Fulanito
The legendary party starters are back with another dance floor scorcher folks! Hold on to your hats, "Vacaneria!" (a savvy, smooth street playa) is the word used to describe Fulanito’s latest album release by founder, producer, and lead singer, D.O.S.E.
The son of Dominican parents, D.O.S.E., whose real name is Rafael Vargas was born and raised in the Washington Heights neighborhood of upper Manhattan in New York City. During his early years, D.O.S.E. was heavily influenced by the sounds of merengue, salsa, and underground dance music of the 70s and 80s, before the emergence of the hip hop era by artists such as Run DMC.
During the 1990s, Dose was asked to produce and perform for the dance music group 2 In A Room, a Latin hip-hop, dance, and house music duo that included producer/remixer Roger "Rog Nice" Pauletta and who would later be replaced by Edwin "Romeo" Ovalles. Their first release in the USA and UK was "Somebody in the House Say Yeah!" in the late part of 1989. However, 2 In A Room is best known for their 1990 hit "Wiggle It", which spent two weeks at #1 on the Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart (and #3 on the UK charts) before crossing over to mainstream radio and climbing to #15 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, eventually earning a gold single sales award. Prior to that, they were known for a track called "Do What You Want" (1990) which received plenty of club and DJ recognition nationwide. "El Trago (the Drink)" was #86 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, and was among various 2 In a Room charted dance songs released in the 1990’s.
Gold and Platinum status reached worldwide
Following the success of 2 In A Room, Dose later teamed up with Winston Rosa (aka “Rice & Beans”) and Jose Fuentes (aka "Pickles") and formed another Dance Hip House group called 740 Boyz. The group’s most notable accomplishment was their 1996 single, “Shimmy Shake,” a certified gold hit all through Europe. While Dose and the 740 Boyz toured throughout Europe (including Russia), U.S.A., Australia, Africa and Asia, Merengue Hip House groups such as Proyecto Uno, Sandy y Papo and Illegales were dominating the nightclubs and radio airplay throughout Mexico, Central and South America. Motivated by the Merengue House movement in Latin America, Dose brushed up on his native language and founded the artist group Fulanito with fellow 740 Boyz group member Winston Rosa. The group consisted members of Dose's earlier bands such as Romeo, Pickles and Reno. Anxious to make a mark in the Latin music scene, Winston and Dose recruited Arsenio De la Rosa (aka “El Maestro”) and his legendary accordion playing skills. Within six months of recording, the artist group Fulanito released their debut album in 1997 titled “El Hombre Mas Famoso De La Tierra,” which included the club and radio hits “Guallando," “El Cepillo," and "La Novela.” Their debut album achieved gold and platinum sales status worldwide and solidified Fulanito as a household name throughout Latin America. Dose and Win co-wrote and co-produced the critically acclaimed and Grammy nominated second album, "El Padrino," which spawned groundbreaking gems like "Quien Es Fulanito,” "Mi Con Con,” "Serenata Negra" and the samba driven "Chillando Goma, " and also featured in Paramount Pictures and John Singleton’s 2000 remake of the film, “SHAFT,” starring Samuel L. Jackson and Vanessa Williams
Fulanito goes to Viña Del Mar, Chile!
In the year 2000, Fulanito were invited to perform at the prestigious international music festival of "Vina del Mar" in Chile, where they rocked the audience at the Quinta Vergara amphitheatre and continued to perform long after the televised broadcast of the concert had ended on Chile’s TVN and Canal 13 TV networks. After their performance, the group was presented with the famous Silver Gull award (“Gaviota de Plata”), which is considered to be the festival’s highest honor award. In their never ending quest to keep the world moving, the group released their third installment titled "Fulanito–The Remixes," which included crowd-moving hits such as "Gozadera Total Medley", "El Generalisimo", "Take It Off" (produced by reggaeton producers DJ Joe and Rafi Mercenario), and the Latin Dance Pop Classic "Callate." Their follow up album releases, "Americanizao" and "La Verdad” produced hits "La Tembladera," "Asi Es Que Vivo Yo," "Pegate" and "Gozando Vivire"(which included portion of the composition performed by the group “Fruko Y Su Tesos”).
