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Why do you always wear sunglasses? (from oxovanexox)

Honestly, it's part of my look. I like sunglasses and I think they improve my style. I wouldn't mind taking them off for my next album, although I'd do it just for the fans, since I really do enjoy wearing sunglasses.

Are you friends with Flex? (from Carlos Lamadrid)

I get along really well with Felix (Flex), because we started our careers around the same time. We've performed together and appeared on many of the same compilation CDs that came out during that time. Now we're proud to represent our country through music. We've also shared the stage a few times.

What do you think of people who cheat on their boyfriend/girlfriend? Have you ever cheated? (from ★ღ emi lover ღ★ ..)

Well, I don't think one should judge, but I think cheating can be avoided by having a conversation with your partner. If you feel something for someone else, you should be clear with your partner and end the relationship. To me, a man who cheats is a coward. It's not about how many women you can have, it's about making one girl happy.

What do you like more, beauty or brains? (from king tone)

All men are attracted to good-looking girls but intelligence is always one of the things a guy will look for in a girl. I'd choose both.

At what age do you think you matured and became a man? (from ★ღ emi lover ღ★ ..)

My childhood and adolescence was difficult. I feel that I had to watch over my family at a young age, so that made me grow up and be responsible. I'm grateful because now I can take care of my kids in the same way.

How many sunglasses do you own? (from marley-☆-)

Around 20 sunglasses in various colors (hahah). Personally, I think sunglasses are an accessories with a lot of style.

What makes you most proud of being Panamanian? (from musi-K)

I think the fact that more people know about Panamá thanks to all that is happening in our beautiful country. In the last few years, there's been world champions, gold medalists and great music coming out of Panamá. In my case, being able to go to other countries and having people speak about Panamá with respect makes me proud.

Who were your biggest influences in music and life? (from Sαɳdяα♡)

My father, he was the one who motivated me to get ahead and fight to be someone important in whatever profession I chose. In music, although I do "romantic style", I'd say my influences were old school balladeers and salsa acts.

Who cooks better, your grandmother or mother? (from ª└εx©)

Both of them have good flavor when it comes to food, my mom cooks really well but my grandmother was her teacher.

Where do you see your career in five years? (from ShayBaby.)

I see it blossoming. At this moment, I'm still planting seeds in my musical career so I can later harvest them. I hope that in five years time, God will let me still have the energy to offer good reggae, good music and good performances for all the followers of this genre and of my career.

I would like to have been able to reach other continents and that people keep listening to me and that I am able to stay in the hearts of everyone until the lord almighty gives me life and health.

Alonzo Andez knows what it's like to be in the middle of a war.

The singer-songwriter from Texas joined Alacranes Musical just as vocalists Memo Ibarra and Omar Sánchez split from the group, entering a bitter dispute with the Urbina family for the Alacranes name. Andez, who was once a member of Banda Lamento Show, is now sharing vocal duties with original Alacranes singer Sergio "Hersheys" Federico.

In this second installment of a two-part interview, Andez talks about his being in the middle of a tug of war between the Urbina brothers and Memo & Omar.

Did you get caught up in Alacranes' band drama?

Yes. It has been like being in the middle of a war, like a real life movie that has not yet ended. I could not believe it when everything started collapsing that weekend. No one can fully understand my experience. Usually when there is a dispute, people are prone to take sides. But I was new and nothing was assured for anyone. I’m a person that believes in principles, respect and fairness. Nothing was easy, and when it all started, I couldn’t have imagined what was ahead.

Anyone could have sworn that we would never play together again on the same stage after that weekend in Iowa, if I’m not mistaken. But incredibly, we did. We performed another full weekend in California and they performed another final weekend without me. This was when we played at the Gibson Amphitheatre, which are days not pleasant to remember. Since I was in Alacranes, thanks to the promoter, I traveled to California (for my final weekend) with Memo, Omar (the other vocalist), and the manager. We were traveling apart because the atmosphere was too tense to travel together. I was confused and had hoped that everything would become the way it was before the conflict. I did not want to rush into making abrupt decisions. I sensed that my friend Memo felt betrayed by me for not showing unconditional support, but I needed time.

