A. B. Quintanilla is an American record producer, songwriter, and musician. He is famous for being a member of the band Los Dinos.
A. B. Quintanilla’s Early Life and Education:
Abraham Issac Quintanilla III was born on December 13, 1963, in Toppenish, Washington, USA. He is the son of the American singer-songwriter Abraham Quintanilla Jr. and social worker Marcella Samora. A. B. grew up along with his younger sisters Suzette Quintanilla and the late Selena Quintanilla. He belongs to Mexican-American, Cherokee-Indian ethnicity and his zodiac sign is Saggitarius.
Talking about his educational background, there is currently no dependable information about his academics. However, like most Americans, he must be a high school graduate. Moreover, regarding his further education, there is no information mentioned.
A. B. Quintanilla’s Professional Life:
He began his career when he became a part of the successful American Tejano band Los Dinos in 1981. He eventually became his sister Selena’s producer as well. Quintanilla co-wrote Selena’s hit songs like Amor Prohibido and Como la Flor. After his sister’s assassination, he was greatly affected and devastated. He helped produce Como Te Extrano by Pedro Astudillo, dedicated to Selena and Astudillo’s late grandmother.
In 1999, he resurfaced by creating Kumbia Kings. The group also went on an international tour, had numerous CD releases, and even participated in shows like Christina Saralegui’s El Show de Christina. Quintanilla has also worked as a producer for entertainers like Alicia Villareal, Thalia, Christian Castro, and Veronica Castro. He produced the 2004 album A. B. Quintanilla III Presents Joe Lopez. It includes songs such as Cuando Estoy Contigo, and Soy Tan Feliz, co-written by him and Luigi Giraldo.
A.B. Quintanilla and Kumbia Kings:
However, after a major controversy with the Kumbia Kings member Cruz Martinez, he formed a new group Kumbia All Starz in 2006 with ex-Kumba Kings members Chris Perez and Pee Wee. The new group had many hits like Parece Que Va A Llover, Chiquilla, and Speedy Gonzales. Their new group became very popular in South America, mainly in Bolivia. In 2014, they performed several concerts in Bolivia. In 2016, he signed with DEL Records and formed Elektro Kumbia. The following year, he released a single Pina Colada Shot.