C-Kan

C-Kan
Birth name José Luis Maldonado Ramos
Also known as C-kan
Born (1987-07-26) 26 July 1987
Guadalajara, Jalisco,Mexico
Genres
Occupation(s) Rap singer
Years active 2004–present
Labels Mastered Trax Latino

José Luis Maldonado Ramos (b. Guadalajara, Jalisco, July 26, 1987),[1] better known by his stage name C-Kan, is a rapper, singer and songwriter signed to Mastered Trax since 2012. He worked with artists such as Mc Davo, Panteón Rococo and Cartel de Santa.

Early career

C-Kan was first inspired by rappers such as Cypress Hill and Control Machete. He began rapping when he was a teenager, rhyming about life in the streets, gangs, drugs and violence. His first group mixtape, ‘Get Money’, released in 2006. That same year his first individual mixtape arrived: ‘Déjenme Afinar los Gallos’.[1]

In 2007, he released his second mixtape, called "Siluetas del rap", and a few months after, he released "Déjame afilar los gallos". After seeing the relevance of this hits in the hip hop genre, Mastered Trax Latino decides to give him an opportunity to become port of the firm. Once in, he BODKA37, MASIBO and C-kan formed a group of rappers, called "RADIKALES", releasing their first hit "La Rebelión de un Sueño" by the end of 2007.

For the following years, he focused on new singles and improving his onstage performance. He attracted attention through his music videos posted on YouTube, as well as appearances on Mexican news programs where he spoke about feeling responsible for addressing social issues in his lyrics.[2]

2012 - Present

Ramos Maldonado signed to Mastered Trax Latino in 2012, and released his first album: ‘Voy por el sueño de muchos’. This album was well-received by the critics, and his online presence improved considerably, specially on Youtube. Two years later he released his second album as part of Mastered Trax, titled ‘Clasificación C’, followed by ‘Clasificación C, Vol. 2’ (2015).[1][3]

C-Kan made his debut as a soundtrack composer in 2016 for Pantelion Films newest movie, Compadres. Few months later, on July 1, he released his latest album, ‘Antes de Todo’.[3]

Personal life

C-Kan was born and raised in the town of La Cancha 98. At the age of 12 his father died, and he began making a life on the streets of Guadalajara. Alongside crime and violence, rap was also part of his life, and at 16, Ramos Maldonado discovered his talent for it.[4] In addition to his fame as a rapper, C-Kan is also known for supporting the free use of marijuana in México. In an interview for the newspaper ‘La Nación’, he admitted using it and stated that he considers it does not affect his job; in fact, it makes it better.[5] He is also father of a child, but he has been very careful avoiding sharing any information about him.[4]

Discography

Studio Albums

Voy por el sueño de muchos (2012)

Clasificación C, Vol. 1 (2014)

Clasificación C, Vol. 2 (2015)

Antes de Todo (2016)

Singles

Solo

As lead artist

As Featured Artist

References

  1. 1 2 3 "C-Kan Biografía". masteredrtrax.com. masteredtrax.
  2. ↑ "C-Kan". itunes.apple.com. Apple Inc.
  3. 1 2 "C-Kan Biography". Billboard. Retrieved October 21, 2016.. Check date values in: |access-date= (help)
  4. 1 2 "C-Kan: 'El rap eres tú mismo y el ritmo puede variar mil veces'". nacion.com. La Nación.
  5. ↑ "Biografía, historia, vida y legado musical de C Kan". buenamusica.com. Buena Música.
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