That 20 years is nothing… The lyrics of the tango had nothing to do with Lito MC Cassidy and Papa Yankee, however, they are the protagonists of a two-decade story crowned with the premiere of “The Great Robbery 2”.
Yes, 20 years ago these two artists marked an era with “El Gran Robo”, a song that fused reggaeton and hip-hop in Spanish and in which they assumed the role of two criminals ready to rob a bank with their cinematic story. developed on the musical production of DJ Dicky.
Filmed in over 25 locations between San Juan, Puerto Rico, Miami FL. and North Carolina11 days of filming, a 60-person recording crew, 63 costume changes, 140 post-production shots, Lito MC Cassidy did an amazing job as a director to present this new musical film, explaining what happened to the thieves in the original 2002 song and how they survived to create this sequel.
Additionally, the personalities of the characters in their fictional worlds are amplified. “In the video, they’re not going to see a performance of us as artists, it’s a musical film, it’s all a performance between Yankee and me. We present to you ‘El Gran Robo 2’ in cinematic form,” said Lito MC Cassidy.
For the filming of the music video, Flaco Figueroa participated as producer, Luis Martínez as director of photography and Ciro Cid as special effects director.
“Without a doubt, my expectations were exceeded and it was a totally innovative experience. Estoy seguro de que el publico disfrutará de la producción”, agregó Lito MC Cassidy, quien recibió el año pasado su primera nominación a los Premios Latin GRAMMY® por su tema “La Vendedora de Placer” en la categoría de “Méjor Canción de Rap/ hip-hop”.
“El Gran Robo 2” is part of Lito’s recent album, “La Jaula de los Vivos”, which includes collaborations with reggaeton legends and icons such as Daddy Yankee, J Balvin, Farruko, El Máyor Clásico, Zion & Lennox, Baby Rasta & Gringo, Tito El Bambino, Tempo, Ñejo, Elysanij, Hozwal, Ñengo Flow, Ken-y, Yandel, Baby Rasta y Gringo, El Jincho, Don Chezina, Kevvo and Dj Playero.
Source: Qmusica
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