Los Super Reyes
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Los Super Reyes are a Mexican cumbia
music group from Corpus Christi, Texas
created by Cruz Martínez
after he and A.B. Quintanilla had arguments over Martínez selling the group they were both in at the time, Los Kumbia Kings
. A.B. Quintanilla left the group, which he had created, along with other members and created Kumbia All Starz
. Cruz Martínez kept Los Kumbia Kings but changed the name to Los Super Reyes for legal issues.
and Los Super Reyes were formerly together as Kumbia Kings
, which had lots of success but unfortunately, this was bittersweet for the group amidst the controversy and love/hate relationship between the co-founders of Kumbia Kings, A.B. Quintanilla
and Cruz Martínez
, as well as the other members and ex-members of the group. A.B. Quintanilla left the group and early in the summer of 2006 formed Kumbia All Starz.
Cruz Martínez continued with Los Kumbia Kings until he decided to change the name of the group he now headed to Los Super Reyes. Many of the members of the Kumbia Kings opted to stay with Cruz and released their first album as Los Super Reyes in August 2007. Their first single, entitled "Muévelo" has topped Latin radio airwaves in the U.S. as well as Latin America.
A.B. Quintanilla successfully petitioned Mexican courts to claim the naming rights to "Los Kumbia Kings", though there really was not much opposition. As fellow Kumbia Kings founder Cruz Martínez never pursued litigation to retain or share the naming rights with Quintanilla. The name "Los Kumbia Kings" is retired according to Quintanilla, though rumors persist that "Los Kumbia Kings" will resurface at a later date with new band members.
once again faced controversy but this time with lead singer Nando, and it led to Nando leaving the band and making his own band called Nando y Solja Kingz
, and Robbie would also leave Los Super Reyes to join him. After Nando left, rumors started that Pee Wee
might join the band. Cruz Martínez offered Pee Wee if he wanted to join the band, but Pee Wee said no, because he wanted to be a solo singer. Cruz Martínez then told Pee Wee that the door was always open for him if he ever wanted to join Los Super Reyes.
and for the first time in King history will be headed to Japan
in October 2008 and Spain
in November 2008 due to international hit "Muévelo" which has also cerftified the group for platinum and gold record sales between U.S.
and Mexico
. The group is again expected to release another very anticipated studio album early 2009.
and Cruz Martínez
themselves that the Kumbia Kings
will reunite again. An exclusive interview was given on October 26, 2009 through Ventaneando America. The reunion concert was held at Palacio de los Deportes
in Mexico City
, Mexico
on November 21, 2009. The concert started with guest singer Flex
who sang songs like "Te Quiero", "Escápate
", "Si No Te Tengo", "Dime Si Te Vas Con Él
" and "Te Amo Tanto
". Then Cruz Martínez
& Los Super Reyes sang songs like "Tu Magia", "No Tengo Dinero", "Muchacha Triste", "Sabes A Chocolate", "Na Na Na (Dulce Niña)
", "Preso", "Yo Seré", "Todavía
", "Quédate Más (I Want You Back)", "Eres
" and "Muévelo". Then A.B. Quintanilla
& Kumbia All Starz sang songs like "Mami
", "Reggae Kumbia
", "Dijiste", "Por Ti Baby
" with Flex
, they did a special tribute to Michael Jackson
and Selena Quintanilla
, and "Parece Que Va A Llover
". For the grand finale A.B. Quintanilla
and Cruz Martínez
and the rest of the Kumbia Kings got on stage and sang songs like "Pachuco
", "Te Quiero A Ti
", "Desde Que No Estás Aquí", "Fuiste Mala
", "Dime Quién", "Se Fue Mi Amor
", "Azúcar", "Boom Boom" and "Shhh!".
Mexican cumbia
Mexican cumbia is a musical subgenre of cumbia which was re-invented from Mexico.- Origins of Mexican Cumbia :The history of Cumbia in Mexico is almost as old as Cumbia in Colombia. In the 1940s Colombian singer Luis Carlos Meyer Castandet emigrated to Mexico where he worked with the Mexican...
music group from Corpus Christi, Texas
Corpus Christi, Texas
Corpus Christi is a coastal city in the South Texas region of the U.S. state of Texas. The county seat of Nueces County, it also extends into Aransas, Kleberg, and San Patricio counties. The MSA population in 2008 was 416,376. The population was 305,215 at the 2010 census making it the...
created by Cruz Martínez
Cruz Martínez
Cruz Martínez is a Mexican American musician and multi gold and platinum record producer. He is a former member of the Tejano band La Sombra. In 1999 he co-created the cumbia music group Los Kumbia Kings with A.B. Quintanilla. In 2007 he created the band Los Super Reyes...
after he and A.B. Quintanilla had arguments over Martínez selling the group they were both in at the time, 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...
