True. I wish some of these tejano star's would work together and bring one badass tour together. Wish the best for anyone who works hard at what they love.
True tejano is shrinking .San Anto self proclaimed capitol of Tejano I beg to differ my Raza being from the valley .no longer has a mainstream radio station dedicated to tejano. While the valley still does.AJ,s new groove got it going on his idea of sharing the spotlight is right on bring new old classic tejano to the mainstream.
"self proclaimed" lol, 107.5 still there, now 107.5 hd2 or 1350am and because of this now their are two new stations dedicated to tejano Keda 99.9fm and klmo 98.9fm
the comments are weird here, i dont think he is arrogant, i think he is speaking an unfortunate reality..the old school acts dont want to work with anyone... and they are not big stars anymore... not many young people are going to their shows its the 40+ crowd...what are they going to do when they pass? he is right...
Hats off to AJ and the show he puts on. He has truly invested in himself to give the audience his best. In my opinion i do believe today's struggle for the artist in the industry is the same as in the past with not enough radio stations do too media giants taking up radio wave frequencies and millions of dollars in licensing to obtain a station. There will always be a tejano music industry regardless of radio but the financial success of the artist depends on the amount of listeners reached thru public air waves. If the tune is catchy and played over and over you will remember it and chances are will be interested in the artist regardless if it was a hit or not. Hang in there AJ and thanks James for the media platform.
Robert plant said it very clear from led Zeppelin remember us as we were and support the new bands he mean all the rock bands the new talent out there but the DJs and I'm talking about the old DJs of tejano music they stuck in their own little ways don't want to get out from there legacy we got brand new talent out there good guys I want to produce and make good music but as long as we have the DJs tejano Chicano live in a pass and don't play the new talent music on the radio anyone online we must support everybody people say tejano's econo music it's like country old country guy believe in Old country I ain't country music it's contemporary country it's put a new generation the 5-year-old other 20 they want new music they don't want to listen to Daddy or Grandpa music they don't mind but the generation is the young ones The Young ones will push ahead even the rock country or tejano Chicano music they looking for new talent and that what we need we must support them be DJs old timers have you stuck in your own ways as good but remember our kids got talent I didn't want to push ahead give him a start and don't lock them or put them down we need new talent and tejano and Chicano and the talent is out there support them the new bands that coming out that's all we ask for and live long tejano and Chicano music
I didnt last longer than 2 mins in this interview.. The day he plays a full set.. shoot I'll even take a 45min set instead of a 1.5hr with just his music and no ones elses.. I take a listen to his music besides that 1 cumbia they constantly play in the clubs lol.
I lot of people here don't get what he is trying to say. I do. And ge is right a lot of these old Tejano stars. They do still think there stars reality your not with all due respect. Iam not kissing this guys ass. I don't like his music but what he is saying it's fucking true
Not being a hater and for the record I listen to all genres of music and AJ’s music is not palatable. He claims to be humble, but curses, thanks God, and disses the Tejano artists with proven records! 🤔 To each their own, but he comes off as arrogant. Como si fuera la gran caca. I can look past the arrogance of an artist when their material is unique and palatable to the soul. His music doesn’t make me want to get crunk and lit. This is a cycle that management, marketers and producers in the music industry has produced. Every 10 years the artists are recycled. Al rato (2027) vas estar en las sidelines con los Tex Mex artists and some other kid will be talking to James about AJ was over pushing the envelope and didn’t focus on the details of Tejano music and not focusing on the template set by the original Tejano artist. It’s a never ending discussion. My advice to AJ and any up and coming artist is to do their own thing and don’t bring anyone’s career or opinions into it. Just do your own thing and be the trend setter in your own without taking swipes at previous artists that reigned the stages and airwaves. AJ make note that Ram, Gary Hobbs, La Mafia, Elida y A, HTB and little Joe are still out performing and you could share the stage with them. Keep it hush hush brah! You do, you. Show me and the other critics wrong. Stay blessed, AJ.
