Voz de Mando is a regional Mexican band based in Los Angeles, California, United States. They specialize in the norteño-banda genre.
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 Voz de Mando interviewed by Dulce Osuna in 2013. Left to right: Jorge Gaxiola, Miguel Gaxiola, Carlos "Charly" Sigala. | |
| Background information | |
| Also known as | VDM |
| Origin | Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Genres | Norteño-Banda |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Labels | AfinArte Music |
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Their hit single "Levantando Polvadera" won song of the year in the Regional Music category at the 2016 iHeart Radio awards, the first-ever regional Mexican band to win an iHeart radio award.
In 2011, Voz de Mando appeared in the drama film A Better Life. Their hit "Commands M. P. ( 500 Balazos )" was also in the film's soundtrack. In 2016, the band participated in the television series Route 35 starring Danna Garcia and Julio Bracho Castillo. Their single "Compadre No Rajes" was the show's theme song.
Music career
editOrigin
editFrom Los Angeles, California, the band members also have roots in the Mexican states of Michoacan and Baja California. The band was founded in 2009.
Early
editThe band started in 2007 with their first release, "Escoge Tu Camino".[1] The band made a name for itself with the self-released albums Levantando la Voz (2009) and 12 Impactos de Alto Calibre (2009).[2] The early success led to a contract with Universal's Latin music imprint, Disa Records. In 2010, they released their first major-label album with Con la Nueva Federacion.[3] One of several songs on the album written by Gaxiola brother Miguel, the corrido "Comandos del M.P. (500 Balazos)" was a breakout hit single for the group, reaching the top ten in the Billboard Regional Mexican Songs chart.[4]
In 2011, Voz de Mando appeared in the Oscar nominated film A Better Life, starring Demian Bichir. Their hit "Commands M. P. ( 500 Balazos )" appeared on the film's soundtrack. Subsequent singles "Y Ahora Resulta" (2012) and "Muchacho de Campo" (2013) were crossover hits winning numerous awards, critical and fan recognition.[5]
Contemporary (2014 to present)
editIn 2014, the group left Universal Music Group and formed a partnership with Sony Music. Founding band member Jorge Gaxiola formed his independent record label AfinArte Music and, along with Sony, released the band's hit single "Batalla del Golfo". The single formed the basis for Voz de Mando's sixth studio album, Levantado Polvadera.[6] The album's hit single "Levantando Polvadera" won song of the year in the Regional Music category at the 2016 iHeartRadio Music Awards, the first ever Mexican regional band to win an iHeartRadio award.[7]
In 2015, founding member Miguel Gaxiola launched his own line of handmade guitars, Fortaleza Guitars. Fortalezas quickly became a popular instrument in the Mexican music world used by bands like Kinky and Conjunto Primavera.[8]
In 2016, the band appeared in the television series Ruta 35 starring Danna Garcia and Julio Bracho Castillo. Their single "Compadre No Rajes" was the show's original theme song.[9]
In 2017, Voz de Mando released their seventh studio album featuring two chart-topping singles, including the viral hit "Soldado Latinoamericano", which quickly became a hymn of Latino pride in the US and across the border. "Pa’ que no me anden Contando", a top-ten Billboard hit dominated radio play in the US.
Discography
edit| Día D'Concierto | 2010 | Sony Music Latin |
| Con La Mente en Blanco | 2010 | Disa |
| Impactos de Arranque | 2010 | Disa |
| Con La Nueva Federación | 2010 | Disa |
| De Corazón Ranchero | 2011 | Disa |
| Y Ahora Resulta | 2012 | Disa |
| Los Mejores Corridos de | 2013 | Disa |
| Levantando Polvadera | 2014 | AfinArte Music |
| Compadre No Rajes | 2016 | AfinArte Music |
| Clase de Historia | 2017 | AfinArte Music |
References
edit- ^ "Escoge Tu Camino - Voz de Mano | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic.
- ^ "CONCIERTO FIESTAS PATRIAS CON VOZ DE MANDO, PROYECTO X, MARIACHI DIVAS - Washington State Fair". www.thefair.com. Retrieved September 7, 2016.
- ^ "Voz de Mando - Biography". Billboard. Retrieved September 7, 2016.
- ^ Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. July 3 – September 25, 2010.
- ^ "Billboard Mexican Music Awards 2013: Complete List of Finalists". Billboard. Retrieved September 7, 2016.
- ^ "Llega Voz de mando Levantando Polvadera al Top de monitor". Monitor Latino. Retrieved September 7, 2016.
- ^ "2016 iHeartRadio Music Awards Winners". Retrieved September 7, 2016.
- ^ Univision (August 12, 2016), "Conoce las guitarras que ahora fabrican los integrantes de Voz de Mando", Youtube, retrieved September 7, 2016
- ^ VozDeMandoVEVO (March 11, 2016), "Voz de Mando - Compadre No Rajes (Official Video)", Youtube, retrieved September 7, 2016