C-Kan

José Luis Maldonado Ramos
José Luis Maldonado Ramos
Birth name	José Luis Maldonado Ramos
Also known as	C-Kan
Born	26 July 1987 (age 37)
Origin	Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
Genres	Hip hop, rap
Occupation(s)	Rapper
Instrument(s)	Vocals
Years active	2004–present
Labels	Mastered Trax Latino
Website	elperrodelac.com

José Luis Maldonado Ramos (b. Guadalajara, Jalisco, 26 July 1987),^[1] better known by his stage name C-Kan, is a Mexican Rapper, singer and songwriter signed to Mastred Trax since 2012. He became popular in 2012 through his success on social networks, with his demo "Voy Por El Sueño De Muchos" (2012) "Classification C, Vol. 1" (2014).^[2] "Vivo La Vida Cantando" is the title of the first single from his second album, entitled Clasificación C. In 2015, C-Kan released his third album entitled "Clasificacion C, Vol. 2". HMexiCKanos was released on 20 November 2016 in physical format in Mexico and in digital format (on iTunes). C-Kan has about 3 million subscribers on its Youtube channel and over 1000 million views. He worked with artists such as MC Davo, Don Dinero, Don Cheto, Lil Rob, T Lopez, Chingo Bling, Baby Bash, SPM, King Lil G and 50 Cent.

Career

C-Kan was first inspired by rappers such as Cypress Hill and Control Machete.^{[citation needed]} He began rapping when he was a teenager, rhyming about life in the streets, gangs, drugs and violence. His first group mixtape, 'Get Money', released in 2006. That same year his first individual mixtape arrived: ‘Déjenme Afinar los Gallos’.^[1]

In 2007, he released his second mixtape, called "Siluetas del Rap", and a few months after, he released "Déjame Afilar Los Gallos". Following this h was signed by Mastered Trax Latino. Along with fellow rappers, Bodka37 and Masibo, C-Kan formed a group called Radikales, releasing their first single "La Rebelión de un Sueño" by the end of 2007.

For the following years, he focused on new singles and improving his onstage performance. He attracted attention through his music videos posted on YouTube, as well as appearances on Mexican news programs where he spoke about the social issues in his lyrics.^[3]

2012 – 2015

C-Kan signed to Mastered Trax Latino in 2012, and released his first album: ‘Voy por el sueño de muchos’. This album was well received by the critics^{[citation needed]}, and his online presence improved considerably ^{[weasel words]}, specially on Youtube. Two years later he released his second album as part of Mastered Trax, titled ‘Clasificación C’, followed by ‘Clasificación C, Vol. 2’ (2015).^[1]^[4]

2016 - Present

In September C-Kan performed in Philadelphia sharing the stage with Rihanna, Lil Wayne and Coldplay.^{[citation needed]} C-Kan was invited to the Yandel^{[clarification needed]} concert courtesy of Roc Nation 12 in Los Angeles, CA and 13 in San Jose, CA.^{[clarification needed]}

He made his debut as a soundtrack composer in 2016 for Pantelion Films newest movie, Compadres.^[4] On July 1st 2016, he released the album, 'Antes de Todo'.^[4] In 2016 achieved to place 2 albums in the list of Billboards in the Latin category, "Antes de Todo" and "MexiCKanos" in the 20 most sounded^{[citation needed]}. His Songs "Un Par De Balas" and "La Calle Sabe De Mi Nombre" were part of the soundtrack of the video game Watch Dogs 2.^{[citation needed]} After trying for years to get a visa, to have stepped on important stages, close great deals and about to make a tour in more than 15 different counties. He expressed his feelings to his team and decided not to return to the United States if Donald Trump came to the presidency, at least until he leaves office, personally felt like visiting the home of someone who does not like him.

On May 26, 2017 he released a collaboration album with Pipo Ti called "Dias de Sol".

