Ricanstruction is a New York City based Puerto Rican punk/hip hop/salsa/jazz/reggae fusion musical group and artist collective. The band consists of lead vocalist Not4Prophet (also known as N4P, formerly known as Alano Baez, born in Ponce, Puerto Rico), bassist Arturo “R2O” Rodriguez, drummer Joseph “SickFoot” Rodriguez from Harlem, and guitarist Eddie “Alsiva” Alsina.
Radio Pirata was a Rock en Español band from Puerto Rico. Rucco Gandía formed the band in 1994. Radio Pirata spawned hits like “No Me Dejes Así” (Don’t Leave Me Like This) and “Historia Natural” (Natural History). They won a Tu Música award in 1995 for Best Record and a Gold Momo in 1996 for Best Local Rock Band. In 1998 they followed with their second album, “Todavía” (Still).
La Secta AllStar (or simply La Secta) is the most successful and important rock en Español band from Puerto Rico. The band members are Mark Kilpatrick (bass guitar), Gustavo Laureano (singer), John Lengel (drums), and Mikey Genao (guitar).
Sol D’Menta (also known as Los Soles) is a rock en español band from Puerto Rico. The band is composed of Erick Seda Santana (”Jey”) on the bass guitar, Omar Abnel Hernández González (”Gulín, el Gallo”) on singing, Miguel “Tito” Rodríguez on guitar, and Ernesto José “Che” Rodríguez Soto on the drums.
Black Guayaba, often spelled Black:Guayaba, is a Grammy-winning Puerto Rican rock band that was formed in 2000. They originally began playing at local pubs and other private activities before dedicating time to prepare original material for their first album. Members of the band are:
Fiel a la Vega is a Rock en Español band from Puerto Rico formed in 1994. Band members Tito Auger and Ricky Laureano come from the northern city of Vega Alta, while brothers Pedro Arraiza and Jorge Arraiza come from the city of Vega Baja, which is next to Vega Alta.