Notarivs Anonymvs if in your opinion it’s not palatable then why is he having success doing it? He has quite the following in many states not just Texas. Also I don’t see his opinion as dissing anyone as much as being against the dissing and becoming more united to help the Tejano scene make somewhat of a resurgence from where it’s been lately. On another note I like the realness and transparency he brings. What you see is what you get. I like that. I am the same way. No candy coating.
Si bien lo Tejano cada día es menos, el pedo es que esta nueva oleada de "Tejano" quiere cambiar la Onda a su estilo, AJ es uno de ellos, Zavala es otro y Stefania Montiel. A los que disfrutamos de lo Conjunto y Tejano no compartimos con ese estilo que quieren manejar ellos. AJ tiene muy buenas rolas Tejanas con la esencia vieja, sin duda, pero quizás es todo ese sonidero alternativo lo que lo mantiene alejado de ser llamativo en Monterrey.
All genres of music do change somewhat with time ,its called evolution of music....but every genre has ITS AUDIENCE...tejano music has its audience, just like country ,hip hop, rock,etc....in life there is what we called respect to the ones who have paid their dues and and set a road for others than are coming up with Different Ideas whether its musically or any other aspect....social media is the only extra push that many bands or artists have now that old school artists never really had....its not right for an artist to judge or say who or what style of music is outdated or no longer as popular now like back in time....Some artists need or choose a style towards "PUTTING ON A SHOW".lights, dancing, smoke ,etc....thats how big rockbands and top notch artists go about their crowds that attend big concerts...old just depended on their talent and the beauty of the MUSIC doing all the talking for their audiences..My parents at 70 years could care less bout how many speakers or lights or if u did cartwheels while playing your instrument...they love old school....couples that dance for enjoyment love old school....have to respect that. BOTTOM LINE....
All I can say is, if your speaking about AJ good or bad, he's relevant! Also, people he's Raza period! I support Raza. I bet all of yall out there in the club dancing to his music. Bet, celosos's! At least your lady and her friends will be! Make that money AJ! Retire at 40 bro!
Yes but no offense this music sounds terrible man. It's like it's from a another country . I mean the accordion evens sounds terrible and I know he can play .
@@efrainbeltran4678 Thing is,.....you like just one or two styles of accordion sound. His accordion is jazz tuned. I personally love the way jazz tuning sounds. Even if his music sounds like it's from another country, it's ok. He is making money on all sides of the spectrum. Tejano, cojunto, and international etc.etc. Folks gotta support your Raza no matter what style of music they play. Reminds me of Ryan Garcia the boxer. 4.9 million flowers on Instagram and lots of people hating on him. I guess that's life.
@@DJMAESnot true at all. I loved how stevan Jordan played . He was a genius. Yes your right . Maybe he is making money ,but he won't never be a conjunto type musico . I mean never. He's trying to change it. Andy Garcia would of never made it in the ring with Mike Tyson . So my personal opinion he has people fooled as a true champion . Just my opinion no offense to anyone .
@@efrainbeltran4678 I don't think AJ is trying to be a conjunto musico nor change it. (No money in it) No offence, Cojunto music is a very simple style of music to learn and play. If you're in a cojunto band that's the only style you play all night for the most part. For me, I like it, but I also like Joe Posada, Mazz, Jay Perez, etc.etc. All I know is AJ found his own music niche, and he is his own boss making all his own money. People envy younger musicos who make it big time, because they didn't make it, or they are still playing that same style of music, not trying to evolve as a musician. (Boxed into one style). Then they don't wanna hire him cause he will take over the show. They know that. It's like a regular local band opening up for the headliner. They are not going to make the opening band sound just as good as the headliner. In fact I've been to lots of gigs where they make the really good local bands sound like crap. Why? That's not cool. I will continue to support all spanish genres of music. Raza!
Oh no . No offense it's .it's just everyone opinion about it . I've been playing accordion since I was 9 . I'm 40 . I tell you playing the accordion the right way is not easy at all.
