| Chicos de Barrio | |
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| Origin | Torreon, Coahuila, Mexico |
| Genres | Cumbia, hip hop, reggae, R&B |
| Years active | (1995–Present) |
| Labels | EMI Latin, MCM (Metro Casa Musical), Nueva Generacion, Warner Music WEA International, Far Music |
| Website | http://www.chicosdebarrio.com.mx/ |
Chicos de Barrio was formed in 1995 in Torreon, Coahuila, Mexico. This musical group is formed from 11 elements, in which the percussion, harmony and swing are predominant. This Mexican eleven member tropical band have burst mainstream throughout our Northern American continent. This musical group combines urban, hip hop, salsa, vallenato, reggae and many other music genres. This in turn lead to a unique and distinctive musical rhythm and beat. Not only has the music been stylish but their unique style of dressing has always been appreciated from many of the musical groups' followers.
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In the beginning Chicos de Barrio did not have an artistic name. They would only play music together in search of a name as unique as their style in wardrobe and music. They chose Chicos de Barrio, a name as unique as themselves. When in search of a record company to sign a record deal was nowhere in sight, they never gave up and continued to perform locally and in surrounding areas. One day a now great producer for Video Home, Amador Granados came across them and offered to record their first official disc titled, Triste Lagunera. This compact disc was recorded in the overlooking city of Los Angeles, Corona, California. Amador Granados was sold the reproduction rights of Chicos de Barrio, which in turn lead to Mr. Granados owning any right to reproduce their music. This was their break of their lives as upcoming musicians. It took one full year to fully implement the Triste Lagunera project. After one full year of implementing this compact disc, Chicos de Barrio was finally here and here for good! After one full year of working on the first and original production of Chicos de Barrio Triste Lagunera much was to come ahead for this excellent musical group with the support of Amador Granados.
One year after their original project of Triste Lagunera, Chicos de Barrio began to tour United States of America. While still touring with Amador Granados help, Jesus Dimas Maciel and Juan Angel Najera set up local events in such places as San Antonio, Texas, Austin, Texas, Houston, Texas and many other local cities in Texas. Five years after they originally met with Amador Granados, Metro Casa Musical, and EMI Latin have been some of the few record labels to contract Chicos de Barrio, and pave the way for this spectacular musical group. From opening acts for such groups as Michael Salgado, Bobby Pulido, and Intocable and many more, to headlining some of the groups mentioned above and having great performances across the United States of America and all of Mexico. Performances with such great artists like Juan Gabriel and former Lead Vocals for Los Kumbia Kings DJ Kane are just some of the few things to mention. Invitation by the Governor of Coahuila to perform and attend at various Mexican Nominations. Chicos de Barrio also performed live across U.S.A and Mexico on such shows as Televisa Musica, Furia Musical, Hoy, Al Fin de Semana, Sabado Gigante, Despierta America, El Gordo y la Flaca, Primer Impacto to performances at such places like La Plaza de Toros de Mexico, El Auditorio Nacional, El Palacio de Los Deportes and many more places and shows. A big broadcasting company that has had a lot to do with the expansion and growth of Chicos de Barrio is Univision. One of the biggest accomplishments for this fabulous musical group was with Warner Bros. Records when given the opportunity to perform and record the self titled Mucha Lucha theme song. Currently this show is broadcasting on Cartoon Network and abroad.
GANADORES DE PREMIOS DE LA MUSICA LATINA 2010 "MEJOR TROPICAL"
Jesus Dimas Maciel/Alfredo "FRED" Lopez