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About
Mexican rock musician known as the lead vocalist and founder of the band Rey Pila, and being the frontman of the indie rock group Los Dynamite until 2008.
Before Fame
He studied graphic design in school. His background influenced his decision to pursue a career in music. His first major musical endeavor was with Los Dynamite, a band that gained popularity in Mexico's indie scene. He then transitioned to his solo project after Los Dynamite broke up which later became Rey Pila. He released the first Rey Pila album in 2010.
Trivia
He is a big fan of science fiction literature and cinema. He has cited in interviews that authors like J.G. Ballard and filmmakers like Stanley Kubrick as being major influences on his creative process. His band's name, "Rey Pila," translates to "King Battery" in Spanish and was inspired by a graffiti piece by Jean-Michel Basquiat. He sings in both Spanish and English.
Family Life
His early exposure to music came through his family, with his father being a musician.
Associated With
He was signed to Julian Casablancas's label Cult Records after hearing Rey Pila's music.