During all this confusion, I was invited by Oscar Urbina for the sound check at the Gibson Amphitheatre the afternoon before the show. I chose to go with them. I found the Urbinas to be very understanding and kind. I felt like they understood me and I understood them. Later, the manager kindly asked me if I wished to work with Memo and Omar in the future. I thanked him, but refused his offer, so he told me to think about it. I am to this day grateful to him for considering me to work with them. I just felt inside that it was not where I needed to be.

After rejecting the offer, and when the weekend was over, I was in a plane heading back home. Many, even some in my family, believed that my decision to reject their offer was a mistake. Yet even though I was leaving Alacranes to go home, I knew I had done everything my heart told me to and I felt good about it. While at home, Hector Urbina texted me words of encouragement and kept my hope alive. Soon Oscar and Rene Urbina called and offered me to become part of the real Alacranes Musical. I accepted and here I am.

What's it like being a part of a successful band like Alacranes?

It’s an overwhelming experience. It’s extremely hard, stressful, and physically draining, but all of these things cannot compare with the great satisfaction that it is to be here. Undoubtedly, it is a blessing, but it surely did not come to me without years of hard work, struggle, and preparation. Before the privilege of going on stage with Alacranes, many mirages have appeared in my career. I’ve had success, but also many disappointments, which my parents have witnessed being that they have always supported my career. If I would have received this years ago, perhaps I would not have appreciated it as much. I feel that we need to taste the sorrow of hopelessness in this career to keep our feet on the ground when fortune begins to smile. I’m sure that there are thousands of people who would want to be in my position, which is why I don’t take it for granted.

I love being on the road and traveling. It’s very fun to meet our fans every weekend and listen to them sing the songs with us. When people ask for more songs, and they scream, it is the best gift that they can give to the artist. I had admired Alacranes Musical’s music and to have the privilege to add my voice to it is an indescribable feeling.

What do you hope to accomplish as a member of Alacranes?

I wish to contribute as much as I can. I am here to give more than to receive and I know that the more we give for the band the better off we will all be; at least that’s my philosophy when it comes to group work. You reap what you sow; I know that for a fact. I wish to grow as an artist challenging my skills. This life is certainly unpredictable but I will strive to dedicate as much time as I can to Alacranes. It would be great to add to the enrichment of the productions of Alacranes Musical with my influence as an arranger and songwriter if it's needed someday.

Perhaps the fans will hear my guitar within our future productions. I believe great personal accomplishments will come also and I will try to humbly accept them when they arrive. I can only plan, but it will be God that marks the way as he did when he made the circumstances optimum for me to join.

Alonzo Andez knows what it's like to be in the middle of a war.

The singer-songwriter from Texas joined Alacranes Musical just as vocalists Memo Ibarra and Omar Sánchez split from the group, entering a bitter dispute with the Urbina family for the Alacranes name. Andez, who was once a member of Banda Lamento Show, is now sharing vocal duties with original Alacranes singer Sergio "Hersheys" Federico.

In the first installment of a two-part interview with Andez, the newest Alacran talks about his influences, how he hooked up with Alacranes and how fans have treated him since he joined.

Where did you grow up?

I was born in Ciudad Juarez and lived the first six years of my life there, but El Paso, Texas is where I grew up and where I call home.

What music are you most influenced by and why?

My life has been vastly influenced when it comes to music. As a child I used to perform Mexican folkloric music. I am an admirer of all forms of music that inspire feelings of peace, joy, harmony and all the positive feelings that a human can perceive. As a singer and composer I always believed that music should be used to uplift, due to its great power to influence humanity.

Today, and to name a few artists that I am influenced by, I would have to mention: Marco Antonio Solis y Los Bukis, The Beatles, Michael Jackson, Cristian Castro, Los Apson, Paul McCartney, Juan Gabriel, Emmanuel, Andrea Bocelli, Laura Pausini Josh Groban, Maroon 5, Miranda, Camilo Sesto, Caifanes, Mana, Hombres G, Enanitos Verdes, Reik, Billy Joel, CCR, and believe it or not, Alacranes Musical among others. I also love many of the Disney Channel productions. I surely can say that pop, rock and romantic music is what influences my style the most.

How did you end things with your previous band, Banda Lamento Show? Are you still friends?

The band decided to leave the record label that was promoting us during that year. I had previously signed a contract with that label and as a result of this separation I ended up staying as an exclusive artist of the record label. I have to say I’m very grateful to them, especially to its owner and to its sponsor. Being a part of it was an awesome experience. If something emerges we can, and have, contacted each other.

