Ekhymosis

Ekhymosis formed in Medellín, Colombia in the late 1980s. The band's early years were spent playing in underground venues, building a following with songs that often carried social commentary. Their track 'De Madrugada' addressed urban violence and became something of a national anthem, though it also drew criticism from authorities who felt it glorified crime.

Their debut album 'Niño Gigante' came out in 1988 and found both critical and commercial success. They followed it with records like 'Los Angeles Existentes' and 'Amor en Coma', developing their sound across seven studio albums. The core lineup featured Juanes on vocals and guitar, Fernando Botero on drums, Joselo Landinez on bass, and Arturo Astudillo on lead guitar.

Ekhymosis disbanded in 2001, but their music, including songs like 'La raya' and 'Mentiras', remains part of Colombia's rock landscape. Juanes would later find major success as a solo artist, but the band's work from those years still gets played.