Jadiel
Ramón Alberto González Adams (RAGA) (December 22, 1985 – May 10, 2014), better known by his stage name Jadiel, was a Puerto Rican reggaeton singer. In May 2014, he was killed in a motorcycle accident in Rochester, New York.
Jadiel | |
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Birth name | Ramón Alberto González Adams |
Also known as | El Tsunami, El Leon Del Área Sur, El Incomparable |
Born | Ponce, Puerto Rico | December 22, 1985
Died | May 10, 2014 28) Rochester, New York | (aged
Genres | Reggaeton |
Occupation(s) | Singer |
Years active | 2005–2014 |
Labels | Dembow Music Inc. |
Associated acts | Ñengo Flow • J Alvarez • Farruko |
Early life
Ramón Alberto González Adams was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico on December 22, 1985.[1] At an early age, he began to show an interest to music and began to compose his songs at age of 8.[2] As he grew up, he began to get better at creating his songs and at the age of 18 he started his reggaeton career. He always liked to experiment with the different types of melodies and tried to make all his songs special and unique. He had a positive influence in the reggaeton industry.
Musical career
He started his musical career with the music company Denbow Music Inc. Throughout his career he has worked with several notable reggaeton artist including, Arcángel, Farruko, Tito "El Bambino", Franco "El Gorilla", and many more.
On September 2, 2008, he released he first and only studio album, Lo Mejor De Mi. It included his hit songs including, "Pretty Girl", "Para Que Volver (Ft. Arcángel)", "Alargame La Vide" and many more.[3]
In 2009, he was featured in a popular song called, "La Nena Del Caserio" which included, Wibal & Alex, Kendo Kaponi, Ñengo Flow, Farruko, Chyno Nyno, Joan & O'Neill, J Alvarez, and Jory Boy.
Throughout 2011 to 2014, he started gaining more success when he released several songs and collaborating with multiple artists, "La Cucaracha", "Amor Para Ti", "La vas a Pagar Caro", and "El Hombre de tu vida".
Some of his last work was with Los De La Nazza, a popular Puerto Rican production duo. He released "Tristeza Interna" and "Me decontrolo" with them.
Death
On May 10, 2014, Jadiel was riding on his new motorcycle that his brother bought for him[4] with his brother on another motorcycle traveling alongside him. They were traveling east on Route 104 across from Maplewood Park when Jadiel lost control of his motorcycle and accidentally crossed the median that separated both sides of the freeway. He was pronounced dead in Strong Memorial Hospital at around 5 pm.
Legacy
His death was mourned by the reggaeton community in Puerto Rico. Several reggaeton artists came together and made a 22-minute song in his honor called "Jadiel Forever". It included several known artists including Nicky Jam, Zion & Lennox, and Farruko.[5] His last album Tsunami Is Back was released on February 14, 2017 three years after his death. It included several unreleased songs.[6]
Discography
Studio albums
- 2008: Lo Mejor De Mi
- 2017: Tsunami Is Back
References
- "Reggaeton Artist Jadiel Remembered By Fans".
- "Jadiel El Incomparable - Biografía, historia y legado musical". Buenamusica.com.
- "Jueves Del Recuerdo: Jadiel - Lo Mejor De Mi (2008)". www.ipauta.com.
- "Jadiel el Tsunami 'was my only brother'".
- http://elgenero.com/jadiel-el-incomparable-mas-jadiel-forever-intro-homenaje-2/
- http://www.rapeton.com/el-ultimo-album-de-jadiel-se-estrena-el-14-de-febrero/