Aldo Ranks facts for kids

Aldo Vargas, who is famous by his stage name Aldo Ranks, is a singer and songwriter from Panama City, Panama. He is known for making music in the Reggae en Español and reggaeton styles. When he started his career in 1992, he was one of the youngest and most popular rappers in Panama. He worked with famous producers like El Chombo and DJ Pablito on popular albums.

Musical Journey

Aldo Ranks began to share his music with the world in 1998. He was part of a popular album series called Cuentos de la Cripta. His songs became very popular in many countries, including Costa Rica, Colombia, and Peru.

In 2000, he continued working on the Cuentos de la Cripta albums with producer El Chombo. They often used parts of other famous songs, like "Orinoco Flow", to create new and exciting music. Two years later, in 2002, he released more hit songs like "Dance of the Fish" and "Mueve Mami".

Rise to Fame

Between 2003 and 2004, Aldo Ranks became even more famous with his song "The Fire". This song mixed Caribbean sounds with rap and reggae, making it a huge hit that made people want to dance. Because the song was so popular, he went on a tour across South America. After his tour, he released more successful songs like "The Party" and "I Cannot Forget You".

In 2006, he released his third album, which included hits like "The Undertakers" and "The Helicopter". His song "The Nipper" was so popular that it became the official song for the Carnival celebration in Panama that year. He did it again the next year with another official Carnival song.

Later Career and Awards

In 2009, Aldo Ranks was recognized for his songwriting talent. He received an award from the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP). The award was for helping to write the song "Forgive", which was performed by the group The Factory and singer Eddy Lover.

That same year, he released the song "Trac Trac Trucutu", which had a new sound that mixed reggae with electronic music. In 2010, he worked with another artist from Panama named Arthur to create a song with a classic reggae feel.

Discography

Albums

• What's New and Best
• The Conquest
• Different
• Parrandero (2012)

Singles

• "Mueve Mami"
• "The Pliers"
• "Trac Trac Trucutu"
• "Re" (with Arthur)
• "You Are Either Rich"
• "Bien Loco Loco" (2016)

See also

• Reggae en Español
• Reggaeton