Ayer Fue Kumbia Kings, Hoy Es Kumbia All Starz (CD - 2006)

Personnel: Veve Calasans (vocals, percussion); Marcello Azevedo (guitar, bajo sexto, percussion, programming); Chris Pérez, Federico Mendez, Joe Reyes (guitar); Isaias Leckler, Reuben Rodriguez (bajo sexto); Henry Gomez (vihuela); Orlando J. Forte, Dina Kostic, Tony Seepersad, Rafael Elvira, Mariusz Wojtowica, Scott Flavin, John DiPuccio (violin); Chris Glansdorp (cello); Animal (accordion); Arturo Sandoval, Dante Vargas (trumpet); Alberto Barros (trombone); Sergio George (piano); Douglas Guevara, Guillermo Sanchez, Robert Vilera, Aquiles Priester (percussion); Robert Gomez "Bobbo" III, Luigi Giraldo (keyboard programming).

DJ: Kiddo.

Recording information: Corn Husk Studios; Sonic Projects, Miami, FL.

Arrangers: Robert Gomez "Bobbo" III; Alberto Barros; Luigi Giraldo; Sergio George; José Antonio Molina.

Over the years and several albums, A.B. Quintanilla transformed himself from Selena's younger brother to an internationally renowned Latin pop superstar in his own right. FROM KUMBIA KINGS TO KUMBIA ALL-STARZ (2006) finds the sensation not only changing the name of his previous hit-making outfit (previously the Kumbia Kings) but also perfecting the brew they established: hip-hop inflected Latin pop that's heavy on danceability and mic skills--basically, a Latin pop variation on reggaeton. Ready-made dance hits like "Mami" and "Chiquilla" are nicely tempered by ballads like "Dijiste," ensuring appeal across the board. minimize