ChocQuibTown
ChocQuibTown is a Colombian hip-hop group that fuses rap with the Afro-Colombian traditions of the Pacific coast. They became one of the country's most acclaimed and original acts.
Origins
Though formed in Cali, the members are from the Chocó department; the group consists of Carlos “Tostao” Valencia, Gloria “Goyo” Martínez, and Miguel “Slow” Martínez.
The sound
Their music draws on hip-hop and electronica fused with salsa, Latin jazz, and Afro-Latin rhythms, creating a distinctive coastal sound.
Legacy
ChocQuibTown brought the music and identity of Colombia's Pacific region to international audiences, earning wide critical acclaim.
Top songs
- 1
De Donde Vengo Yo ★
Oro · 2010
- 2
Nuqui
El Mismo · 2015
- 3
Cuando Te Veo
El Mismo · 2015
- 4
La Gente
Mayor Que Yo 3 · 2015
- 5
Somos Pacífico
Oro · 2010