La Sinfonia 'self-titled' album

The bilingual hip-hop trio from East L.A. charts an inspiring path to navigating an unforgiving environment. With the second album of their career and a Latino urban vibe, LA SINFONIA’s new single “No Merezco Tu Perdón (Idiota)” acknowledge that violence and tragedy are all around, but if you stick to the good people and honor your roots, you will always have a chance to come out ahead. It is a theme that runs through many of LA SINFONÍA’s songs, and they offer themselves as proof that dreams can really come true for a Latino in East L.A.

The first single at Latin radio, “No Merezco tu Perdón (Idiota)” features Vane singing the chorus of renowned Mexican composer Joan Sebastián’s 2000 smash “Idiota.” It is the first time the consummate Mexican singer-songwriter has granted permission for his work to be used in a hip-hop song.

While the original “Idiota” song is about a shattered romance, LA SINFONÍA has turned the verses into a re-examination of family ties, as the prodigal son finally acknowledges the sacrifices his father made to support his family.

LA SINFONIA brings to us the best of their self created genre “Hurban”, a very energetic blend of Latin rhythms and hip-hop, with the unique bilingual singing and raping, and the exquisite touch of Vane’s voice. This East L.A. trio, with out a doubt, brings to us the new generation of hip-hop music.

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When LA SINFONÍA debuted in 2005 with EL DOLOR, LA LUCHA, Y EL TRIUNFO, it was a watershed moment in Latin hip-hop. Hispanic urban music (Hurban), after years of being marginalized, was making up for lost time with a neo-baby-boom generation whose official language is “bilingual”. LA SINFONÍA, who was raised in East L.A. by first-generation immigrant parents, was a different kind of group. The beats and the flow were always at the forefront, but their secret weapon was the passionate vocal blend provided by singer Vanessa “Vane” Bañuelos, and rappers Arsenal (Luis E. Bañuelos, Vane’s older brother) and Seis (Alfonso García). Songs like “Inseparable” and “Abrázame Muy Fuerte” possessed a drama and a timeless sweep that made them hits at Hurban and Latin pop radio. The group also garnered praise from the press and music critics.

On their second album, titled LA SINFONÍA, this bilingual hip-hop trio, working with producers Neely and Vito – The Co-Stars (Teiarra Marie, Jaheim, Chingy), charts an inspiring path to navigating an unforgiving environment. With a Latino urban vibe, these new songs, such as “No Merezco Tu Perdón (Idiota),” and “Stand Tall” acknowledge that violence and tragedy are all around – but if you stick with good people and remember your roots, you have a chance to come out ahead. It’s a theme that runs through many of LA SINFONÍA’s songs, and they offer themselves as proof that dreams can come true for a Latino in East L.A. The Co-Stars’ strengths with R&B and soul are notable as the group broadens its appeal while maintaining its East L.A. heart.

The first single at Latin radio, “No Merezco Tu Perdón (Idiota)” features Vane singing the chorus of Joan Sebastián’s smash “Idiota.” It’s the first time the consummate singer-songwriter has granted permission for his work to be used in a hip-hop song.

One major change for this group was complementing its Spanish-language songs with new material in English. “Stand Tall” is an uplifting R&B/hip-hop jam that offers encouragement to young people – as Vane sings, “Nothing can break our pride, it’s plain to see…nothing can tear us apart but you and me, so stand tall…”

Clearly, LA SINFONÍA rolled up its sleeves and re-thought how it wanted to do things this time around. As Seis notes: “The Co-Stars had the style we were looking for. They were more our sound, and we ended up finding our true ‘stilo.” Adds Arsenal: “It’s feel-good music. The whole family can listen to our album. This album is for any age.” There was a comfortable vibe on the 2007-08 sessions – The Co-Stars crafted beats that LA SINFONÍA loved, while Vane, Seis and Arsenal had plenty of time to work and re-work their lyrics.

Now, the finished product is ready – the long, long-awaited second album, LA SINFONÍA.

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