C Kan

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’.

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.

2016 Present

In September C-Kan performed in philadelphia sharing stage with Rihanna, Lil Wayne and Coldplay. C-Kan was invited to the Yadel concert courtesy of rocnation 12 in los angeles, CA and 13 in san jose, CA. 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’. In 2016 achieved to place 2 albums in the list of Billboards in the Latin category, ”Antes de Todo” and ”MexiCKanos” in the 20 most sounded. Your subject ”Un Par De Balas” was the soundtrack of the video game Watch Dogs 2. After trying for years to get a visa, to have stepped on important stages, close great deals and about to make a tour in more than 15 different counties. He expressed his feelings to his team and decided not to return to the United States if donald trump came to the presidency, at least until he leaves office, personally felt like visiting the home of someone who does not like him .

2012 - 2015

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).

legal issues

After more than 2 years of fighting, if yes, if not, for a problem with his birth certificate, the authorities finally gave José Luis Maldonado Ramos "C-Kan" his passport that allows him to leave the country And represent Mexican rap music abroad. C-Kan is expected to begin its international tour of the United States - where its label Mastered Trax is established - as well as in Argentina, Colombia, Peru, Chile, Venezuela, Puerto Rico, Spain and anywhere in the world. To listen to their music.

Personal life

C-Kan was born and raised in the town of Guadalajara. 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. 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. He is also father of a child, but he has been very careful avoiding sharing any information about him.

C-Kan is the father of a child. I never study music, but I finished high school. His artistic name was derived from the word can, because his mother warned him that he would have a dog's life if he remained vacant, perhaps that's why one of his many tattoos on his right arm is a pit bull. On his middle finger is inscribed "delinquent", about which he told a reporter: "That's what society thinks I am, just because I look like a cholo, but the police and the politicians are better than us. My biggest crime is smoking and telling the reality that many refuse to see. " Their typical way of dressing is t-shirts and baggy pants. It is common to see a black rosary hang from his neck, and he constantly wears a cap. Many times these garments are from the American brand Joker Brand, which designs hip hop clothing, and is now a sponsor of their videos. Definitely, C-Kan is the live example of how someone with everything against him, is not overcome by obstacles to achieve success.

Music success

He jumped big to C-Kan's fame after uploading his music videos to his YouTube channel and a television newscast from one of Mexico's most important networks pirated segments for a story about what they believe Happens in the gangs with segments of those videos where they showed the face of C-Kan and used their music. The pirate segments of his videos gave him the courage and prompted to launch one of his most viewed videos, titled "Somos de Barrio".

C-Kan has collaborated, and continues to do so, with other Mexican rappers in videos that exceed one million and a half visits on the Internet.

In five months, its YouTube channel tube more than 5 million and a half views by the launch of "Esta Vida Me Encanta". In his Twitter account surpasses the 200 thousand followers.

Independent albums

Lado Obscuro (2004)

Get Money (2004)

Siluetas del Rap (2004)

Dejame Afinar Los Gallos (2005)

La Rebelión de Un Sueño (2005)

Featuring Varios (2005)

Sentimientos & Negocios (2006)

C-Klan (2007)

Nadie Los Sabia (2007)

De Ahora En Adelante (2008)

Pedazos de Mi (2008)

Sentimientos Y Negocios (2009)

La Mafia De La C (2009)

We Up In Diz (2010)

Steet Tape (2011)

Various artists albums

The Take Over Vol. 1 (2015)

The Take Over Vol. 2 (2016)

MexiCKanos (2016)

Studio albums

Voy Por El Sueño De Muchos (2012)

Clasificación C, Vol. 1 (2014)

Clasificación C, Vol. 2 (2015)

Antes de Todo (2016)

Solo

As lead artist

As featured artist