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Josias de la Cruz (born January 5, 1987) professionally known as Nely "El Arma Secreta", is a reggaeton producer, introduced in the genre by Luny Tunes.

[edit] Biography

Nely, of Dominican descent, was born and raised in Puerto Rico where he immersed himself in music at five years old, playing drums in his local church. At age of 14 he began experimenting with reggaeton. He quickly established himself as the top producer for some of the music industry's biggest stars.

[edit] Musical career

Nely has been part of the reggaeton explosion, contributing beats to reggaeton's highest selling albums including Mas Flow 2 and Wisin & Yandel's Pa'l Mundo.

Nely has produced many hits including Gansta Zone (Daddy Yankee & Snoop Dogg), Conteo (Don Omar), Rakata (Wisin & Yandel), Noche de Travesura (Hector "El Father" & Divino), Cuanto Tengo Que Esperar (Zion & Lennox), Contacto (Yaviah), Burn It Up (R. Kelly) and Obsession (Frankie J).

Nowadays, Nely has founed the label Artillery, in which fellow producer Tainy is also a member. Nely is working with his protége Lui-G on releasing the latters debut album called '21+ Música Para Adultos'.

[edit] Production Discography

• 2005 Mas Flow 2 (Luny Tunes & Baby Ranks)
• 2005 TP.3 Reloaded (R. Kelly)
• 2005 Pa'l Mundo (Wisin & Yandel)
• 2006 King of Kings (Don Omar)
• 2006 Top of the Line (Tito "El Bambino")
• 2006 Mas Flow: Los Benjamins (Luny Tunes & Tainy)
• 2007 The Perfect Melody (Zion)
• 2007 It's My Time (Tito "El Bambino")
• 2007 The Black Carpet (Nicky Jam)
• 2008 Showtime (Angel & Khriz)
• 2008 Lo Mejor De Mi (Jadiel)
• 2008 El Fenómeno (Arcángel)
• 2009 Down To Earth (Alexis & Fido)
• 2009 Free Tempo (Tempo)
• 2009 The Black Frequency - (Los Yetzons)
• 2009 Mr. T (Tego Calderón)