Kinto Sol
The three Garcia brothers (Javier "DJ Payback" Garcia, Manuel "Skribe" Garcia, and Eduardo "El Chivo" Garcia) and their music are the product of their cross-cultural life experience, a common story among young urban Latinos. Originally from Iramuca, Mexico, the brothers relocated to the United States, living in Milwaukee and Chicago, where they soaked up the hip-hop music and identity that surrounded them. Simultaneously tied to American youth culture and their Mexican heritage and community, the Garcia brothers chose rap lyrics and DJ turntables to express their national pride. Under the name Kinto Sol, the young artists released their debut record, Del Norte al Sur, joining the swelling ranks of Latino artists using their voices for political protest.
The release that followed, Hecho en Mexico, encouraged peers to take pride in their heritage, while La Sangre Nunca Muere took a strong stance on fidelity to the family. With each release, Kinto Sol won a larger listening audience and more credibility in an industry often suspicious of the new and different. While it was difficult to get strong label backing as an overtly political act, Kinto Sol had built up undeniable momentum. The Garcia brothers accepted an invitation from Univision Records for the 2007 release of Los Hijos del Maiz. The record confronted contemporary challenges faced by young Latino audiences, including ignorance, political corruption, and racism.
Two years later Kinto Sol issued Carcel de Suenos, their label debut for Machete Music, and landed at number nine on the rap charts, providing a higher profile for their message and more exposure when touring. El Último Suspiro followed in 2010 and peaked at 25 on the rap charts, though 2012's Familia, Fe y Patria climbed well inside the Top Ten. Following a relentless touring schedule, the trio would not issue another recording until 2015, when Protegiendo el Penacho was released and also climbed under the rap chart umbrella to peak at nine. The following year's Lo Ke No Se Olvida was issued by the independent Virus Enterprises and followed by a hits package in 2017 while the group was on tour. Kinto Sol's hard-earned reputation as the Public Enemy of hip-hop en español continues to precede them in underground hip-hop circles all over the United States and Mexico.
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Águila en Vuelo
Hip-Hop/Rap - Released by Vende Music on 17 Dec 2019
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Vida Loka
World - Released by Virus Enterprises LLC on 5 Jun 2020
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No Eras para Mi
World - Released by Virus Enteprises LLC on 14 Jul 2017
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Hecho en Mexico (Cumbia Remix)
World - Released by Virus Enteprises LLC on 10 Jun 2003
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No Soy Tu Perro (feat. El Tri)
Rock - Released by Virus Enterprises LLC on 3 Aug 2018
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El de Arriba
World - Released by Virus Enterprises LLC on 29 Oct 2021
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Brindemos por Ellas
World - Released by Virus Enterprises LLC on 3 Dec 2021
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Nieves de Enero
World - Released by Virus Enterprises LLC on 23 Feb 2018
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No Me Vas a Olvidar (feat. GC Girls)
World - Released by Virus Enteprises LLC on 28 Jul 2017
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Simón, Simón
Hip-Hop/Rap - Released by Virus Enterprises, LLC on 3 May 2024
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Entre Tiburones
Hip-Hop/Rap - Released by Virus Enterprises, LLC on 1 Mar 2024
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Que Les Valga Madre (En Vivo)
La Nueva Estrategia, Kinto Sol
Latin America - Released by UMLE - Fonovisa on 16 Feb 2024
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Corazón, Corazón
Hip-Hop/Rap - Released by 2023 Virus Enterprises LLC on 30 Jun 2023
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Vivir en Barrio
World - Released by Virus Enterprises LLC on 24 Sep 2021
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Solo Una Vez (feat. Someone Sm1)
World - Released by Virus Enteprises LLC on 12 Jun 2017
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Mi Abuelita
World - Released by Virus Enterprises LLC on 10 Sep 2021
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Caminos Antiguos
World - Released by Virus Enteprises LLC on 30 Jun 2016
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Vida Explosiva (feat. Someone Sm1)
World - Released by Virus Enterprises LLC on 25 May 2018
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Cuando Ladra
World - Released by Virus Enterprises LLC on 26 Jun 2020
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