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By: Sugey Palomares

What is a party without a little perreo? Puerto Rican duo Alexis y Fido officially dropped their fifth album Perreologia this week, which offers up fourteen new tracks to shake inappropriately to at the club or in the privacy of your own home. The duo, who have been involved in Puerto Rico's reggaeton movement since childhood, are known for their raw approach to the classic reggaeton beat. Alexis y Fido's new album offers many infectious tracks including one of our favorites titled, "Energía." The song has hooks full of energy and gallant-like lyrics honoring the special ladies in their lives. Unlike their last hit studio album Down to Earth, Perreologia includes a slew of collaborations with top-grade artists like Daddy Yankee, Franco el Gorila, Tony Dize, and so many more. Overall, the album is pouring with creative energy that's aimed to please.

Tr3s was granted exclusive access to the album release party at the Katra Lounge on Wednesday night. We got to hang out with the fellas and find out what the socially conscious group thinks about the university protests in Puerto Rico, what fans can expect from their new album Perreologia, and even got a special message for fans!

What can your fans expect from your new album Perreologia?

Alexis: Bueno, this album was made with lots of love for the fans. It’s dedicated to everyone that enjoys our music and el perreo that makes you want to have a good time on the dance floor. We were so lucky to collaborate with so many people like Tony Dize, Daddy Yankee, Flex, Eddie Avila, Franco el Gorila, Nova y Yori and so many more. We really produced this album with so much love for the fans. If they end up grabbing it, I know they won’t regret it.

You guys are known for being masters of wordplay. What inspired the lyrics in this album?

Alexis: Fido is the one that comes up with all of it. He is the mastermind.
Fido: Bueno, the fans are who really inspire us. We started to build on the songs based on what we thought our fans would really enjoy. I am very observant and like to stay on top of current events and what is going on in this world. All those things inspire us.

Speaking of current events, what are your thoughts on the university protests going on in Puerto Rico right now?

Fido: I support the students completely because I was a student at the University of Puerto Rico. There were always problems when it came to access to grants and scholarships. It’s true that financial aid is there to help us, but it wasn’t enough to cover the cost of books. This happens to so many students and they need more support to build a future for themselves.

What message do you give to those students in Puerto Rico that are struggling with this situation right now?

Fido: To keep going with their message. I know that a lot of artists from our industry are supporting them and they have our support too.

What can fans look forward to next from you guys?

Alexis: We are working really hard to promote the album. Right now we are planning on touring the States and getting the word out on this album. So far the response has been crazy. We really want to thank our fans for all the love.

Fido: We are also hitting up Panama City and Ontario in April. So you know, just traveling and trying to get the message out. Like Alexis said, this wouldn’t be possible without the fans.

Tags Alexis y Fido, Daddy Yankee, Eddie Avila, Flex, Franco "el Gorila", Latinos, Nova y Yori, perreo, Perreologia, Puerto Rico, Reggaeton, Tony Dize

Got Copa Mundial fever? Keep it locked to La Super Copa Tr3s, where the biggest stars de la musica latina square off in the ultimate voting match! Tune-in to MTV Tr3s every day at 6 PM ET for 2010 World Cup coverage and make sure to VOTE for your favorite artists — the winner of each match will move on to the next round!

It's official: Today's big winner is Alejandro Fernandez, who beat Alejandro Sanz! Congrats, Alejandro! Your fans have spoken. Shakira will go on to battle it out with Daddy Yankee tomorrow (July 1) for Round 2!

In the next match, starting TODAY at 6 PM ET, Angel y Khriz and Alexis y Fido go toe-to-toe. Which duo will triumph?? The choice is yours!

1. Vote for your favorite artist in today's battle on http://www.mtvtr3s.com/copatr3s/.

2. Once you vote, you will have the opportunity to answer 3 trivia questions for that artist.
Get them all right and you win 3 extra points for that artist!

It just takes two steps. Super easy, right? Remember, every vote counts, as the artist with the most votes will advance to the next round to battle the winner of the next match in La Super Copa Tr3s!!

Who do you think should move on to compete, Angel y Khriz or Alexis y Fido? YOU decide! Keep voting at http://www.mtvtr3s.com/copatr3s/!

