Has a unique New York sound. It's a fusion of Latin salsa, explosive Afro-Cuban rhythms, mixed with the influences of Soul, Jazz, Cumbia and Reaggetton.

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LATIN: Salsa, LATIN: New York Salsa

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Anthony Leon El Nene Del Barrio was born in the heart of New York City. 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 then became part of a boy band called â4 Appealâ. Together they played a several shows around the tri-state area.
At the age of 23 Anthony decided to go back to his salsa roots. He has since shared the stage with some big acts such as Tito Puente Jr., Puerto Rican Power, NG2, Los Toros Band, Tony Tun Tun, and Anthony from la Makina, just to name a few. Anthony Leon has traveled many places around the country performing and has been feature on many television program like the eleven oâclock news on Telemundo. His performance at this years 2007 Puerto Rican festival N.Y.C. has been broadcast around the world as the best of the festival on many different channels like Telemundo, Univision just to name a few. âEl Nene Del Barrioâ has also recorded on numerous albums. The most recent an album entitled âSeguida 3â, which includes performances by Larry Harlow, The Spanish Harlem Orchestra, Kevin Ceballo and many other Grammy Award winning artist. 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. âMi Versionâ is one of the most anticipated albums in the barrio (Spanish Harlem). His first pre-released single "Vete" was received with open arms, it is still getting heavy play in the United States and across international borders. The single has been featured on numerous compilation albums like "Latinos22" in Italy and "guide to salsa " in England, ans "Yo Bailo Latino" just to name a few. He is currently releasing his follow-up single entitiled "Verte Otra Vez". It expected to burn airwave in typical Anthony Leon fashion. The full LP combines Anthonyâs young but yet aggressive style of singing with a fusion of salsa, cumbia, regeatton, rhythm and blues and many other worldly styles of music, along with some of the best musical arrangers around like Grammy winner Oscar Hernandez and Lucho Cueto. Anthonyâs will definitely continue his rise to the top in 2008.

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