Who are Orishas?

Orishas are a hip-hop group from Cuba that was formed in 1999. The members of the group are Ruzzo, Yotuel Romero, Livan, and Roldán González. The members of the group draw on the Afro-Cuban religious tradition in their music, which is a mix of traditional Cuban music and modern rap. They have released five studio albums and have collaborated with artists like Calle 13, Juan Formell, Wyclef Jean and ChocQuibTown.

Early Years

The group was formed in 1999 by Ruzzo (Manuel Gely), Yotuel Romero (Javier García), Livan (Héctor Toledo) and Roldán González (Fernando Rodríguez). The group's name comes from the Yoruba religion, which is a traditional Afro-Cuban religion. The members of the group are all from Cuba and were raised in a culture of traditional Cuban music. They all grew up listening to traditional Cuban music such as salsa and son. They soon realized that they shared a passion for rap and hip-hop music and decided to form a group.

Career

In 2000, Orishas released their first album A lo Cubano. The album was an instant hit in Cuba and soon became popular in other Latin American countries as well. The album featured collaborations with artists like Calle 13, Juan Formell and Wyclef Jean. In 2003, Orishas released their second album El Kilo, which was also very successful. The album featured collaborations with artists like ChocQuibTown and Los Aldeanos. The album was nominated for a Latin Grammy Award for Best Urban Music Album.

Latest Albums

In 2011, Orishas released their third album Antidiotico. The album featured collaborations with artists like Tego Calderon, La Mala Rodriguez and El Micha. In 2016, they released their fourth album Emigrante Deluxe Edition. The album featured collaborations with artists like Akon, Pitbull and Los Aldeanos. In 2020, they released their fifth studio album Gourmet Deluxe Edition. The album featured collaborations with artists like Residente and Maluma.

Legacy

Orishas are one of the most influential hip-hop groups in Latin America. Their unique blend of traditional Cuban music and modern rap has made them popular all over the world. Their albums have been nominated for Latin Grammy Awards and have received critical acclaim from critics all over the world. They have had a major influence on the hip-hop scene in Latin America and have become one of the most successful hip-hop groups from Cuba.