| Down AKA Kilo | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Juan Martinez |
| Born | January 13, 1985 [1][2] Oxnard, California, United States |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Occupations | Rapper |
| Years active | 1998-present |
| Labels | Silent Giant, Machete, Universal |
| Website | www.myspace.com/downakakilo |
Juan Martinez (born January 13, 1985), better known by his stage name Down AKA Kilo, is an American rapper from Oxnard, California.
Martinez was born in Oxnard; his parents were illegal immigrants from Mexico.[2] Growing up, he listened to Cypress Hill and N.W.A and began rapping at age 13. He made his first recordings at the garage of childhood friend Edward "E-Dub" Rios, who would later become producer of the Power 106 radio show Pocos Para Locos. He released his debut album California Cowboyz in 2003,[3] and his second album Definition of an Ese in 2007, with two singles from the album, "Lean like a Cholo" and "Definition of an Ese."
On March 28, 2009, Down was injured in a car accident at Farmington, New Mexico and put in a coma while hospitalized.[4]
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| Year | Title | Peak chart position | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US R&B | US Heatseekers | ||
| 2003 | California Cowboyz
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— | — |
| 2007 | Definition of an Ese[5]
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70 | 11 |
| Year | Title | Peak chart position | Album | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | US Rap | |||
| 2007 | "Lean like a Cholo"[6] | 34 | 15 | Definition of an Ese |