Dam and this guy acts like he the shit . I mean not hating ,but I love conjunto music and this guy's that have put years into it and this guy comes out with this messed up music. That's just my opinion no offense
Man I moved to Nashville, Tennessee from Fresno, Texas (Fort Bend County) in late 2006. When iHeart radio came out in app format on smart phones the first thing I did was look for my old Tejano and Texas radio stations. I had KSAB and 107.5 Tejano and Estéreo Latino from Houston. Honestly Tejano stations and artists are just coming out with that Cumbia/Tribal sounding trash shitt and AJ Castillo is one of the biggest pushers of this shitt. I can’t stand that cumbia tribal shitt. But whatever.....
I guess it changed from the days off Pio Treviño, Flaco Jimenez, Agustin Ramirez and Tony De La Rosa in the 70's to the electric sound of the 80's with Mazz, Ram Herrera, La Sombra etc. Then again in the 90's with a more modern sound like Selena and Emilio but I don't think it can be changed anymore...I like it the way it is. Rap changed to mumble rap, rock changed to screamo and country turned all poppy. Some things don't turn out better just because you changed it. I'll forever love Tejano and hope my kids do to one day.
Holy crap, you responded to my comment. Thank You... Sir. I'm only 30 but listen to this beautiful music every day because it takes me back to a different time. I didn't know it was simpler back then because I was young then but now I know....now I know. I enjoyed your interview with Chris Perez about how back then starving artists had to rely on the radio to get famous, before you tube.
I agree but that’s what’s being promoted. You still have real artist in each genre like Randy Rogers and Cody Johnson for country. Kings of Leon for rock. As far as Tejano we don’t have anyone at the moment. Maybe Siggno and Duelo but that’s more Norteno than anything. Rap is dead.
I think tejano music is not death just record labels are not interested neither promoters are, sponsors are not interested like they were in the 90's, tejano artists have not any fresh ideas just they are redoing biggest hits of latin artists for example Jesse Turner made Despacito of Luis Fonsi, Shelly Lares made Devuelveme el corazon of Sebastían Yatra. People wants new music, not covers. In México tejano music is not played like in the 90's was. Barely you can hear in the radio stations songs like Como la flor and Bidi bidi bom bom of Selena and Como le hare of Emilio. If some people listen tejano music another ask "why are you listening that? That sounds pretty old" sadly that is the reality of tejano music!
Haaa pobre vato......tejano is alive and well bro! Here in the rgv956 we have lots of tejano artists and to hear him say they need to stop acting like stars and come down from their cloud pfffffft calmate.....u should respect those who paved the way for u. I gotta go im about to go see a hometown tejano artist that aj Castillo says she should stop acting like a star.....our very own ELIDA REYNA who might I add has collaborated with numerous tejano artists idiot. Laterz Puro Pinche tejano!
First off, Rock, I love the PVT show and the different interviews you bring us is greatly appreciated. Now listen, I don't mean to come off like a hard ass but I've tried listening to this guys music and quite frankly, it's nauseating. I'm not dismissing his "style" but Tejano music has it' own original flare that is unique in and of itself. To hear this guy say that "Everybody thinks their a star" he needs to take a look in the mirror. Part of what happened to La Onda Tejana has nothing to do with changing the style but more to do with technology making it easier for people to "network", record themselves, shoot a video, upload it etc. then think their as good as our old schoolers. Gone are the days of busting your ass, getting paid peanuts to do shows and sleeping in a van. This young generation of today, although they say and think otherwise, really do think they have more talent than the original "old schoolers". Back then you needed to sign with a record label, back then you had to take the last minute gig. Pete Astudillo did wonders with the vocals for quite a few artist and for that I am eternally grateful but people with that gift aren't easy to come by. Most of what I hear of these new up and coming artist is literally junk. With the exception of a few artist here and there, I will gladly hold on to my old school stars and dance the night away to a DJ playing those sounds then to spend money watching this guy. Showboating is not tejano, Lights and all that pizazz don't make you tejano, Being able to blend a melody with great lyrics that captures ones heart and soul and makes them forget about everything else, well that is the recipe for success! When I hear that type of song, everyone wants to dance. Don't believe me, go to one of this guys shows. Everyone is in front with a cell phone but nobody is really dancing, but at the intermission, DJ plays a David Lee Garza or MAZZ mix and olvidate, all the gordies are on the dance floor shaking the manteca! Asustame 1 time rock!
