The Kumbia Kings were a Mexican-American 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 Quintanilla and Cruz Martínez. Quintanilla is the brother of the late "Queen of Tejano", Selena. Quintanilla played bass guitar for the group, while Martínez, husband of international artist Alicia Villarreal, played keyboards. Both co-wrote songs for the Kumbia Kings. Though the group has gone through a revolving door of members in recent years amid controversy and finger-pointing, and the Kumbia Kings of today are vastly different from what originated in Corpus Christi over eight years ago, Quintanilla and Martínez were always the soul of the group.
| Origin | Corpus Christi, Texas, United States |
| Genres | Mexican cumbia, Latin pop, Tejano, reggae, hip hop, R&B |
| Years active | 1996–2006, 2009–2010 |
| Labels | EMI Latin |
| Associated acts | A.B. Quintanilla, Selena, Cruz Martínez, Frankie J, DJ Kane, Chris Pérez, Abel Talamántez, Pee Wee, K1 (Kingz One), Kumbia All Starz |
| Past members | See band members |
About Kumbia Kings
Mexican cumbia group that encompassed hip hop and R&B music and produced songs in both Spanish and English. They were together from 1999 to 2006 and again from 2009 to 2010.
Achievement of Kumbia Kings
The band was created by Abraham Quintanilla III. He also formed the band Kumbia All Starz after the the 2006 breakup.
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Latest information about Kumbia Kings updated on July 28 2021.
