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GENTE DE ZONA


Gente de Zona are the leaders of Cubatón (Cuban Reggaetón) and the first real "pop" phenomenon of Cuba, their success has eclipsed the historical groups of Timba Cubana, their music is played all around the world, and today GDZ is undoubtedly the most successful band of Cuban music, worldwide.

They come straight from Havana: Alexander Delgado, Jacob Forever and Nando Pro. In a few years their success has reached the stars among Cuban teenagers, and from there throughout Europe and the U.S., thanks to countless world tours in Italy, France, Switzerland, Germany, United States on major stages like Latinoamericando Festival in Milan and Fiesta Festival in Rome. Their debut album "Lo Mejor Que Suena Ahora", released in 2007 by Planet Records is still in demand, and was the first CD to be distributed by a major (Sony, distributor of Planet Records in the U.S.) in the big U.S. retail outlets, after years of embargo.
 


History

 

Gente De Zona formed in November 2000 by Alexander Delgado's idea of writing a song with all the rappers of Alamar (neighborhood of Havana).

In 2005 Alexander called Jacob Forever with Gente de Zona: Jacob had already made important collaborations with Pachito Alonso, Eddy K, and also joined the group Nando Pro, one of the most influential DJs of the new Cuban generation. The Cubatón sound is an invention of Nando Pro!

In 2006 broke out the great success of the songs "Soñé" and "La Campaña", two real generational superhits in Cuba and for all lovers of Cuban Music in particular in Europe.

In 2007, the group was invited in the album of David Calzado y su Charanga Habanera dueting the Timba hit: "El Cañon" , They win a "Premio Lucas", followed by the megahits "Le Gustan Los Artistas" and "Pa’ La Calle" .

In Summer 2008, they finally released their first album exclusively on Planet Records for the world, titled "Lo Mejor Que Suena Ahora", preceded by the superhit single (with also a music video) "Yo te Enseñe".

In 2009, Gente De Zona released another generational anthem for the Cuban People, "El Animal". Now they are absolutely ready to huge international success. Planet Records released a new version of the album "Lo Mejor Que Suena Ahora V2.0" including the smash hit "El Animal".


In 2010, they released the second Album "A Full", and their first U.S. tour, all dates were completely Sold Out! GDZ are the first artists living in Cuba to enter the U.S. Billboard Top 40, after decades of absence of Artists residents in the "Isla Grande" in this chart.

In 2011, GDZ released two more smash hits: "Mama Me Lo Contó" (Top 30 Billboard) and "Estan Locos" making two amazing tours in the U.S. and Europe, meanwhile, they are recording their third album.

 

 

 

(Last Updated: February 27th, 2012)

 
2012

GENTE DE ZONA

Oro - Lo Nuevo Y Lo Mejor

[2 CD]

 
2010

GENTE DE ZONA

A Full

[CD Album]

2008

GENTE DE ZONA

Lo Mejor Que Suena Ahora V2.0

[CD Album]

2008

GENTE DE ZONA

Lo Mejor Que Suena Ahora

[CD Album]