I hear you guys , I was the same way until I went to San Antonio on vacation and saw him live and saw the young people and full venue, I’m an 80s man who witnessed just how big tejano was and witnessed how it died or actually not died but lessened in popularity big time, here’s an example I went to Naples Florida to see Gary Hobbs and Stephanie montiel all of 25 people were there and that’s including security and bartenders and it sucked to see that, then aj Castillo came a little after and packed the place capacity which only siggno could do , I feel you his music isn’t appealing to big time tejano heads like us who witnessed how big tejano music was, but this evolution with of music fusioned with accordion sound and horns is a mash up and it inspired jr Ramos who is more traditional and could be a new player in the scene that’s what I meant by he is the future, cuz honestly I personally think tejano is gone for good and will never come back unless someone becomes mainstream and opens doors that have been shut in their faces
Jose Carrillo chinga le pegastes al clavo dad. AJ is one helluvan artist and you saw personally what he did in Florida. He is willing to take the Tejano legends with him on tour and give them exposure to the younger crowd thats what he meant on this interview
wass up rock another good segment i hope that A.J. does not go into Mexico reason being is because you are going to have promoters like Don Oscar Flores this guy in my view is what let to Selina's death also Don Servando Cano is another one these guys that once you sign you sign your life away i have seen some of the commits that other people have said about A.J. i know that his music is not totally tejano his music sound's like sonidero type i would bet that if he was to go to the the big Mexico City he would have thousands of people watching him anyway i kind of like his music it is one of a kind i wish he would blend more tejano into his mix peace to all of you!
golfloco1 this is the best comment on this thread. You are absolutely right. Interesting how you know about those legendary Mexican management companies also. Servando is or was one of the biggest in Mexico
@@Rocknrolljamesband hey rock how are you doing back about thirty years ago i used to help out Don Oscar with his acts(put them up for the night when there truck with there gear won't pass the border i would get calls at two-three in the morning and they would tell me "dude our truck did not pass the border rent us a sound-lights please") sometimes i would lose time at work just to do this! these two gentleman are very wicked there work you to death a prime example let's say one of his act's some times may work at two places in one night you have your gear at one place and at the mercy at the other! when A.J. said that he owns %100 of his merchandise being sold down there in Mexico when you work with one of the two people they want a big percentage of you take! oh! by the way back then when i worked with his acts(DON OSCAR FLORES) i was never was paid a dime even when i met the man himself for helping him out!!!!
I’ve heard and seen Castillo around for the past ten years, seemed immensely talented and over the top flashy. This is the first time I’ve ever seen him interviewed, what a tremendously humble, well spoken, and intelligent young man. Another excellent job by RR James.
It is a hundred percent correct.
In Mexico we call AJ music SONIDERO , basically trash.
There right about tejano music my playlist hasn’t changed in years. We need some new shit!!!
Do a interview with aj castillo again dahd
He's absolutely right !!! La obra maestra is an example of working w de ANDA ... Bad ass
song !!
I like his music.
True. I wish some of these tejano star's would work together and bring one badass tour together. Wish the best for anyone who works hard at what they love.
Space Floater now thats what I am talking about!!!
That would be a badass tour
He’s not wrong about Tejano music today
True tejano is shrinking .San Anto self proclaimed capitol of Tejano I beg to differ my Raza being from the valley .no longer has a mainstream radio station dedicated to tejano. While the valley still does.AJ,s new groove got it going on his idea of sharing the spotlight is right on bring new old classic tejano to the mainstream.
"self proclaimed" lol, 107.5 still there, now 107.5 hd2 or 1350am and because of this now their are two new stations dedicated to tejano Keda 99.9fm and klmo 98.9fm
The hate is strong in this comment thread.. lol
#NapsterKilledTheRadioStar
Fans need to purcha$e music Again..period.
the comments are weird here, i dont think he is arrogant, i think he is speaking an unfortunate reality..the old school acts dont want to work with anyone... and they are not big stars anymore... not many young people are going to their shows its the 40+ crowd...what are they going to do when they pass? he is right...
