3BallMTY (pronounced "Tribal Monterrey") is a Mexican pop DJ group from the city of Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico. The "DJ Collective" (the name its members have formally given themselves) was formed in 2009 by two teenage DJs – Sergio Zavala (DJ Sheeqo Beat), and Alberto Presenda (DJ Otto). The name "3Ball" comes from the Spanish word "tribal", which refers to the culture of guaracha tribal music popular in many Spanish-speaking countries around the world.
History
2009: Formation of 3BallMTY
In August 2009, teenage Monterrey disc jockey Erick Rincon joined up with fellow DJs Sergio Zavala and Alberto Presenda. Quite fitting to their synthy, techno-inspired sound, the three DJs met through the internet. The trio had a vision of combining two fundamental facets of the music industry – production and performance. Rincon has cited Between 2009 and 2010, the group became known as 3BallMTY, and set out to lay a new foundation for "latino electronica", which 3Ball has introduced that year.[2]
In December 2010, they were invited to the Worldtronics festival being held in Germany. It was the first time the group traveled outside Mexico. In 2011, the group signed a record contract with label Latin Power Music, a division of Universal Music. On December 6, they released their debut album, Intentalo, which features collaborations with artists such as Smoky, America Sierra, El Bebeto, Morenito, Favela, Milkman and Horacio Palencia.[3]
On February 4, 2012, they began their [5] first tour of Mexico.
On October 18, 2012, 3Ball MTY and Gerardo Ortiz dominated the Billboard Mexican Music Awards. At the second annual music awards 3Ball MTY received 9 awards with some of those including New Artist of the Year, Artist of the Year, Duo or Group; Song Artist of the Year and Digital Download Artist of the Year.[6]
2016–2017: Erick Rincon's departure, "Bailar Contigo" single
On July 5, 2016, it has been announced by both members that Erick Rincon decided to leave the group to venture off on individual projects. It was also revealed that he was struggling in keeping up with both individual projects and group projects.[8] The same year the group released the single "Bailar Contigo" featuring Chyno Miranda and El Jova, and performed at various concerts.
2018–2019: Various singles and collaborations, touring
On November 2, 2018, 3BallMTY released the single "Tequila" featuring Chayin Rubio.
2020–present: "Ferrari" single, SOMOS, other projects
During the month of January, "Intentalo" was on Billboard's top 100 placing at 38.[10] On January 29, 2020, 3BallMTY released the single "Ferrari" featuring Morenito de Fuego.[11] The following month, 3BallMTY released their third studio album SOMOS with promotions after the release date.[12]
Members
Current Members:
Alberto Presenda (DJ Otto) — Born on November 5, 1992, Cunduacán, Mexico (Age 32)
Sergio Zavala (DJ Sheeqo) — Born on March 7, 1992, Monterrey, Mexico (Age 32)
Former Members:
Erick Rincon — Born on August 17, 1993, Monterrey, Mexico (Age 31)
Discography
Albums
List of Studio albums, with selected details, chart positions