How did you hook up with Alacranes Músical?

I knew Memo from Alacranes way before leaving my previous band. Five months after leaving the Lamento Show, I had already a project of my own. The president of my company and I were constantly having meetings, which was why I traveled very often to Monterrey, Mexico. Unfortunately, things were getting complicated for the company and they decided to delay my production. During this period of time, I was also receiving many offers by various companies, bands, and promoters. While in Monterrey, I heard Alacranes would be playing there that weekend in November and so I decided meet up with them. Not knowing where they were, and not being able to contact Memo, I drove to the place where they would perform that night. For some strange coincidence, which I’d like to call a miracle, I felt like stopping at a nearby hotel. Within minutes, I was in Oscar Urbina’s room and we spoke for a while.

Speaking of miracles, that night I learned that they needed a vocalist to help them during the U.S. tour. I surely felt that it would be an honor to help them. After all, Alacranes Musical had been the only Regional Mexican band that I had dreamed to be a part of. Afterwards, Oscar Urbina and Memo allowed me to sing "Dame Tu Amor" that night in Monterrey. After the show, I asked Memo, who was the person I knew the best, to speak to the promoter of Alacranes and to arrange things for me to help them with the U.S. tour. Meanwhile, I requested the termination of the contract that I had with my company. When my contract was finally terminated, I called Memo and told him about it. He seemed pleased with the news and said everything was ready and arranged for me to meet the promoter of Alacranes. I soon started touring in the U.S. with them and later in México.

Soon I became the third vocalist of Alacranes. Even after all the complicated things that happened, I must express my gratitude to Memo because he was in constant communication with me as I joined, and showed me how things were in Alacranes at the time, encouraging me every step of the way. Also, I must thank the manager, who accepted Memo’s suggestion of having me be the one to join, and of course the promoter at the time. Obviously I won’t exclude who later became the reason why I am in Alacranes now, Oscar Urbina, for trusting me with information that confirmed the possibility to join Alacranes Musical, which had been a dream to me. It was him who later invited me to join the real Alacranes Musical.

How have the fans responded to you?

At the beginning, it was hard. When I joined, it was unexpected and naturally it takes time to accept new things. When I started, I remember putting myself in the place of the fans and understood that they were used to the same faces for years. No matter how sweet the candy is, if you are not familiar with it, and you are expecting something else, you will doubt it at first.

I never felt rejected, only observed. I knew it would be difficult to win their hearts, but to my surprise the fans were more welcoming than I thought they would be. I just focused on giving everything I could in every show. Now the fans have placed their trust in me and I will do everything possible to deserve it. One good thing that I have noticed from our fans is that they are very demanding and passionate. They don’t just go and listen to us; they go to our performances and live the experience with us.

I will never be Memo, or Omar, or Hersheys – just like none of them can be Alonzo. God has made us different so we could enjoy each other’s virtues and talents. As part of Alacranes Musical, I will give what I can to make people continue loving our music.

Coming soon: Part 2 with Alonzo Andez of Alacranes Musical.

Das Racist want to make you cry but first you're going to laugh. The rap duo hailing from the hipster haven of Williamsburg, Brooklyn have made a name for themselves with the hilarious Combination Pizza Hut and Taco Bell, a song described by music blogs as both "one of the songs of the summer" and "deceptively idiotic." Das Racist, aka California Cuban Victor Vazquez and Indian-American Himanshu Suri, were probably going for both.

We tracked down Victor and Himanshu (along with hypeman DAP) and chatted about being brown in America, double decker tacos and Indo-Latin fusion.

What's your meal of choice at the combination Pizza Hut and Taco Bell?

Victor: I don't eat there anymore. But I used to mess with the double decker taco on occasion.

Himanshu: I don't eat there anymore. But my mom's a vegetarian and the bean burritos are super cheap so when I was younger it was kind of our fast food spot of choice. The one closest to my neighborhood would have a customer base of like 80 percent Indian families.

DAP: I don't eat fast food unless there is no other option and I'm incredibly hungry, which is pretty rare. Especially in New York, where fast food is usually more expensive than going to eat Chinese food or pizza or what have you. Plus, I don't like fries at all.

What I'm looking for is a dosa cart somewhere downtown other than the Washington Square Park Dosa Guy (who is an awesome, dude, check him out). Come on people!