Badass band!!!
ochoasbroncos1 yup
Hats off to AJ and the show he puts on. He has truly invested in himself to give the audience his best. In my opinion i do believe today's struggle for the artist in the industry is the same as in the past with not enough radio stations do too media giants taking up radio wave frequencies and millions of dollars in licensing to obtain a station. There will always be a tejano music industry regardless of radio but the financial success of the artist depends on the amount of listeners reached thru public air waves. If the tune is catchy and played over and over you will remember it and chances are will be interested in the artist regardless if it was a hit or not. Hang in there AJ and thanks James for the media platform.
Robert plant said it very clear from led Zeppelin remember us as we were and support the new bands he mean all the rock bands the new talent out there but the DJs and I'm talking about the old DJs of tejano music they stuck in their own little ways don't want to get out from there legacy we got brand new talent out there good guys I want to produce and make good music but as long as we have the DJs tejano Chicano live in a pass and don't play the new talent music on the radio anyone online we must support everybody people say tejano's econo music it's like country old country guy believe in Old country I ain't country music it's contemporary country it's put a new generation the 5-year-old other 20 they want new music they don't want to listen to Daddy or Grandpa music they don't mind but the generation is the young ones The Young ones will push ahead even the rock country or tejano Chicano music they looking for new talent and that what we need we must support them be DJs old timers have you stuck in your own ways as good but remember our kids got talent I didn't want to push ahead give him a start and don't lock them or put them down we need new talent and tejano and Chicano and the talent is out there support them the new bands that coming out that's all we ask for and live long tejano and Chicano music
I like his song “adoro” his brother songs good
I didnt last longer than 2 mins in this interview..
The day he plays a full set.. shoot I'll even take a 45min set instead of a 1.5hr with just his music and no ones elses.. I take a listen to his music besides that 1 cumbia they constantly play in the clubs lol.
I lot of people here don't get what he is trying to say. I do. And ge is right a lot of these old Tejano stars. They do still think there stars reality your not with all due respect. Iam not kissing this guys ass. I don't like his music but what he is saying it's fucking true
c miller He gets my Respect because at least he is trying!
@@NorthernCold trying to do what bro
Not being a hater and for the record I listen to all genres of music and AJ’s music is not palatable. He claims to be humble, but curses, thanks God, and disses the Tejano artists with proven records! 🤔 To each their own, but he comes off as arrogant. Como si fuera la gran caca. I can look past the arrogance of an artist when their material is unique and palatable to the soul. His music doesn’t make me want to get crunk and lit.
This is a cycle that management, marketers and producers in the music industry has produced. Every 10 years the artists are recycled. Al rato (2027) vas estar en las sidelines con los Tex Mex artists and some other kid will be talking to James about AJ was over pushing the envelope and didn’t focus on the details of Tejano music and not focusing on the template set by the original Tejano artist. It’s a never ending discussion.
My advice to AJ and any up and coming artist is to do their own thing and don’t bring anyone’s career or opinions into it. Just do your own thing and be the trend setter in your own without taking swipes at previous artists that reigned the stages and airwaves. AJ make note that Ram, Gary Hobbs, La Mafia, Elida y A, HTB and little Joe are still out performing and you could share the stage with them. Keep it hush hush brah! You do, you. Show me and the other critics wrong. Stay blessed, AJ.
Notarivs Anonymvs if in your opinion it’s not palatable then why is he having success doing it? He has quite the following in many states not just Texas. Also I don’t see his opinion as dissing anyone as much as being against the dissing and becoming more united to help the Tejano scene make somewhat of a resurgence from where it’s been lately. On another note I like the realness and transparency he brings. What you see is what you get. I like that. I am the same way. No candy coating.
