Chicos de Barrio | |
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Origin | Torreón, Coahuila, México |
Genres | Cumbia, vallenato, tropical, Latin |
Years active | 1995–present |
Labels | MCM (Metro Casa Musical) (1996–2002) Warner Music (2003) EMI Latin (2004–2006) Far Music (2007–2009) Dasmi Music (2010–present) |
Members | Dimas Maciel |
Website | chicosdebarrio.com.mx |
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