Fuego

Los Kumbia Kings

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 5, 2004)
• Original Release Date: October 5, 2004
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: EMI Latin
• ASIN: B0002ZDWZI
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #72,539 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

It's impossible to keep a great band--namely the Kumbia Kings--down. A.B. Quintanilla III's bilingual outfit has undergone major line-up changes (including the addition of Chris Perez as a guitarist) and still struggles with an often-distracting, ghetto-fabulous image. But Fuego, the Kings' fourth proper studio album, is a thoroughly enjoyable listening experience, proffering an enticing recipe of cumbia, hip-hop and R&B rhythms. As is now custom, the Kings include a couple of topsy-turvy remakes, including Musical Youth's 1983 smash, "Pass the Dutchie," and "Ella Sabe," a psychedelic rendition of Steely Dan's "Do It Again." There's also a clever sampling of the classic club ditty "The Roof is On Fire" during the title track. High-profile guests, including Noel from Sin Bandera and teen singer Belinda, also add to the glitter. But it's ultimately the Kings' innovative sound that remains front-and-center on standout tracks "Viento" and "Ay Amor." --Joey Guerra

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars a dj's point of view, January 31, 2005

By	S. Chavira "the krystal king" (Kansas City, Ks) - See all my reviews

the new album from kumbia kings, "fuego" is a really great album. it features hits like "na na na dulce niña, feat belinda", "parte de mi corazon with sin bandera" and of course "fuego" wich is a good, cumbia-high energy type track
i personally like this album, exept the track "bla bla bla", were a.b and cruz, are dissin the k-1 group(im a big k-1 fan). but thats cool. the album also has great ballad songs wich you can just kick back and listen to. if your a spanish music dj, i highly recommend this album. "fuego" is a great crowd getter, so buy this album today, you wont regret it. Dj Steve

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The return of the kings, May 31, 2005

By	Israel E. Reyes "latin fury" (Ohio usa) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Although there most of there roster is different, The same result HOT FIRE. The Kumbia Kings 4th album FUEGO lives up to the name with a almost endless hits Like(Parte de mi corazon, Fuego,Ay Amor ,Na na na Y mucho mas) this cd is one of the best Mexican cds of the Year.Dont over look this album be smart and pick up this cd

4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Worst album group has out, April 14, 2005

By	Bubbalicious "Bubba" (Arizona) - See all my reviews

I have been a big fan of this group now for a couple of years. When the Kumbia Kings dropped Azucar I was hooked....But these albums are getting ridiculous. A.B. is slipping hard. I like the track fuego, but it is bordering on corny. The entire album is bordering on corny. The remake of Pass the Dutchie is hilarious. The Kings should stick to cumbias and not try and remake a song every album. Please just make a cumbia album. That is why your group is called the Kumbia Kings right?