The Creole rapper Sandy Carriello, a former member of the iconic duo Sandy y Papo, died on December 23 of a heart attack at his residence in the urbanization of Juan Rafael, Santo Domingo Norte. His remains will be covered on Saturday 26 at Blandino Funeral Home on Sabana Larga Boulevard starting at 10:00 a.m. and will receive a Christian burial in Cristo Salvador Cemetery beginning at 3:30 p.m.
Sandy, 48, was absent from the stage, but spent more time in music production and touring. In this 2021 he promised new music, so he let it be known on his Instagram account, sharing images with the recording of a video.
Although it was believed that there was rivalry with colleagues from the Merenhouse movement in the 1990s, it lagged behind in last collaboration which Sandy MC did with Proyecto Uno in 2018, which was titled “They like bread” (Buckle brush) where they also participated, Fulanito and Papi Sánchez.
Colleagues remember
Nelson shoes, the leader of the group Proyecto Uno, who popularized the hits “Altă noapte” and “Tiburon” in the 90’s, recalled the affection that united him with the singer “It’s time to dance”.
“Finding the power to say goodbye to one of our great comrades, one of the most beloved. I watched him grow and realize his dreams. It was an honor to share and record songs together, “Zapata wrote with several photos of him on his Instagram account.
The producer also said that the young Creole rapper of the time, who lived in New York, wanted to be part of First project in a historical audition „and I told you it was better to separate them from their group with Papo. The rest was history, “he added.
The proposal was fulfilled up to the competition in a growing movement that attracted young people. “Today, in heaven, you meet Papo and they will hug. Give another Don Rafa like in this photo. Goodbye DUO OF HISTORY. Sandy, thank you for all the love and positive energy! ”, A conchis el.
On the remix of the song “Pa ‘que enjoy” (2018), Nelson Zapata brought together some exponents of the merenhouse, among them Sandy, and wrote: “This is the last work I did with @sandypapo where @fulanitooriginal @ also participates. doserock and @papisanchezofficial A Christmas version of the song #parquegocen. Merry Christmas! With music we honor the legacy we reaped thanks to you. This post I had prepared for today before yesterday’s news. Happy holidays and may our music never die ”.
The singer Papi Sánchez, Sandy’s friend said: “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 Papo’s, remains forever. I’m very sad. “
While Magic Juan, who belonged to the One project, said he had lost a friend. “I am shocked ….. today I lost a friend, a colleague and a pillar in urban music. RIP, RIP Sandy ”.
While Rafael (Dose) Vargas, from Fulanito, another group that caused a sensation with songs like “Cepillo” and “Guayando”, also had an excellent relationship with Sandy. “Rest in peace my King !! … RIP … I’m crushed !! … # 2020. the worst year ever (Worst year of all), “he said on his Instagram account with a photo next to the deceased urban.
Vladimir Dotel, from IllegalHe fired him like this: “Rest in peace Sandy. One of the pioneers and promoters of urban music. #sandypapo #boogiedownrap ”.
Recording with Gabriel
In 2019, merengue player Gabriel released his album “Morisoñando Vol. 1”, a historical production that includes 14 collaborations of great exponents of the meringue, including Fernando Villalona, Sergio Vargas, Proyecto Uno, Jossie Esteban and Sandy , with which he recorded a modern version of “It’s time to dance” with a video that mimicked the 90’s and has over 1 million views on YouTube.
Sandy went to the concert that the singer from “A just one hour” gave at the Palacio de los Deportes and was one of the most applauded.
The “It’s time to dance” chords of the duo Sandy and Papo sounded, and there Sandy came out with her spirit and urban flow, this being one of the best moments of the show. The subject left everyone on fire, despite the fact that, according to the list of topics, the journalists had access to it, he was the last guest, but they were still happy.
On his Instagram account, the music producer also referred to the exponent as follows: “Pussy Sandy. I have always told you and I repeat it again, an honor that I was able to share with you in several stages and honor your great legacy in life and exalt what both you and Papo have left us with so many generations through their music. Thank you so much Brother. Your music will live forever. Rest in peace, giant ”.
Far from enjoying the honey of today’s successful artists with millions of reproductions on digital platforms, Sandy and Papo had an impact on the markets of Central and South America and the United States, being the second to step on the “Monster” of La Quinta Vergara, the Viña del Mar Festival in Chile in 1999 after Illegal.
Sandy died at the age of 20 from her partner, Merenhouse rapper and singer Luis Ernesto Dechamps, known as Papo, on July 11, 1999, at just 26 years old, two days before starting another tour in Venezuela and Spain as a duo Sandy and Papo.
“Mueve Mueve”, “It’s time to dance”, “Sexy girl”, “Candela”, are some of the hits of the legendary Creole urban duo formed in New York City.