I worked in Mexico in 2002-2003. One of the most popular bands at that time was Molotov. Their song Frijolero, a bit ranchero, was at the top of the charts. The song is a response to the anti-american sentiment toward Mexicans. The song itself is in part English and Spanish. There are English and Spanish lyrics on their CD. The CD is known for its strong language and heavy metal feel. If you want to try Mexican heavy metal music, hip hop this is your album. They were formed in 1995 and are a bit political in nature.

Some of the lyrics of the song Frijolero are

Don't call me gringo you fuckin beaner-Stay on your side of the goddam river-Don't call me gringo you beaner

There are other good songs on the album such as I'm the One and their title song Dance and Dense Denso.


I remember people talking about frijolero when I was in Mexico. Since I was a gringo or "foreigner" I did not want to talk too much about the song. It is very political in nature and it took me a while to decipher the Spanish slang they used in the song. However, if you want to learn some Spanish slang this song is for you. Some people have thought of them as a sort of Mexican 'Rage Against the Machine'. It is a song that is still talked about and will be a classic for a while.