Down aka Kilo
as seen on myspace
tue 3/27/2007
Juan “Down” Martinez is on his way to becoming an influential figure in Latin hip hop. The 26-year-old rapper from Oxnard, California, started rapping at age 13 after listening to Straight Outta Compton by N.W.A. – and he spits with a style eerily similar to that of Eazy-E. The self-proclaimed "Brown Super Hero" proudly wears his Mexican heritage on his sleeve, flowing over corridos, mariachi music, soul and Chicano funk.
As Down's street cred grew, he was able to persuade Snoop Dogg, Daz and MC Ren to guest on his 2003 debut, California Cowboys. His second release, Bosses and Jefes, was an unusual bilingual double CD. With each release, Down's flow has matured dramatically, but his greatest asset remains his ability to kick down-to-earth stories about life in the barrio. "Mami Te Quiero" is both an apologetic ode to his mother and a tale of his days running the streets. His newest album, Definition Of An Ese, promises to deliver more West Coast flavor with guests Snoop Dogg, Nate Dogg and B-Real. There is no flash or fake with Down, just conscious rhymes that allow him to connect with everyday Chicano hip hop fans.
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I was down in LA and herd your song lean like a cholo (OFF DA HOOK!!!) just saw the video, its ok just too much blue
Rick
(Stockton, CA XIV)
4/17/2007
YOUR A LAM3 FOR L3AVIN DA HOOD FOR MON3Y.. .. ..
co girl
(la colonia chiqu3s)
8/2/2007
Hey Juanito! just wanted to let you know that i love the lean like a cholo song that song is bad ass!!! It's one of those songs that you love the first time you hear it! When i first heard it i loved it. Keep it up "G"
Daniella
(Laguna Niguel Ca.)
5/22/2007
taize(co*ch) i know if you had the oppertunity to be off the shizzy, you would be in cali, but since you don't, lay off juanito's back n congratulate don't hate!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(keppin' it real)
stephanie cervantes
(Faison, nc)
5/30/2007
MEMBER, CONGRADULATE DON"T HATE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
stephanie cervantes
(Faison, nc)
5/30/2007
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s1CCs
(6. :SURxS1D3xCAL1FAS: .6)
8/15/2007
Hey Wut up Homie Just Wanted 2 Know If ur still Hittin That Green homes.
ELShoRtyDelLasQuintasLocas
(EAGLE PASS Tx)
11/20/2007
HEY DOWN ME GUSTA DA WAY U REPRESENT OUR MEXICANOS. DA RAZA
MARIA MARTINEZ
(SANTA PAULA)
8/21/2007
hey waz up down i really like your music. i think that the song lean like a cholo is really popin cuz i hear it everywhere. well i hope you make it the hole way all the way to the top. lov ya lots keep doing what you do your great at it.
Ruvi
(Valley Center)
6/8/2007
Are u kidding me "influential figure in Latin hip hop"!!!! First off he is nothing but a gang banger from southern california just like lil rob they may try and go mainstream until they make it big than there true self will show. Just like when snoop made it really big he started showing he was a crip. This is crazy to even refer to down/kilo as influential cause it's not a positive influence. If you know his real history you will find out he represents nothing but a gang color. The Sureno vs. Norteno bulls*** that has been corupting our people, our kids & our culture! And I am only speaking on this cause i see first hand what fighting over colors does to our people daily. I used to be strongly involved with that lifestyle and i'm tired of our people either ending up in jail or dead or in wheelchairs. In the end it's not worth it! And for this station who has a strong tie into the latin community to allow people like Down & Lil Rob to play there music without truly knowing what they stand for saddens me.
*~Tere~*
(Northern Cali)
9/1/2007
(50 total)
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