Akwid facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Akwid
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Akwid in 2004
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Jiquilpan, Michoacán, Mexico |
| Genres | Hip hop, Rap, Hip Hop Latino, Gangsta rap, |
| Years active | 2000-present |
| Labels | Univison Music Group Machete Music |
| Associated acts | Kinto Sol Control Machete Cypress Hill Delinquent Habits Locura Terminal Sick Jacken Dyablo C-4 Artilleria Pesada Cartel de Santa KDC |
| Members | AK Wikid |
Akwid is a Mexican music group. They are known for mixing hip hop with traditional Mexican regional music. The group started in 2000. It was first called Juvenile Style. The two main members of Akwid are brothers, Francisco "AK" Gómez and Sergio "Wikid" Gómez. They were born in Jiquilpan, Michoacán, Mexico. Today, they live in Los Angeles, California.
How Akwid Started
Sergio and Francisco Gómez were born in Michoacán, Mexico. They moved to the United States when they were very young. Sergio was five years old, and Francisco was three. They grew up in Los Angeles. There, they discovered their talent for music. They especially loved Hip hop.
Akwid became famous for mixing different music styles and cultures. Their music helped young people around the world feel connected. Many people see the Gómez brothers as pioneers in this unique music style. They use music to share their ideas and feelings.
Akwid's Music Albums
Akwid's first album was called Proyecto Akwid. This album won two Billboard Prizes. It also won a Grammy Award for Best Latin Alternative/Rock Album. A Grammy is a very important music award.
Their album Hoy, Ayer, and Forever (2004) has new versions of songs from their 2002 A.D. album. It shows their newer style, which includes more Mexican regional music. Another album, KOMP 104.9 Radio Compa (2004), sounds like a radio station playing only Akwid's music.
In 2005, they released Los Aguacates de Jiquilpan. This album tells a story, like a fairy tale. It explains their journey from Mexico to the United States. Akwid later signed with Machete Music. This record label is part of Universal Music Group.
Akwid also made a special song called "Chivas Explosivas!". This song became the official anthem for the Chivas USA soccer team. This team plays in the Major League Soccer.
Studio Albums
- Proyecto Akwid (Univision, 2003)
- Komp 104.9 Radio Compa (Univision, 2004)
- Los Aguacates de Jiquilpan (Univision, 2005)
- E.S.L. (Univision, 2006)
- La Novela (Univision, 2008)
- Classificado "R" (Machete Music, 2010)
- Revolver (Diwka, 2013)
- The Atraco (Diwka, 2015)
Compilation Albums
- Crossover (2-k Sounds, 2004)
- Hoy, Ayer, and Forever (2-k Sounds, 2004)
- Siempre (2-k Sounds, 2004)
- Kickin' It Juntos (with Jae-P), (Univision, 2005)
- Still Kickin' It (With Jae-P), (Univision, 2005)
- Live in Japan (Univision, 2006)
- Dos en Uno (Univision, 2006)
- Greatest Exitos (Univision, 2007)
- No Hay Manera and Muchos Exitos Mas: Linea de Oro (Univision, 2007)
See Also
In Spanish: Akwid para niños
