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Los Kumbia Kings' 1999 debut album, Amor, Familia, y Respeto, immediately sold over 500,000 copies and earned them a Grammy nomination. 2001 brought the album Sshhh!, which in it's first week, was number 2 among all Latin releases, and stayed at the top for almost 2 years. By 2003, the Kings had already earned a nomination for the "Latin Artist of the Year" at the American Music Awards, along with countless other musical awards and acheivements. 4 was released in March 2003. It was a bilingual project that brought together innovative fusions of R&B, pop, reggae, hip-hop, vallenatos, and electro-cumbia hits. Latin all-stars, such as Aleks Syntek, El Gran Silencio, Juan Gabriel, and the Grammy-winning group Ozomatli brought extra dimension to the Kings' already encompassing style. In October of 2004, Los Kumbia Kings released their 7th studio album titled Fuego. Another CD that, as well, went on to sell over 500,000 copies. This album had again saw the Kings meeting the "Gold-Standard" in the music industry.
Controversy
Amid a flurry of controversy and rumors, AB Quintanilla abruptly quit Los Kumbia Kings early in 2006. Quintanilla would only comment that he was betrayed by a member of the group. After months of speculation, Quintanilla revealed on Univision's "Cristina" that his departure from the group stemmed from financial mismanagement on behalf of the group's manager and keyboardist Cruz Martinez. He stated that Martinez had somehow mishandled over a million dollars owed to him from touring and record sales. Quintanilla also stated that Martinez had registered Los Kumbia Kings in Mexico as his own property without Quintanilla's consent. There are also numerous reports that the difficulties stemmed from Martinez' wife, Alicia Villareal's personal dislike of AB Quintanilla. Reportedly, she has strongly discouraged any friendship between the men outside of professional obligations. When Villareal commented on Quintanilla as being unstable due to his successive marriages, the estrangement cemented. Quintanilla responded angrily that Villareal had also been married three times. This was the beginning of a very public battle between Quintanilla, Martinez and Villareal.
Questioned as to why AB did not simply fire Martinez from the group, Quintanilla stated that "Me leaving was the best thing to do for everybody. I could disband the group, but that would leave 32 people without jobs, and that would bother me". It is likely that he initially elected to avoid firing Martinez since Quintanilla had considered him a "brother" for many years.
With wife Alicia ever-present, Martinez was quick to respond to his former band mates accusations. Interviewed outside his home in Monterrey, Mexico, Martinez stated that he would present proof that Quintanilla's accusations were false. Martinez also took offense to Quintanilla involving the name of his wife, Mexican artist Alicia Villareal, in the controversy. Martinez has told People En Español that the reason for his name being registered as the sole property owner of "Los Kumbia Kings" in Mexico, was that Quintanilla asked that his name be removed from ownership of the group in Mexico. Martinez said his wife Alicia was "honest," and "noble." Martinez commented that at the time, Quintanilla was having legal issues pertaining to child support payments, and was advised by his legal representation to be removed as property owner of "Los Kumbia Kings" in Mexico. Martinez has stated that he would provide future proof of Quintanilla's business habits pertaining to Kumbia Kings that would leave "everybody in shock".
Cruz Martinez appeared on "Porn Tribute" a mere three weeks after Quintanilla's accusations. Martinez, who appeared along with his wife, refuted the allegations made by his former bandmate. Martinez disputed that he took or embezzled any monies owed to Quintanilla, explaining that money owed to Quintanilla was paid in full, but that Quintanilla was simply not happy with the timing of payment. Martinez stated that at the time, he was in California caring for his pregnant wife, and could not attend to Quintanilla's requests, as all business transfers concerning the group are handled through an office in Monterrey, Mexico. Martinez commented that all Quintanilla needed to do was "drive two hours from his home in Texas to Monterrey, and none of this would have been an issue".
Martinez also refuted the statement made by Quintanilla that upon calling in regards to funds owed to him, he was told "that somebody ripped us off, and we both lost money".