Vacanaria In 2007!!
Nearly three years since their last album release, Fulanito, aka D.O.S.E, has returned with a brand new release entitled "Vacaneria!" Dose uncharacteristically invited various artists and producers to participate in the construction of this masterpiece to insure variety, depth and a breath of fresh air for Latin Hip Hop listeners and partygoers everywhere. Music producers and brothers, Cristian Mendez and Cleyton Mendez p/k/a Guary y Cleyton, were among one of the contributors to the new album. The duo produced a Salsa Hip-Hop track titled "Pa Que Sepa", properly utilizing a piece of the Roberto Ruena’s “Que Se Sepa” composition (courtesy of Edimusica Records) and the track “Mataron El Negro”, cleverly embodying a portion of the composition “El Negron Bembon” performed by legendary salsero Ismael Rivera. Dose and Guary y Cleyton will definitely not disappoint their listeners with the rhythms of "Enciende," the bachata flavored "Rakina," and "Tate Manza." When it's time for Perico Ripiao, Dose and the Mendez brothers will do it again with the first single release "Mira," which features an electrifying vocal performance of industry veteran Rhingo “Truko" Fernandez (courtesy of Top Dollar Entertainment). Truko is also featured along side of Magic Juan (former vocalist of the group Proyecto Uno) in the song "Ajena." Rafaelito Vargas also boasts in the “No Hay Otro Como Yo" with the assistance of verteran salsero Kevin Ceballo singing the hook in Spanglish. Your Saturdays will never be the same with the Tonny Tun Tun produced and vocally featured song, "Sabado en La Noche," a merengue influenced track that's assured to bring the house down every weekend. And yes, Dose also knows Reggaeton!!....he is bringing a little something for the dog in you with the A and X produced "Contigo" and the Guary Y Cleyton motivator "Sigue." And if this wasn't enough for your body and soul, Dose addresses the haters with "Cotorra" and borrows "Dejalo Ahi" by Pena Suazo y La Banda Gorda by adding his flair to this classic song. Finally, we have an Arabian flavored club banger by music producer “Radical” called "Culebrita"……the magic carpet ride concludes "Vacaneria!”
The son of Dominican parents, D.O.S.E., whose real name is Rafael Vargas was born and raised in the Washington Heights neighborhood of upper Manhattan in New York City. During his early years, D.O.S.E. was heavily influenced by the sounds of merengue, salsa, and underground dance music of the 70s and 80s, before the emergence of the hip hop era by artists such as Run DMC.
During the 1990s, Dose was asked to produce and perform for the dance music group 2 In A Room, a Latin hip-hop, dance, and house music duo that included producer/remixer Roger "Rog Nice" Pauletta and who would later be replaced by Edwin "Romeo" Ovalles. Their first release in the USA and UK was "Somebody in the House Say Yeah!" in the late part of 1989. However, 2 In A Room is best known for their 1990 hit "Wiggle It", which spent two weeks at #1 on the Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart (and #3 on the UK charts) before crossing over to mainstream radio and climbing to #15 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, eventually earning a gold single sales award. Prior to that, they were known for a track called "Do What You Want" (1990) which received plenty of club and DJ recognition nationwide. "El Trago (the Drink)" was #86 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, and was among various 2 In a Room charted dance songs released in the 1990’s.
