Akwid

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Akwid
Origin Jiquilpan, Michoacán, Mexico
Genre(s) Chicano rap, Latin, rap, hip hop
Label(s) Univision Music Group
Website www.akwid.com
Members
Sergio Gomez
Francisco Gomez

Akwid is a Mexican-American hip hop group, combining hip hop-style vocals with regional Mexican music. An earlier incarnation of the group was known as Juvenile Style. Rappers Sergio "AK" Gómez and Francisco "Wikid" Gómez, who make up Akwid, are two brothers originally from Jiquilpan, Michoacán, who live in Los Angeles, California.

Their first album, Proyecto Akwid, won two Billboard Prizes and a Latin Grammy Award for Best Latin Rock/Alternative Album.

Their 2004 album "Hoy, Ayer, and Forever" remixes several songs from the album "2002 A.D." using their more recent style, incorporating regional Mexican music. Their 2004 album KOMP 104.9 Radio Compa is in the form of a broadcast on a fictitious radio station, and their 2005 album Los Aguacates De Jiquilpan is in the form of a fairy tale explaining their arrival from Mexico to the U.S.. They are currently signed to Univision Music Group.

Their song, "¡Chivas Explosivas!" is the official anthem for Club Deportivo Chivas USA of Major League Soccer. [1]

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[edit] Discography

[edit] Albums

  • The Akwid Project
    • Released: 2001
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  • 2002 A.D.
    • Released: 2002
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  • Proyecto Akwid
    • Released: 2003
    • Chart positions: Top Latin Albums #7
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    • Singles: "No Hay Manera", "Taquito De Ojo", "Siempre Ausente", "Sin Ti"
  • Hoy, Ayer, and Forever
    • Released: 2004
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  • KOMP 104.9 Radio Compa
    • Released: 2004
    • Chart positions: Top Latin Albums #2
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    • Singles: "Jamás Imagine", "Como, Cuando y Donde", "Sifi Ofo Nofo"
  • The Crossover
    • Released: 2004
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  • Kickin' It... Juntos With Jae-P
    • Released: 2005
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  • Los Aguacates De Jiquilpan
    • Released: 2005
    • Chart positions: Top Latin Albums #6
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    • Singles: "Sentir La Vida", "Anda y Ve"
  • Still Kickin It With Jae-P
    • Released: 2005
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  • E.S.L.
    • Released: 2006
    • Chart positions: Top Latin Albums #9
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    • Singles: "Que Quiere La Nena", "El Principio"
  • Live In Japan
    • Released: 2006
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  • Greatest Exitos
    • Released: 2007
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  • La Novela
    • Released: 2008
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[edit] References

  1. ^ adidas MLS Soccer

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