Cartel de Santa is a Mexican hip hop group formed in Monterrey known for blending rap with elements of regional Mexican music and rock; they emerged in the early 2000s and became one of the most visible acts in Spanish-language gangsta rap and urban music from Mexico. Their sound combines hard-hitting, street-oriented lyrical themes delivered in Spanish with rhythms that draw on classic hip hop beats, samples, and occasional live instrumentation, often marked by gritty vocal delivery and straightforward, colloquial storytelling. The group gained recognition for their energetic recordings and performances within the Latin American urban scene and for contributing to the wider acceptance of Mexican rap in mainstream Spanish-language music.