ChocQuibTown is a Colombian hip-hop group that fuses various musical genres. Although the band formed in Cali, the members are originally from the Colombian department of Chocó. The group consists of Carlos "Tostao" Valencia, Gloria "Goyo" Martínez, and Miguel "Slow" Martínez. The band's music draws influence from a wide variety of modern genres including hip-hop and more recently electronica, combined with traditional Colombian genres including salsa, Latin jazz, and Afro-Latin rhythms. After growing up in Chocó and forming in Cali, the ChocQuibTown relocated to Bogotá and gained popularity performing in the city's bars. The group's first two albums, Somos Pacífico and Oro were bolstered by the singles "Somos Pacífico" and "De Donde Vengo Yo", with the latter song winning a Latin Grammy in 2011. The band's third album, Eso Es Lo Que Hay experienced further success, featuring the single "Hasta el Techo", followed by El Mismo. The group's latest album, Sin Miedo, was released in 2018.
| Origin | Chocó, Colombia |
| Genres | Hip hop, salsa, Latin jazz |
| Years active | 2000–present |
| Labels | Nacional Records, Sony Music |
| Associated acts | Sidestepper, La Mojarra Eléctrica |
| Members | Carlos "Tostao" Valencia, Gloria "Goyo" Martínez, Miguel "Slow" Martínez |
About ChocQuibTown
Originating out of Choco, Colombia, this hip-hop group had original albums titled Somos Pacífico (2006) and Oro (2010) with hit singles called "Somos Pacífico" and "De Donde Vengo Yo." The latter song won a 2011 Latin Grammy Award.
Achievement of ChocQuibTown
The style of music of the band combines hip hop, electronica, salsa, Latin jazz and Afro-Latin rhythms.
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Latest information about ChocQuibTown updated on July 28 2021.