Si bien lo Tejano cada día es menos, el pedo es que esta nueva oleada de "Tejano" quiere cambiar la Onda a su estilo, AJ es uno de ellos, Zavala es otro y Stefania Montiel. A los que disfrutamos de lo Conjunto y Tejano no compartimos con ese estilo que quieren manejar ellos. AJ tiene muy buenas rolas Tejanas con la esencia vieja, sin duda, pero quizás es todo ese sonidero alternativo lo que lo mantiene alejado de ser llamativo en Monterrey.
Humbleness is good to have on both sides......but PVT.....YOU ROCK! Love your voice and attitude! :)
All genres of music do change somewhat with time ,its called evolution of music....but every genre has ITS AUDIENCE...tejano music has its audience, just like country ,hip hop, rock,etc....in life there is what we called respect to the ones who have paid their dues and and set a road for others than are coming up with Different Ideas whether its musically or any other aspect....social media is the only extra push that many bands or artists have now that old school artists never really had....its not right for an artist to judge or say who or what style of music is outdated or no longer as popular now like back in time....Some artists need or choose a style towards "PUTTING ON A SHOW".lights, dancing, smoke ,etc....thats how big rockbands and top notch artists go about their crowds that attend big concerts...old just depended on their talent and the beauty of the MUSIC doing all the talking for their audiences..My parents at 70 years could care less bout how many speakers or lights or if u did cartwheels while playing your instrument...they love old school....couples that dance for enjoyment love old school....have to respect that. BOTTOM LINE....
Yoo shout out from Atlanta, GA!
The South Padre shout out
I want my CD !!
tejano music needs new hits!la onda mexicana & latin goes hard thats why he records them songs!
All I can say is, if your speaking about AJ good or bad, he's relevant! Also, people he's Raza period! I support Raza. I bet all of yall out there in the club dancing to his music. Bet, celosos's! At least your lady and her friends will be!
Make that money AJ! Retire at 40 bro!
Yes but no offense this music sounds terrible man. It's like it's from a another country . I mean the accordion evens sounds terrible and I know he can play .
@@efrainbeltran4678 Thing is,.....you like just one or two styles of accordion sound. His accordion is jazz tuned. I personally love the way jazz tuning sounds. Even if his music sounds like it's from another country, it's ok. He is making money on all sides of the spectrum. Tejano, cojunto, and international etc.etc. Folks gotta support your Raza no matter what style of music they play. Reminds me of Ryan Garcia the boxer. 4.9 million flowers on Instagram and lots of people hating on him. I guess that's life.
@@DJMAESnot true at all. I loved how stevan Jordan played . He was a genius. Yes your right . Maybe he is making money ,but he won't never be a conjunto type musico . I mean never. He's trying to change it. Andy Garcia would of never made it in the ring with Mike Tyson . So my personal opinion he has people fooled as a true champion . Just my opinion no offense to anyone .
@@efrainbeltran4678 I don't think AJ is trying to be a conjunto musico nor change it. (No money in it) No offence, Cojunto music is a very simple style of music to learn and play. If you're in a cojunto band that's the only style you play all night for the most part. For me, I like it, but I also like Joe Posada, Mazz, Jay Perez, etc.etc. All I know is AJ found his own music niche, and he is his own boss making all his own money. People envy younger musicos who make it big time, because they didn't make it, or they are still playing that same style of music, not trying to evolve as a musician. (Boxed into one style). Then they don't wanna hire him cause he will take over the show. They know that. It's like a regular local band opening up for the headliner. They are not going to make the opening band sound just as good as the headliner. In fact I've been to lots of gigs where they make the really good local bands sound like crap. Why? That's not cool. I will continue to support all spanish genres of music. Raza!
Oh no . No offense it's .it's just everyone opinion about it . I've been playing accordion since I was 9 . I'm 40 . I tell you playing the accordion the right way is not easy at all.
When I go to a show . I really don't care about all the lights etc.. The music is what I want sound badass . His music is trash. Sorry no offense .
I totally agree. It’s more sonidero sound then anything. There’s probably like 2 songs in all his tracks I like.
And those cumbias aren’t even his songs.
