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Bomba Estéreo, a Colombian band blending Caribbean and electronic music, has achieved global recognition through its innovative sound and impactful collaborations, positioning them as pioneers in Latin alternative music.
Bomba Estéreo and Rawayana, two powerhouse bands in Latin music, have officially joined forces to create a new supergroup: ASTROPICAL.
"Ojitos Lindos" is a captivating collaboration between Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny and Colombian band Bomba Estéreo, featured on Bad Bunny's "Un Verano Sin Ti" album.
Following “Ojitos Lindos” with Bad Bunny, Bomba Esteréo has unveiled another momentous collaboration: with Manu Chao on “Me Duele.”
Recently, Bomba Estéreo released the song “Síganme los buenos,” in collaboration with Colombian rock scene pioneers Aterciopelados.
Bomba Estéreo was one of a dozen artists commissioned by Levi's to cover songs from previous decades as part of the "Levi's Pioneer Sessions" marketing campaign. The group recorded Technotronic's "Pump Up the Jam," later released as "Ponte Bomb."
Bomba Estéreo's song "Fuego" features on the soundtrack of EA Sports video game, "FIFA 10."
In 2021, "Fuego" was featured in the action video game "Far Cry 6" from Ubisoft and can be heard readily at the base-camp of the faction 'Maximas Matanzaz'.
In 2019, their song "Internacionales" was used in a TV ad aired in the United States for the Walmart Grocery App.
In 2021, Bomba Estéreo's song "Soy Yo" (from the "Amanecer" album) was used for a Grubhub TV commercial aired in the United States in various forms.
Bomba Estéreo collaborated with Sofi Tukker on the single "Playa Grande."
Bomba Estéreo collaborated with Kevin Flórez on the single "Romántica Champeta."
Bomba Estéreo collaborated with Nelly Furtado on the single "Corazón."
Bomba Estéreo collaborated with Yemi Alade on the song "Conexión Total."
Bomba Estéreo, founded in Bogotá in 2005 by Simón Mejía, emerged from a project called A.M. 770, which explored combining traditional Colombian rhythms like salsa and cumbia with electronic beats. Mejía’s early work, particularly the seven-track mini-album “Vol. 1” (2006), laid the groundwork for the band’s distinctive style. The inclusion of singer and artist Liliana “Li” Saumet, known for her unique lyrical approach, significantly shaped the group’s sound. After signing international distribution deals with Nacional Records, the band evolved into a full-fledged group, releasing their second album “Estalla” in 2008, re-released as “Blow Up” in the US in 2009. The single “Fuego” from this album gained significant international attention, leading to MTV Iggy viewers voting them “Best New Band in the World” in 2010. “Fuego” subsequently appeared in various media, including the Showtime series “Dexter,” the soundtrack for EA Sports’ “FIFA 10,” and Ubisoft’s “Far Cry 6.”
Their career progression saw continued success with albums like the Latin Grammy-nominated “Elegancia Tropical” (2012) and the Grammy-nominated “Amanecer” (2015). “Amanecer” launched popular tracks such as “Soy Yo” and “To My Love,” accumulating hundreds of millions of streams globally. The music video for “Soy Yo,” released in 2016, gained traction for its empowering message. Bomba Estéreo has toured extensively, performing over 1,000 shows at major festivals including Coachella, Lollapalooza, South by Southwest, Roskilde, and Austin City Limits, alongside selling out venues worldwide. Their album “Deja” (2021) was recognized by The New York Times as a top album of the year.
Recent years have been marked by high-profile collaborations that expanded their global reach. In 2022, their collaboration with Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny on “Ojitos Lindos” from his album “Un Verano Sin Ti” became a worldwide hit, reaching number 2 on Spotify’s Global Chart and surpassing 3 billion streams on digital platforms. They have also partnered with artists like Manu Chao, Nelly Furtado, and Sofi Tukker, and joined forces with Rawayana for the ASTROPICAL project. These collaborations and consistent musical output have solidified Bomba Estéreo’s position as a leading force in Latin American music, pioneering a blend of Caribbean and electronic sounds with a strong connection to nature and spirituality.
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