Kumbia Kings facts for kids
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Kumbia Kings
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| Origin | Corpus Christi, Texas, United States |
| Genres | Cumbia, reggae, Latin pop, hip hop, R&B |
| Years active | 1999–2006, 2009–2010 Kumbia All Starz (2006–present) Los Super Reyes (2007–present) |
| Labels | EMI |
| Associated acts | A.B. Quintanilla, Selena, Cruz Martínez, Frankie J, DJ Kane, Chris Pérez, Abel Talamantez, Pee Wee, Kingz One (K1), Kumbia All Starz, Los Super Reyes, Nando y Solja Kingz, 24Kilatez |
Kumbia Kings (sometimes called Los Kumbia Kings) was a popular music group started in 1999. They were formed by A.B. Quintanilla III in Corpus Christi, Texas, United States. The band became famous for mixing different music styles.
The Kumbia Kings won several important awards, including Latin Grammy Awards, for their albums. They were known for their energetic songs and unique sound.
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The Start of Kumbia Kings
The band was created by A.B. Quintanilla III in 1999. He is the brother of the famous singer Selena. A.B. Quintanilla III brought together talented musicians to form a new group. Their goal was to create music that blended different sounds.
Their Unique Music Style
Kumbia Kings were special because they mixed many types of music. Their main style was Cumbia, which is a dance music from Latin America. But they also added sounds from reggae, Latin pop, hip hop, and R&B. This mix made their music fresh and exciting for many listeners.
Awards and Achievements
The band quickly became very successful. Their albums sold many copies. They were recognized for their music by winning several Latin Grammy Awards. These awards showed that their music was loved by fans and respected by music experts.
Changes and New Bands
The Kumbia Kings group went through some changes over the years. In 2006, the original Kumbia Kings band stopped performing together. This happened because of disagreements among some of the band members.
After the Kumbia Kings, A.B. Quintanilla III started a new group in 2006 called Kumbia All Starz. This new band continued to play similar music. Another group, Los Super Reyes, also formed in 2007.
Some members of Kumbia Kings also went on to have successful solo careers. For example, Frankie J became a well-known R&B singer. Chris Pérez, who was married to Selena, also played with Kumbia Kings and Kumbia All Starz. He later started his own band with Joe Ojeda.