Dam and this guy acts like he the shit . I mean not hating ,but I love conjunto music and this guy's that have put years into it and this guy comes out with this messed up music. That's just my opinion no offense
Facts bro he dissing all the artist
A disgrace to conjunto and tejano music
Hey Rock, you should do a video con La Bon Bon. 🔥
Man I moved to Nashville, Tennessee from Fresno, Texas (Fort Bend County) in late 2006. When iHeart radio came out in app format on smart phones the first thing I did was look for my old Tejano and Texas radio stations. I had KSAB and 107.5 Tejano and Estéreo Latino from Houston. Honestly Tejano stations and artists are just coming out with that Cumbia/Tribal sounding trash shitt and AJ Castillo is one of the biggest pushers of this shitt. I can’t stand that cumbia tribal shitt. But whatever.....
I guess it changed from the days off Pio Treviño, Flaco Jimenez, Agustin Ramirez and Tony De La Rosa in the 70's to the electric sound of the 80's with Mazz, Ram Herrera, La Sombra etc. Then again in the 90's with a more modern sound like Selena and Emilio but I don't think it can be changed anymore...I like it the way it is.
Rap changed to mumble rap, rock changed to screamo and country turned all poppy. Some things don't turn out better just because you changed it. I'll forever love Tejano and hope my kids do to one day.
modern chico awesome
Holy crap, you responded to my comment. Thank You... Sir. I'm only 30 but listen to this beautiful music every day because it takes me back to a different time. I didn't know it was simpler back then because I was young then but now I know....now I know. I enjoyed your interview with Chris Perez about how back then starving artists had to rely on the radio to get famous, before you tube.
Well I shouldn't call them "starving artists" but upcoming artists
I agree but that’s what’s being promoted. You still have real artist in each genre like Randy Rogers and Cody Johnson for country. Kings of Leon for rock. As far as Tejano we don’t have anyone at the moment. Maybe Siggno and Duelo but that’s more Norteno than anything. Rap is dead.
I guess maybe Mazziso still out there too. I hope it turns into one of those things that comes rolling back.
I think tejano music is not death just record labels are not interested neither promoters are, sponsors are not interested like they were in the 90's, tejano artists have not any fresh ideas just they are redoing biggest hits of latin artists for example Jesse Turner made Despacito of Luis Fonsi, Shelly Lares made Devuelveme el corazon of Sebastían Yatra. People wants new music, not covers. In México tejano music is not played like in the 90's was. Barely you can hear in the radio stations songs like Como la flor and Bidi bidi bom bom of Selena and Como le hare of Emilio. If some people listen tejano music another ask "why are you listening that? That sounds pretty old" sadly that is the reality of tejano music!
Dam rock he's dissing u and all the. TEJANO artists wtf thumbs dwn
Jason Borjas nambe dad not even. Just talking about being united
Rock bc i conceder u a old school artist bro u have been in this game awhile
Nice interview Rock 👍
AJ Castillo speaks on some real sh#%t here. PAY ATTENTION. POR FAVOR BE LEAVE IT.
Tejano music is Dead.......
Clearly u haven't listened to AJs music.
sorry but tejano the best know where you came from
Haaa pobre vato......tejano is alive and well bro! Here in the rgv956 we have lots of tejano artists and to hear him say they need to stop acting like stars and come down from their cloud pfffffft calmate.....u should respect those who paved the way for u. I gotta go im about to go see a hometown tejano artist that aj Castillo says she should stop acting like a star.....our very own ELIDA REYNA who might I add has collaborated with numerous tejano artists idiot. Laterz Puro Pinche tejano!
No more tejano
, its dead. But it will resurrect someday
First off, Rock, I love the PVT show and the different interviews you bring us is greatly appreciated.
