DJ Kane
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Jason Cano better known as DJ Kane is a Mexican American
singer who is currently recording an album alongside ex Kumbia All Starz vocalist Ricky Rick
. He was also the lead vocalist for the Latin Grammy award winning A.B. Quintanilla
Y Los Kumbia Kings
from 1997 to 2003, went on to become a successful solo artist from 2003 to 2008 and was the lead vocalist for the A.B. Quintanilla
Y Los Kumbia All Starz
from 2008 to 2010.
. This original lineup released six successful albums and sold an estimated five million units in total before disbanding. They had major hits with "Shhh!", "Boom Boom", "No Tengo Dinero" and "Desde Que No Estás Aquí" which were sung by DJ Kane.
DJ Kane was one of the original members along with Frankie J
to leave Los Kumbia Kings
for a solo career, and signed a contract with EMI
to record and form his own group. With help from veteran musicians Roland Gutierrez
and Mariano Harerra, he put together a super group with musicians from famous backgrounds and a high power show which would leave audiences shocked. In 2004, he released his self titled first album DJ Kane
which went to number 8 on the Billboard
charts with hits including "La Negra Tomasa" and "Mía", also earning two Latin Grammy nominations for Best Urban Album and Producer of the Year.
The following year, DJ Kane released his second album titled Capitulo II: Brinca
and reached number 28 on Billboard, also earning a Latin Grammy nomination for the Best Tropical Regional Mexican Album, though this award went to his former group Los Kumbia Kings which had released its live album titled Kumbia Kings Live
.
In 2007 Jason released his final album as a solo artist titled Capitulo III: Ahogando Penas
and in February 2008 he rejoined A.B. Quintanilla
with his new group Los Kumbia All Starz
when three vocalists Pee Wee, Roque and Memo from A.B. Quintanilla's group left. He went on to record in A.B. Quintanilla Y Los Kumbia All Starz
's third album La Vida De Un Genio
which reatured such hits as "Hipnótika
" featuring Voltio
and Marciano Cantero
from Los Enanitos Verdes
as well as "Mentirosa" featuring T López
and Yeyo Cancio.
member Ricky Rick
. The two discussed the idea while on a trip to Bolivia and have since teamed up with mega producers Yeyo Cancio, Reynold Martinez and Grammy Award winning producer Robert Bobbo Gomez to produce the duo's latest album which is said to release in early 2011. The album's first single "Contigo Me Voy" is scheduled to be released in early January 2011. The new album is also rumored to feature a number of guest artists.
Mexican American
Mexican Americans are Americans of Mexican descent. As of July 2009, Mexican Americans make up 10.3% of the United States' population with over 31,689,000 Americans listed as of Mexican ancestry. Mexican Americans comprise 66% of all Hispanics and Latinos in the United States...
singer who is currently recording an album alongside ex Kumbia All Starz vocalist Ricky Rick
Ricky Rick
Ricardo Ruiz Pérez better known as Ricky Rick is a Mexican singer and former vocalist for the band A.B. Quintanilla Y Los Kumbia All Starz...
. He was also the lead vocalist for the Latin Grammy award winning A.B. Quintanilla
A.B. Quintanilla
Abraham Isaac Quintanilla III better known as A.B. Quintanilla III or simply A.B. Quintanilla, is an American songwriter, record producer and musician. He is the older brother of "The Queen of Tejano music" Selena...
Y Los Kumbia Kings
Kumbia Kings
Kumbia Kings was a Latin Grammy-winning Mexican cumbia group from Corpus Christi, Texas created by A.B. Quintanilla. Their music encompasses the styles of cumbia , hip hop and R&B. They produce songs in both Spanish and English. The band's producers from the beginning have been A.B. Quintanilla III...
from 1997 to 2003, went on to become a successful solo artist from 2003 to 2008 and was the lead vocalist for the A.B. Quintanilla
A.B. Quintanilla
Abraham Isaac Quintanilla III better known as A.B. Quintanilla III or simply A.B. Quintanilla, is an American songwriter, record producer and musician. He is the older brother of "The Queen of Tejano music" Selena...
Y Los Kumbia All Starz
Kumbia All Starz
Kumbia All Starz are a Mexican cumbia music group from Corpus Christi, Texas, created by A.B. Quintanilla. Kumbia All Starz are not to be confused with Los Kumbia Kings although some members are originally from Los Kumbia Kings...
from 2008 to 2010.