C-Kan gained fame after uploading his music videos to his YouTube channel and a television newscast from one of Mexico's most important networks^[which?] pirated segments for a story about what they believe Happens in the gangs with segments of those videos where they showed the face of C-Kan and used their music. The pirate segments of his videos gave him the courage and prompted to launch one of his most viewed videos, titled "Somos de Barrio".^{[original research?]}

C-Kan has collaborated, and continues to do so, with other Mexican rappers in videos that exceed one million and a half visits on the Internet.^{[citation needed]}

In five months, its YouTube channel tube more than 5 million and a half views by the launch of "Esta Vida Me Encanta". In his Twitter account surpasses the 200 thousand followers.^{[citation needed]}

Legal issues

After more than 2 years of fighting, if yes, if not, for a problem with his birth certificate, the authorities finally gave José Luis Maldonado Ramos "C-Kan" his passport that allows him to leave the country And represent Mexican rap music abroad. C-Kan is expected to begin its international tour of the United States – where its label Mastered Trax is established – as well as in Argentina, Colombia, Peru, Chile, Venezuela, Puerto Rico, Spain and anywhere in the world. To listen to their music.^[5]

Personal life

C-Kan was born and raised in the town of Guadalajara. At the age of 12 his father died, and he began making a life on the streets of Guadalajara. Alongside crime and violence, rap was also part of his life, and at 16, Ramos Maldonado discovered his talent for it.^[6] In addition to being known as a rapper, C-Kan is also known for supporting the free use of marijuana in México. In an interview for the Costa Ricain newspaper La Nación, he admitted using it and stated that he considers it does not affect his job; in fact, it makes it better. He is also father of a child.^[6]

C-Kan is the father of a child. I never study music, but I finished high school. His artistic name was derived from the word can, because his mother warned him that he would have a dog's life if he remained vacant, perhaps that's why one of his many tattoos on his right arm is a pit bull. On his middle finger is inscribed "delinquent", about which he told a reporter: "That's what society thinks I am, just because I look like a cholo, but the police and the politicians are better than us. My biggest crime is smoking and telling the reality that many refuse to see. " Their typical way of dressing is T-shirts and baggy pants. It is common to see a black rosary hang from his neck, and he constantly wears a cap. Many times these garments are from the American brand Joker Brand, which designs hip hop clothing, and is now a sponsor of their videos. Definitely, C-Kan is the live example of how someone with everything against him, is not overcome by obstacles to achieve success.^[7]

Tours

2016: C-Kan vs MC Davo
2016: 2 Hombres de Cuidado ft. MC Davo
2017: Dias de Sol ft. Pipo Ti

Discography^{[citation needed]}

Independent albums

2004 Lado Obscuro
2004 Get Money
2004 Siluetas del Rap
2005 Dejame Afinar Los Gallos
2005 La Rebelión de Un Sueño
2005 Featuring Varios
2006 Sentimientos & Negocios
2007 C-Klan
2007 Nadie Los Sabia
2008 De Ahora En Adelante
2008 Pedazos de Mi
2009 Sentimientos Y Negocios
2009 La Mafia De La C
2010 We Up in Diz
2011 Steet Tape

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Various artists albums

2015 The Take Over Vol. 1
2016 The Take Over Vol. 2

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Studio albums

2012 Voy Por El Sueño De Muchos
2014 Clasificación C, Vol. 1
2015 Clasificación C, Vol. 2
2016 Antes de Todo
2016 MexiCKanos
2017 Días de Sol

Videography

Solo

2012 "Un Adios"
2012 "M.E.X.I.C.O."
2012 "Donde Estan"
2012 "Me Pongo Joker"
2013 "No Puedo Vivir Sin Verte"
2013 "Ten La Tuya"
2013 "Te Llore"
2013 "Dejame Conocerte"
2013 "Vivo La Vida Cantando"
2014 "Un Par De Balas"
2014 "La Calle Sabe De Mi Nombre"
2014 "Ayer, Hoy & Mañana"
2015 "Intolerable"
2015 "Mama Me Dijo Un Dia"
2015 "Quien Contra Mi"
2015 "Yo Hago Rap"
2016 "Ted"
2016 "Maria"
2016 "Compadres"
2016 "Jodanse Colegas"

