The Creole rapper Sandy Carriello, Former member of the iconic duo Sandy and Papo, died last December 23 of a heart attack at his residence in the urbanization Juan Rafael, in the municipality of Santo Domingo Norte. His remains will be buried this Saturday 26 at the Blandino Funeral Home on Avenida Sabana Llarga from 10:00 am and will receive Christian burial in the Crist Salvador cemetery from 3:30 pm
Sandy, 48, was absent from the stage, but devoted more time to music production and a few tours. In this 2021 he promised new music, so he made it known on his Instagram account when sharing images from the recording of a music video.
Although it was believed that there was rivalry with colleagues in the merenhouse movement in the 1990s, this was left behind in the latest collaboration which was performed by Sandy MC with Project One in 2018 which was titled “Bread they enjoy” (Brush buckle) where they also participated Fulanito i Papi Sánchez.
Colleagues remember that
Nelson Zapata, Leader of the group Project One, which popularized the hits “Another Night” and “Shark” in the 90’s, recalled the affection that united him with the performer of “It’s time to dance”.
“Finding the strength to say goodbye to one of our great colleagues, one of the most beloved. We saw him grow up and realize his dreams. It was an honor to share and record songs together, “Zapata wrote with several photos next to him on his Instagram account.
The producer also reported that the then young Creole rapper who lived in New York City wanted to be part of project One in a historic audition “i we told you that next to Papo it was better to make them his group apart. The rest was history, “he added.
The proposal was fulfilled on the verge of competing in a growing movement that attracted youth. “Today heaven join you with Papo and they will give you a hug. Give another one to Mr. Rafa as in this photo. Forever THE DUO OF HISTORY. Sandy, thank you for all your affection and positive energy!”, Ha concluded.
On the remix of the song “Bread ‘to enjoy” (2018), Nelson Zapata gathered some exponents of the merenhouse, including Sandy, and wrote: “This is the last work we did with @sandypapo @fulanitooriginal @ doserock and @papisanchezofficial also participate A Christmas version of the song #parquegocen Merry Christmas! With music we honor the legacy we have reaped thanks to you. We had this post prepared for today before yesterday’s news. Happy Holidays and may our music never die. “
the singer Papi Sánchez, friend of Sandy, expressed: “I am shocked by the death of Sandy, one of the most influential Dominican rappers. He was one of the initiators of the urban movement in the Dominican Republic, he played all the bases, physically he died, but his imprint, like that of Papo, remains forever. I’m very sad “.
while Magic Juan, Who belonged to Project One, said he lost a friend. “I’m in shock ….. today I lost a friend, colleague and a pillar in urban music. QEPD, RIP Sandy.”
With Rafael (Dose) Vargas, of Fulanito, Another group that caused a furor with songs like “Brush” and “Guayando”, also had an excellent relationship with Sandy. “May my King rest in peace !! … RIP … I’m Crushed !! … # 2020 ..worse year ever (The worst year of all)”, he said in his account Instagram with a photo next to the urban finite.
Vladimir Dotel, de Illegal, Fired him like this: “Rest Pau Sandy. One of the pioneers and propellants of urban music. #Sandypapo #boogiedownrap.”
Recording with Gabriel
In 2019, the merengue artist Gabriel released his album “Morisoñando Vol. 1”, a historic production that includes 14 collaborations by the hand of great exponents of the meringue, including Fernando Villalona, Sergio Vargas, Project One , Jossie Esteban and Sandy, with whom he recorded a modern version of “It’s Time to Dance” with a music video that emulated the 90’s era and has more than 1 million views on YouTube.
In the concert performed by the performer of “Just an Hour” at the Palau dels Esports was Sandy and was one of the most applauded.
The chords of “It’s time to dance” sounded, the duo Sandy and Papo, and there came Sandy with his spirit and urban flow, this being one of the best moments of the show. The topic left everyone on the spot, although according to the list of topics, the journalists had access to it, this was the last guest, but equally enjoyed.
On his Instagram account, the music producer also referred to the exponent as follows: “Pussy Sandy. I always told you and I repeat it again, an honor to have been able to share with you on multiple stages i pay tribute to your great living legacy and exalt what both you and Papo, through their music, left us with for so many generations. Thank you so much Brother. Your music will live forever. Rest in giant peace. “
Far from enjoying the honeys of today’s artists’ success with millions of plays on digital platforms, Sandy and Papo impacted the markets of Central and South America and the United States, being the second to step on the “Monster “of the Fifth Vergara, the Festival Vine of the Sea of Chile in 1999 after Illegal.
Sandy dies 20 years after her partner, rap and merenhouse singer Luis Ernesto Dechamps, known as Papo, on July 11, 1999, at just 26 years old, two days before starting another tour of Venezuela and Spain as the duo Sandy and Papo.
“Mou Mou,” “It’s Time to Dance,” “The Sexy Girl,” “Candela,” are some of the hits from the legendary Creole urban duo formed in New York City.