Career
Jason "DJ Kane" sux Cano was discovered by Latin artist A.B. Quintanilla III who made Cano the lead vocalist of Los Kumbia KingsKumbia Kings
Kumbia Kings was a Latin Grammy-winning Mexican cumbia group from Corpus Christi, Texas created by A.B. Quintanilla. Their music encompasses the styles of cumbia , hip hop and R&B. They produce songs in both Spanish and English. The band's producers from the beginning have been A.B. Quintanilla III...
. This original lineup released six successful albums and sold an estimated five million units in total before disbanding. They had major hits with "Shhh!", "Boom Boom", "No Tengo Dinero" and "Desde Que No Estás Aquí" which were sung by DJ Kane.
DJ Kane was one of the original members along with Frankie J
Frankie J
Francisco Javier Bautista, Jr. , better known by his stage name Frankie J, is a Mexican singer and former member of the musical group Kumbia Kings....
to leave Los Kumbia Kings
Kumbia Kings
Kumbia Kings was a Latin Grammy-winning Mexican cumbia group from Corpus Christi, Texas created by A.B. Quintanilla. Their music encompasses the styles of cumbia , hip hop and R&B. They produce songs in both Spanish and English. The band's producers from the beginning have been A.B. Quintanilla III...
for a solo career, and signed a contract with EMI
EMI
The EMI Group, also known as EMI Music or simply EMI, is a multinational music company headquartered in London, United Kingdom. It is the fourth-largest business group and family of record labels in the recording industry and one of the "big four" record companies. EMI Group also has a major...
to record and form his own group. With help from veteran musicians Roland Gutierrez
Roland Gutierrez
Rolando Gutierrez is best known as a keyboardist and music producer with credits from DJ Kane, Jennifer Pena, Chris Pérez Band, Thalía and Verónica Castro just to name a few with two of his productions earning Latin Grammy nominations.-Career:Gutierrez began playing piano at the age of 15 and was...
and Mariano Harerra, he put together a super group with musicians from famous backgrounds and a high power show which would leave audiences shocked. In 2004, he released his self titled first album DJ Kane
DJ Kane (album)
-Track listing:...
which went to number 8 on the Billboard
Billboard (magazine)
Billboard is a weekly American magazine devoted to the music industry, and is one of the oldest trade magazines in the world. It maintains several internationally recognized music charts that track the most popular songs and albums in various categories on a weekly basis...
charts with hits including "La Negra Tomasa" and "Mía", also earning two Latin Grammy nominations for Best Urban Album and Producer of the Year.
The following year, DJ Kane released his second album titled Capitulo II: Brinca
Capitulo II: Brinca
Capitulo II: Brinca is the second studio album by DJ Kane. It was released on September 13, 2005.-Track listing:...
and reached number 28 on Billboard, also earning a Latin Grammy nomination for the Best Tropical Regional Mexican Album, though this award went to his former group Los Kumbia Kings which had released its live album titled Kumbia Kings Live
Kumbia Kings Live
Kumbia Kings Live is a live album and tenth album by A.B. Quintanilla Y Los Kumbia Kings. It was released on April 4, 2006. The concert took place in Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico. A DVD of the concert was also released. The song "Pachuco" is a studio recording that was released as a single to...
.
In 2007 Jason released his final album as a solo artist titled Capitulo III: Ahogando Penas
Capitulo III: Ahogando Penas
Capitulo III: Ahogando Penas is the third studio album by DJ Kane. It was released on March 20, 2007.-Track listing:...
and in February 2008 he rejoined A.B. Quintanilla
A.B. Quintanilla
Abraham Isaac Quintanilla III better known as A.B. Quintanilla III or simply A.B. Quintanilla, is an American songwriter, record producer and musician. He is the older brother of "The Queen of Tejano music" Selena...
with his new group Los Kumbia All Starz
Kumbia All Starz
Kumbia All Starz are a Mexican cumbia music group from Corpus Christi, Texas, created by A.B. Quintanilla. Kumbia All Starz are not to be confused with Los Kumbia Kings although some members are originally from Los Kumbia Kings...
when three vocalists Pee Wee, Roque and Memo from A.B. Quintanilla's group left. He went on to record in A.B. Quintanilla Y Los Kumbia All Starz
Kumbia All Starz
Kumbia All Starz are a Mexican cumbia music group from Corpus Christi, Texas, created by A.B. Quintanilla. Kumbia All Starz are not to be confused with Los Kumbia Kings although some members are originally from Los Kumbia Kings...
's third album La Vida De Un Genio
La Vida De Un Genio
La Vida De Un Genio is the third studio album by A.B. Quintanilla Y Los Kumbia All Starz. It was released on July 27, 2010. A deluxe edition was also released on the same day on online music stores. A bonus song called "I'll Be There For You" is only included on the iTunes deluxe...
which reatured such hits as "Hipnótika
Hipnótika
"Hipnótika" is a song by A.B. Quintanilla Y Los Kumbia All Starz. It is the first single from the album La Vida De Un Genio. It features Voltio and Marciano Cantero from Los Enanitos Verdes.-Track listing:*Digital download...
