Control Machete first made their name as one of Mexico's most popular and acclaimed hip-hop acts with
Mucho Barato, their 1997 debut album. The disc elevated them to mainstream recognition with impressive record sales in Mexico and Latin America, thanks to their no-nonsense rhymes and stark but sinewy rhythm tracks. Along with the hit single "¿Comprendes Mendes?,"
Mucho Barato includes the songs "Andamos Armados," "Asi Son Mis Dias," "Humanos Mexicanos," and many more. ~ Mark Deming