Do you think people don't take your music seriously because you don't take yourselves seriously?

Victor: I think some people don't take our music seriously because their concept of the aesthetics and politics of seriousness differ from ours. We do take ourselves seriously, we just try not to take ourselves too seriously.

Himanshu: I agree with Victor Vazquez.

How do you feel about the Cheech & Chong and Harold & Kumar comparisons?

Victor: I think that both Cheech & Chong and Harold & Kumar are amazing, important cultural entities that successfully speak on issues of race, class, marginality, the immigrant experience, the experience of natural-born americans born of immigrants, capitalism and getting zooted. So yeah, on one level it's flattering. Plus Cheech Marin is my uncle.

On another level, I don't appreciate when people think of Das Racist as strictly a comedic project or call it something like "novelty" rap. It's music. Jay-Z is funny, he has jokes, Kanye is funny, Wayne is funny, most (good) rappers are funny. Bob Dylan is funny, Morrissey is funny, Prince is funny.

Himanshu: MF Doom, Ghostface, Cam'ron, Andre 3000, and the Beastie Boys are all funny. Doom said himself he just writes what he thinks is funny but has never been called "joke", "parody" or "novelty" rap.

Harold & Kumar is actually very on-point in discussing the Asian-American experience and subverting racial stereotypes but veiling it in humor and a haze of herb vapors so I'd say it's a very accurate comparison. The speech at the end of the film where Kumar talks about their adventure being bigger than just the munchies and being about their parents fleeing hunger in search of (blasphemous) cheeseburgers and the "American Dream" is pretty much my favorite thing. Plus, Kal Penn is my cousin.

My only thing is I'm not sure if that similarity is what people are getting at or it's just real easy and convenient because they're both films involving pairs of non-black/white zooters with a sense of humor.

DAP: Well, I think they might reflect upon people's limited experiences with colored people, and comedy, even. If anything, they most resemble Speedy Gonzalez buying a Powerbar from Apu at the Kwik-E-Mart? My uncles are all regular South Indian guys, but they're famous at home.

Are "minorities" in right now?

Victor: Well, minorities are "in" jail at overwhelmingly disproportionate statistical rates compared to whites. OOOOOOOOH!

Himanshu: Nice one Victor. "Minorities" are "in" alright. "Minorities" are "in" shittier "schools" and dropping out at overwhelmingly disproportionate statistical rates compared to whites! WHAT!

DAP: I think "our" women and food are doing quite well here, as usual. But we're having some problems with getting into the swimming pools, I've heard.

Do you laugh to keep from crying?

Victor: I like to mix it up. Sometimes I laugh to keep from crying, sometimes I dance to keep from crying. Sometimes I dance to keep from laughing. Shit, was that a dad joke?

DAP: No, Dad Joke is actually my side project with George Postive, Sen Dog and Spliff Star. Peace to Freaky Tah and Ed McMahon.

Himanshu: We wear the mask that grins and lies. It hides our cheeks and shades our eyes. This debt we pay to human guile; with torn and bleeding hearts we smile, and mouth with myriad subtleties. Why should the world be over-wise in counting all our tears and sighs? Nay, let them only see us, while we wear the mask. We smile, but, O great Christ, our cries to thee from tortured souls arise. We sing, but oh the clay is vile beneath our feet, and long the mile; but let the world dream otherwise. We wear the mask!

Where would you rather battle someone? On a street corner or on Gmail chat?

Victor: You obviously aren't familiar with our Smack DVD appearances.

Himanshu: We caught a lot of heat when one of our lil homies let off some shots into the air on that LES playground but it's whatever really. Wait, that was Tru Life. I think.

DAP: When that type of stuff starts happening I usually try and get another drink. Also, "Street Corner"?

Who has better food? Latinos or Indians?

Victor: Indo-Latin Fusion. Duck Vindaloo Arepas.

Himanshu: I agree that Duck Vindaloo Arepas are great, especially with pomegranate molasses and curry leaf mango. Also, paneer konkani in Oaxacan crepas de huitlacoche are off the chain. Have you ever enjoyed a Pani Puri Margarita? If not, I suggest you do as soon as possible.

Then you have Goan cuisine, a blend of Portuguese and Indian from the small state of Goa where the Portuguese landed in the 16th century as Jesuit priests and merchants, eventually conquering and ruling for 450 years.

