The Kumbia Kings were a Mexican-American cumbia group from Corpus Christi, Texas, created by A.B. Quintanilla. Their music encompasses the styles of cumbia, hip hop, and R&B. They produce songs in both Spanish and English. The band's producers from the beginning have been Quintanilla and Cruz Martínez. Quintanilla is the brother of the late "Queen of Tejano", Selena. Quintanilla played bass guitar for the group, while Martínez, husband of international artist Alicia Villarreal, played keyboards. Both co-wrote songs for the Kumbia Kings. Though the group has gone through a revolving door of members in recent years amid controversy and finger-pointing, and the Kumbia Kings of today are vastly different from what originated in Corpus Christi over eight years ago, Quintanilla and Martínez were always the soul of the group. Gone are original members Frankie J and DJ Kane, both of whom have gone on to significant success as solo artists, as well as the group K1, a collaboration of founding members of Kumbia Kings who have defected from the group for reason of "internal dissension". Quintanilla, Irvin "Pee Wee" Salinas, as well as Selena's widower Chris Pérez, also decided to leave the group due to that same "internal dissension" and joined Los Kumbia All Starz, formed by A.B. Quintanilla. Martínez kept what was left of Los Kumbia Kings and formed his own group Los Super Reyes with the remaining members. In October 2009, Quintanilla and Martínez solved their differences, and announced that the Kumbia Kings would reunite for a series of concerts lasting from late 2009 through early 2010.
"Tú Y Yo" is the first single from Thalía's 2002 self-titled album Thalía. The song was written by Estéfano and Julio Reyes, and produced by Estéfano. It was released on Thalia's 2003 English-language album, also titled Thalia. It topped the charts reaching number one at Billboard's hot Latin tracks, becoming her second number one single on this chart. The song also received airplay in European countries like Greece and Spain.
Los Kumbia All Starz are an American musical group from Corpus Christi, Texas who play Mexican cumbia. The group was created by A.B. Quintanilla. Kumbia All Starz are not to be confused with Los Kumbia Kings although some members are originally from Los Kumbia Kings. Their 2006 debut album Ayer Fue Kumbia Kings, Hoy Es Kumbia All Starz reached number one on United States Billboard's Latin Pop Albums chart, number one on the Top Latin Albums chart, and number sixty-eight on the United States Billboard 200. The album spawned two charting singles, "Chiquilla" and "Parece Que Va a Llover".
"¿Dónde Está Santa Claus?" is a novelty Christmas song. 12-year-old Augie Rios had a hit with the song in 1958 which featured the Mark Jeffrey Orchestra. Written by George Scheck, Rod Parker, and Al Greiner, and copyrighted in 1958, the copyright was renewed and is owned by Ragtime Music. The song was originally released on MGM Records' Metro label. The 45 record single was backed with the song "Ol' Fatso ."
Premio Lo Nuestro 2008 was held on February 21, 2008, at the American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida. It was broadcast live by Univision Network.
"Speedy Gonzales" is a 1961 David Dante alias David Hess song about Speedy Gonzales, "the fastest mouse in all Mexico". It was written by Buddy Kaye, Ethel Lee and David Hess. The David Dante original briefly entered the US Music Vendor chart in April 1961.
Jason Cano, better known as DJ Kane, is an American singer who was the lead vocalist for the Latin Grammy award winning A.B. Quintanilla y Los Kumbia Kings from 1999 to 2003 and A.B. Quintanilla y Los Kumbia All Starz from 2008 to 2010 and went on to become a successful solo artist.
20 #1's Now is a 2007 compilation album by various artists and presented by reggaeton production duo Luny Tunes, released on November 20, 2007, by Machete Music.
Los Super Reyes are an American musical group from Corpus Christi, Texas who play Mexican cumbia. The group was created by Cruz Martínez after he and A.B. Quintanilla had arguments over Martínez selling the group they were both in at the time, Los Kumbia Kings. A.B. Quintanilla left the group, which he had created, along with other members and created Kumbia All Starz. Cruz Martínez kept Los Kumbia Kings but changed the name to Los Super Reyes for legal issues.
