El Cartel Records (formerly known as Los Cangris Inc. and El Cartel Productions) was a Puerto Rican record label. The release of Barrio Fino, Daddy Yankee's first commercially successful album, is notable for being the label's first distributed album.

On October 18, 2024, Concord acquired El Cartel's catalog. The acquisition, including both publishing and master recordings.

The label shut down on April 23, 2025, amidst a lawsuit with Daddy Yankee's ex-wife, Mireddys González and her sister Ayeicha González Castellanos. After the record company closed, Concord merged the El Cartel catalog with Craft Latino and later merged itself with BMG.

Artists

ActYear signedAlbums under CartelDescriptionDaddy Yankee 199713Rapper from San Juan, Puerto Rico, he founded the label in 1997, The first song under this label is "Peligro" from the album "DJ Goldy 3 The Melody". Brytiago 2015-Artist from Puerto Rico, presented in Yankee's single "Alerta Roja".Pusho (el MVP)2014-He is a rapper from Puerto Rico, who is famous for freestyle's in the internet. He is currently not signed with El Cartel Records anymore and now is part of Casa Blanca Records.Merk Montes2013-Rapper from United States. Formerly known as J-Merk from the collective 'Mascare Musical' with De La Ghetto & Alex Kyza. Los de la Nazza20073Duo composed of producer's Eli El Musicologo & Menes El De La Nazza.

Former artists

ActYears on the labelAlbums under CartelDescriptionRubio & Joel1999-20001 Former hip hop/reggae duo.Nicky Jam2002–20031 Co-founder of Los Cangris Music Inc., and formerly a member of Los Cangris with Daddy Yankee during 1999-2003.Guelo Star2003— Artist and backing vocalist of Daddy Yankee.Tommy Viera2004-2006- Reggaeton artist.Los Jedis2004-2006- Trio composed of producers Alex Monserrate, Shimmy, & DJ Urba.Miguelito2006-2008- Reggaeton artist.Falo2007-2009- Radio personality and reggaeton artist. Previously shared a rivalry with Daddy Yankee.Gerry Capó20101 Latin R&B artist and composer.Carnal2010-2014Reggaeton artist.Pinto Picasso2014-20180Reggaeton artist who had several singles released under the label. First appeared in Imperio Nazza Top Secret.

Albums

ArtistAlbumDetailsDaddy YankeeEl Cartel: Los Intocables Released: August 26, 1997 El Cartel & Guatauba Produccion's The first produccion's of El CartelRubio & JoelGritos De Guerra Released: 2000 El Cartel & Guatauba Produccion's Album debut of Rubio & JeolDaddy YankeeEl Cartel II: Los Cangris Released: March 15, 2001 El Cartel Produccion's, Picol Enterprises And Pina RecordsDaddy YankeeEl Cangri.com Released: June 20, 2002 Los Cangris Music Inc. & VI Music. RIAA certification: GoldNicky JamSalón de La Fama Released: July 1, 2003 Los Cangris Music Inc. and White Lion Records. The hit's of Nicky Jam album.Daddy YankeeLos Homerun-Es De Yankee, Vol. 1 Released: August 2003 Los Cangris Music Inc. and VI Music. The hit's underground of Daddy Yankee during 90's.Daddy YankeeBarrio Fino Released: July 13, 2004 El Cartel Records, VI Music and UMG RIAA certification: Multi-Platinum, Latin Grammy Awards winner, more of 1.500.000 copies in the world. The best album of reggaeton music of the history.Daddy YankeeBarrio Fino en Directo Released: December 13, 2005 El Cartel Records, Interscope Records and UMG CD-DVD discDaddy YankeeTormenta Tropical, Vol. 1 Released: 2006 El Cartel Records, Interscope Records and UMG CD-DVD discMiguelitoMás Grande Que Tú Released: December 19, 2006 El Cartel Records and Machete Music Album debut of Miguelito.MiguelitoMás Grande Que Tú Limited Edition Released: 2007 El Cartel Records and Machete Music. CD/DVD Ft's DVD with Daddy Yankee, Don Omar, Wisin & Yandel, Héctor el Father, Marco Antonio Solís, etc.Daddy YankeeEl Cartel III: The Big Boss Released: June 5, 2007 El Cartel Records, Interscope Records & UMG. The second best album of the reggaeton music in the story.Miguelito El Heredero Released: December 18, 2007 El Cartel Records and Machete Music. This album is winner of the Latin Grammy.Daddy YankeeTalento de Barrio Released: August 12, 2008 El Cartel Records and Machete Music. Is a Soundtrack for the movie Talento de Barrio.Daddy YankeeDaddy Yankee Mundial Released: April 27, 2010 El Cartel Records and Sony Music Latin. In this album combined many Latin styles of the music.Daddy YankeeDaddy Yankee Prestige Released: September 11, 2012 El Cartel Records, EMI Music and Capitol Latin. Tactful one of the best album's of the Reggaeton.Farruko + Los De La NazzaFarruko Edition Released: May 24, 2013 El Cartel Records and Nazza Records. The sixth volume of the series El Imperio Nazza.Daddy Yankee + Los De La NazzaKing Daddy Released: October 29, 2013 El Cartel Records. The seventh volume of the series El Imperio Nazza.

Mixtapes 2010: Gerry Capo - Bastardo: Mixtape 2011: Carnal + Los De La Nazza - Carnal (The Mixtape) 2012: Los De La Nazza - El Imperio Nazza 2012: Los De La Nazza - El Imperio Nazza: Gold Edition 2012: Gotay + Los De La Nazza - Imperio Nazza: Gotay Edition 2012: J Alvarez + Los De La Nazza - Imperio Nazza: J Alvarez Edition 2013: Jowell & Randy + Los De La Nazza - Imperio Nazza: Doxis Edition 2013: Carnal + Los De La Nazza - Carnal: ReenCarnal 2014: Los De La Nazza - Imperio Nazza: Top Secret Edition

Unreleased

Daddy Yankee - El Disco Duro (El Cartel Records/EMI/Capitol Latin)

See also List of record labels Machete Music

References

Bibliography

External links

El Cartel Records at YouTube.