I listen to corridos, LOL, it's really similar to most genres of rap, really. The history and culture behind everything is beyond fascinating.
and to OIC, yeah, it was normal down here, the club district was packed with people, and everyone wandering around in the street, just like downtown SD or the club areas in LA. Now, it's just a small local crowd mostly. There are other areas, and things in TJ are coming back, but I don't think it will be the same again. Too many people are afraid of the violence, mostly, as far as Tijuana the fears are unfounded, but perception can be everything.