Xololanxinxo (pronounced Cholo-lan-cinco), born Daniel Rodriguez, represents a unique breed of lyricist stemming from the roots of Los Angeles
underground hip hop. At the young age of 9, this
Midcity native began
rapping around clubs such as the Radiotron where future legends such as
Ice T and
the Syndicate frequented. In 1991 Xinxo and fellow emcee
2Mex started the
progressive hip hop group
Of Mexican Descent. Soon after their conception, OMD became an integral part of a sect of Los Angeles underground hip hop based around Midcity's groundbreaking Goodlife Cafe Open Mic that …
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