Latin Mafia
LATIN MAFIA | |
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| Origin | Mexico City, Mexico |
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| Years active | 2021–present |
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Latin Mafia is a Mexican indie pop band.[1] The group consists of three brothers: Milton, Emilio, and Mike de la Rosa.[2] Their first single "Ciudad de las Luces" was released in 2021 independently.[1] While all their singles up to the end of 2023 have been independent, the group will be releasing future material from Rimas Entertainment, including their debut album later in 2024.[2] Their biggest songs: Julieta, Sal Rosa, Flores, No Digas Nada have each surpassed over two million views on YouTube.[3]
Career
[edit]2021–2022
[edit]During the Covid-19 Pandemic the brothers first appeared on the scene using the social media app, TikTok. They posted videos consisting of Emilio and Mike sitting in their bedroom as they did when they were children pretending to be in front of a huge audience.[4][5] When their account received positive views, they included their other sibling Milton to help them release their first single, "Ciudad de las Luces". Though they posted a song to their facebook account following their slow rise of likes, and when the brothers quickly reached more than 50,000 views they realized that they had talent.[6] After, the release they updated their biography on TikTok to include "Three Brothers, two singers/one producer".[7]
Their next two singles "Más humano" and "Julieta" were released during the same year, both reaching positive responses, both becoming instant hits.[8] By the end of may 2022, they had sold more than 11,000 concert tickets in minutes, selling out the massive Olympic Velodrome in Mexico City.[9]
2023–present
[edit]In 2024, it was announced that the band would be one of the artists to perform at Coachella, making it their international debut.[10] Showcasing that the group has become one of "Mexico's top acts without a label or an album.[11] After they will be performing at other music festivals including Lollapalooza Argentina, Lollapalooza Chile, Colombia's Estéreo Picnic, and Mexico's Tecate Pa’l Norte, with a debut album expected later this year.[12] As of July 08, 2024 the group has reached nearly 874 million, an almost 150 million increase from the previous month.[13]
Music style
[edit]Latin Mafia's music has been described as a reggaetón, R&B, trap, and house hybrid.[14] In an interview Emilio stated "We are always exploring new music"[15]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Villa, Lucas (September 8, 2023). "The Indie Pop Group Latin Mafia Are on Their Way to Going Global". Pop Sugar. Archived from the original on July 7, 2024. Retrieved July 7, 2024.
- ^ a b Garcia, Thania (July 3, 2024). "Latin Mafia Inks Record Deal With Rimas Entertainment, Teases 'Experimental' Debut Album (EXCLUSIVE)" (web). Variety Magazine. Archived from the original on July 7, 2024. Retrieved July 7, 2024.
- ^ "Conoce a Latín Mafia, uno de los grupos emergentes más importantes en la música latina". www.univision.com. June 28, 2023.
- ^ "Latin mafia biography". Last.fm. Archived from the original on July 7, 2024. Retrieved July 7, 2024.
- ^ Lang, Elizabeth (April 16, 2024). "Latin Mafia". Artrkl website. Archived from the original on July 7, 2024. Retrieved July 7, 2024.
- ^ Univision. "Conoce a Latín Mafia, uno de los grupos emergentes más importantes en la música latina". Univsion (in Spanish). Archived from the original on November 10, 2023. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
- ^ "TikTok - Make Your Day". Archived from the original on July 7, 2024. Retrieved July 7, 2024.
- ^ "LATIN MAFIA - Songs, Events and Music Stats | Viberate.com". www.viberate.com. Archived from the original on July 7, 2024. Retrieved July 7, 2024.
- ^ Villa, Lucas (September 8, 2023). "The Indie Pop Group Latin Mafia Are on Their Way to Going Global". Pop Sugar. Archived from the original on July 7, 2024. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
- ^ "Latin Mafia Made It Big Without a Label or Album. Now They're Getting Ready to Play Coachella". Yahoo Entertainment. April 14, 2024. Archived from the original on July 7, 2024. Retrieved July 7, 2024.
- ^ Katz, Brian (April 14, 2024). "Latin Mafia made it big without a label or an album. Now they're getting ready to play Coachella". Music Industry News. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
- ^ "14 Artists to Watch in 2024 - SPIN". Archived from the original on July 7, 2024. Retrieved July 7, 2024.
- ^ "LATIN MAFIA - monthly listeners and total stream count". www.musicmetricsvault.com.
- ^ Villa, Lucas (September 8, 2023). "The Indie Pop Group Latin Mafia Are on Their Way to Going Global". Popsugar. Archived from the original on July 7, 2024. Retrieved July 7, 2024.
- ^ "Latin Mafia made it big without a label or an album. Now they're getting ready to play Coachella". April 14, 2024. Archived from the original on July 9, 2024. Retrieved July 8, 2024.