Tags 2010 World Cup, Alejandro Fernandez, Alexis y Fido, Ángel y Khriz, La Super Cope Tr3s, MTV Tr3s

Ever wonder what your favorite artists think about Halloween y El Día De Los Muertos?  What are their favorite childhood costumes, spookiest Halloween stories or how do they celebrate la fiesta?  Si quieres saber, watch the exclusive spoooky clips below!

Did Calle 13's Residente have a real treat of a Halloween horror story, or is he just giving us a trick? Entérate aquí!

How did Wisin, del dúo dinámico, Wisin y Yandel, make a fool of himself on Halloween? No vas a creer la payasada he got himself into!

Y también, quieren saber los mejores cuentos de Halloween de Alexis y Fido?  Watch what los reggaetoneros had to say about their best Halloween memories!

Check out more exclusive Halloween clips from John Leguizamo, Café Tacuba, Panda, Pee Wee, Carlos Santos y más on Halloween on MTV Tr3s, aquí!

Make sure to tune-in to MTV Tr3s on Halloween to catch My Super Psycho Sweet 16, Top Tr3ce Halloween Spooks! and the MTV Ulalume: Howling At The New Moon Festival, starting at 2pm!

Tags Alexis y Fido, Cafe Tacuba, Calle 13, Carlos Santos, dia de los muertos, Halloween, John Leguizamo, MTV Tr3s, panda, Pee Wee, Residente, spooky, trick-or-treat, Video, Wisin y Yandel, Zoe

La espera al fin a terminado!  Alexis y Fido are back with un nuevo video para "Bartender" que está fuera de este mundo!

As we mentioned last week, the video starts when Mr. A y el Señor F hit up a bar after breaking up with their respective mujeres.  As they drown their sorrows en un trago, the bartender transports el dúo reggaetonero a un mundo virtual y fantástico.  Watch the exclusive video below!

If you missed the 'Makes A Video: Alexis y Fido "Bartender"' special today, no te preocupes, you can check it out online aquí!

Tags Alexis y Fido, Bartender, behind-the-scenes, exclusive video premiere, Makes a Video

Mr. A y Señor F (aka Alexis y Fido, Los Reyes del Perreo) are back with una nueva canción llamada "Bartender."  The video will premiere EXCLUSIVELY on MTV Tr3s este lunes, October 26.

What can we expect from the video?  El director, Luieville, called the video "bien futuristico, algo nuevo y innovativo." The premise of the video is that Alexis y Fido hit up the bar and start chatting it up with the hot bartender, who transports them to un mundo virtual y fantástico.  Want to know more?  You'll have to wait to watch the video premiere on Monday!

Make sure to keep it locked to MTV Tr3s on Monday at 4:30pm and again at 7pm EST to watch our EXCLUSIVE show: Makes A Video: Alexis y Fido "Bartender" to see Alexis y Fido take us behind-the-scenes of their nuevo video.  No te lo pierdas!

Tags Alexis y Fido, Bartender, Exclusive, Luiville, Makes the Video, Video Premiere

Missed the spook-tacular premiere of Toby Love's nuevo video de "Tu y Yo" on Entertainment As A Second Language last night?

No te preocupes, we've got the bone-chillingly sexy video right here for your viewing pleasure! The video, which was directed by Edgar Marrera, features an A-list roster of haunting cameos by Aventura's Lenny, Henry y Max (aka Max Agenda), as well as Alexis y Fido, Magic Juan, and our very own E.S.L. host, Carlos Santos!  Sharing vocal duties with el Bronx-born bachatero are brand-new bachata girl group (believe it!), Girlz Talk and fellow newcomers, Del Blocke.  The video takes place in a seedy nightclub straight out of True Blood, complete with blood-sucking, scantily-clad dancers and lots of leather, spikes and sunglasses at night.  También hay un baile en la mitad del video that reminds us of a sexed-up vampire bachata version of Michael Jackson's Thriller.

Cuéntanos, what do you think of Toby Love's walk on the dark side?  Is it una fantasía provocativa o una verdadera pesadilla?

Tags Alexis y Fido, Aventura, bachata, Carlos Santos, Del Blocke, Entertainment As A Second Languge, ESL, Girlz Talk, Latin Music, michael jackson, Music Video, Musica Latina, Thriller, Toby Love, True Blood, Tu y Yo, vampires, Video, Video Premiere

Holler if you've got the skillz to bring it on a VMA stage...

