Tiro de Gracia
| Company type | Music group |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founder | Juan Sativo, Lenwa Dura, Zaturno, Adonai, Camilo |
| Headquarters | Chile |
| Products | Hip hop music albums |
Tiro de Gracia was a prominent Chilean hip hop ensemble recognized for their unfiltered lyrical approach. Their early performances featured cassette tape loops managed by DJ Raff, who previously belonged to La Pozze Latina. They independently launched two albums, Arma Calibrada and Homosapiens, which were circulated within the local market. Building their reputation through energetic live shows, they gained exposure on a hip hop television program in early 1996, which paved the way for their initial major recording contract.
Within half a year, the group—comprising Juan Sativo, Lenwa Dura, Zaturno, Adonai, and Camilo—created the demo El Demo Final, showcasing collaborations with artists such as Quique Neira and Joe Vasconcellos. This demo was submitted to EMI Music Group, resulting in their first significant contract being signed by November.
Their first studio album, Ser humano (1997), completed over three months, featured the popular single "El Juego Verdadero," which significantly elevated their presence in Chile's mainstream music scene. Additional standout songs included "Viaje Sin Rumbo," "Melaza," and "Chupacabras."
The group experienced a brief disbandment in 2007 but reunited within the same year; however, they dissolved once more in 2019 due to conflicts between founding members Juan Sativo and Lenwa Dura.
Discography
- Ser humano!! (1997)
- Decisión (1999)
- Retorno de Misericordia (2001)
- Patrón del Vicio (2003)
- Impacto Certero (2004)
- Música de Vida (2010)