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Kinto Sol
Hecho En Mexico
In this era of Latin influences and the rising of Latinos
in the United States, the emergence of Spanish language
Hip Hop comes to no surprise. The increasing popularity
of the lyrical style has taken off. A leader and major contender,
Kinto Sol, holds its own, making a name for itself in a
territory that is hard to conquer---the streets. Kinto Sol’s
music is unique due to the vision of its members.
The members, who were raised in different backgrounds,
bring and mix various perspectives of life in their lyrics.
Three brothers, Skribe, Dj Payback Garcia, and El Chivo,
all born in Mexico, left their childhood behind in Mexico
and were raised as teenagers in the United States. They
have incorporated their childhood memories and their American
experiences into their music. El Gordo, of Mexican Ancestry
was born and raised in the United States of America. This
is why Kinto Sol has the ablility to naturally relate to
people and the ability to penetrate across both sides of
the Mexican-American border. Kinto Sol captures life and
portrays it in its music to the eyes of its audience. This
dynamic group powerfully conveys the story of who they are
and the people they represent in their style, sound and
lyrics.
Kinto Sol's latest production entitled, ”La Sangre
Nunca Muere” was released March 1, 2005 and is available
at stores everywhere. Ask for it at your favorite outlet.
Roger
Troutman Innovative funkster Roger Troutman was the master of
the vocoder -- a keyboard synthesizer that created robotic-sounding
vocals through the simultaneous use of a piano-like interface
and a breath controller (breath tube), somewhat like a guitar
talk box. What James Jamerson did for the bass, Jimi Hendrix
for the guitar, and Stevie Wonder for the harmonica, Troutman
did for the vocoder. As a member of Zapp, a band that included
his brothers Larry, Lester, and Tony, and recording under
the solo moniker of Roger, he helped define and give life
to a difficult-to-play instrument that previously was used
for gimmicky effects and, as played by others, was basically
devoid of personality. With his winning smile and charming
playfulness, Troutman was a favorite on stage and record.
He'd often bring his vocoder along on radio interviews,
treating the listeners to his amazing vocoder skills. Catch Roger's "Heard It Through The
Grapevine" All This Month On Vision Radio's Daytime
LIVE!
April
7, 2005 
