Malverde (artist)
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Jesus Malverde, a popular Mexican hip-hop artist, got his name from the popular Robin Hood
character of Mexican folklore. A son of Mexican farm laborers, this Coachella, California
native has dedicated himself to study and poetry, first writing lyrics referring to the legendary Jesus Malverde
, and then developing raps around street life and culture.
Malverde released his first album, Mi Palabra (My Word) in May 2004. In 2007 Malverde received even greater acknowledgement from the music community with hit "Vato," a collaboration with Snoop Dogg
, and his album La Leyenda Continua, a release from Universal Music Group
and Machete Music.
Malverde was recently signed on as an MTV Tr3s Descubre and Download artist where he exposed his fans to the single 'Este Camino.'
He attended the University of California Riverside where he joined La Union Estudiantil de la Raza(UER). UER is a Latino organization focused on community service and academics.
Robin Hood
Robin Hood was a heroic outlaw in English folklore. A highly skilled archer and swordsman, he is known for "robbing from the rich and giving to the poor", assisted by a group of fellow outlaws known as his "Merry Men". Traditionally, Robin Hood and his men are depicted wearing Lincoln green clothes....
character of Mexican folklore. A son of Mexican farm laborers, this Coachella, California
Coachella, California
Coachella is a city in Riverside County, California; it is the easternmost city in the region collectively known as the Coachella Valley...
native has dedicated himself to study and poetry, first writing lyrics referring to the legendary Jesus Malverde
Jesus Malverde
Jesús Malverde, sometimes known as the "generous bandit", "angel of the poor", or the "narco-saint", is a folklore hero in the Mexican state of Sinaloa. He is celebrated as a folk saint by some in Mexico and the United States, particularly among those involved in drug trafficking, but he is not...
, and then developing raps around street life and culture.
Malverde released his first album, Mi Palabra (My Word) in May 2004. In 2007 Malverde received even greater acknowledgement from the music community with hit "Vato," a collaboration with Snoop Dogg
Snoop Dogg
Calvin Cordozar Broadus, Jr. , better known by his stage name Snoop Dogg, is an American rapper, record producer, and actor. Snoop is best known as a rapper in the West Coast hip hop scene, and for being one of Dr. Dre's most notable protégés. Snoop Dogg was a Crip gang member while in high school...
, and his album La Leyenda Continua, a release from Universal Music Group
Universal Music Group
Universal Music Group is an American music group, the largest of the "big four" record companies by its commanding market share and its multitude of global operations...
and Machete Music.
Malverde was recently signed on as an MTV Tr3s Descubre and Download artist where he exposed his fans to the single 'Este Camino.'
He attended the University of California Riverside where he joined La Union Estudiantil de la Raza(UER). UER is a Latino organization focused on community service and academics.