The Billboard Latin Music Awards grew out of the Billboard Music Awards program from Billboard Magazine, an industry publication charting the sales and radio airplay success of musical recordings. Originally launched as the Billboard Latin Music Conference in 1990, the first awards began in 1994. In addition to awards given on the basis of success on the Billboard charts, the ceremony includes the Spirit of Hope award for humanitarian achievements and the Lifetime Achievement award, as well as awards by the broadcasting partner.
Ayer Fue Kumbia Kings, Hoy Es Kumbia All Starz is the debut studio album by Mexican-American cumbia group A.B. Quintanilla y Los Kumbia All Starz and the fifth studio album by Mexican-American musician A.B. Quintanilla. It was released on October 3, 2006 by EMI Latin. The fan edition was released on October 2, 2007. It has all the songs from the standard edition plus two more tracks and the music videos for "Chiquilla", "Parece Que Va a Llover", and "Speedy Gonzales".
Planeta Kumbia is the second studio album by Mexican-American cumbia group A.B. Quintanilla y Los Kumbia All Starz and the sixth studio album by Mexican-American musician A.B. Quintanilla. It was released on March 4, 2008 by EMI Latin. Production on the album was handled by A.B. Quintanilla and Luigi Giraldo.
The discography of Panamanian reggaeton singer Flex consists of three studio albums, eight solo singles, one featured single and one EP; collaborations are also included.
"Parece Que Va a Llover" is a charanga song composed by Spanish-Cuban composer Antonio Matas in 1947. It has been covered by many artists including, Los Panchos, Pedro Infante, Beny More, Joe Quijano and Selena.
"Mami", is a song by A.B. Quintanilla Y Los Kumbia All Starz. It is the fourth single from the album Ayer Fue Kumbia Kings, Hoy Es Kumbia All Starz. This song is kind of mix between "Mami" and "Anoche No Dormí" songs included on the first edition of the CD, but back later were remade in only one song and retitled "Mami Anoche No Dormí", this version was used on the music video and included on the Fan Edition from the CD.
"Baila Esta Cumbia" is a song recorded by American Tejano singer Selena for her second studio album, Ven Conmigo (1990). It was released as the second single by EMI Latin on August 28, 1990, behind "Ya Ves". It was composed by her brother–producer A.B. Quintanilla, and Selena y Los Dinos backup dancer, Pete Astudillo. The recording is an up-tempo Mexican cumbia song. It was well received by music critics who enjoyed its cumbia-feel and rhythm.
Irvin Salinas, known professionally as Pee Wee, is an American singer, songwriter, dancer, and actor. He was a former singer for the band Kumbia Kings and was a lead singer for Kumbia All Starz, both created by A.B. Quintanilla. In early 2008, he left Kumbia All Starz to become a solo artist. His debut studio album Yo Soy was released on August 11, 2009.
Ricardo Ruiz Pérez, better known as Ricky Rick, is a Mexican singer-songwriter, rapper, and former vocalist for the band A.B. Quintanilla y Los Kumbia All Starz. After a successful career with Kumbia All Starz, performing songs such as "Mami" “Rica y Apretadita" and "Por Ti Baby." Ricky embarked on a solo project and his first single had been set to be released in 2018.
Mexican-American musician A. B. Quintanilla has released nine studio albums, two live albums, five compilation albums, two remix albums, and thirty-three singles.
Abraham Isaac Quintanilla III, known professionally as A. B. Quintanilla III or A. B. Quintanilla, is an American record producer, songwriter and musician, and the older brother of "The Queen of Tejano music" Selena. Along with Selena, his other sister Suzette, and his father Abraham, he became a member of Los Dinos in 1980 which would later include Selena's husband Chris Pérez as a guitarist. As a member of Los Dinos, A. B. would play bass guitar, produce and write songs for Selena which became successful singles such as "Como la Flor", "Amor Prohibido" and "No Me Queda Más".
