A.B. Quintanilla
American record producer, songwriter and musician
Abraham Isaac "A.B." Quintanilla III (born December 13, 1963) is an American record producer, songwriter, and musician. Dubbed the "King of Cumbia" for his influence on the cumbia music genre, he is the older brother of singer Selena. Quintanilla produced and co-wrote many of Selena's albums and singles. He is also the founder and creator of the bands Kumbia Kings and Kumbia All Starz, for which he wrote and produced numerous hit songs and performed as a member of both groups. In addition, he has written, produced, and contributed music for various other artists.
Alongside Selena, his sister Suzette Quintanilla, and his father Abraham Quintanilla Jr., he became a member of the family band Los Dinos in 1980. As part of Los Dinos, Quintanilla played bass guitar and served as a producer and songwriter, helping create successful singles such as "Como la Flor", "Amor Prohibido", and "No Me Queda Más". Following Selena's death, he went on to form Kumbia Kings and later Kumbia All Starz.
Early life
Abraham Isaac Quintanilla III was born on December 13, 1963, in Toppenish, Washington. He is the oldest child of Abraham Isaac Quintanilla Jr.
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