DLG
(Dark Latin Groove
) is an innovative Salsa band that mixes salsa, reggae, reggaeton, and hip-hop. The group was brought together in New York by producer Sergio George (who also signed them to his record company Sir George Records) and included Huey Dunbar, Fragancia, and James "Da Barba" de Jesus.
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Beginnings
Looking for vocalists, Sergio George discovered withing the salsa club scenes both Huey Dunbar and James "Da Barba" de Jesus. De Jesus had previously been a backup singer for both
Tito Nieves and
Sistah Souljah. Their first appearance took place in April of 1996 when they performed alongside Sergio George, who took up keyboard.
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Breakup
After their third album in 2000, lead singer
Huey Dunbar decided to break away from DLG to pursue a solo career. This essentially led to the breakup of the entire group, shocking and disappointing many fans over Latin America.
Rebirth
In 2007, DLG producer Sergio George announced that the group would resurface again. George asked Huey Dunbar to come back to the group who refused. Sergio's search for a new vocalist led him to "
Miss YaYa", whose real name is Yahaira Vargas. She had previously participated in an American-Idol-like contest called 'Gigantes del Manaña' on the variety show
Sabado Gigante in 2000. In addition, YaYa was on the first season of
Sean P. Diddy Combs show
Making the Band 3 in 2005 on MTV. Her manager contacted Sergio who reviewed her work and photos via myspace.com. They set up an interview in
Florida with Sergio, and James "Da Barba". }
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The group gave an outstanding performance January 19, 2009 at the 2009 Latino Inaugural Celebration in honor of President Obama and Vice President Biden.
The new DLG, with Miss YaYa and James Da Barba, is nominated for a 2009 Anglo
Grammy in the "Best Tropical Album" category, and a 2009
Premio Lo Nuestro award for "Best Tropical Group."
Discography
Albums
- 1996: Dark Latin Groove
- 1997: Swing On
- 1999: Gotcha!
- 2008: Renacer
Compilations
- 2000: Greatest Hits
- 2003: Serie Azul Tropical
- 2004: Lo Esencial DLG
- 2005: 20 Éxitos Originales: Dark Latin Groove
References
- http://www.pandora.com/music/artist/dlg