Mexiclanos Unidos

Mexiclan | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (February 15, 2005)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Univision Music Grp
• ASIN: B0007LBMFE
• Also Available in: Audio CD
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #473,879 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Conferencia

2. Si O No

3. El Destino

4. Lion's Den Fiesta

5. Assassination

6. Vivir O Morir

7. Como le Hago

8. The Plot

9. Pa' Mi Gente

10. La Alianza

11. Al Ataque

12. Real Spit

13. Lo Verdadero

14. El Ciego

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Mexiclanos Unidos is Good Throughout, April 19, 2005

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C. Cerda "Cielo" (Dallas, Texas) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Mexiclanos Unidos (Audio CD)

I initially bought this CD for Como Le Hago; I had heard the chorus on an Univision promo.

After hearing it, however, I am a new fan. Leon, who sings the choruses in a very distinct voice, has one of those voices as recognizable and sweet as Barry White, sultry, sexy, and provocative with an undeniable charm...

Charismatic MOCS is good to, he reminds me of the homeboys who kick it out on the front steps of their casas. The lyrics are unique and I laughed out loud at some of the Mexicano "bomb" lines that MOCS raps on the album.

The two fellas make a really good lyrical combo.

Como Le Hago is of course still the best cut (rhythmic and lyrically blessed), but Pa' Mi Gente, AL Ataque, and El Destino are also getting alot of playtime in my truck.

I smiled plenty while grooving to this bad ass CD, and I'm glad that Mexiclan took the time to make a CD with high quality tracks. To many times rappers go for quantity over quality: an album with 22 tracks when only one isn't s**t. Obviously, MOCS and Leon are serious about their art and and with them being Mex-American and all, they are representing our community proudly and properly.

All I have left to say, is that I can't wait for album #3.

Now let me get back to my Mexiclanos....

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Latin Hip Hop at it's Best!!!, February 18, 2005

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Sergio "Sergio" (Los Angeles) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mexiclanos Unidos (Audio CD)

Definatley the best Mexican-Urban group out there!!! Mexiclan has the best beats and hooks...every song on this album is great!!!!

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Urban Regional Album by Mexiclan, January 3, 2010

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Compay (New Orleans, LA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Mexiclanos Unidos (Audio CD)

Although only 14 tracks, this Urban Regional album is brimming with Norteño flavored cuts that offer a diversion from some of the recycled sounds of recent rap chart-toppers. First and foremost, the production on this album is what stands out and gives the LP its character. A delicate balance of funky synthesizers and accordions, rap beats seasoned with acoustic and electrical guitar riffs. This is all the more amazing considering it's courtesy of a single producer (Jason Roberts, with Funkdoobiest's Mixmaster Ralph M supplying the scratches).

The second thing that grabs your attention from the jump is the vocal contributions of Sem Vargas aka Leon. Forget Eminem, 50 and Ja Rule singing their own hooks, Leon is the genuine article. Leon shines on "El Destino", his rich voice riding a funky beat perfect for light night cruising with the windows down and your system up.

If the album falls short of being a classic, it's because of the group's main rapper, MOCS. MOCS' sound comes off less forced in Spanish, much easier to vibe to, but in English the lack of lyricism detracts from an otherwise hot beat with hot backup vocals. MOCS makes his mark in "Vivir O Morir" over a blazing beat peppered with Norteño accordions.

Guest appearances on the album are slightly disappointing, with lackluster contributions by Dru-Ha and Ese Daz. The contrary is only apparent on "Al Ataque", featuring a much-needed guest appearance by Pato of Control Machete. Other notable guest appearances come from Fino the Game of Spanish Fly, as well as Diamonique over sick synthesized sounds; though MOCS offbeat-onbeat sound illustrates his need to develop his flow more. Wil-Dog of Ozomatli lends his vocals to "Como Le Hago", a perfect jam for the club or hooking up the carne asada at a weekend barbeque.

Put simply, Mexiclan nails it when MOCS sticks to rapping en Español. He's not as lyrical as Sinful of the Mexicanz, but most of the time his flow in Spanish comes naturally and he makes the beats work for him. This is a great album for anyone who enjoys Urban Regional music and Rap en Español.