Tijuana No!
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1992 |
| Headquarters | Tijuana , Mexico |
| Products | Ska, rock, punk music |
Tijuana No! is a band originating from Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico, known for blending ska, rock, and punk genres. The group initially performed under the names Radio Chantaje (meaning Blackmail Radio) and later simply No, before settling on Tijuana No! to distinguish themselves from another ensemble. Their lyrics are recognized for their strong social commentary, advocating for causes such as the EZLN movement and tackling topics including racial and cultural issues as well as governmental policies, notably those related to U.S. immigration. Their debut album was self-released in 1991 and subsequently reissued in 1992 through Culebra Records (BMG), which helped expand their international reach, particularly with the track Pobre de Ti (Poor You).
In the early stages of their career, Mexican artist Julieta Venegas participated as a member before embarking on her solo journey. Luis Güereña, one of the trio of vocalists, passed away in 2004 due to a heart attack. Although the band officially ceased activities in 2002, they have occasionally regrouped to pay tribute to Güereña.
Members
- Cecilia Bastida – keyboards and vocals
- Luis Güereña – percussion and vocals (deceased)
- Teca García – percussion, vocals, and flutes
- Jorge Velázquez – bass and backing vocals
- Jorge Jiménez – guitar
- Alejandro Zúñiga – drums
- Dardin Coria – keyboards
- DJ Tijuas – turntables
- Julieta Venegas – vocals, acoustic guitar, accordion, and keyboard
Discography
- Indefinicion (1990) Demo cassette
- NO (1991) Rock and Roll Circus (Independent Label)
- NO (1992) Culebra (BMG), featuring guest appearances by Rocco and Sax (Maldita Vecindad), Dennis Parker (Haragan y Compania), and Manu Chao
- Transgresores de la Ley (1994) Culebra (BMG), with collaborations from Manu Chao, Fermin Muguruza, and Todos Tus Muertos
- Contra Revolución Avenue (1998) BMG Latin, including participation from Kid Frost
- Rock del Milenio (1999) BMG Latin
- Live at Bilbao, Spain (2000) BMG Latin
- Lo Mejor de Tijuana NO! (2001) BMG Latin