Orlando Martinez a.k.a. “Lil Man” is a true artist of the Hip-Hop genre representing his hometown of Arecibo, Puerto Rico. Michael Vasquez a.k.a. Rasta-Rican “Joker”, is a versatile artist; singer/rapper whose hometown is Ponce, Puerto Rico. Born of Puerto Rican decent, Lil Man and Joker were raised in New York City’s own Yonkers and Brooklyn respectively, where they were immersed in all forms of music. With legendary artists like Tito Puente, Celia Cruz, and Hector Lavoe playing within an earshot of their bedrooms, they knew percussion and rhythm before they could walk. They are inspired by the likes of the great Bob Marley, Vico C. and all of the underground artists of the 1990’s. Hip-hop coupled with their Latin roots, molded them into the musicians they are today. Lil Man and Joker, hold the rhythm and grooves of Latino music in their hearts, minds, and souls. Lil Man and Joker have shown the world that with dedication and hard work you can really make a mark in the music industry. They love the challenge of making people accept a new sound and style. Writing their own lyrics and rhyming with fierce and raw intensity, the duo has earned their respect in the overall Latin genre. These ferocious stage entertainers have collaborated with the likes of Pitbull, Chavito, Sinverguenza, Cubo, P-Star, Angel Dose and Zion y Lennox, which will appear on their upcoming album “CONQUISTANDO”. They have opened shows for Legendary MC KRS-One on his “Self Construction” Tour, Busta Rhymes, Pitbull, Don Chezina, Plan B, Zion y Lennox, Don Omar, Chosen Few and more. They have performed in the Dominican Republic Tour where their smash hit “Escalofrio” became the Number1 hit song on the radio charts. They have performed at huge venues like the NYC Puerto Rican Day Parade, The 116th St. Festival -NY, The NJ Puerto Rican Festival, 10th Annual Fiesta Playera, Jacksonville, FL; Calle Ocho, Miami, Fl; NY Auto Show, and have even performed the Puerto Rican National Anthem at the 2006 Puerto Rico All Star Game, covered by ESPN DEPORTES. From their meager beginnings in 2002 to their current status as leading voices of Urban Latino Music, Lil Man and Joker have blazed a trail that others will follow for years to come. It is because of their hard work, dedication and versatility that Lil Man and Joker have left a footprint for the new “Latin Movement” in the music industry.