deSoL Although the mixing of Latin rhythms and rock music is not new, deSoL was founded on and continues to create its own unique take on these styles. Straddling two distinct worlds is challenging but, ultimately, satisfying according to Albie Monterrosa, lead singer and guitarist. He and percussionist James Guerrero grew up together in the New York City neighborhood of Hollis, Queens experiencing this challenge on a daily basis. Both men are first generation Latinos; Albie’s parents came to this country in the late ‘60s from El Salvador and James’ from Mexico. They were raised speaking Spanish at home and being exposed to the music, food and customs of their parent’s countries and then matured in the schools and on the streets of the epicenter of American culture, New York City. Soaking in the rock and disco of the late 70’s and seeing the birth of hip-hop first hand in the early 80’s with local guys like Run-D.M.C. and LL Cool J making it big, gave Albie and James some hope that they could somehow do it too, but how?
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