Now listen,
I don't mean to come off like a hard ass but I've tried listening to this guys music and quite frankly, it's nauseating. I'm not dismissing his "style" but Tejano music has it' own original flare that is unique in and of itself. To hear this guy say that "Everybody thinks their a star" he needs to take a look in the mirror. Part of what happened to La Onda Tejana has nothing to do with changing the style but more to do with technology making it easier for people to "network", record themselves, shoot a video, upload it etc. then think their as good as our old schoolers. Gone are the days of busting your ass, getting paid peanuts to do shows and sleeping in a van. This young generation of today, although they say and think otherwise, really do think they have more talent than the original "old schoolers". Back then you needed to sign with a record label, back then you had to take the last minute gig. Pete Astudillo did wonders with the vocals for quite a few artist and for that I am eternally grateful but people with that gift aren't easy to come by. Most of what I hear of these new up and coming artist is literally junk. With the exception of a few artist here and there, I will gladly hold on to my old school stars and dance the night away to a DJ playing those sounds then to spend money watching this guy. Showboating is not tejano, Lights and all that pizazz don't make you tejano, Being able to blend a melody with great lyrics that captures ones heart and soul and makes them forget about everything else, well that is the recipe for success! When I hear that type of song, everyone wants to dance. Don't believe me, go to one of this guys shows. Everyone is in front with a cell phone but nobody is really dancing, but at the intermission, DJ plays a David Lee Garza or MAZZ mix and olvidate, all the gordies are on the dance floor shaking the manteca! Asustame 1 time rock!
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Aj is the future 💯 #savetejanomusic
Sorry don't understand . Future of music? That music is awfull. Just my opinion .
I hear you guys , I was the same way until I went to San Antonio on vacation and saw him live and saw the young people and full venue, I’m an 80s man who witnessed just how big tejano was and witnessed how it died or actually not died but lessened in popularity big time, here’s an example I went to Naples Florida to see Gary Hobbs and Stephanie montiel all of 25 people were there and that’s including security and bartenders and it sucked to see that, then aj Castillo came a little after and packed the place capacity which only siggno could do , I feel you his music isn’t appealing to big time tejano heads like us who witnessed how big tejano music was, but this evolution with of music fusioned with accordion sound and horns is a mash up and it inspired jr Ramos who is more traditional and could be a new player in the scene that’s what I meant by he is the future, cuz honestly I personally think tejano is gone for good and will never come back unless someone becomes mainstream and opens doors that have been shut in their faces
Tristan Ramos is the kids name who Aj castillo inspired not jr Ramos, check him out
@@josecarrillo2552 what a a shame.
Jose Carrillo chinga le pegastes al clavo dad. AJ is one helluvan artist and you saw personally what he did in Florida. He is willing to take the Tejano legends with him on tour and give them exposure to the younger crowd thats what he meant on this interview
wass up rock another good segment i hope that A.J. does not go into Mexico reason being is because you are going to have promoters like Don Oscar Flores this guy in my view is what let to Selina's death also Don Servando Cano is another one these guys that once you sign you sign your life away i have seen some of the commits that other people have said about A.J. i know that his music is not totally tejano his music sound's like sonidero type i would bet that if he was to go to the the big Mexico City he would have thousands of people watching him anyway i kind of like his music it is one of a kind i wish he would blend more tejano into his mix peace to all of you!
golfloco1 this is the best comment on this thread. You are absolutely right. Interesting how you know about those legendary Mexican management companies also. Servando is or was one of the biggest in Mexico
@@Rocknrolljamesband hey rock how are you doing back about thirty years ago i used to help out Don Oscar with his acts(put them up for the night when there truck with there gear won't pass the border i would get calls at two-three in the morning and they would tell me "dude our truck did not pass the border rent us a sound-lights please") sometimes i would lose time at work just to do this! these two gentleman are very wicked there work you to death a prime example let's say one of his act's some times may work at two places in one night you have your gear at one place and at the mercy at the other! when A.J. said that he owns %100 of his merchandise being sold down there in Mexico when you work with one of the two people they want a big percentage of you take! oh! by the way back then when i worked with his acts(DON OSCAR FLORES) i was never was paid a dime even when i met the man himself for helping him out!!!!
I’ve heard and seen Castillo around for the past ten years, seemed immensely talented and over the top flashy. This is the first time I’ve ever seen him interviewed, what a tremendously humble, well spoken, and intelligent young man. Another excellent job by RR James.
He also did a podcast episode with AC Cruz where you get to know him a little bit. I highly recommend.