As lead artist

2010 "La Cosa Esta Tura" feat. Lil Jock & Soldis
2011 "Me Enrede En La Calle" feat. Agva
2012 "De Norte A Sur" feat. Ciniko
2012 "Rafagas" feat. Zimple & Kapel Da Mosst
2012 "Mexicanos al Grito de Guerra" feat. Quetzal
2013 "Mi Musica Es Un Arma" feat. Zimple, MC Davo
2013 "Somos de Barrio" feat. Togwy
2013 "Esta Vida Me Encanta" feat. Don Aero
2013 "Vuelve" feat. MC Davo
2013 "Embotellado" feat. Don Kalavera
2013 "Disculpa" feat. Don Kalavera
2013 "Voy Por El Sueño De Muchos" feat. Zimple
2013 "Me Gusta la Calle" feat. Prynce El Armamento
2013 "Sexy" feat. Rigo Luna
2013 "Ya No Tiene Caso" feat. Zimple & Javier La Amenaza
2013 "Guerreros" feat. Iluminatik
2014 "Viajando En Una Nube" feat. Pipo Ti
2014 "Cuando El Amor Se Acaba" feat Prynce El Armamento
2014 "Se Juntarón Las Mafias" feat. Zimple & Asek
2014 "Yo Soy Quien Soy" feat. T Lopez
2014 "Latinos Unidos" feat. Lil Rob
2014 "Quiero Que Sepas" feat MC Magic
2014 "Los Que Nadie Quiere" feat Zimple
2014 "Si No Estas" feat. T Lopez
2014 "Justicia" feat. Arianna Puello
2015 "Eres Para Mi" feat. Sporty Loco & T Lopez
2015 "Round 1" feat. MC Davo
2015 "Te Vas" feat. Crooked Stilo
2015 "Carta de Amor" feat. Javier La amenaza
2015 "Todo Lo Que Brilla No es Oro" feat. Don Dinero & Charlie Cruz
2015 "Por el Mexicano" feat. Sporty Loco
2015 "My Everything" feat. Damon Reel
2015 "Mi Todo" feat. Damon Reel
2015 "Tonight (Spanish Remix)" feat. Choo Biggz, Tank & 50 Cent
2016 "Round 2" feat. MC Davo
2016 "La Música es Música, La Calle es La Calle" feat. Refye el Demonio & Snoopy el Coyote
2016 "Pesadilla de Amor" feat. Prynce El Armamento
2016 "Esta Noche" feat. Derian
2016 "Ando" feat. Refye El Demonio & Ruff
2016 "Fuego Cruzado" feat, Eslock Diaz
2017 "Cae La Ley" feat. HomeBoys
2017 "Me Pones A Volar" feat. Prynce El Armamento
2017 "Narcos" feat. Ill Mascaras

As featured artist

2012 "El Zorro y El Sabueso" by Don Kalavera
2013 "Guadalajara Squad" feat. DobleU & Leazy by alliner
2013 "Kush & Buchanan's Remix" by Chingo Bling
2013 "Sigo Haciendo Rap" by Ari Cordova
2013 "Puro Party Remix" by Crooked Stilo
2014 "Bang" by Don Aero
2014 "Dame Una Hora" feat. Noryko by Santa RM
2014 "Loco" by MC Magic
2014 "No Impora Donde Voy" by Big Tank Boss
2015 "Bla Bla" by Don Kalavera
2015 "Wartown" by Alex Fatt
2015 "Hablan De Mi" feat. Don Aero by Melodico
2015 "Libertad" feat. MC Davo by Elias Diaz
2015 "Dicen Por Ahí" by Elias Diaz
2015 "Heridas" feat. Prynce El Armamento by MC Magic
2016 "If Should Die" feat. King Lil G by MC Magic
2016 "Round 3" by MC Davo
2016 "Desde Abajo" by Alex Castillo
2016 "Tranquila" by Derian
2016 "No Te Merezco" by Melodico
2016 "Anger Management" by S. Gats
2016 "Abuso De Poder" feat. Canserbero, El B, Norick Silvito, ZPU, Nesta Rotwaila, Quimico by Gabylonia
2016 "Mobz in Da Hood" by Swat
2016 "Round 4" by MC Davo
2017 "Mexico" (Remix) feat. Lil Rob by Cecy B
2017 "La Nueva Alineación" feat. Derian by Melodico
2017 "Lowrider (feat. Baby Bash, Ozomatli & Kid Frost) by Frankie J

References

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^ "C-Kan - Chart history | Billboard". Billboard. Retrieved 21 October 2016.
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^ "C-Kan se va a lo internacional | Ritmo Urbano Magazine". www.ritmourbano.com.mx (in European Spanish). Retrieved 4 May 2017.
^ ^a ^b "C-Kan: 'El rap eres tú mismo y el ritmo puede variar mil veces'". nacion.com. La Nación.
^ "Biografía, historia, vida y legado musical de C Kan". buenamusica.com. Buena Música.

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[:4-2] "C-Kan - Chart history | Billboard". Billboard. Retrieved 21 October 2016.

[:1-3] "C-Kan". itunes.apple.com. Apple Inc.

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[:3-6] "C-Kan: 'El rap eres tú mismo y el ritmo puede variar mil veces'". nacion.com. La Nación.

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