Born Llandel Malav ', he is one half of the Puerto Rican reggaeton duo Wisin & Yandel alongside Juan Luis Morera Luna, AKA Wisin. The group released their debut album Los Reyes del Nuevo Milenio in 2000. He and Wisin were first heard on DJ Dicky's "No Fear 3" album and "The Mission Vol. 1", a compilation album from the label Fresh Production, in 1998.