Los Super Reyes

Los Super Reyes

Los Super Reyes are a Cumbia music group from Corpus Christi, Texas created by Cruz Martínez after he and A.B. Quintanilla had arguments over Martínez selling the group they were both in at the time, Los Kumbia Kings. A.B. Quintanilla left the group, which he had created, along with other members and created Kumbia All Starz. Cruz Martínez kept Los Kumbia Kings but changed the name to Los Super Reyes for legal issues.

Kumbia Kings Controversy

Many members of Kumbia All Starz and Los Super Reyes were formerly together as Kumbia Kings, which had lots of success but unfortunately, this was bittersweet for the group amidst the controversy and love/hate relationship between the co-founders of Kumbia Kings, A.B. Quintanilla and Cruz Martínez, as well as the other members and ex-members of the group. A.B. Quintanilla left the group and early in the summer of 2006 formed Kumbia All Starz.

Cruz Martinez continued with Los Kumbia Kings until he decided to change the name of the group he now headed to Los Super Reyes. Many of the members of the Kumbia Kings opted to stay with Cruz and released their first album as Los Super Reyes in August of 2007. Their first single, entitled "Muévelo" has topped Latin radio airwaves in the U.S. as well as Latin America.

A.B. Quintanilla successfully petitioned Mexican courts to claim the naming rights to "Los Kumbia Kings", though there really was not much opposition. As fellow Kumbia Kings founder Cruz Martinez never pursued litigation to retain or share the naming rights with Quintanilla. The name "Los Kumbia Kings" is retired according to Quintanilla, though rumors persist that "Los Kumbia Kings" will resurface at a later date with new band members.

Nando leaves

In early 2008 Cruz Martínez once again faced contreversy but this time with lead singer Nando and it lead to Nando leaving the band and making his own band called Nando y Solja Kingz, and Robbie would also leave Los Super Reyes to join him. After Nando left, rumors started that Pee Wee might join the band. Cruz Martínez offered Pee Wee if he wanted to join the band but Pee Wee said no because he wanted to be a solo singer. Cruz Martínez then told Pee Wee that the door was always open for him if he ever wanted to join Los Super Reyes.

Japan and Spain tour

Los Super Reyes after their huge success on the first debut album have continue to tour all Latin America and for the first time in King history will be headed to Japan in October 2008 and Spain in November 2008 due to international hit "Muévelo" which has also cerftified the group for platinum and gold record sales between U.S. and Mexico. The group is again expected to release another very anticipated studio album early 2009.

Members

• Cruz Martínez - Keyboards
• Abel Talamantez - Vocalist
• Pangie - Vocalist
• Jo-Joe - Vocalist
• Megga - Vocalist
• Papi-Joe - Vocalist
• Nino B - Dancer
• JP - Dancer
• Slim - Percussion
• Alex - Keyboards
• Reynold - Guitar
• Pancho - Bass Guitar

Former members

• Nando - Vocalist (2007-2008)
• Robbie - Drums (2007-2008)

Albums

• 2007: El Regreso De Los Reyes
• 2008: El Regreso De Los Reyes:CD/DVD Fan Edition

Singles

• Muévelo (2007)
• Serenata (Estrellita Mía) (2007)
• Muchacha Triste (Ft. Dax El Coyote) (2008)
• Yo Seré (2008)

External links

• Cruz Martinez
• Official Website
• Official MySpace
• FuryStreet MySpace
• RoadkrewTV MySpace
• Super Reyes Mun2 page
• Super Reyes MTV Tr3s page