Kinto Sol facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Kinto Sol
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From left - El Chivo, Skribe and DJ Payback
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Guanajuato, Mexico |
| Genres | Chicano rap |
| Years active | 1994-present |
| Labels | Disa, Univision |
| Members | DJ Payback Garcia El Chivo Skribe |
| Past members | El Gordo |
Kinto Sol is a popular Latin hip hop group from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This musical group is made up of three brothers: DJ Payback Garcia (Javier Garcia), El Chivo (Eduardo Garcia), and Skribe (Manuel Garcia). They were born in Iramuco, Guanajuato, Mexico. The brothers moved to the US when they were young.
Kinto Sol mainly raps in Spanish. They mix traditional Mexican music sounds with hip hop beats. This blend gives them a special and unique sound. The group also has its own independent record label called Virus Enterprises LLC. This label focuses on Latin hip hop music. The name "Kinto Sol" comes from "quinto sol", which means "fifth sun". This name is inspired by an ancient Aztec legend. In this legend, the Fifth Sun is believed to be the last sun to shine in this world.
One of their albums, Los Hijos Del Maiz, was recognized as the best Latin Hip Hop album of its year. It was praised for its songs and great sales. El Chivo, one of the brothers, has also released two solo albums. His album, Cicatrices, reached number 5 on the Latin Billboard charts for "Latin Rhythm Album". This was a big achievement because it was released independently, without a major record label helping.
Another successful album, El Ultimo Suspiro (which means "The Last Breath"), was released on October 19, 2010. This album quickly reached the number 1 spot on the Latin Billboard Charts for Latin Rhythm.
The Start of Kinto Sol's Music Journey
Kinto Sol began when the three brothers, Skribe, DJ Payback Garcia, and El Chivo, decided to follow their dream of making music. Skribe, who is also the executive producer for Virus Enterprises, moved from Mexico to Chicago, and then to Milwaukee. DJ Payback Garcia and El Chivo also moved from Mexico to Milwaukee. DJ Payback was 14 years old when he moved, and El Chivo was 7. Skribe started his music career as a DJ in 1990.
Kinto Sol's Albums
Kinto Sol has released many albums over the years. Here are some of their studio albums:
- Kinto Sol (2000, Virus Enterprises LLC)
- Del Norte Al Sur (2001, Disa)
- Hecho En Mexico (2003, Disa)
- La Sangre Nunca Muere (2005, Disa)
- Los Hijos del Maiz (2007, Univision)
- 15 Rayos (2007, Univision)
- Carcel de Sueños (2009, Machete Music)
- El Último Suspiro (2010, Machete Music)
- Familia, Fe y Patria (2012, Sony Music Latin)
- La Tumba del Alma (2013, Virus Enterprises LLC)
- Protegiendo el Penacho (2015, Virus Enterprises LLC)
- Lo Ke No Se Olvida (2016)
- Somos Once (2017)
- Lengua Universal (2018)
- Oxlajuj (2020 Virus Enterprises LLC)
See also
In Spanish: Kinto Sol para niños