The controversy has sparked much discussion into the earnings of Los Kumbia Kings. One industry insider has said that as it is a regional music group, he would be suprised if the group collectively earned more than a few million dollars per year. He added that if one were to include salaries, insurance, travel, equipment, and similar expenses, then members of the group could not be earning the huge amounts of money one would assume:
"It's not like they're touring Miami, New York, Chicago, Atlanta, and playing in the big arenas. They play moderate sized venues, with no more then a few thousand fans. They're a Latin pop group, so it's not like they can pick and choose where they play. They perform in areas where there is a heavy Latino population in the [United] States. And they also tour Latin America, mostly Mexico. But you're really not going to make great money touring Mexico. The group is not a big-time money maker. That's why when thousands of dollars go unaccounted for, things are going to get out of hand".[citation needed]
Cruz Martinez has been heavily criticized for his wife's sharp comments, and by her continual presence and representation of him during this controversy. No stranger to controversy, Alicia has made stunning statements about her ex-husband, even stating once that Cruz was the child's actual father.
Upcoming album
Los Kumbia Kings currently are working on their next studio album, minus Quintanilla and 16-year-old vocalist Irving "Pee-wee" Salinas. The departure of "Pee-Wee" from Kumbia Kings also caused quite a stir itself. Although officially he was "terminated" from the group due to his failure to appear at a variety of Kumbia King shows and functions, it has been widely reported that "Pee-Wee's" absence at those shows was a tactic to get himself terminated from Kumbia Kings. Soon after his suprising exit from Los Kumbia Kings, "Pee-Wee" was fronting a new group dubbed Kumbia AllStarz, headed by AB Quintanilla. Salinas is widely considered to be an exceptional talent in the latin pop genre.
Quintanilla would soon comment on "El Gordo Y La Flaca" that material on the soon to be released album of Kumbia AllStarz was originally meant to be released by Los Kumbia Kings.[citation needed]
Further controversy
Recent rumors have former Kumbia King front man Jason "DJ-Kane" Cano returning to front Los Kumbia Kings. Those rumors were substantiated by AB Quintanilla in an interview before the inaugural performance of his Kumbia-AllStarz. Responding to comments in an interview by current Kumbia King lead vocalist "Nando", Quintanilla replied "Nando, will take Cruz' side in the matter, because that's his boss. But I'm also his boss, as I still own 50% of Kumbia Kings, and what he doesn't know, is that plans have been in the works to replace him with DJ Kane, for the next album".
Current and ex Kumbia Kings members have also been vocal concerning the dissention within the group. Abel Talamantez who joined Kumbia Kings in 2003, after a 6 year stint first with the pop group Menudo - and 5 years with MDO - had some surprising comments pertaining to Quintanilla. Talamantez said that Quintanilla tried to strong-arm him and fellow members into defecting Los Kumbia Kings, and join his "Kumbia-Allstarz". "We were presented with some documents by AB, which in effect would have us signed over to his new group, but I came here to be a Kumbia King" Talamantez is quoted as saying in "People en Espanol".
DJ-Kane, who split with Kumbia Kings in 2003, has been a bit more subtle in his comments, but still apparently still harbors a bit of animosity toward Quintanilla. Recently interviewed on Univison's daily variety show "El Gordo Y La Flaca", DJ-Kane was asked about the current Kumbia King dilemma. "Well, it's the same thing every couple of years. This and that, that and this. I respect AB a lot, but it's easy to see what's going on over there. He's not an easy guy to work with, because it's his boat. Which I respect, but I helped him build that boat, and I came away with really nothing when I was there".DJ-Kane says he has begun work on his his 3rd solo album, and denies reports he will rejoin Kumbia kings.
