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The Undeniable Influence Of Los Tigres del Norte
More than music, Los Tigres del Norte is the soundtrack to our identity
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Frost: The Rise Of A Chicano Rap Legend
Love him or hate him, one Chicano rapper has written the blueprint everyone else follows.
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Remembering The Father Of Chicano Music
Lalo Guerrero was original, irreverent, and dramatic, all at the same time
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Celebrating Lighter Shade of Brown
More than three decades ago, A Lighter Shade Of Brown debuted their classic hip hop album, "Brown and Proud."
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Indigenous Cats Puts A New Spin On Hip Hop’s Golden Era
Indigenous Cats traces its roots back to their shared infinity for classic Boom Bap-style hip hop production.
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How Brownside and Eazy-E Reinvented Chicano Rap
Eazy-E and Gilbert Izquierdo (AKA "Toker") wanted to form a Mexican version of N.W.A—and they succeeded.
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Is Zack De La Rocha One Of The Greatest Emcees Of All Time?
Zach De La Rocha is rarely mentioned with other influential emcees of his era. But he should be.
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The Unforgettable Songs Of Francisco Gabilondo Soler
Francisco Gabilondo Soler was a bullfighter, amateur astronomer, and songwriter who transcended generations
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Gustavo Vazquez-Lozano
Why There Will Never Be Another 2Pac
A few may come close, but there will never be another one quite like him
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Brandon Loran Maxwell
Juan Gabriel and The Art Of The Breakup Song
It's official. Juan Gabriel is one of the greatest breakup songwriters of all time.
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Kozmik Force: From The Rainforest To The Barrio
Kozmik Force is leading a new generation of politically active Chicano hip hop artists against injustice.
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Conejo Signs Orchard/Sony Distribution Deal, Joining Bad Bunny and Nas
"The Reset," produced by Grammy winning producer R1ckone is scheduled for release on July 28th.
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