Also, Latino and Indian food, much like the people of these regions, aren't homogenous. I could compare Puerto Rican mofongo to South Indian dosa or Peruvian aji de gallina to North Indian chicken makhani. The options are endless.

DAP: Everybody's mom.

You asked. Germán Montero answered.

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Para tí, ¿Qué es lo que necesita una chica perfecta?  (from SoNiA)

Que sea muy transparente sin poses y tal cual es.

¿Te consideras un “metrosexual”? (from SoNiA) 

Para nada, soy muy flojo para esas cosas. 

Además de la banda ¿Qué otro tipo de música te gusta escuchar? (from SoNiA)

Música en Inglés viejita,  Norteña y un poquito de lo demás. 

Germán, ¿Te gustan más las Latinas o no te importan de dónde son? (from luiswhicho)

Realmente de donde sea, pero que podamos comunicarnos. 

¿Has pensado en cantar corridos? (from Millyy)  

Claro que si, de hecho canto corridos en el show y estoy preparando algunos otros. 

¿Qué es lo que te hace enojar? ¿Qué es lo que saca a Germán Montero de quicio? (from •○tan¡a○•)

No  me gusta la gente abusiva y me da coraje que maltraten a los niños y ancianos. En el medio en que te desenvuelves existen muchísimas cosas buenas, gente que te quiere, éxito y por supuesto dinero, pero también vicios y malas influencias,

¿Cómo le haces para no perder tu enfoque en tu amor a la música y no caer en tentaciones? (from •○tan¡a○•)  

Porque me inculcaron bases y creo en ellas, pero sobretodo pensar en mi familia me ayuda siempre. 

¿Qué opinas de la situación que se vive en México con el narcotráfico y la delincuencia? ¿Cómo te afecta a ti como mexicano, como artista y como persona?  (from •○tan¡a○•)

Pues es muy triste ver como nuestro país está sufriendo día a día y que nos afecte a todos, sobre todo a  nuestros hijos ya que  la delincuencia se apodera más y las autoridades no hacen nada, además de que como artista la gente ya no quiere salir a los bailes y eso se refleja; en fin son muchas cosas muy tristes.  

 ¿Cuáles son tus 5 canciones favoritas en tu iPod? (from [[PEARL]])

"Porque Te Tengo Que Olvidar," "La Cosecha," "Candido Rodriguez" y no me acuerdo de las demás... jajajajaja! 

¿Cantarías en ingles? (from -:-LA CHYNA -:- )

No, no creo. 

¿Estás casado? ¿Tienes novia, amante, amiga con derechos? (from {♥}Jessica_Yañez{♥})

Si. Tengo mi amiga, mi novia, mi amante y mi esposa en ella.

You asked. PeeWee answered.

Would you ever dye your hair blonde again? (from: ★ღ emi lover ღ★)

Personally, I don't think so but if its something I have to do for a character I'm playing, sure, why not.

When you need advice, who do you go to first? (from: ♥N3LY♥)

My mother, my two managers. Really, all the answers are within oneself. We don't look for advice. We all look for assurance.

Do you support gays? What do you think of all the comments ppl say that ur gay? (from: ★ღ emi lover ღ★)

Declined to comment.

Do you know how to play any instruments? (from: -:-LA CHYNA -:- )

Professionally, I play timbales and percussion. When I'm finished with the novela I plan to take guitar and keyboard lessons. I can fool around with both but not good enough, I really want to learn how to play them professionally.

What do you say about underage people who lose their virginty young and get knocked up? (from: ★ღ emi lover ღ★ )

Declined to comment.

What kind of ceral do u like?! (from: ★ღ emi lover ღ★)

Lucky Charms.

Hi Peewee! So, I heard about your new novela! Did you get to do any make-out scenes or any kind of sexy scenes? (from: La_Meche)

Declined to comment.

Some people didn't know you have two tattoos, can you explain what they mean and why you got them? (from: LoriLbkTx)

Declined to comment.

I see you wear different necklaces, some with crosses, some with symbols, are there meanings to them or are they just for fashion? (from: LoriLbkTx)

I love crosses and rosaries and images of Mi Virgencita de Guadalupe. Cabala symbols as well. When I wear something, it either has a religious value, or a sentimental value.

