ArtistInfo

Trece

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Singer of Hip-Hop/Rap and Latin
A.k.a. Carlos Julio Molina Pantin

Venezuelan artist, singer, song writer and actor a.k.a. 'Trece, DJ Trece, 13, 13 Tony Armas' . Born in New York, USA on June 15, 1972. He holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) from the San Francisco Art Institute. One of the most recognized young artists in Venezuela, he began as a DJ and producer using '13' as a nickname and Hip-Hop as his focus. From his early years he received strong musical influences from Salsa and other Latin American musical styles in addition to those absorbed during his journeys. From these influences he created a unique musical style called Salso Hip-Hop, of which 'La Corte' is the principal exponent in Venezuela. He's also been working together with Pedro Perez a.k.a. BUDU and Carlos Madera a.k.a. NIGGA from Hip-Hop band 'Vagos Y Maleantes' with whom created their new band called '3 Dueños', together (TRECE, BUDU & NIGGA) as 3 Dueños has released 2 albums: Grandes Lexicos (2004), Materia Prima (2007) and a new album Lujos Y Detalles is set to be out on late 2009.

Genres

• Hip-Hop/Rap
• Latin
• Pop
• Electronic

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