In 2001, Peña formed his first group, a boy band called Alofoque[1] for Latino teens in Boston, and a record label with the same name.
A young producer, Nely “El Arma Secreta” was working with the top talent in Reggaeton, including Daddy Yankee and Don Omar.
Don Omar set up collaborations with artists including Tony Dize, Las Moscas and a group from Venezuela called Chino y Nacho.
He produced two songs for Chino y Nacho at that time, including one of their early hits, “Dentro de Mi” featuring Don Omar.
It brought together aspiring talent, A&Rs from major labels and artists including Lapiz and Sensato del Patio.