M.O.L.A is a band that formed in Los Angeles around 2010. The group's name stands for 'Music of Latin America,' and they built their sound around a five-piece lineup that included vocalist Nayel Cruz, guitarist Alejandro De La Torre, bassist Miguel Reyes, keyboardist Juan Pablo Rebolledo, and drummer Alex Martínez.
They gained some attention in 2013 with a viral cover of Bruno Mars's 'Just the Way You Are,' which led to a record deal with Universal Music Latino. Their biggest moment came in 2015 with a Spanish-language version of Jason Derulo's 'Chillin',' which they released as 'Chillin' (5MOLAs Version).' That track became a major hit across Latin America and Europe.
Their catalog includes songs like 'Trick Or Treat?' and 'My Way,' and they released albums such as 'Somos M.O.L.A' and 'La Música de Nuestra Alma.' The band's story includes some personal challenges, like Nayel Cruz's 2014 arrest for drug possession, which they navigated while continuing to record and perform.
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