. A.B. Quintanilla left the group, which he had created, along with other members and created 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...
. Cruz Martínez kept Los Kumbia Kings but changed the name to Los Super Reyes for legal issues.
Kumbia Kings Controversy
Many members of 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...
and Los Super Reyes were formerly together as 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...
, which had lots of success but unfortunately, this was bittersweet for the group amidst the controversy and love/hate relationship between the co-founders of Kumbia Kings, 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...
and Cruz Martínez
Cruz Martínez
Cruz Martínez is a Mexican American musician and multi gold and platinum record producer. He is a former member of the Tejano band La Sombra. In 1999 he co-created the cumbia music group Los Kumbia Kings with A.B. Quintanilla. In 2007 he created the band Los Super Reyes...
, as well as the other members and ex-members of the group. A.B. Quintanilla left the group and early in the summer of 2006 formed Kumbia All Starz.
Cruz Martínez continued with Los Kumbia Kings until he decided to change the name of the group he now headed to Los Super Reyes. Many of the members of the Kumbia Kings opted to stay with Cruz and released their first album as Los Super Reyes in August 2007. Their first single, entitled "Muévelo" has topped Latin radio airwaves in the U.S. as well as Latin America.
A.B. Quintanilla successfully petitioned Mexican courts to claim the naming rights to "Los Kumbia Kings", though there really was not much opposition. As fellow Kumbia Kings founder Cruz Martínez never pursued litigation to retain or share the naming rights with Quintanilla. The name "Los Kumbia Kings" is retired according to Quintanilla, though rumors persist that "Los Kumbia Kings" will resurface at a later date with new band members.
Nando leaves
In May 2008 Cruz MartínezCruz Martínez
Cruz Martínez is a Mexican American musician and multi gold and platinum record producer. He is a former member of the Tejano band La Sombra. In 1999 he co-created the cumbia music group Los Kumbia Kings with A.B. Quintanilla. In 2007 he created the band Los Super Reyes...
once again faced controversy but this time with lead singer Nando, and it led to Nando leaving the band and making his own band called Nando y Solja Kingz
Nando y Solja Kingz
Nando y Solja Kingz is a group that was created by Fernando "Nando" Domínguez III after his fall-out with Cruz Martínez and his group Los Super Reyes. With their different styles and backgrounds, the group encompasses the styles of Cumbia, Salsa, Hip Hop and R&B...
, and Robbie would also leave Los Super Reyes to join him. After Nando left, rumors started that Pee Wee
Pee Wee (entertainer)
Irvin Salinas Mártinez better known as Pee Wee, is a Mexican American singer and actor. He is a former singer for the band Kumbia Kings and was a lead singer for Kumbia All Starz, both created by A.B. Quintanilla. In early 2008 he left Kumbia All Starz to become a solo artist...
might join the band. Cruz Martínez offered Pee Wee if he wanted to join the band, but Pee Wee said no, because he wanted to be a solo singer. Cruz Martínez then told Pee Wee that the door was always open for him if he ever wanted to join Los Super Reyes.
Japan and Spain Tour
Los Super Reyes after their huge success on the first debut album have continue to tour all Latin AmericaLatin America
Latin America is a region of the Americas where Romance languages – particularly Spanish and Portuguese, and variably French – are primarily spoken. Latin America has an area of approximately 21,069,500 km² , almost 3.9% of the Earth's surface or 14.1% of its land surface area...
and for the first time in King history will be headed to Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
in October 2008 and Spain
Spain
Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
in November 2008 due to international hit "Muévelo" which has also cerftified the group for platinum and gold record sales between U.S.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
and Mexico
Mexico
The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
. The group is again expected to release another very anticipated studio album early 2009.
