Zion & Lennox
Biography
Zion & Lennox are a reggaeton duo from Carolina, Puerto Rico, consisting of Félix Ortiz (Zion) and Gabriel Pizarro (Lennox). They met in 1992 while living in the same neighborhood and sharing an interest in rap, hip-hop, and dancehall. Their shared passion for music led them to form a duo in 2000.
Career
Zion & Lennox began their career in the early 2000s, participating in several reggaeton compilation albums. They gained recognition with appearances on influential albums like Luny Tunes' 'Mas Flow' (2003) and 'Mas Flow 2' (2005). Their debut studio album, 'Motivando a la Yal', was released in 2004 and was a significant success, establishing them as key figures in the reggaeton scene. A special edition of the album was released in 2005.
After their initial success, the duo took a hiatus in 2006 to pursue solo projects. Zion released his solo album 'The Perfect Melody' in 2007, which featured collaborations with artists like Akon. They reunited in 2008 and signed with Pina Records in 2010. In 2014, they left Pina Records and later signed a deal with Warner Music Latina in 2015. Their third album, 'Motivan2', was released in 2016 under their own label, Baby Records Inc., and Warner Music Latina. Their most recent album, 'El Sistema', was released in 2021.
Musical Style
Zion & Lennox are known for their unique style that blends romantic themes with catchy reggaeton beats. They are considered pioneers of the romantic reggaeton movement. Unlike many of their contemporaries, their lyrics tend to be less explicit, which they refer to as giving reggaeton a "commercial touch".
Discography
Studio Albums
- Motivando a la Yal (2004)
- Los Verdaderos (2010)
- Motivan2 (2016)
- El Sistema (2021)
Notable Singles
- "Te Hago El Amor"
- "Don't Stop"
- "Otra Vez" (feat. J Balvin)
- "La Player (Bandolera)"
- "Súbeme La Radio" (with Enrique Iglesias)
Awards and Recognition
Throughout their career, Zion & Lennox have received numerous awards and nominations. They have won six Billboard Latin Music Awards and have been nominated for Latin American Music Awards and Lo Nuestro Awards. In 2020, they celebrated their 20th anniversary with the "Iconic Tour Twenty 20". The duo announced their separation in November 2024, after over two decades of collaboration.