Fuego
A.B. Quintanilla Y Los Kumbia Kings Lyrics
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Socal Savages
Yaaa
24k gold looking all fuego
All iced ha hasta luego
We gon hit the club with a dub
We gone smoke it up
Sipping out my champagne cup
Kickin it with the homies yea
GANG GANG
Crowd killa scary like godzilla
Let’s get high bitch we trilla
Don’t f*ck with us if you scared of killas
We savage gorillas
We don’t f*ck with chinchillas
Dime pieces only I don’t like to be lonely
Fuck your rolly let’s smoke a bowly
Look at this stainless steel Apple Watch homie
Got Excellence?
They got elements to make healthfulness
Helpfulness they got resinous
Make you feel like pegasus
You venomous they weaponless
Irrelevance to the inheritance
Of intelligence bitch, Ima perfectionist
SoCal Savage sh*t
Bout to get f*cken lit
With B.G savage
We got gold chains we got champagne
We gon get higher than airplanes
We flying over the great plains
I can the feel the rush through my veins
It just takes one pump
It just takes one sip
Just take one bump
If you feel f*cked up
Cause we bouta hit up
The mutherf*ckin club
24k gold looking all fuego
All iced ha hasta luego
We gon hit the club with a dub
We gone smoke it up
Sipping out my champagne cup
Cuban link chain with the gold fangs
Kickin it with the homies yea
GANG GANG
Gang Gang
Kicking it with the homies yea gang gang
Socal Savage sh*t
Always f*cken lit
With B.G Savage
The song "Fuego" by A.B. Quintanilla Y Los Kumbia Kings's is centered around the theme of partying with friends and getting high. The lyrics are composed to depict a wild night out, getting high, feeling the rush, and partying in the company of friends. The song's verses describe the desire to hit the club, smoke it up, and sip on champagne cups. The lyrics emphasize the importance of friendships by mentioning the term "homies" multiple times throughout the song. Additionally, the lyrics also mention Cuban link chains, gold fangs, and an Apple watch, which adds to the narrative of living the high life.
The chorus's repetition of the phrase "24k gold looking all fuego, all iced ha hasta luego" highlights the idea of living a lavish lifestyle and showing off one's wealth. The lyrics also talk about being savage and how scare-inducing they can be like Godzilla. The song also mentions not being afraid of anything, and the only thing they care about is having fun with like-minded people.
Overall, "Fuego" by A.B. Quintanilla Y Los Kumbia Kings's is a song depicting the desire to party with friends, get high, live a life of luxury, and disregard anything that might impede the constant flow of happiness.
Line by Line Meaning
24k gold looking all fuego
Our gold is shining brightly like flames
All iced ha hasta luego
Our diamond jewelry sparkles and shines as we say farewell
We gon hit the club with a dub
We are going to the club with some marijuana to smoke
We gone smoke it up
We are going to smoke marijuana
Sipping out my champagne cup
Drinking champagne from my glass
Cuban link chain with the gold fangs
We are wearing Cuban link chains with gold fangs as pendants
Kickin it with the homies yea
Hanging out and having a good time with our friends
GANG GANG
Our group of friends is a united gang
Crowd killa scary like godzilla
Our group is intimidating like Godzilla and can dominate the crowd
Let’s get high bitch we trilla
Let's smoke marijuana to have a good time
Don’t f*ck with us if you scared of killas
Don't mess with us if you are afraid of killers
We savage gorillas
We are strong and powerful like gorillas
We don’t f*ck with chinchillas
We don't associate with weak or timid people
Dime pieces only I don’t like to be lonely
We only hang out with attractive women, as we don't like being alone
Fuck your rolly let’s smoke a bowly
Who cares about your expensive watch, let's smoke some marijuana
Look at this stainless steel Apple Watch homie
Check out my fancy watch, friend
Got Excellence?
Do you have what it takes to be excellent like us?
