Damas Gratis is a band synonymous with the rise and proliferation of cumbia villera, a subgenre of cumbia music that emerged from the shantytowns of Argentina in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Formed in the year 2000 in the outskirts of Buenos Aires, the group quickly gained fame for its raw and unapologetic portrayal of life in the villas, and its rythms that infuse traditional cumbria with electronic elements and lyrics narrating the struggles of the marginalized. The band's founder and frontman, Pablo Lescano, is often credited as a pioneer of the cumbia villera movement, embodying the irreverent spirit and the rebellious tone that characterizes the genre.

Over the years, Damas Gratis has become a cultural icon in the Argentinian music scene, amassing a large fan base through their energetic live performances and prolific musical output. With hits such as "Te Vas a Arrepentir," "Qué te pasa corazón?" and "Yo Tomo Licor," they have continued to innovate within the genre, keeping their sound fresh while staying true to the gritty narratives that have defined their music. Their discography boasts a rich array of studio albums, live recordings, and compilations, including retrospectives of their greatest hits like "Éxitos Enganchados del Primer Disco de Damas Gratis," ensuring their legacy within Latin American music is firmly cemented.

Genres

Cumbia 420

Cumbia Pop

Cumbia Villera

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La Base

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Latest Release

Quizas

Damas Gratis

Single - Released May 30, 2024