.complex.com/music/2019/01/don-omar-homophobic-comments-ozuna |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220130205350/https://www.complex.com/music/2019/01/don-omar-homophobic-comments-ozuna |archive-date=January 30, 2022 |access-date=April 24, 2025 |work=Complex}}

On June 17, 2024, Omar posted on his Instagram a picture of his arm with an Orlando Health wristband on, stating in the caption that he has cancer. He ended off the caption with the words "See you soon," then the hashtag "#fuckcancer."{{Cite web |title=Instagram |url=https://www.instagram.com/donomar/p/C8T7fJsubzK/ |access-date=2024-06-19 |website=www.instagram.com}}

Just a day after the post regarding his cancer diagnosis, Omar announced he was cancer free. "Today I woke up cancer free and grateful," said Omar.{{Cite web |title=Instagram |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/C8W04L3u5Po/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== |access-date=2024-07-20 |website=www.instagram.com}}

On September 18, 2007, Omar was briefly detained in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia due to a legal dispute. A Bolivian concert promoter sued him and some of his management after he canceled a concert scheduled for earlier that year in La Paz as part of the international tour Up Close.Maderazo, Jennifer Woodard. [http://vivirlatino.com/2007/09/19/don-omar-detained-and-released-in-bolivia.php "Don Omar Detained and Released in Bolivia"] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120619125855/http://vivirlatino.com/2007/09/19/don-omar-detained-and-released-in-bolivia.php |date=June 19, 2012 }}, Vivir Latino, September 19, 2007.[http://www.emol.com/noticias/magazine/2007/09/18/275907/cantante-don-omar-recobra-libertad-en-bolivia.html "Cantante 'Don Omar' recobra libertad en Bolivia"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130531065755/http://www.emol.com/noticias/magazine/2007/09/18/275907/cantante-don-omar-recobra-libertad-en-bolivia.html |date=May 31, 2013 }}, El Mercurio Online, September 18, 2007.{{cite book| title=Don Omar: Pasa horas detenido| publisher=El Nuevo Día|location=Puerto Rico|chapter=Flash!|language=es|date=September 19, 2007|page=103}} The organization claimed that he had defrauded US$70,000 due to the cancellation. Omar responded that he canceled the concert because the company did not provide air tickets in time. After the case was presented before a local judge, both parties reached an agreement. Omar was allowed to leave the country in order to comply with a previously scheduled appearance in Buenos Aires on Argentine television and returned the next day to hold his concert in Santa Cruz's Tahuichi Aguilera football stadium.Ladron, W. (2009){{full citation needed|date=August 2022}}

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{{Main|Don Omar discography}}

• The Last Don (2003)
• King of Kings (2006)
• iDon (2009)
• Meet the Orphans (2010)
• MTO²: New Generation (2012)
• The Last Don 2 (2015)
• The Last Album (2019)
• Forever King (2023)

• The Last Don Live (2004)
• King of Kings: Live (2007)

• Los Bandoleros (2005)
• Da Hitman Presents Reggaetón Latino (2005)
• Los Bandoleros Reloaded (2006)
• El Pentágono (2007)
• El Pentágono: The Return (2008)

• The Last World Tour{{Cite magazine|title=Don Omar Announces Retirement Tour, Selling 99 Cent Tickets To Puerto Rico Concerts|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/latin/don-omar-retirement-tour-99-cent-tickets-puerto-rico-7950022/amp/|url-status=live|access-date=2022-01-28|magazine=Billboard|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220128040426/https://www.billboard.com/music/latin/don-omar-retirement-tour-99-cent-tickets-puerto-rico-7950022/amp/ |archive-date=January 28, 2022 }}
• King of Kings World Tour (2006-2007){{Cite magazine|title=Don Omar Preps U.S. Trek|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/don-omar-preps-us-trek-1349641/amp/|url-status=live|access-date=2022-01-28|magazine=Billboard|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220117185840/https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/don-omar-preps-us-trek-1349641/amp/ |archive-date=January 17, 2022 }}
• iDon World Tour{{Cite web|title=Unico show de Don Omar, en el Olimpia|url=https://www.abc.com.py/edicion-impresa/artes-espectaculos/unico-show-de-don-omar-en-el-olimpia-155762.html|url-status=live|access-date=2022-01-28|website=ABC|language=es|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220128054347/https://www.abc.com.py/edicion-impresa/artes-espectaculos/unico-show-de-don-omar-en-el-olimpia-155762.html |archive-date=January 28, 2022 }}
• Meet the Orphans World Tour{{Cite web|title=Don Omar Inicia Conciertos 'Meet The Orphans'|url=https://los40.com.co/los40/2011/01/31/actualidad/1296463560_418785.html|url-status=live|access-date=2022-01-28|website=Los 40|date=January 31, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220128054347/https://los40.com.co/los40/2011/01/31/actualidad/1296463560_418785.html |archive-date=January 28, 2022 }}
• MTO²: New Generation World Tour{{Cite magazine|title=Romeo Santos, Prince Royce 3BallMTY Join Don Omar Atop Latin Charts|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/romeo-santos-prince-royce-3ballmty-join-don-omar-atop-latin-charts-1483897/amp/|url-status=live|access-date=2022-01-28|magazine=Billboard|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220128054347/https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/romeo-santos-prince-royce-3ballmty-join-don-omar-atop-latin-charts-1483897/amp/ |archive-date=January 28, 2022 }}
• Hecho en Puerto Rico{{Cite web|title=Don Omar Para Las Fiesta El Cantante Boricua Extrenó Un DVD Con Los Shows Hechos En Puerto Rico|url=https://www.cmtv.com.ar/noticias/noticia_completa.php?bnid=340&nid=16730&artista=Don_Omar&titulo=Hecho_en_Puerto_Rico|url-status=live|access-date=2022-01-28|publisher=CMTV|language=es|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220128054349/https://www.cmtv.com.ar/noticias/noticia_completa.php?bnid=340&nid=16730&artista=Don_Omar&titulo=Hecho_en_Puerto_Rico |archive-date=January 28, 2022 }}
• Retro Evolución World Tour{{Cite web|title=Don Omar: New 2019 Tour Dates|url=https://2112ld.com/en/2019/03/18/don-omar-tickets-now-available-for-his-new-world-tour/|url-status=live|access-date=2022-01-28|website=2112 Lighting & Set Designs|date=March 18, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220128054350/https://2112ld.com/en/2019/03/18/don-omar-tickets-now-available-for-his-new-world-tour/ |archive-date=January 28, 2022 }}
• The Kingdom Tour (2015-2016){{Cite magazine|title=Don Omar and Daddy Yankee to Tour Together: Exclusive|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/latin/don-omar-daddy-yankee-to-tour-together-exclusive-6663753/|url-status=live|access-date=2022-01-28|magazine=Billboard|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211120054947/https://www.billboard.com/music/latin/don-omar-daddy-yankee-to-tour-together-exclusive-6663753/ |archive-date=November 20, 2021 }}
• Back to Reggeaton Tour (2024)

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