Mexia may bleed Norteño, but his heart is all hip hop. Hernán Hernández, Jr. is the son of Hernán Hernández, bassist and backup vocalist of Los Tigres Del Norte (the skunk-haired one). Mexia (pronounced Mex-eye-ah) grew up in the East side of San Jose, California, spending his days skateboarding, writing rhymes and sometimes watching his father and uncle Jorge on TV.

We talked to the rapper-singer about his hairstyles, life in San Jose (the heart of Silicon Valley) and growing up as a little tiger of the north.

What was it like growing up in San Jose?

I had very humble beginnings growing up on the east side of San Jose. I was raised by two major influences, my mom and my dad they showed me a lot of love. My parents always worked real hard on raising me right and teaching me the right things. Growing up in San Jose is real cool. It’s a small city but it’s real diverse and the people here are really in tune with what’s going on in the world musically, politically and socially. I've lived here my whole life and I’m even raising my own family here. I can honestly say that there is no place like home.

Did you friends know you were the son of a famous musician?

Yeah, a lot of my friends knew who he was but they were cool about it. He was always just Mr. Hernandez to them. Every now and then I’d get questions like: “Do you trip when you see him on TV or sing 'La Puerta Negra,' dude?” But the fact is, I’m very proud of who my father is. I’ve never been ashamed of that.

Did you grow up listening to hip hop or Norteño?

I grew up listening to all types of music. My mom and dad would play everything from Marvin Gaye to Los Relampagos. Norteño music is in my blood, it’s the first style of music I learned to play. My father taught me at a young age. Growing up in the '80s, hip hop was making a name for its self. I have a cousin that’s a DJ and I remember he would always let me listen to all his new records, including Planet Rock, Gucci Crew – whatever was hot. I fell in love with the culture and the art form. Hip Hop did change my life, but I still love that feeling I get when I hear a corrido. Like I said, it’s in my blood.

Los Tigres Del Norte's music could be considered rebel music, what do you call yours?

My music is a limitless fusion of all my influences. I love to talk about all types of subjects. I’m also really conscious of the lyrics I write and perform. I always have a positive message; I also like to have fun and experiment with my music and really not concentrate on categorizing it. All I want to do is make great music for everyone to enjoy.

Your father has that signature white streak in his hair. Was that an influence on your hairstyle?

That’s funny, I never thought about that but I guess subconsciously it is. It’s my homage to my Dad. I’ve always thought his hair is cool. They do say the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree.

We hear your brother Raúl is also releasing a solo album. How do you guys support each other? Is there healthy competition involved?

Yeah my brother Raul Antonio will be releasing his project this fall. He’s a talented musician and singer-songwriter. We always support each other in everything we do. We work really well together in the studio, whether we're recording, writing lyrics or just bouncing ideas off each other. We have a real cool relationship outside of music, too. We are a very close family and we hang out a lot. Yeah, there is a little healthy competition but we keep each other motivated. He’s a great brother and an even better friend to have on my side.
                                                                                
Do you think hip hop will ever be as revered by Mexicans as Norteño music?

Of course I do, Mexicanos listen to everything nowadays. There is also a big hip hop movement in Mexico. Yeah, we do love our rancheras, botas y sombrero but we just need to show everyone that Mexicans can be good at hip hop, but most importantly be successful at it. You never know, I just might see my Tio Chuy bumping Jay-Z rocking a New Era and some Nikes. The new generation in Mexico and the U.S. are constantly pushing the envelope. Nothing is out of reach for us now.

Mexia's debut single, Descontrol, is available on iTunes now.

Not everyone knows it, but Hello Seahorse! are Mexican.

The Mexico City trio – Lo Blondo (vocals), Oro de Neta (keyboards, bass) and Bonnz! (drums) – was recently bashed with hundreds of angry comments when their Spanish-language track "Bestia" was made the free track of the week on iTunes. The band's latest album, Bestia, is their first to feature only songs in Spanish.

We hollered at the critically-acclaimed band about their taste in Mexican music, television and why they hate our freedom.

Some people say your music doesn’t sound Mexican. What does Mexican sound like?

Hmm. Folklore and regional music maybe? That’s like asking, "What does American music sound like?"

What’s your favorite American food?

We're not too picky. We like all kinds of food and flavors.

Most bands go from Spanish to English. You went the other way. Why?

