Dakillah formed in Barcelona in 1993 around rapper El Sicario and his brother DJ Pimp. Their debut album 'Diferentes' came out in 1996, with the track 'Act1tud' becoming something of an anthem in Spanish hip-hop circles.
Over time, Dakillah's lineup shifted while El Sicario and DJ Pimp remained central. They worked with other rappers like ToteKing and Canserbero. Their catalog includes albums such as 'La Vida en un Hilo' from 1998, 'El Circo de la Vida' in 2001, 'El Pecado Original' in 2004, and 'El Arte de la Guerra' in 2007. Songs like 'Amor X Amor' and 'Solo Quiero Bailar' show their range beyond strictly political material.
Their music maintained a following in Spanish hip-hop through the 2000s, balancing confrontational tracks with more straightforward rap songs. The group's approach - direct lyrics over DJ Pimp's production - kept them relevant in a scene that valued both social commentary and solid beats.
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