Kumbia Kings Reunion
It was announced by A.B. QuintanillaA.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...
and Cruz Martínez
Cruz Martínez
Cruz Martínez is a Mexican American musician and multi gold and platinum record producer. He is a former member of the Tejano band La Sombra. In 1999 he co-created the cumbia music group Los Kumbia Kings with A.B. Quintanilla. In 2007 he created the band Los Super Reyes...
themselves that the 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...
will reunite again. An exclusive interview was given on October 26, 2009 through Ventaneando America. The reunion concert was held at Palacio de los Deportes
Palacio de los Deportes
Palacio de los Deportes is an indoor arena, located in Mexico City, Mexico, within the sports complex Magdalena Mixhuca Sports City, near the Mexico City International Airport and the Foro Sol, in which sports and artistic events are also celebrated. It is operated by Grupo CIE...
in Mexico City
Mexico City
Mexico City is the Federal District , capital of Mexico and seat of the federal powers of the Mexican Union. It is a federal entity within Mexico which is not part of any one of the 31 Mexican states but belongs to the federation as a whole...
, Mexico
Mexico
The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
on November 21, 2009. The concert started with guest singer Flex
Flex (singer)
Félixer Danilo Gómez , known by his stage name DJ Flex and Nigga, is a Panamanian Latin Grammy Award winning reggaeton artist...
who sang songs like "Te Quiero", "Escápate
Escápate
"Escápate" is the second single from Flex's studio album Te Quiero: Romantic Style In Da World released on November, 2007...
", "Si No Te Tengo", "Dime Si Te Vas Con Él
Dime Si Te Vas Con Él
"Dime Si Te Vas Con Él" is the first single from Flex featuring another fellow Panamanian Mr. Saik, second studio album La Evolución Romantic Style, "Dime Si Te Vas Con Él" is quickly placed in the top positions globally, following the success of their debut single "Te Quiero"...
" and "Te Amo Tanto
Te Amo Tanto
"Te Amo Tanto" is the official second and final single from Flex second studio album La Evolución Romantic Style. A R&B version was released later in 2009.-Charts:...
". Then Cruz Martínez
Cruz Martínez
Cruz Martínez is a Mexican American musician and multi gold and platinum record producer. He is a former member of the Tejano band La Sombra. In 1999 he co-created the cumbia music group Los Kumbia Kings with A.B. Quintanilla. In 2007 he created the band Los Super Reyes...
& Los Super Reyes sang songs like "Tu Magia", "No Tengo Dinero", "Muchacha Triste", "Sabes A Chocolate", "Na Na Na (Dulce Niña)
Na Na Na (Dulce Niña)
"Na Na Na " is a single from Kumbia Kings album Fuego.-Remix:A remix was released in 2005. It has Pee Wee singing with other Kumbia Kings members Abel Talamantez and Megga. A music video was recorded as well. Although the remix for "Na Na Na " is a single for the album Fuego it is not part of the...
", "Preso", "Yo Seré", "Todavía
Todavía
"Todavía" is a song by Cruz Martínez Y Los Super Reyes. It is the second single from the album Cumbia Con Soul. It was released on October 16, 2009...
", "Quédate Más (I Want You Back)", "Eres
Eres (Los Super Reyes song)
"Eres" is a song by Cruz Martínez Y Los Super Reyes. It is the first single from the album Cumbia Con Soul. It was released on May 4, 2009 on the radio. It was released on June 2, 2009 on iTunes but it falsely says it was released on May 14, 2009.-Remix:...
" and "Muévelo". Then 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...
& Kumbia All Starz sang songs like "Mami
Mami Anoche No Dormí
"Mami Anoche No Dormí" is a song by A.B. Quintanilla Y Los Kumbia All Starz. It is the fourth single from the album Ayer Fue Kumbia Kings, Hoy Es Kumbia All Starz...
", "Reggae Kumbia
Reggae Kumbia
"Reggae Kumbia" is a single from Kumbia Kings debut album Amor, Familia Y Respeto. It features Vico C.-External links:* at YouTube...
", "Dijiste", "Por Ti Baby
Por Ti Baby
"Por Ti Baby" is a song by A.B. Quintanilla Y Los Kumbia All Starz. It is the first single from their second studio album Planeta Kumbia. It features Flex.-Remix:...
" with Flex
Flex (singer)
Félixer Danilo Gómez , known by his stage name DJ Flex and Nigga, is a Panamanian Latin Grammy Award winning reggaeton artist...
, they did a special tribute to Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson
Michael Joseph Jackson was an American recording artist, entertainer, and businessman. Referred to as the King of Pop, or by his initials MJ, Jackson is recognized as the most successful entertainer of all time by Guinness World Records...
and Selena Quintanilla
Selena
Selena Quintanilla-Pérez , known simply as Selena, was a Mexican American singer-songwriter. She was named the "top Latin artist of the '90s" and "Best selling Latin artist of the decade" by Billboard for her fourteen top-ten singles in the Top Latin Songs chart, including seven number-one hits...
