Voz de Mando

Voz de Mando
Also known as VDM
Origin Los Angeles, California
Genres Regional Mexican
Years active 2009 (2009)–present
Labels AfinArte Music
Website http://grupovozdemando.com
Members Jorge Gaxiola, Miquel Gaxiola, Eduardo "El Chino" Gonzalez, Adrian Gonzalez, Carlos "Charly" Sigala
Past members Domingo Bolaños, Fernando Rodriguez

Voz de Mando is an American Spanish language musical group based out of Los Angeles, California.

Their hit single "Levantando Polvadera" won song of the year in the Regional Music category at the 2016 iHeart Radio awards, the first ever regional Mexican band win an iHeart radio award.

In 2011, Voz De Mando was featured in the Oscar nominated film "A Better Life" starring Demian Bichir. Their hit "Commands M. P. ( 500 Balazos )" was also featured on the film's soundtrack. In 2016, the band participated in the television series "Route 35" starring Danna Garcia and Julio Bracho Castillo. Their single "Compadre No Rajes" was the show's theme song.

Music career

Origin

Originally hailing from Culiacán, Sinaloa, Mexico, Voz de Mando is based out of Los Angeles County. The band members also have roots in the Mexican states of Michoacan and Nuevo León. The band was founded in 2009.

Early

The band started out in 2002 with their debut release Escoge Tu Camino.[1] The band made a name for itself with the self-released albums Levantando la Voz (2009) and 12 Impactos de Alto Calibre (2009).[2] The early success led to a contract with Universal's latin music impirint Disa Records. In 2010, they made their major-label album debut with Con la Nueva Federacion.[3] One of several songs on the album written by Gaxiola brother Miguel, the corrido "Comandos del M.P. (500 Balazos)," was a breakout hit single for the group, reaching the Top Ten in the Billboard Regional Mexican Songs chart.[4]

In 2011, Voz de Mando was featured in the Oscar nominated film "A Better Life" starring Demian Bichir. Their hit "Commands M. P. ( 500 Balazos )" was also featured on the film's soundtrack. Ensuing singles "Y Ahora Resulta" (2012) and "Muchacho de Campo" (2013) were crossover hits winning numerous awards, critical and fan recognition.[5]

Contemporary (2014 to present)

In 2014, the group left Universal Music Group and formed a partnership with Sony Music. Founding band member Jorge Gaxiola formed his indy record label AfinArte Music and, along with Sony, released the band's hit single "Batalla del Golfo." The single formed the basis for Voz de Mando's sixth studio album Levantado Polvadera.[6] The album's hit single "Levantando Polvadera" won song of the year in the Regional Music category at the 2016 iHeartRadio Music Awards, the first ever Mexican regional band win an iHeartRadio award.[7]

In 2015, founding member Miguel Gaxiola launched his own line of handmade guitars, Fortaleza Guitars. Fortalezas quickly became a popular instrument in the Mexican music world used by bands like Kinky and Conjunto Primavera.[8]

In 2016, the band was featured in the television series "Ruta 35" starring Danna Garcia and Julio Bracho Castillo. Their single "Compadre No Rajes" was the show's original theme song.[9]

In 2017, Voz de Mando debuted their 7th studio album featuring two chart-topping singles, including viral sensation “Soldado Latinoamericano”, which quickly became a hymn of Latino pride in the states and across the border. And “Pa’ que no me anden Contando” a top-ten Billboard hit dominating radio play in the U.S.

Discography

Día D'Concierto 2010 Sony Music Latin
Con La Mente en Blanco 2010 Disa
Impactos De Arranque 2010 Disa
Con La Nueva Federación 2010 Disa
De Corazón Ranchero 2011 Disa
Y Ahora Resulta 2012 Disa
Los Mejores Corridos De 2013 Disa
Levantando Polvadera 2014 AfinArte Music
Compadre No Rajes 2016 AfinArte Music
Clase de Historia 2017 AfinArte Music

References

  1. ↑ http://www.allmusic.com/album/escoge-tu-camino-mw0000225395
  2. ↑ "CONCIERTO FIESTAS PATRIAS CON VOZ DE MANDO, PROYECTO X, MARIACHI DIVAS - Washington State Fair". www.thefair.com. Retrieved 2016-09-07.
  3. ↑ "Voz de Mando - Biography | Billboard". www.billboard.com. Retrieved 2016-09-07.
  4. ↑ Inc, Nielsen Business Media. Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc.
  5. ↑ "Billboard Mexican Music Awards 2013: Complete List of Finalists". Retrieved 2016-09-07.
  6. ↑ "Llega Voz de mando Levantando Polvadera al Top de monitorLATINO USA | monitorLATINO". monitorlatino.com. Retrieved 2016-09-07.
  7. ↑ "2016 iHeartRadio Music Awards Winners". Retrieved 2016-09-07.
  8. ↑ Univision (2016-08-12), Conoce las guitarras que ahora fabrican los integrantes de Voz de Mando, retrieved 2016-09-07
  9. ↑ VozDeMandoVEVO (2016-03-11), Voz de Mando - Compadre No Rajes (Official Video), retrieved 2016-09-07
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