Kumbia Kings

The Kumbia Kings are a Latin pop group from Texas. Their music encompasses the styles of cumbia (thus their name) and R&B. They produce songs in both Spanish and English. The band's producer is A.B. Quintanilla, also known as the brother of the late Selena (he also writes the songs and plays the bass). Other members of the band include:

Related Topics:
Latin - Pop - Texas - Cumbia - R&B - Spanish - English - A.B. Quintanilla - Selena - Bass

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• Nando (vocalist)
• Pangie (vocalist)
• Abel Talamantez (vocalist)
• Cruz "CK" Martinez (keyboards, producer)
• Chris Perez (lead guitar)
• Nino B (rapper, dancer)
• Pee Wee (vocalist)

They have produced 7 albums since their debut in 1999:

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• Amor, Familia y Respeto... (1999)
• SHHH! (2001) (their first album with English tracks)
• All Mixed Up: Los Remixes (2002)
• 4 (2003)
• Fuego (2004)
• Los Remixes 2.0 (2004)
• Duetos (2005)

Their first album sold over 500,000 copies and earned them a Grammy nomination, and later they earned a nomination for the "Latin Artist of the Year" at the 2003 American Music Awards.

Related Topics:
Grammy - American Music Awards

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Another one of their claims to fame is a rather dubious one, however: one well-known prank flash plays a short excerpt of their song "Say It (A Million Times)" from SHHH! with the lyrics scrolling upwards, before abruptly cutting to a screenshot from The Exorcist, accompanied by a loud scream.

Related Topics:
Prank flash - The Exorcist

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