, and "Parece Que Va A Llover
Parece Que Va A Llover (Kumbia All Starz song)
"Parece Que Va A Llover" is a charanga song composed by the cuban composer Antonio Matas in 1947. It has been covered by many artists including, Los Panchos, Pedro Infante, Beny More, Joe Quijano and Selena....
". For the grand finale 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...
and Cruz Martínez
Cruz Martínez
Cruz Martínez is a Mexican American musician and multi gold and platinum record producer. He is a former member of the Tejano band La Sombra. In 1999 he co-created the cumbia music group Los Kumbia Kings with A.B. Quintanilla. In 2007 he created the band Los Super Reyes...
and the rest of the Kumbia Kings got on stage and sang songs like "Pachuco
Pachuco (Kumbia Kings song)
"Pachuco" is a cover originally released by Maldita Vecindad in 1991, the first and only single from Kumbia Kings album Kumbia Kings Live released on March, 2006....
", "Te Quiero A Ti
Te Quiero A Ti
"Te Quiero A Ti" is a single from Kumbia Kings debut album Amor, Familia Y Respeto.-External links:* at YouTube...
", "Desde Que No Estás Aquí", "Fuiste Mala
Fuiste Mala
"Fuiste Mala" is a single from Kumbia Kings debut studio album Amor, Familia Y Respeto. It features Ricky Muñoz of Intocable.-External links:* at YouTube...
", "Dime Quién", "Se Fue Mi Amor
Se Fue Mi Amor
-External links:* at YouTube...
", "Azúcar", "Boom Boom" and "Shhh!".
Jojoe Leaves
In the summer of 2010, it was stated that Joseph "Jojoe" Alicea Lopez left the group. There were several interviews where Jojoe declared he had troubles with Cruz Martinez. Although he is not in the group, he still wants to study music and become a solo artist.Members
- Cruz MartínezCruz MartínezCruz Martínez is a Mexican American musician and multi gold and platinum record producer. He is a former member of the Tejano band La Sombra. In 1999 he co-created the cumbia music group Los Kumbia Kings with A.B. Quintanilla. In 2007 he created the band Los Super Reyes...
– Keyboards (2007–Present) - Pangie – Vocalist (2007–Present)
- Abel TalamantezAbel TalamantezAbel Talamantez Mendoza , is a Mexican American singer. He is currently a singer for the band Cruz Martínez Y Los Super Reyes. He used to be in the bands Menudo, MDO, and A.B...
– Vocalist (2007–Present) - Megga – Vocalist (2007–Present)
- Menor – Vocalist (2007–Present)
- JP – Dancer (2007–Present)
- Juan "Pauly" Hernández – Accordion (2009–Present)
- Reynold Martínez – Guitar (2007–Present)
- Aldo Ramón – Bass Guitar (2009–Present)
- Joel Garza – Drums (2010–Present)
Former members
- Slim Ramírez – Percussion (2007)
- Nando – Vocalist (2007–2008)
- Robbie Del Moral – Drums (2007–2008)
- Albert "Tiko" Akui - Percussion (2006-2008)
- Alex Ramírez – Keyboards (2007–2009)
- Papi-Joe – Vocalist (2007–2009)
- Pancho – Bass Guitar (2007–2009)
- Jo-Joe – Vocalist (2007–2010)
- Nino B – Dancer (2007–2010)
Singles
- 2007: "Muévelo"
- 2007: "Serenata (Estrellita Mía)"
- 2008: "Muchacha Triste"
- 2008: "Yo SeréYo Seré"Yo Seré" is a song by Cruz Martínez Y Los Super Reyes. It is the fourth single from the album El Regreso De Los Reyes.-External links:* at YouTube...
" - 2009: "EresEres (Los Super Reyes song)"Eres" is a song by Cruz Martínez Y Los Super Reyes. It is the first single from the album Cumbia Con Soul. It was released on May 4, 2009 on the radio. It was released on June 2, 2009 on iTunes but it falsely says it was released on May 14, 2009.-Remix:...
" - 2009: "TodavíaTodavía"Todavía" is a song by Cruz Martínez Y Los Super Reyes. It is the second single from the album Cumbia Con Soul. It was released on October 16, 2009...
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