Well, it felt natural. Lo Blondo wrote songs both in English and in Spanish because she was actually born in the U.S. – in Van Nuys, California. After two years of being a band, it feels better to write songs in Spanish. It’s a beautiful and rich language. Since we live in México, it’s more exciting when our fans can perfectly understand what we are saying. People can relate better to our music. We love writing songs in Spanish, it just took us a couple of years.

Were any of you child performers on TV? Do you wish you had been?

Yeah, of course! Remember Chiquilladas?

Hahah, nah. We were pretty much your average kid.

What’s your favorite song by Maná?

We really aren't into Maná that much. But if we had to choose one, it would be Cómo te Deseo. No comment.

You asked. Zoé answered.

Do you have a favorite brand of sunglasses that you guys like to wear? (from pimpdaddy4u05)

Zoé: Modern Amusement, Ray Ban y Prada.

What type of girls do you guys like? (from Daniella3565)

Zoé: All types...

Who's single and who ain't? (from Mizz Alacranes Musical)

Zoé: León is the only single one.

What's the thing that appears near the bed in the video for "Nada" right when the girl gets scared? (from Justine)

Zoé: It's a prop that was made for the scene. It doesn't really have a physical form or a purpose. The woman in the video represents a person with an emptiness in her soul, so the thing that appears near the bed symbolizes that.

"Neandertal" is one of my favorite songs from Reptilectric. What is the meaning behind it and what inspired you to write it? (from Lowra)

Zoé: That was one of the first songs we wrote for Reptilectric, the lyrics are about people who use and abuse their power to take advantage of everyone else. It's an example that applies to all the types of people who are so ambitious that they'll get what they want at the cost of everyone else.

What does "Reptilectric" mean? (from LocaEcuator1ana)

Zoé: "Reptilectric" is two words: "reptil" and "eléctrico." It's a play on words like Rocanlover, Rocanroler, Memo-Rex, etc. It's also a fictional character based on the mythical Mesoamerican god Quetzalcoatl.

Is there one word or phrase that describes what you've all experienced together as Zoé? (from ..tanya.. =D)

Zoé: Music.

I'm guessing there are moments when you've all wanted to "throw in the towel" but when it happens, what is it that convinces you to stay together? (from Voltageizer)

Zoé: The dream of staying together.

Who's the best at video games? (from Jя.)

Zoé: León!

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You asked. Arcángel answered.

Does your head ever hurt with all those beautiful braids? (from KALI)

Arcángel: Yes, it hurts for a while when I first get them, but it goes away in about a day.

If you were an animal which one would you be and why? (from ღ→ мяʐ σℓïvσ..)

Arcángel: I would be a lion because he's the king of the jungle.

Hey Arcángel. What's your biggest weakness? (from m_218)

Arcángel: Money is my biggest weakness.

You were born in NY, and raised in PR. Do you think you still wouldve become who you are today if stayed in NY? (from nycjay17)

Arcángel: No, Puerto Rico was like my school, in New York there isn't an opportunity to do the music I do. Whoever wants to make it needs to go to Puerto Rico. It doesn't really matter that I was born in New York. The only reason I was born there was because my mother was there at the time.

Why did you and De La Ghetto decide to go your own ways? (from marley-☆-)

Arcángel: It wasn't because of personal problems between us. It was just a professional decision. We didn't share the same vision. I wanted to get to a certain level faster than he did but I don't have any beef with him.

When you have kids, do you want them to also become entertainers? (from ♥Masiel Peguero♥)

Arcángel: I'm going to support my kids in whatever they want to do in the future. Whatever decision they make, I'm gonna be there for it.

How was it growing up with a famous mom? Especially someone from las Chicas del Can? ( from [FRE$H])

Arcángel: Well, my mom never really exploited her fame like that. But she was my inspiration when I saw the music videos she was in.

Is it not profitable to tour in the U.S. or why is it that reggaetón artists don't tour here that often? (from pimpdaddy4u05)

Arcángel: I go on tour! For example, three months ago I did seven shows in New York and New York City. As few weeks ago we where at the Puerto Rican Day Parade in NY. I did five shows during Fourth of July weekend in Chicago, Miami and Orlando. Add Central America to those dates as well. If other artists aren't touring, it's because they're not popular and they aren't being played on radio or cars on the street.

Was "Por Amar a Ciegas" written from personal experience? ( from -:-LA CHYNA -:-)

Arcángel: It's an experience that everyone goes through.

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