DJ Kane

DJ Kane
Birth name	Jason Cano
Also known as	DJ Kane
Born	June 8, 1975 (1975-06-08) (age 36) Houston, Texas
Origin	Corpus Christi, Texas
Genres	Cumbia, Tejano, Latin pop, Reggae, R&B, Dance
Occupations	Singer-songwriter, Record producer, Dancer
Instruments	Vocals, Conga
Years active	1994-Present
Labels	EMI
Associated acts	A.B. Quintanilla, Cruz Martínez, Roland Gutierrez, Frankie J, Ricky Rick, Kumbia Kings, Kumbia All Starz, Los Super Reyes, MC Magic, Jennifer Peña, Emilio Navaira, Chicos de Barrio, El Guapo Y Los Reyes Del Desierto

Jason Cano (born June 8, 1975 in Houston, Texas) better known as DJ Kane is a Mexican American singer who is currently recording an album alongside ex Kumbia All Starz vocalist Ricky Rick. He was also the lead vocalist for the Latin Grammy award winning A.B. Quintanilla Y Los Kumbia Kings from 1997 to 2003, went on to become a successful solo artist from 2003 to 2008 and was the lead vocalist for the A.B. Quintanilla Y Los Kumbia All Starz from 2008 to 2010.

Career

Jason "DJ Kane" Cano was discovered by Latin artist A.B. Quintanilla III who made Cano the lead vocalist of Los Kumbia Kings. This original lineup released six successful albums and sold an estimated five million units in total before disbanding. They had major hits with "Shhh!", "Boom Boom", "No Tengo Dinero" and "Desde Que No Estás Aquí" which were sung by DJ Kane.

DJ Kane was one of the original members along with Frankie J to leave Los Kumbia Kings for a solo career, and signed a contract with EMI to record and form his own group. With help from veteran musicians Roland Gutierrez and Mariano Harerra, he put together a super group with musicians from famous backgrounds and a high power show which would leave audiences shocked. In 2004, he released his self titled first album DJ Kane which went to number 8 on the Billboard charts with hits including "La Negra Tomasa" and "Mía", also earning two Latin Grammy nominations for Best Urban Album and Producer of the Year.

The following year, DJ Kane released his second album titled Capitulo II: Brinca and reached number 28 on Billboard, also earning a Latin Grammy nomination for the Best Tropical Regional Mexican Album, though this award went to his former group Los Kumbia Kings which had released its live album titled Kumbia Kings Live.

In 2007 Jason released his final album as a solo artist titled Capitulo III: Ahogando Penas and in February 2008 he rejoined A.B. Quintanilla with his new group Los Kumbia All Starz when three vocalists Pee Wee, Roque and Memo from A.B. Quintanilla's group left. He went on to record in A.B. Quintanilla Y Los Kumbia All Starz's third album La Vida De Un Genio which reatured such hits as "Hipnótika" featuring Voltio and Marciano Cantero from Los Enanitos Verdes as well as "Mentirosa" featuring T López and Yeyo Cancio.

Ricky Rick & DJ Kane

DJ Kane is currently working on a project alongside another former Kumbia All Starz member Ricky Rick. The two discussed the idea while on a trip to Bolivia and have since teamed up with mega producers Yeyo Cancio, Reynold Martinez and Grammy Award winning producer Robert Bobbo Gomez to produce the duo's latest album which is said to release in early 2011. The album's first single "Contigo Me Voy" is scheduled to be released in early January 2011. The new album is also rumored to feature a number of guest artists.

