Cristian Machado

Musician

Cristian Machado is a musician and lyricist known for his powerful exploration of struggle and resilience in his work, particularly with the band Ill Niño.

Born
January 1, 1976
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About Cristian Machado

Cristian Machado — Life and Legacy

Cristian Machado is a prominent figure in the music scene, particularly recognized for his role as the lead vocalist of the band Ill Niño. His work is notable for its deep exploration of personal struggle and resilience, themes that resonate throughout his lyrics. Machado's perspective on life is shaped by his experiences, often reflecting the complexities of identity and the challenges faced by individuals in a tumultuous world. His lyrics frequently delve into the idea that struggle is not just an obstacle but a vital part of the human experience. For instance, he articulates that 'the struggle is real,' a phrase that encapsulates his belief in the necessity of confronting and embracing life's difficulties. This viewpoint encourages listeners to find strength in adversity, suggesting that resilience is forged through hardship. Machado's emphasis on authenticity further enriches his work, as he advocates for being true to oneself amidst external pressures. His quotes and lyrics serve as a reminder that embracing one's pain can lead to profound personal growth. Today, his insights continue to inspire many, offering a powerful lens through which to view the challenges of life and the strength that can emerge from them.

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"Whatever happened billions of years ago, that's what were we come from. For people who have hate and anger towards each other just because they've been socially conformed or socially... conditioned to their particular country, doesn't mean that you're not like everyone else in the rest of the world and doesn't mean you should go around hating everybody."

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"We all have brains and we're all really smart people, but the underlying reality is that we're really just animals and sometimes animal instinct takes over your capability to really think things through."

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"It's the government's job to come in and help their citizens and guide their citizens to a brighter future and unfortunately in America that's not what's happening."

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"I've played death metal, punk rock, hardcore, funk... I've done it all. And all there really is music and at the end of the day, anybody who has a record and puts out a record that's basically the same song 13 times over on one record; to me they're just cheating the fans."

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"The only people that deserve to be called Americans are Native Americans, otherwise, I'm a Latino American, you know.... Anybody else... well where did you come from?"

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"It seems like the powers that be are really trying to separate everything and really divide the genres and divide the trends. If you're metal and you don't sound like Slayer would sound now, then you're not metal. If you're punk rock and you don't sound like and preach about what The Sex Pistols would have preached about back in the day, then you're not really punk rock."

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"I think there's a lot of great beliefs in the Buddhist religion, I think there's a lot of great beliefs in the Christian religion, I think there's a lot of great beliefs in no religion. It just depends on how you feel on the inside."

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"Some of the reasons why Muslims would look down on America or even countries that have democracy, is because that's what they've been taught all their life. And it's not really their fault if you think about it, it's their government's fault for teaching people that America, them over there across the ocean, they're the devil."

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"I think President Bush is a moron! I think that the only reason he was voted into office is because his family is a very founded political family and they have a lot of power in the world."

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"If you're pop and you don't talk about all the pretty things in life and having sex, then you're not really pop."

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"I think that as people and as humans, our social pattern is to always run away from problems... as humans in general."

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"To me it hit home when the US took away the pledge of allegiance from the kids in school. People that migrate to come to this country can't learn to love a flag that means universal freedom no matter where you come from, you can come here to try and have a better life."

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"I grew up speaking English and Spanish. I grew up moving from country to country due to political, governmental, and social issues and just family atmosphere that wasn't right to bring up your kid in a country where there's a dictatorship or a communist type sense, so I incorporate that int music."

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