Gold and Platinum status reached worldwide
Following the success of 2 In A Room, Dose later teamed up with Winston Rosa (aka “Rice & Beans”) and Jose Fuentes (aka "Pickles") and formed another Dance Hip House group called 740 Boyz. The group’s most notable accomplishment was their 1996 single, “Shimmy Shake,” a certified gold hit all through Europe. While Dose and the 740 Boyz toured throughout Europe (including Russia), U.S.A., Australia, Africa and Asia, Merengue Hip House groups such as Proyecto Uno, Sandy y Papo and Illegales were dominating the nightclubs and radio airplay throughout Mexico, Central and South America. Motivated by the Merengue House movement in Latin America, Dose brushed up on his native language and founded the artist group Fulanito with fellow 740 Boyz group member Winston Rosa. The group consisted members of Dose's earlier bands such as Romeo, Pickles and Reno. Anxious to make a mark in the Latin music scene, Winston and Dose recruited Arsenio De la Rosa (aka “El Maestro”) and his legendary accordion playing skills. Within six months of recording, the artist group Fulanito released their debut album in 1997 titled “El Hombre Mas Famoso De La Tierra,” which included the club and radio hits “Guallando," “El Cepillo," and "La Novela.” Their debut album achieved gold and platinum sales status worldwide and solidified Fulanito as a household name throughout Latin America. Dose and Win co-wrote and co-produced the critically acclaimed and Grammy nominated second album, "El Padrino," which spawned groundbreaking gems like "Quien Es Fulanito,” "Mi Con Con,” "Serenata Negra" and the samba driven "Chillando Goma, " and also featured in Paramount Pictures and John Singleton’s 2000 remake of the film, “SHAFT,” starring Samuel L. Jackson and Vanessa Williams
Fulanito goes to Viña Del Mar, Chile!
In the year 2000, Fulanito were invited to perform at the prestigious international music festival of "Vina del Mar" in Chile, where they rocked the audience at the Quinta Vergara amphitheatre and continued to perform long after the televised broadcast of the concert had ended on Chile’s TVN and Canal 13 TV networks. After their performance, the group was presented with the famous Silver Gull award (“Gaviota de Plata”), which is considered to be the festival’s highest honor award. In their never ending quest to keep the world moving, the group released their third installment titled "Fulanito–The Remixes," which included crowd-moving hits such as "Gozadera Total Medley", "El Generalisimo", "Take It Off" (produced by reggaeton producers DJ Joe and Rafi Mercenario), and the Latin Dance Pop Classic "Callate." Their follow up album releases, "Americanizao" and "La Verdad” produced hits "La Tembladera," "Asi Es Que Vivo Yo," "Pegate" and "Gozando Vivire"(which included portion of the composition performed by the group “Fruko Y Su Tesos”).
Vacanaria In 2007!!
Nearly three years since their last album release, Fulanito, aka D.O.S.E, has returned with a brand new release entitled "Vacaneria!" Dose uncharacteristically invited various artists and producers to participate in the construction of this masterpiece to insure variety, depth and a breath of fresh air for Latin Hip Hop listeners and partygoers everywhere. Music producers and brothers, Cristian Mendez and Cleyton Mendez p/k/a Guary y Cleyton, were among one of the contributors to the new album. The duo produced a Salsa Hip-Hop track titled "Pa Que Sepa", properly utilizing a piece of the Roberto Ruena’s “Que Se Sepa” composition (courtesy of Edimusica Records) and the track “Mataron El Negro”, cleverly embodying a portion of the composition “El Negron Bembon” performed by legendary salsero Ismael Rivera. Dose and Guary y Cleyton will definitely not disappoint their listeners with the rhythms of "Enciende," the bachata flavored "Rakina," and "Tate Manza." When it's time for Perico Ripiao, Dose and the Mendez brothers will do it again with the first single release "Mira," which features an electrifying vocal performance of industry veteran Rhingo “Truko" Fernandez (courtesy of Top Dollar Entertainment). Truko is also featured along side of Magic Juan (former vocalist of the group Proyecto Uno) in the song "Ajena." Rafaelito Vargas also boasts in the “No Hay Otro Como Yo" with the assistance of verteran salsero Kevin Ceballo singing the hook in Spanglish. Your Saturdays will never be the same with the Tonny Tun Tun produced and vocally featured song, "Sabado en La Noche," a merengue influenced track that's assured to bring the house down every weekend. And yes, Dose also knows Reggaeton!!....he is bringing a little something for the dog in you with the A and X produced "Contigo" and the Guary Y Cleyton motivator "Sigue." And if this wasn't enough for your body and soul, Dose addresses the haters with "Cotorra" and borrows "Dejalo Ahi" by Pena Suazo y La Banda Gorda by adding his flair to this classic song. Finally, we have an Arabian flavored club banger by music producer “Radical” called "Culebrita"……the magic carpet ride concludes "Vacaneria!”