Tropical rhythms from this Colombian group pop in vibrant color.
Bomba Estéreo Video Essentials
Sharing their psychedelic cumbia visions.
About Bomba Estéreo
Artist Biography
The debut album by Latin alt pop band Bomba Estéreo, 2006’s Vol. 1, was essentially a solo record by group founder Simón Mejía that featured collaborations with a variety of Colombian artists.
∙ Following her contribution to the Vol. 1 song “Huepaje,” Li Saumet was invited to become the frontwoman of Bomba Estéreo.
∙ Estalla, Bomba Estéreo’s second full-length (and first collaborative album), was released in 2008 and spawned the international hit single “Fuego.”
∙ “Fuego” was featured in an episode of the TV series Dexter and also appeared on the soundtrack for the game FIFA 10.
∙ In 2010, Bomba Estéreo covered Technotronic’s 1989 Eurodance classic “Pump Up the Jam,” which they rereleased the following year with a new title, “Ponte Bomb.”
∙ After hearing the song “Fiesta,” originally released on Bomba Estéreo’s 2015 LP, Amanecer, Will Smith came out of semiretirement from rapping and asked to guest on a remix.
∙ Mejía collaborated with the environmental group Stand for Trees on a 2020 documentary about local communities working to preserve the Colombian rainforest.
∙ Bomba Estéreo has been nominated for two Grammy Awards and seven Latin Grammy Awards.
Hometown
Santa Marta, Magdalena, Colombia
Genre
Pop Latino
Members of Bomba Estéreo
Bomba Estéreo was formed in 2005. Members of Bomba Estéreo include, or have included, the following 7 members.