Columbian hip-hop group Choc Quib Town are one of the hottest acts on the global hip-hop scene today. Incorporating American hip-hop, reggaeton, funk, and a host of S. American musical styles, Choc Quib Town have a vibrant sound highlighted by lead mc Gloria Goyo Perea. Her ability to sing as well as rap make her a versatile double-threat. The group was nominated for a Latin Grammy in 09 for best new artist, and they show why on their new album, out February 16, 2010 on Nacional Records, the label doing the most to push the envelope in contemporary Latin music.
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If you dig this, you should check out the group Novalima from Peru.
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