Ivy Queen
Acting
Biography
Martha Ivelisse Pesante Rodríguez, known professionally as Ivy Queen, is a Puerto Rican rapper, singer and actress. She is considered one of the pioneers of the reggaeton genre, commonly referred to as the Queen of Reggaeton.
Known For
Intimate musical performances, recorded live at the desk of All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen.
NPR Tiny Desk Concerts
A much cherished annual tradition since 1972, the show includes special musical performances, reports on New Year’s celebrations from around the globe and the traditional countdown to midnight along with the iconic Times Square ball drop.
Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest
Francisco Saldana and Victor Cabrera -- known collectively as the acclaimed production duo Luny Tunes -- are credited with contributing greatly to reggaeton's rapid rise. This collection of some of their biggest video hits includes "Hay de Sobra" by Joseph, "Sin Jockey" by Daddy Yankee, "Bum, Bye" by Angel Doze, "Noche de Travesura" by Hector Naldo, "Yo Voy a Llegar" by Zion and "Te He Querido, Te He Llorado" by Ivy Queen.
Luny Tunes: Reggaeton Hits
Explore the burgeoning Reggaeton music scene going back to its roots in Jamaican Reggae and Latin American Soca rhythms. Take an in-depth look at the increasingly popular reggaeton style of music by revisiting its reggae and Latin American soca roots in this documentary.
Straight Outta Puerto Rico: Reggaeton’s Rough Road to Glory
The producers of Hustle Up video magazine showcase the Latino sound with a collection of exclusive music videos and candid interviews with some of the biggest stars in hip-hop. Featured artists include Don Omar, Hector "El Father," Ivy Queen, Luny Tunes, the Mas Flow Family, Bimbo and Zion y Lennox -- plus exclusive behind-the-scenes footage captured at the Mix 107.7 Mix Action Sports concert in Puerto Rico.
Hustle Up Latino
In his second acoustic music special, acclaimed pianist Arthur Hanlon once again joins forces with a roster of all-female artists to perform acoustic renditions of their most successful songs alongside Latin hits.
Arthur Hanlon Presents: Piano y Mujer II
Groove to the spicy Latin beats of some of the hottest reggaeton artists around with this collection of six saucy music videos from Baby & Gringo, Zion & Lennox, Nottyplay, Ranking Stone, Shaka Black and Alberto Style. Also included is the documentary "The Reggaeton Beginnings" (with DJ Negro, DJ Nelson, Baby Rasta & Gringo, Hector "The Father," Ivy Queen, Zion & Lennox, Baby Ranks, Checka and Las Guanabanas) and a making-of featurette.