Discography

Studio albums

• 2004: DJ Kane
• 2005: Capitulo II: Brinca
• 2007: Capitulo III: Ahogando Penas
• 2011: La Formula

Albums With Kumbia Kings

• 1999: Amor, Familia Y Respeto
• 2001: Shhh!
• 2002: All Mixed Up: Los Remixes
• 2003: 4
• 2003: Presents Kumbia Kings
• 2003: La Historia

Albums With Kumbia All Starz

• 2010: La Vida De Un Genio

Singles

• 2004: "La Negra Tomasa"
• 2004: "Mía"
• 2005: "Por Qué Esperaste"
• 2005: "Brinca"
• 2006: "Es Tan Bello"
• 2006: "Mueve La Cintura" (featuring Celso Piña)
• 2007: "Miéntele"
• 2007: "Muchacha Triste"
• 2010: "Linda Loca Mía"
• 2010: "Vemos Que Vemos"
• 2010: "Es A Ti"
• 2010: "Siempre Conmigo"
• 2011: "Contigo Me Voy" (with Ricky Rick)

Featured singles

• 2000: "Abrázame Y Bésame" (Jennifer Peña featuring DJ Kane)
• 2003: "The Gambler" (Emilio Navaira featuring DJ Kane)
• 2006: "Sexy Lady" (MC Magic featuring DJ Kane)
• 2008: "You Stole My Heart" (MC Magic featuring DJ Kane)
• 2009: "Cierra Tu Bocca" (El Guapo Y Los Reyes Del Desierto featuring DJ Kane)
• 2009: "Adónde Te Vas" (El Guapo Y Los Reyes Del Desierto featuring DJ Kane)
• 2010: "Linda Loca Mia" (El Guapo Y Los Reyes Del Desierto featuring DJ Kane)
• 2010: "Siempre Conmigo" (El Guapo Y Los Reyes Del Desierto featuring DJ Kane)

Band members

DJ Kane lineups
(only official members listed)

(2003–2004) DJ Kane	DJ Kane - Vocals Roland Gutierrez - Keyboards Mariano Hererra - Bass Jesse "O'Jay" Martínez - Drums Ralo V. - Guitar Eric Flores - Saxophone Alex "Chuco" Gutierrez - Keyboards J.R. Gómez - Accordion & Back Up Vocals Albert Flores - Timbales Scagnette - Congas Joshua lopez - Drums
(2005–2006) Capitulo II: Brinca	DJ Kane - Vocals Roland Gutierrez - Keyboards & Accordion Mariano Hererra - Keyboards & Guitar Jesse "O'Jay" Martínez - Drums Tino Domínguez - Bass Robby Esparza - Congas & Timbales Ashley Salazar - Back Up Vocals Daniella Salazar - Back Up Vocals J.D. Lerma - Dancer John Tamez - Dancer
(2007–2008) Capitulo III: Ahogando Penas	DJ Kane - Vocals Roland Gutierrez - Keyboards & Accordion Jesse "O'Jay" Martínez - Drums Tino Domínguez - Bass Robby Esparza - Congas & Timbales David Reed - Guitar Dusty "DJ Dus" Olivira - DJ & Samples J.D. Lerma - Dancer John Tamez - Dancer

• DJ Kane - Vocals (2003–2008)
• Roland Gutierrez - Keyboards (2003–2008)
• Jesse "O'Jay" Martínez - Drums (2004–2007)
• Mariano Hererra - Keyboards (2003–2007)
• Alex "Chuco" Gutierrez - Keyboards (2003–2007)
• Robby Esparza - Congas & Timbales (2005–2008)
• Tino Domínguez - Bass (2006–2008)
• David Reed - Guitar (2007–2008)
• J.D. Lerma - Dancer (2005–2008
• John Tamez - Dancer (2005–2008)

Notable fill-ins

Due to certain band members' occasional inability to tour, the band relied on several fill-ins including:

• Carlos Salazar - Trumpet
• Chris "Urbano B" Domínguez - Keyboards
• J.R. Gómez - Back Up Vocals
• Andrew Ita - Congas
• Frank Arranda - Congas
• Ralo V. - Guitar
• DJ Crazy J Rodriguez - DJ Remixes
• Dusty "DJ Dus" Olivira - DJ
• Jesse "JessMan" Mesa - Congas & Timbales
• Chris Cavasos - Dancer
• Ace Boogie - Dancer
• Fernando "Fred" Glasgow - bass (tracks 3-15 on the Capitulo II: Brinca LP)

External links

• Official MySpace
• Official Facebook (Personal)
• Official Facebook (Music)
• Official YouTube
• Official Twitter

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