- Category: Music » International: General » Latin
- Format: CD Learn more about the CD format using Tower WIKI.
- Release Date: July 29, 2008
- Number of Discs: 1
- Label: Signos Music
- UPC: 097037732622
- WAPI (Tower ID): 112252654
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- Tower.com Sales Rank: #146969 in Music (See Top 100 Music Bestsellers)
- #2175 in International: General (See Top 100 International: General Bestsellers)
- #2171 in Latin (See Top 100 Latin Bestsellers)
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Product Description
Run a Quick Search on "Cumbia Urbana: The Album *" by Crooked Stilo to Browse Related Products:Browse more products related to "Cumbia Urbana: The Album *"Browse more products related to "Crooked Stilo"ReviewBillboard (p.41) - "The party comes alive on Crooked Stilo's latest, where the duo replaces samples with instruments in creating its signature 'urban cumbia'..." Title NoteWhen Crooked Stilo parted company with the Univision-distributed Fonovisa Records in 2007, it wasn't the end of the line for the Los Angeles-based Salvadoran rap duo. Victor "Lunatiko" Lopez and his hermano, Johnny "El Duke" Lopez, recorded for independent labels long before signing with Fonovisa in 2003, and they returned to the indie world when they reemerged on Mi Estilo/Select-O-Hits with their first post-Fonovisa CD, Cumbia Urbana: The Album. Stylistically, this 2008 release isn't a departure from Crooked Stilo's Fonovisa output; they still favor a Latin-drenched, club-minded approach to West Coast hip-hop, and they still rap in both Spanish and English. But Spanish maintains the upper hand on Cumbia Urbana: The Album (as it did on their Fonovisa releases), and the vast majority of the lyrics are en espa¤ol. The 50-minute disc's strong Latin appeal, however, doesn't just come from the lyrics -- it also comes from the grooves, many of which combine hip-hop with cumbia. The cumbia influence, in fact, is impossible to miss on infectious tracks like "Ese Soy Yo," "La Charanga," "Perd¢name," and "El Vasile." And even though Crooked Stilo aren't reggaet¢n artists per se, the influence of reggaet¢n serves them well on "Bouncy" and "Damelo." Cumbia Urbana: The Album has its poignant moments; "Mi Tierra" is a thoughtful ode to Crooked Stilo's native El Salvador. But this is a party album first and foremost, and it is an enjoyable one. In the grand scheme of things, Crooked Stilo's four-year association with Fonovisa is only a small part of their history; the duo was formed in 1991, which means that Crooked Stilo were together 12 years before signing with Fonovisa. So for longtime fans, it should come as no surprise that they came out with a new album only a year after their association with Fonovisa ended. And those longtime fans will find Cumbia Urbana: The Album to be an engaging addition to their catalog. ~ Alex Henderson If You Enjoy "Cumbia Urbana: The Album * (CD)", May We Also Recommend:Customer Reviews for "Cumbia Urbana: The Album * (CD)" by Crooked Stilo (Artist)There are no customer reviews yet. Be the first to write a review! Explore More Great Tower Sales & Specials
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