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United States A.B. Quintanilla, a prolific record producer, songwriter, and musician, has significantly shaped Latin music, particularly the cumbia and Tejano genres. Known as the 'King of Kumbia,' he has been instrumental in producing hit songs for his sister Selena, and founding successful bands Kumbia Kings and Kumbia All Starz.
A.B. Quintanilla Y Los Kumbia Allstarz have joined JT Entertainment, a new management company that provides booking and marketing services to artists.
After a three-year hiatus from the recording studio, AB Quintanilla has signed a 360 recording deal with DEL Records, home to Gerardo Ortiz and Luis Coronel.
Twenty years after his sibling's death, Quintanilla reflects on music, his sister's legacy and the future.
A.B. Quintanilla III is famous for his work with Kumbia Kings, but he reached stardom years earlier as the brother and musical partner of Selena Quintanilla.
Stars Include A.B. Quintanilla y Los Kumbia Allstarz at the 19th annual Vegas Tejano Takeover sponsored by AARP.
Abraham Isaac Quintanilla III was born on December 13, 1963, in Toppenish, Washington. He later moved to Lake Jackson, Texas, where he was raised and developed his musical talents, learning to play guitar and bass. He is the oldest child of Abraham Isaac Quintanilla Jr. and Marcella Ofelia Quintanilla, and the older brother of Suzette Quintanilla and the late Selena Quintanilla. Early in his career, alongside his family members, he became a core member of the band Los Dinos in 1980.
As a member of Los Dinos, A.B. Quintanilla played bass guitar and served as producer and songwriter for his sister, Selena. He co-wrote numerous successful singles for her, including “Como la Flor,” “Amor Prohibido,” and “No Me Queda Más.” After Selena’s death in 1995, A.B. Quintanilla continued his musical endeavors, creating the Kumbia Kings in 1999. This group became known for blending cumbia and pop music, achieving international recognition with several album releases and tours. He also produced for other notable artists such as Thalía, Alicia Villarreal, and Verónica Castro.
In 2006, A.B. Quintanilla formed Kumbia All Starz, bringing in new members and former Kumbia Kings artists. This group produced popular hits such as “Chiquilla” and “Parece Que Va a Llover,” gaining substantial popularity in South America. He signed with DEL Records in 2016, reforming Kumbia All Starz into Elektro Kumbia for a brief period before returning to the Kumbia All Starz name in late 2017. In June 2024, he signed with D Luna Music, with Daniel Luna becoming his manager, marking a new chapter in his extensive career.
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