3Ball MTY

History

2009: Formation of 3BallMTY

In August 2009, teenage Monterrey disc jockey Erick Rincon joined up with fellow DJs Sergio Zavala and Alberto Presenda. Perfectly suited to their synthy, techno-inspired sound, the three DJs connected through the internet. The trio had a vision of combining two fundamental facets of the music industry – production and performance. Rincon has cited that 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.

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.

2010–2013: ''Intentalo'', Latin Music Awards, touring

3Ball MTY rose to prominence in 2012 when their single "Inténtalo", taken from their first studio album of the same name, featuring El Bebeto and America Sierra, reached No.1 on the Billboard Latin Songs chart for two non-consecutive weeks. The song was performed live by the group at the 2012 ceremony of the Billboard Latin Music Awards.

On February 4, 2012, they began their 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.

On November 15, 2012, 3Ball MTY won the Latin Grammy Award for Best New Artist.

In 2013, they released a new single "Quiero Bailar (All Through the Night)" featuring Becky G. It premiered on September 10, 2013 on Univision. It is featured on the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions of Need for Speed Rivals.

2014–2015: ''Globall'', and touring

On March 24, 2014, 3Ball MTY released their second studio album "Globall" with various artist on the albums; such as Belinda, Far East Movement, Becky G, Gerardo Ortiz, Cowboy Troy, Las Cumbia Girls, and Jotdog.

2016–2017: Erick Rincon's departure, "Bailar Contigo" single

On July 5, 2016, it was 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. That same year, the group released the single "Bailar Contigo" featuring Chyno Miranda and El Jova, and took part in several concert performances.

2018–2019: Various singles and collaborations, touring

On November 2, 2018, 3BallMTY released the single "Tequila" featuring Chayin Rubio.

On March 14–15, 2019, 3BallMTY attended the SXSW 2019 in Austin, Texas, alongside Voz de Mando, Vanessa Zamora, and Agrupacion Carino.

2020–present: "Ferrari" single, ''SOMOS'', other projects

During the month of January, "Intentalo" was on *Billboard'''s top 100 placing at 38. On January 29, 2020, 3BallMTY released the single "Ferrari" featuring Morenito de Fuego. The following month, 3BallMTY released their third studio album *SOMOS'' with promotions after the release date.

Members

Current Members:

• Alberto Presenda (DJ Otto) — Born on November 5, 1992, Cunduacán, Mexico (Age )
• Sergio Zavala (DJ Sheeqo) — Born on March 7, 1992, Monterrey, Mexico (Age )

Former Members:

• Erick Rincon — Born on August 17, 1993, Monterrey, Mexico (Age )

Discography

Albums

Singles

Remixes

• 2012: Steve Aoki & Angger Dimas & Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike - Phat Brahms (3Ball MTY Remix)

Videography

Awards and nominations

[[2012 Premios Juventud|Premios Juventud (2012)]]

Premios Billboard de la Música Regional Mexicana (2012)

Notes

References

References

1. "3BALLMTY signs to UNIVERSAL MUSIC". Latin Power Music.
2. Reed Johnson. (2013-03-04). "Monterrey's 3BALLMTY gives electronic dance some new rhythms".
3. [https://web.archive.org/web/20120109103352/http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/intentalo/id482038011 "Intentalo by tribal monterrey ."] iTunes. Apple, Inc. Retrieved on May 6, 2012.
4. [http://www.latinpowermusic.com.mx/nota/73 "3BALLMTY Encenderá los Premios Billboard Latinos 2012"] {{Webarchive. link. (2012-06-08 . Latin Music Power. Retrieved on May 6, 2012.)
5. [http://www.hispanicbusiness.com/2012/4/24/stars_continue_to_line_up_for.htm "Stars Continue To Line Up For The 2012 Billboard Latin Music Awards Presented By State Farm April 26 At 7ET/6CT On Telemundo From Miami, Florida"] {{Webarchive. link. (2014-07-29 . Hispanic Business. Retrieved on May 6, 2012.)
6. "3BallMTY, Gerardo Ortiz Dominate Billboard Mexican Music Awards".
7. "3BallMTY forges new paths across the global dance floor". Washington Post.
8. (2019-07-08). "Se queda 3BALLMTY sin un integrante".
9. (2019-03-04). "SXSW Presents Voz De Mando & 3ball MTY at Austin City Limits Live at the Moody Theater".
10. Rosas, Mike. ""Intentalo" una de las mejores canciones de la lista Hot 100 de Billboard.".
11. Rosas, Mike. "3BALLMTY vuelve con "Ferrari", su nuevo sencillo".
12. Rosas, Mike. "Todos Somos 3BALLMTY".
13. "Inténtalo".
14. "Globall".
15. "3Ball MTY – ''Billboard'' 200 Chart history".
16. "3Ball MTY – Latin ''Billboard'' 200 Chart history".
17. "3BallMTY - Chart history - Billboard".
18. "3Ball MTY backstage at Billboard Mexican Music Awards 2012".