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La Chota
La Chota formed in Tijuana in 1998, with Ismael Olivas on vocals. Their early material dealt with urban life in blunt terms, which built them a following in...
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La Chota formed in Tijuana in 1998, with Ismael Olivas on vocals. Their early material dealt with urban life in blunt terms, which built them a following in the barrios. In 2001, they released the album "Eres Mortal," and its title track became a national hit in Mexico. The song's melody and lyrics about life's impermanence connected with listeners far beyond their original audience.
That success brought scrutiny. The band's lyrics often depicted drug culture and violence, drawing criticism. Olivas also faced legal issues related to a shooting incident. Through it, they kept releasing albums like "Dos Vidas" in 2004 and "Realidad" in 2008, sticking to their themes without much compromise.
The group's lineup has included Olivas's brothers Jesus on guitar and Javier on bass, along with drummer Luis Huerta. They put out "La Revolución" in 2014 and "Resistencia" in 2018, maintaining a steady output over two decades from their base in northern Mexico.
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