“Soy el Control” is now available on El Hijo de la Cumbia‘s official channel. This live performance was recorded during the band’s show at the Congona Festival, first cumbia festival of Scandinavia, held on July 11, 2026.

The Story Behind Soy el Control

“Soy El Control” originally appeared on the project’s first studio album, Freestyle de Ritmos (2008). Since its release, this track quickly became one of the hits that propelled the project’s international career.

Musically, the song stands out for a very unique fusion. It combines traditional cumbia with elements of dub and of urban music.

The Live Band

In a live setting, El Hijo de la Cumbia‘s band recreates the studio tracks in a versatile format. It is a setup designed to easily adapt to any venue, club, stage, or festival.

The show stands out for its strong psychedelic character. The music intertwines the roots of traditional cumbia with various modern genres. The ultimate result captivates both fans of traditional cumbia and enthusiasts of electronic and experimental music.

Congona Festival

The Congona Festival marked a milestone by becoming the first festival dedicated exclusively to cumbia in the entire Scandinavian region. For this first and pioneering edition, El Hijo de la Cumbia had the great honor of headlining the main bill.

We invite you to enjoy this powerful live performance and stay tuned for all future releases, news, and updates we have prepared from Wakan Tanka Prod. Hit play and share!