Panamanian R&B/hip-hop group La Factoria, founded in 2000 by producer DJ Pablito, gained popularity across the Spanish-speaking world with their debut album, DJ Pablito Presenta La Factoria. Their second album, Sin Obstaculos, released in 2004, propelled them onto international airplay charts, with their hit single "Todavía" earning them nominations and a spot in the Top 40 on Billboard's Latin Pop Airplay chart. The group's third album, Nuevas Metas, released in 2006, capitalized on the reggaeton trend, resulting in their highest sales yet, with the single "Perdóname" making waves in Billboard's Hot Latin Tracks category and expanding their reach to U.S. audiences through online distribution.
