Akwid | |
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 Akwid performing in California in 2004. | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Los Angeles, California |
| Genres | Chicano rap,[1] Latin hip hop, Latin, rap, hip hop, West coast hip hop, Banda (music) |
| Years active | 1992-Present |
| Labels | Universal/Machete (2008-Present) Univision Music Group (previously) |
| Members | Sergio Gómez Francisco Gómez |
| Website | www.akwid.com |
Akwid is a Chicano rap group.[1] Brothers Francisco "AK" Gómez and Sergio "Wikid" Gómez, who make up Akwid, are originally from Jiquilpan, Michoacán, but grew up in Los Angeles, California. Before becoming Akwid both "AK" and "Wikid" were part of a former rap group named the "Head Knockerz" with other group members Sabu and John Doe[2]
- ^ a b McFarland, Pancho (2012). Chicano Rap: Gender and Violence in the Postindustrial Barrio. University of Texas Press. p. 40. ISBN 9780292748484.
- ^ Loftus, Johnny (2004). "Akwid > Biography". allmusic. Retrieved 2008-12-21.