" featuring Voltio
Voltio
Julio Voltio is one of the reggaetón genre's best-known artists.His nickname came to be as the result of an accident. Before joining Karel, he worked as an electrician. One day, he stuck his hand in the wrong place and got shocked...
and Marciano Cantero
Marciano Cantero
Marciano Cantero is an Argentine singer and musician. He is the lead singer and bassist of Los Enanitos Verdes, an Argentinean pop/rock band....
from Los Enanitos Verdes
Los Enanitos Verdes
Enanitos Verdes is a successful rock trio from Argentina, formed in 1979 in the city of Mendoza...
as well as "Mentirosa" featuring T López
T Lopez
Christina T Lopez , better known by her stage name T Lopez, is an American and Mexican actress and singer from Ontario, California. T Lopez was a former member of the Latina group, known as Soluna who were signed to DreamWorks Records whose musical debut album "For All Time" and debut single of the...
and Yeyo Cancio.
Ricky Rick & DJ Kane
DJ Kane is currently working on a project alongside another former Kumbia All StarzKumbia All Starz
Kumbia All Starz are a Mexican cumbia music group from Corpus Christi, Texas, created by A.B. Quintanilla. Kumbia All Starz are not to be confused with Los Kumbia Kings although some members are originally from Los Kumbia Kings...
member Ricky Rick
Ricky Rick
Ricardo Ruiz Pérez better known as Ricky Rick is a Mexican singer and former vocalist for the band A.B. Quintanilla Y Los Kumbia All Starz...
. The two discussed the idea while on a trip to Bolivia and have since teamed up with mega producers Yeyo Cancio, Reynold Martinez and Grammy Award winning producer Robert Bobbo Gomez to produce the duo's latest album which is said to release in early 2011. The album's first single "Contigo Me Voy" is scheduled to be released in early January 2011. The new album is also rumored to feature a number of guest artists.
Studio albums
- 2004: DJ KaneDJ Kane (album)-Track listing:...
- 2005: Capitulo II: BrincaCapitulo II: BrincaCapitulo II: Brinca is the second studio album by DJ Kane. It was released on September 13, 2005.-Track listing:...
- 2007: Capitulo III: Ahogando PenasCapitulo III: Ahogando PenasCapitulo III: Ahogando Penas is the third studio album by DJ Kane. It was released on March 20, 2007.-Track listing:...
- 2011: La Formula
Albums With Kumbia Kings
- 1999: Amor, Familia Y RespetoAmor, Familia Y Respeto- Trivia :* "Oh No" was going to be the fifth recorded song by A.B's sister Selena in 1995 in English under the title "Oh No " for her album Dreaming of You but she sadly was killed in the same year. In this album A.B...
- 2001: Shhh!Shhh!-Credits:This information from Allmusic.Personnel*A.B. Quintanilla III: Arranger, vocals, producer, executive producer, mixing*Cruz Martínez: Arranger, programming, producer, engineer, mixing...
- 2002: All Mixed Up: Los RemixesAll Mixed Up: Los RemixesAll Mixed Up: Los Remixes is the first remix album and third album by A.B. Quintanilla Y Los Kumbia Kings. It was released on October 29, 2002.-Track listing:-Sales and certifications:...
- 2003: 44 (Kumbia Kings album)-Credits:This information from Allmusic.*Elvin F. Torres — Producer, musical direction*Rodney "Cortada" Alejandro — Arranger*Nicolas Barry — Arranger, didjeridu, computers*Frankie J — Arranger*Wil Donovan — Studio assistant*Robert Becker — Viola...
- 2003: Presents Kumbia KingsPresents Kumbia KingsPresents Kumbia Kings is the first compilation album and fifth album by A.B. Quintanilla Y Los Kumbia Kings. It was released on April 1, 2003. All of the songs in the album are in English. The album includes eight previously released songs and four new songs recorded for the album.-Track listing:...
- 2003: La HistoriaLa Historia (Kumbia Kings album)-Chart performance:-Sales and certifications:...
