Graduate of Sunset High School in 1986, meek, full of willed accomplishments, admiration of passion and showmanship shined at seventeen. Editor In Chief of the Sunset Stampede and Drum Major of the Sunset Bison Band, image and perfection was the game and writing his gift. Having power of strong leadership with an inner soul to be recognized. Nominated most talented senior boy, Pedro De Leon Ramirez of Spaniard decent and a CONQUISTADOR name of WISDOM, DIGNITY, RESPECT and HONOR. Sunset's motto of SPIRIT, KNOWLEDGE, FRIENDSHIP was in his heart and blood from birth.
Inheritable talent, His father Jose Luna Ramirez and God Father Paz Brito bandmasters of The Peacemakers in the 1960's and 1970's, this phenomenal 8 piece Desi Arnaz type ensemble with percussion and horns became an evolution change of Latin freestyle sounds. With Vocals and harmonies by his beautiful talented God Sister Angie Brito, God Brother Ismael Brito on Alto Sax. The Peacemakers recorded 45inch records becoming a traditional household name. His dad crossing paths with Ritchie Valens inspired Pedro with stories of early years and the making of Ritchie's hit single La Bamba.
Attending KD Studios Actors Conservatory in 1991, Lil Suzys #1 smash hit "Take Me In Your Arms" burned up freestyle radio. An extreme entrepreneur with two degrees, an Associate of Applied Science in Video Technology and Associate of Applied Arts in Acting and from a musical background. A hopeful of faith armored up leading destiny into Texas Freestyle History. After Dallas local artist Jaime exploded into the Freestyle Dance scene in 1992 with "Lets Touch Bass" and "Summer Heat". A charismatic leader drove the freestyle music industry to it's core. Wowing the persona Leo De Leon the artistic name given to him by successful club promoter/ Manager Allen Hammer. Leo's self produced single "Look My Way" with best friend Dj Geno Latino and latin producer Juaquin Guzman had the freestyle world captivated.
After debuting by the late Mix Master Jim Evans and Dallas KNON 89.3 fm radio host, Leo De Leon toured to Austin, Texas with Jaime giving an astonishing hit performance becoming a sought after fan essential. In 1993 Leo contacted Viper Records producer Adam Marano and successfully signed distribution.Texas first Freestyle artist to gain national and international exposure, "Look My Way" released on Metropolitan presents Viper's Freestyle Hit Parade Vol.II with Freestyle sensations Stephanie Marano and Denine. Dj Felony also music producer for Jaime, now well known radio personality Dj Felli Fel on Power 106fm in LA knew Leo was in demand. With persistence and an overwhelming perseverance trait Leo possessed, Felony agreed producing Leos follow up single "Give Your Love" debuting Danny Damian and Ci Ci. In 1994 Metropolitan featured Leo on Viper's Freestyle Hit Parade Vol.III and Viper's Mega Mix Vol.I compilations. Word of the next George La Mond (Bad Of The Heart) spread and keeps Leo De Leon nationally and internationally a freestyle favorite in the US, Canada and Brazil.
Through 1995-1996 promotions manager Rikki Rincon teamed up to promote the launch of Tight Flight Records. Manageing under the production of Felony and producer Tha Manipulator. Tight Flight released two successful compilations Southern Freestyle and Takin U Higher. Leo De Leons next hit "After All This Time" with Danny Damian "Endlessly", George Patino "Dance Through The Night" and Mila Marcel "I Will Always Love You" bolted into the evolution craze of Latin Freestyle. Reviews in music magazine Dance Music Authority from Canada, Dallas Tejano Connection and Low Rider Magazine prompt a tour in production. But as Tragedy hit home losing his Father in 1996, Leo parted with Tight Flight driving him back into Doorway Studios with Tha Manipulator (Norbyega Ghm) and produced his debut album "Look Into My Eyes."
In 1997 Hotlick Records/DeLeon Records and the extremely hot vocal producing harmonies and song writing skills of Danny Damian put Leo De Leon at #1 for weeks. Fans and freestyle radio fell deeper in love with a Texas Freestyle Icon. The succes of "Look Into My Eyes" put Leo on Main stages with other headliner acts like Debbie Deb, Stevie B, Lil Suzy, Spanish Fly, Johnny O, Cynthia, Collage, Emilo Navaira, Elida y Avante, Kumbia Kings, La Mafia, Gary Hobbs, La Sombra and Shelly Lares. Headlining himself Leo DeLeon embraces fans of all race, ages and genres. Receiving a pass excellence award in recognition and support promoting the educational success of students by the Edgewood Independent School District in San Antonio.
Leo De Leon records and executive produces under his own production De Leon EnTeRpRiSe, djrecords and Luna Management, pursueing his love for acting has appeared on Fox Prison Break season 3, Chase and TNT's Dallas The Next Generation. Time of the essence, Leo endures heart breaking tragedy again losing his brother in 2004 and his mom December 20, 2011. But an invincible Leo De Leon with FAITH and HOPE signs a marketing and distribution record contract on December 20, 2012 with Tate Music Group after submitting and being contacted by A&R manager Luke Johns. In review found "If You Ever" a contemporary pop ballad executive produced by (Ascension) Danny Damian, Leo De Leon and co- producer David Hernandez overwhelming with mainstream potential.
The Evolution ReBiRtH of a man living a dream set forth by The PEACEMAKERS, the promise to his dad for the love and devotion to his mom and family. With continuous support of radio and freestyle djs Like Lucky Boy Lopez of B93 in Midland, Odessa, Dallas Internet host VeTeRaNoUnO of D-Town Reggaeton and Swins Fontenelle of Freestyle Universe Radio Show in Chicago. Leo De Leon gains respect of Grammy nominated, Gold Record, Billboard Chart Producers The Klubjumpers Sam Michaels and Daniel Mathews. Producing Dance chart hits for Gloria Estefan "WEPA", Enrique Iglesias " No Me Digas Que No", PussyCat Dolls "Buttons" and Ricky J's GOLD status hit "Whatta Night". The Klubjumpers produce the anticipated Leo De Leon "Look Into My Eyes" Klubjumpers Evolution ReBiRtH dance remix.
Now the forthcoming THEN AND NOW album, a tribute to the music, the producers, the artist and musicians puts Leo De Leon in the Executive chair once again on a invincible rise to success. His follow up Latin album "Sabor A Mi" in production with producers Sam Michaels and Daniel Mathews will deliver the traditional freestyle that made you fall in love and mainstream crossover radio hits like a Lionel Richie My Love remake Mi Amor that will keep you in love.