MTV Tr3s and Time Warner Cable are taking the moon man experience to a whole new level this year with a music contest geared to Los Angeles artists -- the "VMA Best Breakout LA Artist."  If you're a Los Angeles-based artist, and you've got a kick-ass song to share con el mundo, register here by July 14th to compete!  Or, if you're only in the game to stalk bands with mad SoCal style, sign up as a fan and watch the action!

To qualify to enter the VMA Best Breakout LA Artist contest you must:

1) Be a resident in the Los Angeles designated market area (DMA)

2) Be at least thirteen years old, with access to Internet

2) Upload an original song that belongs to a Latin genre of music by July 14th

Of the twenty highest-ranked Los Angeles artists entering this music competition, three bands will be picked to perform at a VMA show held at Six Flags Magic Mountain in Los Angeles. After a quick go-around on the Viper for a pre-show adrenaline rush, the three finalists will perform for an astute panel of judges - Dominicana Kat Deluna y los reggaetoneros Alexis y Fido. These Latin superstars will announce the winning act live y el ganador will be featured on the 2009 VMAs broadcast.

Got talent and West Coast style?  Join the local VMA action at la.mtvtr3s.com. Have additional questions about qualifying for the competition?  Visit the VMA Best Breakout LA Artist FAQs page.

Tags Alexis y Fido, Chisme, Gossip, Kat DeLuna, Latin Music, MTV, Musica Latina, Tr3s, Tres

If you had five minutes with Alexis y Fido, what would you say?

Well your chance is here, so we suggest you think about it!  Next week Alexis and Fido will be hosting a LIVE VIDEO CHAT straight from Puerto Rico via their website. This means all their fans (that's YOU) can video chat cara-a-cara with the reggaetoneros for an hour straight. Wondering what A&F's fave meal is or the inspiration behind their latest album "Down to Earth"? Well, don't be shy! Now is your chance to speak up.

Log on June 24th @ 7pm to chat live and direct with the "Ojos Que No Ven" singers. Register on Alexisyfido.com for more info. [sohood.com]

Tags Alexis y Fido, Down to Earth, live chat, Musica Latina, Ojos Que No Ven, puerto rica, Reggaeton, website

The clouds and rain drops were no match to the prideful celebration at yesterday's Puerto Rican Day Parade...

Thousands of Boricuas lifted their banderas up high during the festival that spanned twenty eight blocks in Spanish Harlem. The chants may have echoed throughout the five-boroughs, but New York City was the best location to spot all of the Puerto Rican estrellas. Tito El Bambino represented the special red, white, and blue flag to the fullest and made sure to give his devoted shout-outs to his fans along with other stars including, Alexis y Fido, Jaslene Gonzalez, Bernie Williams, and Victor Manuelle.

This year's turn around was bigger than any red carpet event! How did you celebrate this year's PR Parade?

Photos via Getty Images

Tags Alexis y Fido, Bernie Williams, Chisme, Gossip, Latin Music, MTV, Musica Latina, Puerto Rican Day, Puerto Rico, Tito El Bambino, Tr3s, Tres, Victor Manuelle

Alexis y Fido are finally bringing their perreo steez to live audiences...

Alexis y Fido have officially announced their "Down to Earth" tour beginning in Venezuela on July 5th. The "Sobrenatural" fellas are set to perform at Puerta Ordaz and will land in Caracas for their final show on July 19th. Despues, the "Ojos Que No Ven" singers will continue to make their rounds in South America. We recently spoke to the duo about their addictive sonido:

Yo creo que la gente ya nos tiene en el lado de lo que es la discoteca, de lo que es la acción, de lo que es poner las mujeres a bailar y eso; y pues, en este disco, quisimos dejarle saber a la gente que pa’ eso es que estamos.

The ladies aren't the only ones movin' to their vibe! Los chicos no se quedan atrás. For more information on Alexis y Fido's tour visit their homepage and keep it locked for more exclusives aquí!

Photo via Scott Gries

Tags Alexis y Fido, Chisme, Gossip, Latin Music, MTV, Musica Latina, Puerto Rico, Reggaeton, Tr3s, Tres, Venezuela