Hailing from Panamá but now residing in Oakland, Los Rakas blends hip hop, reggae, and dancehall music with Spanish and English lyricism creating songs that leave your head noddin’ and body rockin’ for more. The duo, composed of MC’s DunDun and Rico AKA Filthy Rich, tag team the mic with a tenacity reminiscent of old school veterans in the hip hop game and the energy and passion of the newer cats on the scene. With a fusion of Spanish and English lyrics, they’ve been compared to a Latin version of OutKast.
Watch Los Rakas’ video for “No tan listo,” directed by Spencer for Ineffable Music Group.
Sonora, member of Texas’ Peligrosa Crew whose remixed Zuzuka Poderosa and World Hood, has been hard at work on his “Remezcla” series, and hip-hop duo…
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