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'''Chicano rap''' is a subgenre of ], ] and ] that embodies aspects of West Coast and Southwest ] (]) culture and is typically performed by American rap singers and musicians of Mexican descent. '''Chicano rap''' is a subgenre of ], ] and ] that embodies aspects of West Coast and Southwest ] (]) culture and is typically performed by American rap singers and musicians of Mexican descent.


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Cuban-American artist ] was the first Latino artist to have a major bilingual single attached to his 1989 debut. Although Mellow Man often used Chicano slang as a result of his East Los Angeles upbringing, Kid Frost receives the credit as the first major Chicano rapper given Mellow Man was not of Mexican descent. Mellow Man, referred to as the "Godfather of Latin Rap", brought mainstream attention to ] rhyming with his platinum single "Mentirosa". ], of which Mellow Man Ace was a member before going solo, is sometimes considered Chicano rap due to their use of Spanish and popular Chicano slang, as well as the lead rapper's background of being part Mexican. They were the first Latino rap group to reach platinum status, with ] credited as the first Latino solo artist to reach platinum sales for an LP. Cuban-American artist ] was the first Latino artist to have a major bilingual single attached to his 1989 debut. Although Mellow Man often used Chicano slang as a result of his East Los Angeles upbringing, Kid Frost receives the credit as the first major Chicano rapper given Mellow Man was not of Mexican descent. Mellow Man, referred to as the "Godfather of Latin Rap", brought mainstream attention to ] rhyming with his platinum single "Mentirosa". ], of which Mellow Man Ace was a member before going solo, is sometimes considered Chicano rap due to their use of Spanish and popular Chicano slang, as well as the lead rapper's background of being part Mexican. They were the first Latino rap group to reach platinum status, with ] credited as the first Latino solo artist to reach platinum sales for an LP.


During the 1990's, some Chicano rappers such as Kemo the Blaxican and Sinful of the Mexicanz began using influences from Mexican music in their beats and delivery, although this subgenre of music is sometimes referred to today as "Urban Regional" and not always representative of Chicano Rap. One of the most widely recognized Chicano rappers today is ] of San Diego, whose single "Summer Nights" was considered a major crossover and received heavy rotation on radio station and video programs not directly related to Chicano rap music. During the 1990's, some Chicano rappers such as Kemo the Blaxican and Sinful of the Mexicanz began using influences from Mexican music in their beats and delivery, although this subgenre of music is sometimes referred to today as "Urban Regional" and not always representative of Chicano Rap. One of the most widely recognized Chicano rappers today is ] of San Diego, whose single "Summer Nights" was considered a success and received a satisfactory amount of media attention.


Many Chicano rappers have also been heavily influenced by ], including many themes relevant to Mexican and Chicano people. Chicano Rap is enjoyed by listeners in the U.S. and has a strong following in Japan, although its main audience consists of Latinos living on the West Coast, the Southwest and the Midwest. Its ability to reach large audiences without mainstream airplay or media promotion is due largely in part to nationwide lowrider car tours and their accompanying concerts headlined by Chicano rappers. This environment allows Chicano Rap artists to earn significant incomes through independent label releases while promoting directly to a target audience. Many Chicano rappers used ] lyrics and have been heavily influenced by ] and ]. Most used ], ], ] and ] themes in their music, including many issues relevant to modern day ], the Mexican and Chicano people. Chicano Rap is enjoyed mainly by the ] community and Hip hop fans. It's main audience consists mostly of ] and ] living in ] and ] areas and regions of the ], including ] (mainly ] and ]), ], ], ] and ].


==List of Chicano rappers, hip hop artists and producers== ==List of Chicano rappers, hip hop artists and producers==
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== Popularity ==
Chicano rap is also enjoyed by listeners in the United States and has strong following in ].{{Fact}} It's ability to reach large young audiences without mainstream airplay of media promotion is due largely to natonwide lowrider car tours and their accompanying concerts headlined by Chicano rappers. This environment allows Chicano rap artist to earn significant incomes through independent recording labels, while promoting directly to a targeted audience.


==See also== ==See also==
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==External links== ==External links==
* - Source for Chicano rap news and interviews. * - Source for Chicano rap news and interviews.
* A collection of texts and links about Chicano rap and culture. * - A collection of Chicano rap songs and video clips.
* - Collection of texts and links about Chicano rap and culture.


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Chicano rap is a subgenre of hip hop music, latin rap and gangsta rap that embodies aspects of West Coast and Southwest Mexican American (Chicano) culture and is typically performed by American rap singers and musicians of Mexican descent.

The first widely recognized Chicano rap artist was Kid Frost, whose 1990 debut album "Hispanic Causing Panic" driven by the hit single "La Raza" brought new attention to Chicano rappers in Hip Hop.

Cuban-American artist Mellow Man Ace was the first Latino artist to have a major bilingual single attached to his 1989 debut. Although Mellow Man often used Chicano slang as a result of his East Los Angeles upbringing, Kid Frost receives the credit as the first major Chicano rapper given Mellow Man was not of Mexican descent. Mellow Man, referred to as the "Godfather of Latin Rap", brought mainstream attention to Spanglish rhyming with his platinum single "Mentirosa". Cypress Hill, of which Mellow Man Ace was a member before going solo, is sometimes considered Chicano rap due to their use of Spanish and popular Chicano slang, as well as the lead rapper's background of being part Mexican. They were the first Latino rap group to reach platinum status, with Big Pun credited as the first Latino solo artist to reach platinum sales for an LP.

During the 1990's, some Chicano rappers such as Kemo the Blaxican and Sinful of the Mexicanz began using influences from Mexican music in their beats and delivery, although this subgenre of music is sometimes referred to today as "Urban Regional" and not always representative of Chicano Rap. One of the most widely recognized Chicano rappers today is Lil Rob of San Diego, whose single "Summer Nights" was considered a success and received a satisfactory amount of media attention.

Many Chicano rappers used Spanglish lyrics and have been heavily influenced by Mexican and American history. Most used political, racial, economic and social themes in their music, including many issues relevant to modern day society, the Mexican and Chicano people. Chicano Rap is enjoyed mainly by the Mexican American community and Hip hop fans. It's main audience consists mostly of Hispanics and Latinos living in urban and rural areas and regions of the United States, including California (mainly Los Angeles and San Diego), Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico and Texas.

List of Chicano rappers, hip hop artists and producers

Popularity

Chicano rap is also enjoyed by listeners in the United States and has strong following in Japan. It's ability to reach large young audiences without mainstream airplay of media promotion is due largely to natonwide lowrider car tours and their accompanying concerts headlined by Chicano rappers. This environment allows Chicano rap artist to earn significant incomes through independent recording labels, while promoting directly to a targeted audience.

See also

External links

  • Chicano Rap - Source for Chicano rap news and interviews.
  • Chicano Rap Videos - A collection of Chicano rap songs and video clips.
  • Brown Pride - Collection of texts and links about Chicano rap and culture.
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