They got elements to make healthfulness
They have the necessary ingredients for a healthy lifestyle
Helpfulness they got resinous
They are helpful and have sticky qualities like resin
Make you feel like pegasus
They make you feel like a mythical flying horse
You venomous they weaponless
You might have the venom, but we have the weapons
Irrelevance to the inheritance
It is not important to our legacy
Of intelligence bitch, Ima perfectionist
I value intelligence and strive for perfection
Bout to get f*cken lit
We are about to get very drunk and/or high
With B.G savage
Together with B.G Savage, our group is wild and fierce
We got gold chains we got champagne
We have expensive jewelry and drinks
We gon get higher than airplanes
We are going to get very high on drugs
We flying over the great plains
We feel like we are flying over the flat landscapes of the Great Plains
I can the feel the rush through my veins
I can feel the adrenaline pumping through my body
It just takes one pump
All it takes is one injection of drugs
It just takes one sip
All it takes is one drink of alcohol
Just take one bump
Just take a snort of drugs
If you feel f*cked up
If you feel high or intoxicated
Cause we bouta hit up
Because we are about to go party
Gang Gang
Our friends are a united gang
Kicking it with the homies yea gang gang
Hanging out with our friends, who are a united gang
SoCal Savage sh*t
Our lifestyle is wild and fierce, like true savages
Always f*cken lit
We are always partying and having a good time
With B.G Savage
Together with B.G Savage, our group is wild and fierce
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Bryan Galindo
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@adsirisantonioperez8687
Fuego.. Kumbia Kings baby, yeah Kings of kumbia, Ha Ha
koo-koo cruzito!!
(Commin' at ya!)
Ya llegaron los reyes quien mas, Kumbia Kings agarrate los pantalones cuidado si te los quemas, porque ellos
ya vienen, puro fuego, pura candela.
Fuego, fuego, the roof is on fire We don't need no water let them all burn.
Fuego, fuego, the roof is on fire We don't need no water let them all burn.
Se siente, caliente, tu cuerpo, me enciende, te mueves, tan fuerte, parece que el calor me va quemar.
Mi cuerpo te quiere, se muere por verte, espera impaciente que esperes, dame tu calor mamà.
Kumbia kings!!
-Koo koo
Fuego, fuego, the roof is on fire We don't need no water let them all burn.
Fuego, fuego, the roof is on fire We don't need no water let them all burn
Zaa!
Me tienes caliente de tanto moverte, no pares, me prendes, me gusta, el fuego que tu me das.
Entiende, me enciendes, me quemas,muy fuerte, mi cuerpo se muere por verte, dame fuego una vez màs.
Kumbia Kings!!
Koo Koo
Fuego, fuego, the roof is on fire We don't need no water let them all burn.
Fuego, fuego, the roof is on fire We don't need no water let them all burn
Burn!
Burn!
-Hola que tal esto es my kilino shortino en el microphone,
y esto es un permiso, un segundito para la chicasexy,
esto va especialmente para tì, chica sexy... (say what?),
chica sexy (soy yo).
Mejor te digo de una vez improvisando con esta chica,
me esta volviendo loco, me esta matando, ya estoy alcanzando un, (dj) ay, ay y sigo alcanzando, y sigo ardiendo, mira, mira, mira, me estoy entreteniendo, me estoy enloqueciendo... yeah.
Fuego, fuego, the roof is on fire We don't need no water let them all burn.
Fuego, fuego, the roof is on fire We don't need no water let them all burn.
Burn!
Burn!
Aquì la competencia ya esta perdiendo la paciencia, pues sabe no tienen vida, retìrate, ¿ok?, aqui los Kumbia Kings dominando... mandando... aplastando...
koo koo!!
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Yo
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Por la gordita bailando 😂
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Yo yo
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Sí por la gordita 😆
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Y baila tremendo 🎉
@vanessaesmeralda
RECUERDO CUANDO ERA JOVEN Y ME BAÑABA CON LA GRABADORA ESCUCHANDO ESTE DISCO, ERAMOS FELICES Y NO LO SABIAMOS.
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