Larry Hernández vs. Roberto Tapia

versus

tue 6/9/2009

 
A collage of narcocorrido singers Larry Hernandez and Roberto Tapia.
name Larry Hernández. Roberto Tapia.
birthplace Los Angeles, CA. San Diego, CA.
hometown Culiacán, Sinaloa. Culiacán, Sinaloa.
age 29. 29.
nicknames El Amigo de Todos. None.
style Narcocorridos and Mexican regional. Narcocorridos and Mexican regional.
parental advisory Contains drugs, death and debauchery. Contains drugs, death and debauchery.
history Self-taught musician who plays the drums. Family is full of musicians, including uncle el Potro De Sinaloa. Started studying music at age nine. Plays the clarinet and percussion and once played with Sinaloa's Symphony.
signature look Black tejana hat, cowboy shirt and boots. Black or white tejana, button-down shirt and boots.
vocals Husky. Smooth.
hot track Mal Encachado y Buchón. Los Amigos Del M.
killer collaboration Jamming with Los Nuevos Rebeldes on a hotel room. Jamming with Los Tucanes De Tijuana on stage.
getting questioned about explicit lyrics On CNN. On mun2.
signed to Fonovisa. Machete Music.
major label debut Hace Un Mes. Los Amigos del M.
most recent release 16 Narco Corridos. Niño De La Tuna.
the critics Allmusic.com: "[A]s gritty as Hernandez' lyrics are, his vocal style isn't angry, threatening, or confrontational but rather, exhibits a folksy sort of charm. 16 Narco Corridos isn't going to win over people who have been critical or disdainful of narcocorridos, but it is well worth a listen if one is already a fan of the controversial, hard-hitting narratives." Allmusic.com: "At 17, he made his professional debut in Tijuana, Mexico alongside El Lobito de Sinaloa. In 2001, Tapia began assembling musicians for his debut album. Mixing Latin rhythms with touches of hip-hop and electronica, Tapia released his self-titled album on Sony International in August 2002. He has toured throughout Mexico, the United States and Latin America."
in their own words "We tell the truth of what happens in the streets. It is what people like to listen to because it refelcts their reality. It is something that has always existed, but you have to be careful, like anything else in life. I take things in stride because my songs don't offend anyone." - Larry Hernández "My corridos are done with a lot of respect, I only talk about their way of life, but there is no offense intended. I don't have any problems, nor am I scared that someone will take revenge against me. I do have security at each event, but apart from that I am not scared." - Roberto Tapia
webprops 26,256 friends on official MySpace. 11,913 friends on official MySpace.
best video moment Plotting revenge on his enemy in El Baleado. Professing his love for a young honey in Las Edades.
 
 

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