William Omar Landrón Rivera, better known by his stage name Don Omar, is a Puerto Rican reggaeton singer, songwriter, rapper, record producer, and actor.
Where did Don Omar live?
Don Omar was born in Santurce, a barrio of San Juan, Puerto Rico, where he was raised, the oldest son of William Landrón and Luz Antonia Rivera. From an early age, he showed interest in the music of Vico C and Brawley MC.
William Omar Landrón Rivera is the oldest son of William Landrón and Luz Antonia Rivera. He was raised in Cristo Rey, a barrio of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, specifically in the Villa Altagracia area.
His first public performance in a nightclub was accompanied by disc jockey Eliel Lind Osorio. Afterward, he appeared regularly on compilation albums from popular DJs and producers including Luny Tunes, Noriega, and DJ Eric. He also worked as a backup singer for the duo Héctor & Tito. One of the members, Héctor Delgado, helped him produce his first solo álbum.