Tego worked various jobs (notably as a mechanic) during his formative years while pursuing his dream of becoming a hip hop/reggaeton artist. Thanks to his friendship with Eddie Dee whom by the year 1999 had become one of the most successful and popular rappers in Puerto Rico, Tego is given a 2nd chance and signed to Eddie's label in 2000 along with the legendary company Boricua Guerrero (co-owned by White Lion founder Elias De Leon) whom were known as the first Latin hip hop/reggaeton label to collaborate with American hip hop acts such as Nas, Busta Rhymes and Big Punisher (Link To Boricua Guerrero Album).