Anthony León EL NENE DEL BARRIO Anthony León “El Nene Del Barrio” was born in the heart of New York City, on February 28th, 1978 to parents Gladys León and Francisco “Piliche” León. It was a great time for salsa. Every week there were different shows and concerts to attend. It was no coincidence that at the age of Five, Anthony was all ready singing his heart out. While singing the Puerto Rican national anthem at a local event, he was approached by the legend Hector Lavoe to dance along side 8 other children in the historical Madison Square Garden. He also did some commercial modeling appearances with some celebrities like Pelle (all – star soccer player). He continued singing all threw his teens concentrating his efforts on the R&B market. He became part of a boy band called “4 Appeal”. Together they played a several shows around the tri-state area but never made it to the main stream. At the age of 23 Anthony decided to go back to his salsa roots and began his journey once again into the Latin market. He began singing chorus with local bands and as his knowledge grew so did his reputation as a tremendous vocalist. He has since shared the stage with some big acts such as Tony Tun Tun, and Anthony from la Makina and has traveled many places around the country performing background vocals. “El Nene Del Barrio” has also recorded on numerous albums. The most recent one being a compilation album entitled “Seguida 3”, which includes performances by Larry Harlow, The Spanish Harlem Orchestra, Kevin Ceballo, Santana, Steve Adorno and many other Grammy Award winning artist. Seguida’s album will be released summer 07’. He also recorded on a Mafia Negra album, which was distributed by universal records. This album showcased his ability to transition into the regeatton market. Finally, his long awaited production is ready to hit the streets. “Mi Version” is one of the most anticipated albums in the barrio (Spanish Harlem). Since “El Nene Del Barrio” himself composed the majority of the production, it really shows the diversity that he offers lyrically to the public. It has 9 solid tracks produced by el maestro Lucho Cueto and Anthony León. It combines Anthony’s young and enchanting but yet aggressive style of singing with a fusion of salsa, cumbia, regeatton, rhythm and blues, hip hop and many other worldly styles of music, along with some of the best musical arrangers around like Lucho Cueto, Oscar Hernandez, Carlmelo Rivera, and Luis Disla. He also called on some friends for this production like Johnny Rivera , Frankie Vasquez of Los Soneros Del Barrio , Luisito Carrion, Jose Mangual jr., Cheo Medina, Ruben Rodriguez, Piro and the list just goes on. ** Biograhia en Español ** Anthony León “ El Nene Del Barrio”, Nacio en la Ciudad de Nueva York, el 28 de Febrero 1978. Sus Padres Francisco Piliche León & Gladis León. Era Un Gran Tiempo Para la Salsa, Cada Semana se Hacian diversas demostraciones Y Conciertos , No era coincidencia que a la Edad de 5 años Anthony ya Cantaba con mucho Corazon. Su Padre Piliche tenia una banda que tocaba en todos los eventos Locales, Asi que Anthony tenia una influencia Musical enorme en su vida. Una vez mientras que cantaba el Himno Nacional de Puerto Rico en un evento Local, Hector Lavoe unas de las Leyendas de la Salsa, le pidio que bailara con otros 8 niños en el Historico Madison Square Garden. Anthony Tambien realizo anuncios con celebridades Como el mundialmente conocido Pele ( Rey del Futbol). En Su adolescencia Anthony Continuo Cantando, concentrando todo su esfuerzo en el mercado de R&B. Fue Parte de una banda llamada la Suplica 4. Con esta Agrupación Realizo varias presentaciones.pero no alcanzaron mayor resultado. A la edad de 23 años Anthony decide volver de nuevo a sus raices salseras y comenzó su interes por el mercado Latino. Comenzo haciendo coros con las bandas locales, su conocimiento crecio como tambien su reputacion de vocalista en el genero salsero. Desde entonces el ha Compartido escenario con grandes talentos como Tony tun tun, Anthony ex vocalista de el grupo merenguero la MaKina , desde entonces a visitado muchos lugares del pais. El Nene Del Barrio también ha grabado su voz en varios albums. El mas reciente es una copilacion llamada ” Los fundadores” La cual muestra su abilidad para la transición hacia el mercardo del reggaeton. Finalmente la tan esperada producción esta por salir a la venta. Es uno de los Albums mas Anticipados del Barrio (Spanish Harlem ), El Nene Del Barrio Compuso la mayoria de los temas de la producción, en este album se demuestra la diversidad que el ofrece en la lirica.Esta producción cuenta con 9 temas producidos por el maestro Lucho Cueto y Anthony de Leon. Anthony al cantar Combina su estilo joven pero agresivo con fusion de Salsa, Merengue, Cumbia, Reggaeton, del ritmo de Blues , del hip hop y de muchos otros estilos de la musica de varias partes del mundo, junto con algunos de los mejores productores musicales como : Lucho Cueto, Oscar Hernandez, Carlmelo Rivera, y Luis Disla. Tambien invito a algunos Amigos para esta producción como Johnny Rivera (Salsero), Frankie Vasquez de los Soneros Del Barrio, Luisito Carrion, Jose Mangual Jr, Cheo Medina, Ruben Rodríguez, Piro y mucho mas…. Desde ya Podemos asegurar el éxito de dicho album pues “Anthony Leon se encuentra sonando ya en muchas radios como en “la mega” 97.9fm en Nueva york , la programación de RitmoMania y 90.1fm y esta camino a entrar en el top 10 de salsa. ***Breaking News this year: · I was chosen to record on the "SEGUIDA 3" album along side Grammy award winning artist such as: Larry Harlow, Santana, Spanish Harlem orchestra, Steve Adorno, Kevin Ceballo and many others! Recording for the Seguida project begins April 7th. The project will be released this summer 07'. I'm honored to have been chosen for this project so look out for it. · I will be releasing my first single titled "VETE" This April. The single is already playing on many radio stations in Canada and the U.S and has made the #1 one spot with Dj Franco, Dj touch and many other Canadian Dj'S. · · I have just been made a honorary member of the Hartford Latino salsa congress. Which is also a huge honor! · I have already gotten confirmation to perform at this years N.Y.C. Puerto Rican festival, which I'm very excited about. The news just keeps comming; this will be a great year for my music and me. Thanks for all of the support of my fans.