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- In 1998, Big Punisher famously rhymed “It’s bound to happen like Latins goin’ Platinum.” But before Pun could hit the Platinum mark with Capital Punishment, someone had to claim the Gold first, and the first Latino MC to achieve that accolade was Mellow Man Ace, an MC widely regarded as the Godfather Of Latin Hip-Hop.
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Even more interesting is that Mellow Man Ace is a founding member of popular hip hop group Cypress Hill, of which Sen Dog was a member. Aces bilingual rap abilities earned him the title of the Godfather of Latin Rap.
A Cuban rapper born in Cuba, Mellow Man Ace focused on lovers rap with a blend of urban hip hop and occasional bilingual delivery, and a heady gift for novelty rhymes. Born Ulpiano Sergio Reyes in 1967, he left Cuba with his family at the age of four and resettled in Los Angeles. [1]
Sep 28, 2016 · Mellow Man Ace, the "Godfather of Latin Rap," recently spoke with Downtown Weekly about a number of topics related to his nearly thirty years in the rap game, including his involvement with the Legends of the Golden Age concert and how he's managed to stay motivated and relevant in an industry with an infamously short attention span.
Oct 28, 2016 · Prominent in Hip-hop as Mellow Man Ace from the iconic rap supergroup Cypress Hill. In Latin Hip-hop, however, fans simply refer to him as, “The Godfather”.
Oct 2, 2024 · His impact on hip-hop goes beyond his music; he has been a trailblazer for Latino artists in the genre, opening doors for future stars like Big Pun and Fat Joe. He was the first Latino rapper to achieve both Gold and Platinum record sales in the US, a significant milestone in the history of hip-hop. mellow_man_ace.
Mellow Man Ace, from Cuba, was the first Latino artist to have a major bilingual single, the 1989 track "Mentirosa". This song went platinum, leading Mellow Man Ace to be described as the "Godfather of Latin rap" and inducted into the Hip Hop Hall of Fame inductee.
