BIOGRAFÍA DE EL
GENERAL Panamanian El General (born Edgardo
A. Franco) began singing and composing songs at the age of 12 in his native Rio
Abajo. After getting a scholarship, the young artist moved to the U.S. to study
business administration, soon becoming a professional accountant. Nevertheless,
he realized that music was his real passion and decided to start a singing
career. El General's first record was called "Tu Pum Pum"; he soon
after issued his debut album, Estas Buena, which featured the hit single
"Te Ves Buena." 1991's Muevelo Con el General allowed him to
start touring Latin America. In 1992, his catchy "Muevelo," a mixture
of Latin rap and Jamaican reggae, achieved an MTV award for Best Latin Video. El
Poder Del General, released in 1993, featured a new hit for Edgardo Franco, a
merengue called "Caramelo." ~ Drago Bonacich, All Music Guide