Control Machete is a pioneering hip-hop group from Monterrey, Mexico, known for bringing Spanish-language rap to the forefront of Latin American music in the late 1990s. Formed by Fermín IV, Pato Machete, and Toy Selectah, their raw energy, sharp lyricism, and fusion of hip-hop with regional sounds earned them critical acclaim and a devoted following. Their debut album *Mucho Barato* and hit “Sí Señor” helped define the Latin rap movement, influencing generations of artists and solidifying their place in Latin music history.