Control Machete

When you listen to Control Machete, you encounter a proposal that fuses the energy of hip hop with the identity of northern Mexico. The sound foundation is built with the scratch and keyboards of Antonio "DJ Toy Selectah" Hernández, complemented by the voices of Patricio Chapa Elizalde, known as "Pato Machete", and Fermín IV. This unique sound positioned them as a key piece of the movement known as Avanzada Regia.

The starting point for Mexican hip hop to move out of the underground circuit and reach a mass audience came with their debut album, Mucho Barato, released in 1996. Produced by Jason Roberts, who had already worked with Cypress Hill, this record marked a before and after. The single ¿Comprendes Mendes? was the one that catapulted them, resonating strongly and becoming their most recognized song to date. From there, they began touring international stages, taking their music to countries like the United States, Argentina, Colombia, Germany, and Spain, sharing the bill with artists such as Delinquent Habits.