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Down AKA Kilo
Birth name Juan Martinez
Born Oxnard, California,[citation needed] United States
Genres Hip hop, Latin Rap, Mexican Rap
Occupations Rapper
Years active 1998-present
Labels Silent Giant Records, Machete, Universal (2007)

Juan Martinez (born in Oxnard, California[1]), better known by his stage name Down AKA Kilo, is a rapper signed to Silent Giant/Machete/Universal. He released his debut album California Cowboyz in 2003, and his second album Definition of an Ese[2] in 2007, with two singles from the album, "Lean like a Cholo" and "Definition of an Ese."

Discography[]

Solo Albums[]

  • California Cowboyz
    • Released: July 8, 2003
    • Chart positions:
    • RIAA certification:
    • Singles: "Gangsta Summer", "Cali Cowboyz"
  • Bosses and Jefes
    • Released: October 5, 2004
    • Chart positions:
    • RIAA certification:
    • Singles: "Mami Te Quiero"
  • Definition of an Ese
    • Released: May 1, 2007
    • Chart positions:
    • RIAA certification:
    • Singles: "Lean like a Cholo", "Definition of an Ese"
  • Cholo Skate
    • Released: August 31, 2009
    • Chart positions:
    • RIAA certification:
    • Singles: "Cholo Skate", "Put your Loc's On"

Brown Intentions[]

  • My 40 Ounce
    • Released: 1998
    • Chart positions:
    • RIAA certification:
    • Singles:


  • Alcoholics 11550
    • Released: 1999
    • Chart positions:
    • RIAA certification:
    • Singles:
  • Night Train
    • Released: 2001
    • Chart positions:
    • RIAA certification:
    • Singles: "Fxx My P.O.", "Fxx My P.O. (Remix)"

Cowboy Stars[]

  • Kilo AKA Down
    • Released: 200
    • Chart positions: 10
    • RIAA certification:
    • Singles: Bust Out

Charted Songs[]

Year Song U.S. Hot 100 U.S. R&B U.S. Rap Album
2007 "Lean like a Cholo" 6 2 1 Definition of an Ese

References[]

  1. Cordor, Cyril (2007). "Down aka Kilo > Biography". allmusic. http://allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=11:f9fqxqurldfe~T1. Retrieved 2008-12-07. 
  2. Ben-Yehuda, Ayala. “Down aka Kilo.” Billboard.com. 27 Apr. 2007. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. 20 Aug. 2007 http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/breakenter/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003577853
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