Singles
- 2004: "La Negra Tomasa"
- 2004: "Mía"
- 2005: "Por Qué Esperaste"
- 2005: "Brinca"
- 2006: "Es Tan Bello"
- 2006: "Mueve La Cintura" (featuring Celso Piña)
- 2007: "Miéntele"
- 2007: "Muchacha Triste"
- 2010: "Linda Loca Mía"
- 2010: "Vemos Que Vemos"
- 2010: "Es A Ti"
- 2010: "Siempre Conmigo"
- 2011: "Contigo Me Voy" (with Ricky RickRicky RickRicardo Ruiz Pérez better known as Ricky Rick is a Mexican singer and former vocalist for the band A.B. Quintanilla Y Los Kumbia All Starz...
)
Featured singles
- 2000: "Abrázame Y Bésame" (Jennifer PeñaJennifer PeñaJennifer Marcella Peña , is an American Latin Pop/Tejano singer and actress who has sold over 3.5 million records internationally. Peña is the third and youngest daughter of Jaime and Mary Peña with other siblings Janet and Jackie...
featuring DJ Kane) - 2003: "The Gambler" (Emilio Navaira featuring DJ Kane)
- 2006: "Sexy Lady" (MC MagicMC MagicMarco Cardenas better known by his stage name MC Magic is a Mexican rapper, songwriter and record producer, known for rapping and singing, both in English and Spanish.-Background:...
featuring DJ Kane) - 2008: "You Stole My Heart" (MC MagicMC MagicMarco Cardenas better known by his stage name MC Magic is a Mexican rapper, songwriter and record producer, known for rapping and singing, both in English and Spanish.-Background:...
featuring DJ Kane) - 2009: "Cierra Tu Bocca" (El Guapo Y Los Reyes Del Desierto featuring DJ Kane)
- 2009: "Adónde Te Vas" (El Guapo Y Los Reyes Del Desierto featuring DJ Kane)
- 2010: "Linda Loca Mia" (El Guapo Y Los Reyes Del Desierto featuring DJ Kane)
- 2010: "Siempre Conmigo" (El Guapo Y Los Reyes Del Desierto featuring DJ Kane)
Band members
| (2003–2004) DJ Kane DJ Kane (album) -Track listing:... |
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| (2005–2006) Capitulo II: Brinca Capitulo II: Brinca Capitulo II: Brinca is the second studio album by DJ Kane. It was released on September 13, 2005.-Track listing:... |
Roland Gutierrez Rolando Gutierrez is best known as a keyboardist and music producer with credits from DJ Kane, Jennifer Pena, Chris Pérez Band, Thalía and Verónica Castro just to name a few with two of his productions earning Latin Grammy nominations.-Career:Gutierrez began playing piano at the age of 15 and was... - Keyboards & Accordion |
| (2007–2008) Capitulo III: Ahogando Penas Capitulo III: Ahogando Penas Capitulo III: Ahogando Penas is the third studio album by DJ Kane. It was released on March 20, 2007.-Track listing:... |
Roland Gutierrez Rolando Gutierrez is best known as a keyboardist and music producer with credits from DJ Kane, Jennifer Pena, Chris Pérez Band, Thalía and Verónica Castro just to name a few with two of his productions earning Latin Grammy nominations.-Career:Gutierrez began playing piano at the age of 15 and was... - Keyboards & Accordion |
- DJ Kane - Vocals (2003–2008)
- Roland GutierrezRoland GutierrezRolando Gutierrez is best known as a keyboardist and music producer with credits from DJ Kane, Jennifer Pena, Chris Pérez Band, Thalía and Verónica Castro just to name a few with two of his productions earning Latin Grammy nominations.-Career:Gutierrez began playing piano at the age of 15 and was...
- Keyboards (2003–2008) - Jesse "O'Jay" Martínez - Drums (2004–2007)
- Mariano Hererra - Keyboards (2003–2007)
- Alex "Chuco" Gutierrez - Keyboards (2003–2007)
- Robby Esparza - Congas & Timbales (2005–2008)
- Tino Domínguez - Bass (2006–2008)
- David Reed - Guitar (2007–2008)
- J.D. Lerma - Dancer (2005–2008
- John Tamez - Dancer (2005–2008)
Notable fill-ins
Due to certain band members' occasional inability to tour, the band relied on several fill-ins including:- Carlos Salazar - Trumpet
- Chris "Urbano B" Domínguez - Keyboards
- J.R. Gómez - Back Up Vocals
- Andrew Ita - Congas
- Frank Arranda - Congas
- Ralo V. - Guitar
- DJ Crazy J Rodriguez - DJ Remixes
- Dusty "DJ Dus" Olivira - DJ
- Jesse "JessMan" Mesa - Congas & Timbales
- Chris Cavasos - Dancer
- Ace Boogie - Dancer
- Fernando "Fred" Glasgow - bass (tracks 3-15 on the Capitulo II: Brinca LP)