Cartel de Santa facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Cartel de Santa
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Santa Catarina, Nuevo León, México |
| Genres | Hip hop, Mexican hip hop, rap, trap, Gangsta rap, rapcore |
| Years active | 1996–present |
| Labels | Sony BMG, Babilonia Music |
| Associated acts | Dharius Control Machete Fermín IV Pato Machete Kinto Sol Tren Lokote Akwid Big Flow Music Locura Terminal Dyablo C-4 C-Kan MC Davo |
| Members | Babo Mono Mr. Pomel |
| Past members | Dharius |
Cartel de Santa is a popular Mexican hip hop group. They are from Santa Catarina, Nuevo León. The group started in 1996. They used different names and members at first. Later, they chose their final name and lineup.
The main singer is Eduardo Dávalos De Luna, known as Babo. Román Rodríguez, also called "Mono," is another key member. Dharius was part of the group until 2013. Cartel de Santa is one of the most famous Mexican rap groups worldwide. They are also one of the best-selling Spanish-speaking groups ever. They have earned many awards for their high sales.
The Story of Cartel de Santa
The group became very famous in 2003. They released their first album that year. It was called "Cartel de Santa: Vol. I". Jason Roberts produced this album. He also worked with other big artists. These include Cypress Hill and Ice Cube.
In the same year, Cartel de Santa made a music video. It was for their song "Perros". MTV showed this video across Latin America. Their most important album came out in 2004. It was named "Cartel de Santa Vol. II". This album had popular songs like "Blah Blah Blah" and "La Llamada". It also featured "El Dolor del Micro" with Julieta Venegas.
In 2006, the group recorded their third album. It was called "Cartel de Santa, Vol. Prohibido". In February 2008, the band released their fourth album.
Music Albums
Studio Albums
- Cartel de Santa (2002)
- Vol.II (2004)
- Volumen Prohibido (2006)
- Vol.IV (2008)
- Sincopa (2010)
- Golpe Avisa (2014)
- Viejo Marihuano (2016)
Special Collections
- Cartel de Santa, Casa Babilonia presentan: Los Mixtapes (2006)
- Cartel de Santa, Greatest Hits (2007)
- Casa Babilonia Records: Compilado (2008)
- Casa Rifa: Demos (2009)
- Sincopa 5.1 (2011)
- Me Atizo Macizo Tour 2012, En vivo desde el D.F
- Los Jefes (Soundtrack of the movie) (2015)
See also
In Spanish: Cártel de Santa para niños
