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Elías De Léon is a Puerto Rican executive producer in the latin industry and CEO of White Lion Records. He started his label with the release of first solo album "No Mercy" in 1995. De Léon has been a part of many successful latin artist in the music industry. Tego Calderon "El Abayarde" was released under White lion Records in 2002. Cosculluela, Zion Y Lennox, Jowell Y Randy, Voltio and Calle 13 who has won the most latin grammys with 24 Latin and 4 Grammy Awards are among the artist that Elías has discovered. As of recent De Léon is currently involved with Darell, La Tribu De Abrante, Sin Sensura, Brray. Career Elias De Leon started his musical career right after graduating from high school in Puerto Rico. After his studies he moved to New York where he assisted in a performance of legendary latin rapper Vico C. After meeting a representative from his team De Léon's interest grew in the music business. 1992 In 1992 he meets Dj Playero after returning to Puerto Rico. Dj Playero working on "Playero 37" at the time introduced him to the artist in the compilation album. Among those artist he meets Daddy Yankee. On this album is where he starts his career as an executive producer. 1995 He executive Produces his first solo album with "No Mercy" . 1997 Boriqua Guerrero "First Combat" was created in 1997. A compliation album featuring latin artist and Hip Hop artist. Among those hip hop artist Fat Joe, Nas, Big Pun, Busta Rymes, Lost Boys. 2002 Elias De Leon releases El Abayarde from artist Tego Calderon (which was signed to White Lion Records at the time) The album sells 75,000 copies the first week and 300,000 despite bring bootlegged. 2004 Debuts Zion Y Lennox - "Motivando A La Yal" lands at 13th on U.S. Latin Pop Albums. 2005 Calle 13 "Calle 13" is released and is awared 3 Latin Grammys including Best Urban Music Album, Best New Artist, and Best Short Form Music Video for their first single Atrévete-te-te. Works * Daddy Yankee "No Mercy" * White Lion "Rap Reggae Allstars" * Dj Playero Y Nico Canada - "Boriqua Guerreo E,P" * * Maestro "The Movie" * Planet Reggea (Various artist) * Tego Calderon "El Abayarde" * Tego Calderon "El Enemy De Los Guasibiri" * Zion Y Lennox "Motivando A La Yal" * Julio Voltio "Voltage Ac" * John Eric "Peso Completo" * White Lion - "Greatest Hits Vol.1" * Zion Y Lennox "Motivando A La Yal" Special Edicion" * Calle 13 - Self Titled (Won A Grammy Award for Best Urban Music Album at 2006 Latin Grammys) * Julio Voltio - "Voltio" * * Calle 13 "Residente O Visitante" (Executive Producer: Elías De Léon) * Casa De leones- Self Titled (Black Lion Entertainment / White Lion Records) * Julio Voltio "En Lo Claro" * Tego Calderon "El Abayarde Contraataca" * Jowell Y Randy "Los Mas Suelto" * Cosculluela "El Principe" * Calle 13 "Los De Atras Viene Conmigo" (Executive Producer: Elías De Léon) * Cosculluela "El Principe- Ghost Edition" * Jowell Y Randy "El Momento" * Cosculluela "El Niño" * Guelo Star "The MovieMan" * Jowell Y Randy "Sobredoxis" * Cosculluela * "La Vieja Senda" * "La Verdadera Vuelta"
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